unclescott58

Doing some quick web searching, I think you may have hit the nail on the head. I see Mr. Neumann had at least three books in the "Here is Your Hobby" series of books. One on Car Customizing, which I have. Another which he coauthored with another gentleman on Slot Car Racing. And the third the book you show above. And it was published in 1971. I'd be curious to see more of book on model cars. I was able find one used copy at Abebooks. At a price I could ill afford. Just under $200! Way to rich for my blood. They also had a copy his slot car book just under $70. Again too for my pocketbook. Too bad. If they are anything like his customizing book, I'd like to add both to my collection. I think you may have found the book. Is the second book I'm thinking of, really the slot car book? Or is there another set Model Car books out from the same time period?

The picture is right. But, the cover of the book does not look correct. Bill Neumann? That gives me a direction to look. But, I don't know if that's it. Though notice, the Parnelli Jones Mercury appears in the left corner of the above picture. So maybe it is?

Still waiting for Round 2 to reissue this one. I wonder why they don't?

I though someone other than a Japanese model maker made a Skyhawk. Being a Buick fan, I was hoping it was true. The only thing I'm now wondering, did MPC ever make a "stock" version of this kit? I'd love find and build a stock Skyhawk.

I didn't get the following today, but sometime in last two weeks. With corona virus keeping me away from work, the timing of the purchase could not have been better. This a fairly recent addition the Haynes Manuals of books. And another good one. It's written by Matt Irvine, who several years ago wrote a great book, Creating Space, The Story of the Space Age Told Through Models. I like his style of writing, and seems to be very knowledgeable on the subject of building plastic models in general. This latest book, Haynes Model Builders' Manual, he seems cover everything one could want to know about model building. All types of models. Aircraft, Ships, Automotive, Military, Space and science fiction, and Figures. He even touchs on Railroads and Dolls' houses. Thought very little on those two. Because he feels they are generally out of the scope of this book. Matt covers the history, the tools, glues, paints, basic skills, decals, dioramas, collecting, and even clubs. You name it. He seams to cover it. On the bottom of cover is says, "A practical introduction to building plastic model construction kits". Making one think it's mainly aimed the beginning model builders only. I've been building models for 55 years now. And I found plenty of new information in the book, that will hopefully make me a better builder in the future. For the old or new builder, I feel this book is worth adding to ones collection, and reading. Speaking of books on models. I've been hunting for a series of two books on model car building, I believe was published sometime in the early 1970's. My junior high school library had a set at the time. I don't know the exact title, or who authored the books. The first book was on basic model car building. The second on more advanced techniques. I also remember one of the two volumes the author had pictures of a model Parnelli Jones '64 (or '63?) Mercury stock car. I also remember pictures of a diorama of a hot rod show? Anybody out their have any idea of the two books I'm talking about.

Very cool. I'm surprised how different it is from the more commonly seen '66 Parklane. At the same time it makes sense. There were a lot more changes between the full size '65 and '66 Mercurys than one may first realize. After seeing the kit. I'd look to add no to my collection.

I really wanted to post this one with the original ones above. But I'm not so sure how proper it is. If it is not. I'm okay with it being pulled from here. If it is okay, I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.

I like to joke that I have no musical talent. In fact I'm so bad, I don't even play the radio well. All joking aside, I did take voice lessons back in college. And I do sing to the students and other staff at the school I work at, every morning. A short version of the "Good Morning" song from Singing in the Rain. At different times of the day, if appropriate, I'll start singing weird novelty songs. Like the Shaving Cream song. Or Lydia the Tatooed Lady. I'm a weird guy. But, somehow most the kids (and staff) seem to like it. I've actually received cards, from both kids and staff, thanking me, especially for doing the Good Morning song every morning.

Guess what I dreamt about last night? Last night I dreamt I was working with sixth graders at the elementary school I went to as kid. A school I later did work at in my subbing days too. The only things were, they don't teach sixth grade in that school any more. And the sixth grade classrooms were where the fifth grade classrooms where at, fifty years ago. Other than that, it was an overall pleasant dream.

Yea. I too have had that one. Never at a flea market. Always a store.. and always disappointing to wake up from that one.

Being basically an extrovert, I've been climbing the walls a bit. The school I work at started its spring break on March 6th. We were suppose to go back and start our third trimester a week ago yesterday, on March 17th. Thankfully I've got plenty of models, books, DVDs, and of course good old YouTube and regular TV ? to keep me busy. But it's not the same. I miss the interaction with both the kids and my coworkers at work. Heres one that kind of surprised me. I've been a long standing member of AA for many years now. Well guess what happened when I went to go to my regular meeting a week ago Tuesday? The AA club where the meeting is held is now closed. As of 5 pm that day. I don't see it as major threat to my sobriety. But what about the new comer? And how long will this last? I hope and pray all of us out there make it through this okay. And this ends soon.

Your probably right. I should ignore it.

