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According to the Google, this is the GTO featured in the Hi-Performance Cars article. Note the stripes in both the photo and the rendering on the magazine cover. Could they be the same car with just the stripes added, I'm sure we'll never know. Regardless of the direction you go, John, I've been following and have been drooling over this build since day one. Looking forward to the next update.

I'll be following!

Love the California units. Nice to see the Missing Link body built up as something you don't see every day.

Nicely done, Tom!

R&D Unique did a resin 1950 kit a few years back. There is one for sale on eBay right now, but it's not cheap (Buy It Now - $175.00). This might be the only viable game in town at this time.

Thank you all for your responses and the education on using the correct verbiage (title line has been updated for posterity sake). I'll milk being out of the loop for 20-something years until I can find another excuse. Looks like Mr. Surfacer is the way to go and I promise my next project will be a plastic kit that will go together without the extra hassle. John

I'm in need of some guidance from those more in the know. I'm jumping back into the hobby after a 24-year lapse and decided to start with a 3D printed kit of about 40 pieces. I thought it would be an easy project to ease myself back in, but my perfectionist side has me puzzled. On some of the curved upper surfaces, namely the leading edges of both the hood and roof where it meets the top of the windshield, I have striations that are noticeable through the primer (see photo). My questions: 1.) is this something that can be sanded out without ghosting back; 2.) is this something that can be fixed with a filler primer and more sanding; 3.) is this something that can be fixed using a little bit if putty/glaze and more sanding? Apologies if this has been asked and answered before, I did a search but couldn't find anything this specific. I'm using Tamiya paints exclusively and don't want to ruin what I've already prepped by using another product that might not react well with either the paint or the 3D resin. I'm not looking for a glass-like surface, but a smoother surface to paint would be a nice start. Please let me know your thoughts and thank you in advance! John

Michael... I'm hoping you also create the base pie tin hubcaps that were used during the mid-1970's (see attached picture). They are not specific to the 1979 that you are working on, but would be a plus for those of us building police car replicas from the era. I'm sure there are better pics on the internet, but this will give you a flavor of what I'm talking about. John

Thanks for asking, Luc... I don't mind if I do! Two for the 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger (now that Diolex Productions is offering parts to update the AMT kit). And one for a Dodge Durango Pursuit. John

I'm not sure what I paid for the LX notchback body as it was about 9 years ago now. I do recall paying $110 for his 1991 Crown Vic trans kit back in 2018.

Steve... one just popped up on eBay. I can't tell if it's one of Greg's castings, but it looks complete and pretty clean to my eyes. 1990 Resin mustang hatchback Transkit | eBay John

I would like to see a trans kit for the 2008 Dodge Challenger, so I can finally build a 2015 and up version. I know Clearly Scale did a kit a few years back (front and rear facias, hood, interior, etc. IIRC), but it seems this got lost in the shuffle when CS folded and Model Builder's Warehouse took over the line. This is not a dig, it may not be viable for the current business model, but with the Challenger going away and there bring endless trim levels to model, I think a case can be made for an enterprising 3D artist to sell a ton of these. Appropriate facias and hoods (T/A, Hellcat, Widebody) and wheels to round it all out. Everything you need to update the 2008 in one complete package.

Canuck3D Model Parts offers a "Non-SS" conversion kit that includes the base grill, correct front set and full wheel covers for $25.00. Here's the link to the website: Canuck3d - Wylde.ca I've ordered from Wylde several times and have not been disappointed. The shipping from Canada is reasonable as well. You might also try George Bojaciuk, a member here on the forum. George is the US arm of the business and may have these in stock. I've dealt with George as well and have had no issues. Buy with confidence from either!

Dead ringer of a model! See you next month!

Nicely done, Tom... as always. April in NJ? I hope to see you there!