StevenGuthmiller

I think it's just because of the way it was packaged. Space is very tight in kit boxes these days with the high parts counts. By the time you get everything stuffed into a standard sized kit box........well, it's kind of like the old saying, "10 pounds of BLEEP in a 5 pound bag"! The body was on its side in the box right up against the side. One good bump & you have a busted roof. I've already sent a message to the boys @ Moebius hoping they'll replace the body for me. Nothing is more depressing than spending $30.00 on a kit that's unusable before it's out of the box. Steve

I got great disappointment! My Moebius '61 Ventura arrived today, & when I opened the box I found a crushed roof with a severely distorted A-pillar. I guess my visions of a glorious "Dawn Fire Mist" '61 Ventura are on hold for just a little longer. Terrible ending to a bad day. Steve

Model Roundup has all sorts of them with logos. Not sure if you're talking about cars or trucks, but they have a bunch for trucks. Steve

I built one of these a couple of years back from the same Johan kit. This one started out as a built kit I found on ebay. Still one of my favorite builds! The interior was a real "stinker" to do! Steve

Not a promo, a kit. But back then, there was little difference except material. Steve

Looks like a very nice kit! I'm surprised that these are the first pics we've seen of the kit. I thought a couple of guys, with inside connections, had this one some time ago. Mine is on it's way as we speak! I may have to interrupt my "annual building" to do this one! I've been wanting to do a '61 Pontiac in "Dawn Fire Mist" for a long time! This is my chance! Steve

Real men buy their own..........? Oh never mind. Steve

That looks almost exactly like the same color that I used on a '60 Desoto build. Also Testors, I think it was called "Tropical Turquoise", a '57 Chevy color. I did this '53 ford many years ago with a custom mix using Testors flat paints & clear coat because at that time I couldn't find an acceptable color either. Steve

I seem to remember that look when I asked my wife! Steve

I was thinking of using this technique for rear package shelves. Haven't tried it yet. Steve

I'm betting that they would sell at least as well as the AMT '57 & the Mobius '55 & '56. I'm guessing that they all did quite well. I think what Nick is saying though Christian, is the reason a '60 or '61 300 goes for big money now has nothing to do with popularity, & everything to do with rarity. Only 1,200 in '60 & 1,600 in '61. I wonder how many of them actually still exist. Steve

I use MCW paints religiously! It's fantastic stuff if you have an airbrush. They would carry almost any shade of pale green that you could think of! I used a '56 Ford color called "Meadow Mist Green" on this '58 Buick. Another good color in that category is '56 Chevy "Crocus Yellow". The lighter shade on this '58 Bonneville. Steve

Depends on what you mean by "Seafoam Green" I had a '94 Mazda pickup that was sea foam green, but it was a medium metallic green color. I assume you're looking for a 50s style pale yellowish green. Testors used to have a 1969 Ford color in their lacquer line called "Diamond Green". I used it on a '58 Edsel. I haven't seen it in a while, so I'm not sure if it's available any more. I used the Krylon "Pistachio" on the interior.

Ask a question & get 30 different answers! That's pretty much how it works around here. Everyone has their own processes for building. I think it would be pretty safe to say that washing parts with a good dish detergent like "Dawn" or the like is a good place to start. Just nothing with any additives like "hand moisturizers" in it. Most of us probably assemble sub assemblies like engine block, heads, intake manifold, etc. before painting, & I would guess the majority use either spray paint or an airbrush to paint them. That should answer at least a couple of questions. At least until you get the other 29 answers! Steve

Just came yesterday. A new set of router bits for the Dremel. Steve

Very cool Emmanuel!! A few years back when I first began to really get into vintage kits, this was one of the first kits to go on my "must have" list. I managed to find a good built up for a reasonable price & it was one of my first annual restorations & is still one of my favorite builds! I love that car!! Nice work!! Steve

I've got a couple of them, but I believe I've started them both & lord only knows what's left of them. If I still have one that's complete & buildable I'd let you have it. I'll have to see what I have. Steve

My wife refuses to buy me any hobby related things mainly because she doesn't really know what I want. She figures she'll let me handle that. But she did buy me a new 60" "Smart TV"! Unfortunately it's smarter than I am! But it's up & running & I've been watching "Mecum Auctions" on it all afternoon! Sweet!! Steve

Point taken. But on the other hand, I bought my AMT '59 Ford "Junior Craftsman" kit on ebay 2 years ago for $39.00. Built but unpainted & with no glue. Still in the box. That's not really out of the range of most of us given a new kit costs nearly $25.00-$30.00. Even the Skip's Fiesta kits on the bay are running an average of $30.00-$40.00. Steve

Well, that list is a good sign of what could be yet to come. We've already gotten the '61 Ford, '62 Buick, '61 Ranchero & Model King did the '64 Comet, so we know that tool still exists. Lets hope for a few of the others. Steve

I would imagine that there may be hope for the kits in this series at least. The molds obviously survived at least until the series was released, (early 70s?) That would include kits like the '62 Ford hardtop as well as the '59 Buick, '60 Bonneville & '60 Mercury. I don't remember what else was in the series, but I think that there could be real hope for these. Steve

Thanks guys! I'm looking forward to 2016 & hopefully at least 7 more on the shelf! Steve

It's not so much that it's a problem, more like how much messing around do you want to do. If you don't mind spending time fiddling around with this sort of kit, go for it. I was merely suggesting an alternative that will give you every bit as nice a finished kit with a heck of a lot less hassle. To each his own. Steve

I don't bother with a sniper program. I just bid the highest amount I"m willing to pay, & leave it at that. Steve

If you're looking for old kits & you really want to do a '59 Ford, you may want to just keep an eye on ebay & pick up an old AMT annual. They're really not all that rare. They come up quite often at fairly reasonable prices. AMT also did a "Junior Craftsman" kit I believe in the early 60s which is the kit that I did mine from. They're all curbside of course, but it is at least a one piece body. You can always cut things open or use parts from the Revell kit depending on what you want to do. The AMT 59s make a nice shelf model just as they are. Steve