I keep dreaming about Duluth, MN, and several of my relatives farms not far from Duluth. In my dreams Duluth is a much larger and much more cosmopolitan city than it is real life. And seem to really enjoy my visits to this version of Duluth. The visit to the farms, and the towns near those farms not so much. The main farm I visit in my dreams is my uncle Art's. Like Duluth, things are never the way remember them. But, for some reason I feel confused and not always pleased. For twelve years I worked as sub in several different schools. In several different districts. And with kids of all grades. Just this year, I agreed to take a full time position at the school I had subed the most at, and liked the best. A high school. And yet I commonly have dreams where I end up working at a different school. It maybe a school that I know. Than again it may not. If it is a school I know, it's always changed in ways that I don't understand or can remember. It makes it hard for me to find the classrooms I'm looking for. Yet I never get in trouble. And people always seem happy to see me. So, even if though these dreams seem confusing, they don't really seem all that bad.

I wonder, will this be released with Coca-Cola packaging and decals too?

I'd love to see the old AMT/MPC '72 Chevrolet or GMC pickup trucks come back. It's been a while. I still have two unbuilt Chevrolets that I plan on using with the Model King Camper and Wedge kit(s) from a few years back. In my recent collection, which means the last thirty years or so, I've really only built two short bed GMCs. One with the step side box that came with the kit. Another with short style side box made years ago by a good resin maker year ago. Speaking of resin makers. I do have a Modelhaus 1969 grille I plan on using with my Model King Camper. The Racer's Wedge will keep the stock 1972 look. Its dawned on me that I'm missing one important version of this truck. I need to build just a good old Chevy style side long box. As offered with AMT's old '72 Chevy pickup truck kit. So I really hope Round 2 does gets around to reissuing this kit sometime in the near future. Prices have become a little ridiculous on eBay. Even though I too would love to see a modern tool of this generation GM truck. I still do not mind the old one. It's easy to build. And looks good on surface. The main reason I like to see a new tool done, is so hopefully we could get some other years and variations done on this basic truck. A 1969 Chevrolet, two-wheel drive, Suburban would be number one on my wish list. Second, a 1967 GMC pickup with the big GMC V-6 engine. I don't except I'll see either one. So I'd be happy to get another old AMT kit into my collection.

Buy a poster? And put it where? Where can I get one? And what's wrong with wanting a kit in box using the original box art? I don't get it when people make comments like the above. Sure it's minor. But I just don't get it? I'm not holding my breath waiting for Revell to do what I would like to them do, with this kit, or several others. But, why is it, if I express something like I did here, I'm told "if you want art, buy a poster?" I have not been posting a lot here over the last several months. But because of the Corona virus I've been unable to go to my regular job the last few weeks. I've been having fun sitting at home building models. And I thought it might be fun to share my enjoyment of the hobby, again on this sight. Negative "troll" comments, even minor ones, like the one above make me question that decision. What to do?

I even like the box art on the above Monogram Porsche 904, better than the box art used on the Monogram reissue of the Aurora 904. The box art above, on 1996 reissue I just picked up, is a copy of a box art Monogram used on the kit back in 1965. Again, much more appealing than any photograph if the kit could be.

Besides being interested in building the closed cab version of this kit. I would love it they would reissue this kit with this box art. I love that old box art. Again selling the sizzle rather the steak.

In today's mail: The 1996 reissue of Monogram's 1/24 scale Porsche 904. This is the curbside kit based on their old slot car from the mid-60's. Not the more detailed kit, that was originally tooled up by Aurora. I look the overall looks of the "true" Monogram 904 over the Aurora version. It just looks more right to me. And I reallly don't mind that it's a curbside. Sometimes it's nice to put together something quick and simple. So I'm pretty happy.

Both the GT and Toyota look beautiful. Two problems for me ever owning either. Is size and I'm sure cost. What do these kits cost in the end?

Here's another one I got yesterday from Amazon. Four hours later, I had it finished. It's the 1/4 scale Porsche 911 by Franzis. I do question the scale being listed as 1/4 when you compare it to their own 1/3 Mustang motor. And The Renwal/Revell Visiable V-8. Also claimed to in 1/4 scale. Still a very nice kit.

I have four more to add to my list. 1. The AMT '32 Ford two-door sedan that came originally in the double kit with the '40 Willys coupe. As much as I love the '32 grille and grille shell, I really like the Edsel grille on that one. 2. The Monogram Mean Maverick. I got one for Christmas one year ('71 or '72). And I loved it! 3. Monogram's original, molded in green, Poison Pinto. Another great Danials' design. 4. Another Monogram kit. Their Mercedes Benz 450SL. I don't understand why this kit was never reissued after the 1970's? It was a simple, but very nice kit. Heck, lets make the model car list an even ten. (Well, kind of, as you'll see.) 10. Any of the JoHan Oldies series of models reissued in the 1970's. Look what was included in the group. The '60 DeSoto 2-door hardtop and Plymouth station wagon. The '62 Dodge Dart 440 and Plymouth Fury. In both 2-door hardtops and convertibles. The '62 Chrysler 300H hardtop. And the '66 AMC Marlin. All of those kits belong on my "holy grain" list. And last, not a car kit. But, very desirable kit in another realm. Revell's Space Station kit from '59. A poor seller at the time. Revell later destroyed the molds. Today it's a very sought after. And very expensive.

Looks good.

Any word? Did I understand it correctly that Round 2 will be reissuing the AMT 1/16 Thunderbird? Or was I mistaken on that one?