mikemodeler

My Dad used to tell us...Watch out for Karma, it'll get you! His version of the Golden Rule.

Dave, If there is that much automobilia (models and Hot Wheels) to sell off, have you considered having an auction on those items? Some auction houses will hold online auctions to move the items much like eBay, but without YOU having to do all of the work. I would look into what Keyser mentions above, if it applies to where you live, you may get to decide what happens and how.

Looks like I will be saving some money for October Revell releases, hopefully those early Broncos arrive on time.

After a really long and hot, humid summer here in Charlotte, the weatherman was all excited the other day to tell us a cold front was coming and this weekend would be mid-80's and low humidity and I thought to myself, maybe I can get some stuff painted! Well, checked the weather tonight while dining and whadda ya know, a hurricane is coming! Supposedly we are going to see Hermine come through Georgia and South Carolina before hitting North Carolina and getting anywhere from 4-10 inches of rain from Thursday night into Saturday morning. We could really use the rain, just not that much that fast! I guess I better plan on getting the gutters clean tomorrow after work and making sure we have water and flashlights ready just in case it gets bad. With any luck we don't lose power and I can get some painting done!

If you are looking for the answer on shipping- USPS Priority Mail. If you want to make it easy on yourself and the others involved- take modelercarl's advice. I can't imagine asking someone to invest the amount of time necessary to sell off 800 kits and not pay them something! Even if you sold them in lots, it is a ton of time spent checking to see the correct kit is in the box, matched up with the correct shipping label, and packing the boxes and going to the post office. I wish you the best in your adventure.

When you're dumb, you suffer. That was a saying a friend and I came up with, kind of a take off from the John Wayne statement about life. My late mother liked to say "Life is what you make it son"

Don't feel like you are on this journey alone Harry. Many here have been in your situation, either personally or with a close family member or friend, and the support that is/has/will be offered will help you in your dealing with this setback. We haven't met, but we are fellow Chicagoans and that should count for something! As mentioned, let us know what we can do to help and I am sure you will be amazed at the outpouring of support. Continued prayers and wishes for a complete and full recovery.

I did check Tower Hobbies, they don't have the 1/32 Mustang kit listed any longer, but they might be available on eBay or a hobby shop with older kits. I did pick up one of those Mustang kits a couple of years ago to use the wheels on a Chevette build I have planned. Another option might be the Pegasus Irok wheels. IIRC they tend to be on the small side and they could look just right.

70-74 had the same backlight. 74 was the first year for the big bumpers. A 74 kit with options to build it as a Z-28 or LT type would be nice.

I think that is what Revell is shooting for Bill. I don't think the tires (from what I can tell) will be aggressive mud tires, but a better rendition than those old MPC Suburbanite snow tires seen in their Jeep kits. As far as model year, don't recall a specific one but I think it was mentioned somewhere it was late 60's/early 70's.

Revell has some 1/32 snappers, check out Hobby Lobby or Tower Hobbies. The had a recent Mustang that has some nice chrome 5 spokes, kinda torq thrust like.

My point exactly Bill! I saw the kit contents and am fairly certain that the kit is proportioned properly. Box art is just that, art and subject to the artists interpretation of the item depicted. I am in for multiples on this one, holding off buying other potential kits because of this one!

I agree! Not too concerned about box art tires and which direction they are mounted. If I was to base my purchase decisions on box art, I would be more concerned about how the top looks in proportion to the body. The pictures of the kit trees sold me on this one. Starting to save my lunch money now for this one!

So I spotted a post in the Trading Post section and saw some kits I would like to have. I sent a PM to the member and inquired as to what it would take to complete a trade for a specific kit as I had one of his "wants" and didn't know if that was enough to satisfy him and asked what else he was needing. All I got was "more than that" with no specifics and find out a day later the kit I wanted was gone. I understand that in the world of trading, we want to get fair value but at least give an interested party an idea of what you are looking for and an opportunity to respond. In the grand scheme of things, my life will go on but I try to be a little more upfront and clear in my dealings and hope that others would be too.

Harry, I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling after hearing this news but am confident that with the right attitude and treatment, you will beat this handily. Be sure to include your family with the details and seek out the best possible care as that will make a difference in your outcome. Your second family here is obviously concerned for you and let us know what we can do to help you. Prayers and wishes for a successful fight are coming your way.

I work in the automotive aftermarket parts business, and have for over 30 years. Make sales calls on repair facilities and have fun doing it! Finally have a job where I am home every night and now that my kids are off to college, I am looking forward to getting to the bench for some much needed building time!

Thanks for the update, I am aware how the moves go and how things can get delayed. No worries, I am still getting my builds ready for those tires and am a couple weeks (or months, who knows!) away from being close to needing them. I will keep an eye open on the website and look for them.

Anybody hear anything from Danny lately? Two months ago he was shutting down pending a house move and was hoping to be back and casting by now. I have been waiting for him to get those lug tires he was developing ready for order so I could load up!

Went to the CKM show today and saw some old friends and a TON of plastic. There was a new vendor there who had 7 tables of kits, a lot of new releases and a mix of older kits too. Picked up the new Pacer Wagon kit (mostly for the engine) and a couple of other pieces. I saw some resin bodies I wanted but had to hold off for now.

X3 ! Always appreciate you taking the time to post these photos and the nice detail on your shots.

I will be there, hope there aren't too many bargains (yeah right!), trying to reduce the stash.

That would be nice with a modern wrecker bed on it!

Unless they tool up a stock nose there isn't much need for another Monte. AMT/MPC had the earlier (78-82) Montes offering, wonder if they are considering a re-issue at this point? Would be nice to see a Malibu coupe and wagon come forth, Revell did have an El Camino based off of the 78-80 models that could be used as the base for the wagon.

Revell offered up a stock version of the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe, don't recall it being reissued.

Nice start, always loved the 66 Chevelle body. Looks like that chassis fit without any problems, might have to do a simple build along the same lines you have.