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Thanks, Harry and Gustavo.

Very good choice to paint it like you did, and the moon discs give it the final custom touch!

While the car is not to my taste, the model is surprisingly good, Gene.

Very nice model, Brian - it certainly pays off when somebody knows his subject ! (Today I like working and fleet trucks much more than dressed-up show queens which I built 40 years ago when I started modelling trucks)

Thank you for trying to clear things up a bit, Håkan - for me these level classifications are no problem at all, I don't care about them (Being an on/off car modeler since 1969, I know my abilities and how to overcome difficulties - I buy what finds my interest) - but for an absolute beginner this might be a problem and could make one uncertain and causing wrong decisions.

Thanks, JC - only work I did here was a little detailing....

Bill, at best forget those level ratings from Revell Germany - I would rate this one between 2 and 3 (I built the very first Monogram issue in 1988) - don't know how they come to the conclusion that this one must be level 4 with 94 parts whereas their new E-type roadster with 149 parts is rated level 3 ! (I just started a new topic on this in the Model building questions and answers section)

I'm afraid you are right, Bill - sad, but true.

Revell AG’s misleading levels of difficulty: The idea behind this isn’t bad at all – to prevent some orientation (as a guideline) for people who are not that deep in the hobby as most of us are. For example beginners or (grand)parents who want to buy first modeling kits for their (grand)children. A question from another forum member concerning the skill level "4" with the just reissued ex-Monogram Cobr 427 in Revell AG's (fictional) Gulf livery gave me the idea for this topic: I’ve read that the classification (levels 1 to 5) depends mainly on parts count – here are 2 examples with classifications that are totally wrong in my opinion and may result in frustrating experiences which might cut off the possible hobby for a newbie before it gets a chance to become one: Exemple 1: 1956 Bel Air (ex- Monogram from the 70’s) is a very simple kit with relatively low parts count (less than 100 parts including stock AND custom) – no beginner would face bigger problems when trying to build this one: Exemple 2: New release Jaguar E-type Roadster (149 parts) is a highly detailed, complex kit I would not recommend for beginners though Revell says “for uncomplicated fun in modeling – easy painting and glueing” – how silly is that ? Example 3: Revell USA marks the 1969 Chevy Nova SS with skill level 2 – I bet this one is more difficult (also more detailed) than the notorious old ’56 Bel Air. So my personal estimate would be: Level 2 for the ex-Monogram ’56 Bel Air, level 4 for the new E-type and level 3 for the 69 Nova (though I admit that I only have built the old Bel Air almost 40 years ago and don’t know the other 2 from personal experience). What do you think, guys? Does Revell's classification make sense or does it miss the target? I am really interested in your opinion about this matter - let us know what you think about it!

Nice color and finish, Rich - the carbon decals give it the ultimate touch!

Thank you, Anders !

Francis, I just don't know what to say (what has not been said already) - your model is mindblowing! Though I'm not into drag racing, this is a really outstanding model. I must admit that I very seldom look into the WIP section, but have looked into yours - for the 1st part, just the body modifications (cab) - awesome ! It is like eating a cake: piece by piece - you must not eat all at once! About 67 pages will take some time to look into, but it is definitely worth it.

Thank you, Anders - I have bought the kit, too (late 80's?), but have it stored away somewhere...

Very well done, Ray - the reliable truck of the Shelby team (great decals, by the way!)

x 2 - great execution !

Excellent model , Gary, as we are used to see from you - but in a very unusual livery - keep them coming!

Anders, this is the best of all your excellent models for me (because of the subject, of course !) - all your builds are outstanding !!! My version can't compare with this one in any way, marvellous car (I prefer non-red Ferraris) !

Thanks, Dennis !

Interesting version, Ray - I have never seen that - obviously, somebody tried to optimize aerodynamics with this "breadvan-like" roof.

Thank you Chris, Ken and Carl !

Very nice roadster, Rich - it even looks quite good with the softtop. The photo from the underside is outstanding ( exhaust pipes alone have a lot of details!) Though I have the Gunze roadster, the Airfix (Heller) Coupe and both Franklin Mints, I'm gonna get me one of these - it is a must have now for me.

Here is one of my rare pickup models - Monogram's 1940 Ford - I always liked the look of the car, but not the features of the kit: built in 1986 from the 1985 Street rod reissue, I wanted to give it a mid-60's look: I replaced the wheels with mags from amt and JoHan WW tires, added a side-mounted spare wheel and cut a simple plastic bag for a bed cover. Sprayed with dark green from the can, interior is left unpainted (kit was molded in red). Today I took it out of its box and took a few pictures:

Thank you, Doyle !

Thank you all guys, for your nice comments - really appreciated.

Thank you, David - the chrome trim is self-sticking mylar stripes that were included in the Union kit.