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Suggestion for curved window, Take a template of the curve to a grocery store and check out the plastic packages in the bake goods, fruits, veggies or any other items that come in clear vacuum form or blown plastic boxes and get you curve from them. I know the examples shown have ridges but there are smooth side ones. greg

"This kit was created in a time where we had fewer warning labels and people understood that sharp knives and glue were to be handled with caution." And even the paint might contain lead! ? greg

Interestingly doing a little internet search for box art information most of the releases say 'big Dodge engine' but the 74 say 400 ci and the little red wagon says 360 ci. So whatever you want to call it you got it. No Hemi? Another thing that's been corrected is the front valance between grille and bumper has the turn signals filled in as opposed to the original that had the earlier turn signals in it. The goof is the old interior tub has gas pedal and brake pedal molded in the floor and then the dash board has clutch and brake pedal hanging down. enjoy your build, Now wouldn't the side stacks from the red wagon look good in gold to match the wheels and pin stripe. greg

I've gotten the secret decoder ring message, I'm so glad your elves have stayed on after I heard Santa's got benefits and a 401 plan?

Ok, I need to know the secret to having diamond plate on the edge. Yea Charlie's back to red paint! greg

Sorry, I don't get models sent to me free to review☹️ and I don't want that. I just build. Sorry, did'nt mean to hijack this thread greg

To all the video modelers who do 'unboxings': Please read the instructions first before you show the parts and if you are unfamiliar with the item learn what it is. It would be a benefit to your presentation to state what you know about the kit especially one that is a re release that had prior different versions where the manufacturer left the older parts from past version. Maybe take a marker and show what different parts are and color code them to show what matches up. i.e. 2wd vs 4wd parts. Some pre-production rehearsal or story board planning would be helpful in your presentations. Maybe I should file this under 'what irked you today' but it's not just today. greg

welcome to the forum greg

Be sure to note the caveat: SELECTIONS MAY VARY BY STORE! greg

On the B windows they are reversed A windows so there is a none moving rear quarter window piece. greg

I would suggest a little thicker piece for the window frames, two 40x40 glued together or 80 piece with scibed line. with that huge sun roof what a great base for a famous ambulance. keep on fabricating. greg

Now lets set Mr. Peabody's way back machine to the early 1970's where President Ford establishes WIP ( Whip Inflation Now!) program. Along comes a little model builder that reports to the President that Testor's is not following his program by increasing the cost of their paints. Makes national news. Your bottle is between then and the 80's. SIDEBAR: Patcra made a gun metal bottle paint that was a great paint for the magnesium color of mag wheels. Their spray silver undercoat was the best for bare aluminum aircraft. greg

Nice job, liked the use of the Dodge van mirrors greg

Ironically yesterday my detector in my office room which is also my dog's crate residence went off early morning. My dog does not tolerate the beeping detectors very well. At six a.m. I'm in my pj's on a ladder and changing the battery. Interesting the 10 year energizer rabbit is now only has five years of life. When the beeping starts for low battery the first thing I do is take my leaf blower and attack the detector to make sure it is not just dirt. greg

Thankful the kids wanted to go to the basement. Most kids don't like basements (see furnace in "A Christmas Story") Smoke detectors are a chore like they used to be with 10 year batteries but they do expire in seven years and they will let you know that. greg

Nice build, glad to see 3d four door sedans showing up. Off subject item that I see a lot of from western states cop cars and on model kits is the large side spot lights mounted on the light bar. Didn't that hinder the revolving lights efficiency? I could see the use as so called 'alley lights' but when responding 'code 3' I would want some side alerting system to be effective. Running 'code 3' with the spots on would wash out the revolving red light. What was your experience? Step 12 from MPC Force 440 instructions greg

Tom: Why do you think they call it a 'flu' shot? have a healthy Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble the turkey till you wobble! greg

It's a movie prop. Bruce Willis' cab didn't fly in the 'Fifth Element'. I also stated 'supposedly' meaning I was leery of the information. Maybe a directors chair lift instead of a camera. thanks for the clip. greg

No movie made in 1966, Don't know if Bradbury was that futuristic to do electric. Looks like it was off a Leyland rear mount based on bus chassis circa WWII. Movie was made in England. supposedly the aerial chair is a camera boom by Mole-Richardson camera crane. greg

Would you please post some more photos of the model siren as I would like to see the front, I've never have seen such an 'art deco' siren like that. Is the real picture from a Seagrave or Bickle? With that tilted light you wonder if it was a boat siren. greg

Has anyone built or attempted to build the apparatus from the Movie? When I get around to my attempt I am starting using the old Heller kit as the base greg

Safety! We didn't need no safety! I rode to Florida from Ohio and back sitting on a Coca-cola cooler in the front seat of a new 1954 Ford station wagon between my dad and mom. greg

I don't kill spiders because of an old 'Night Gallery' episode where a man constantly washes a spider down the drain and every time he does it it grows bigger!. greg

Here are a few of mine: greg