Bob Ellis

The Corvair van is called a Greenbrier. I think they made until '64.

Two batteries because it has LUCAS "Prince of Darkness" electrics.

I looked at the AMT '67 Corvair chrome tree. I believe I saw the turbo parts in the lower right side. It is not included in the '68-69 kits, or recent issues. Only the '65-66 AMT Corvair kits have CORSA emblems. Modelhaus probably won't do '65-69 Corvair tail lights because there are tons of re-issue kits out there. But be aware, some of the re-issues have solid chrome tail lights and no clear red inserts. This is part of the AMT part reduction plan of the '70s.

2 comments; Wow that '59 Impala looks great. To me, a simple SMP kit can look as good as a new Revell when detailed well. That Valiant, what a save. It's interesting how builders back in the '60s felt obligated to use every single custom part in the box. I am surprised that one came back to life. A lot of work.

Mike, this yellow Corvair was a $2.25 kit about 1971. I bought one new. Just a re-issue of the 1969.

I agree with those that say the mathematics prove to project impossible. The price of a house is required to do an injected plastic kit and I suspect $25 is way to low for resin. $40 is the bottom price most resin kits that are not complete, meaning transkit. I am guessing he hopes to get enough money to buy a 3D printer and crank them out that way. I used to do AutoCad and can say computer drawing is not something you learn over night. I hope nobody loses any money and it actually works out.

You need to look for 1/24, as they are few 1/25 motorcycles ever done. Same holds true for scooters.

Maybe these old models are simple in design, but AMT sure got the overall look correct. It looks great.

It's going to be a gold SS

I think it is common for the art department to create pictures to promote or produce box art, only to find out the final kit is different in some way or another. When ERTL reissued the '65 GTO, the box cover showed dated bumpers from the annual kit. This is after it had been a modified stocker. Obviously the restored GTO was not available (or ERTL was trying to see if they could generate dealer orders) to photograph a real picture of the re-issued kit.

The biggest deal about the '65-'69 Corvairs is the four wheel independent suspension. The detail on the SMP/AMT '60-'64 Corvair chassis is very simple. Not sure anybody would see those details very well.

The Etruscans complained that the government took 40% of their income. A few thousand years later, it's still true. Every place taxes you differently, but it all comes out the same.

I look at Round2 as preservation organization. A lot of these old kits would be gone if these guys didn't step a keep them alive. When they can, they try to improve and restore as much lost items as they can. I think they are doing a good job.

How old is this black '69 Camaro. A recent re-issue?

The overall body length is okay. The roof is too short by the amount in red. I started this project before the new Revell '57 was released. The remedy of the short roof and door of the Revell Ranchero could possibly done by marrying the new Revell '57 with the old Ranchero kit. I have to continue on with my work as it sits, but I might build another Ranchero using the new kit.

Knowing Revell, they will probably offer a different interior later on like they did for the '62 Impala and '69 Nova. At least you can say you were first. I am positive this Camaro will be a '68 sometime in the future.

What kind of diorama will this car be used for?

See if you can find the 66, 67 and 69 Corvair kits in the pile. The photo was taken in 1978. I sold pretty much everything over a 20 year period.

I have been struggling with finishing this project for a while. Most of the hard work is done. The front '58 Ford clip came from an original 3 in 1 annual kit. Maybe it was a waste of a rare model, but I find matching plastic to plastic easier. This is the white parts. The Ranchero body is the old Revell which actually was a Country Squire kit when the tool was first created. For that reason, the doors on the Ranchero are two short since it is one of two doors on each side. Revell didn't take account the fact that the front two doors on a four door car are not the same as a two door car. So, the roof is too short. The red parts are from another Ranchero kit I robbed to stretch the Roof on the blue Ranchero body. I need to scribe new door lines and make new door handles.

I bought both the Novacaine and the Old Pro. The bodies are exactly the same except front fenders. Novacaine front wheel openings further forward. Early editions of the Old Pro include the funnycar glass. The question we should ask is; where are the Ventura II parts since it is the same kit too.

So, are you out of money on the embroidered hat?

Actually, the 1/25 girl included in the original Monogram model was pretty cool.

I used to be uncertain, but now I'm not so sure.

A nice model we often forget about. Looks great.

Not going to happen because it would have been done already by Revell or somebody if a viable project. It is an interesting car that has limited interest; unfortunately for him.