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Very nicely detailed!

Okay, so I got to thinking about this subject last night as I was mulling over another rushed paint job. If I could be more patient when it comes to color coats on models, I think I could get more built. I tend to rush the paint jobs as I am in a hurry to get them finished and as a result, I end up with more WIPs than completed models! So, what is it you wished you could improve in your model building?

Try looking at ATVs in the toy aisle at a Toys R Us or Wal Mart, probably have something pretty close in size and tread style. Check out dollar stores too, they often have cheap toys.

More likely to get his wife to chit chat than Kenny himself. They are great people and definitely an asset to this hobby. Hated that I missed the CKM show last month, wanted to get a couple of things from him.

Hmm, does that mean we would have seen more Ford small block powered hot rods instead of the other way around Harry???

Yep, having seen this recently, I can say it is a Big Block Chevy. Not too sure I would enjoy driving that, looks a little top heavy.

I was back in Kenosha visiting my parents last week and happened to drive by the old AMC/Chrysler factory and it has been leveled! Still saw a lot of AMC cars in the area but nothing like the 70s and 80s! Even as recently as 8 years ago you could see the influence of both makes on the town as there were plenty of older AMCs on the road as well as new Chrysler products. Sad to see parts of our manufacturing history disappear but it is a reality of the changes we have seen in this country. I find it ironic that the domestic manufacturers are the ones tearing down factories and the import brands are expanding and building their facilities here.

On this day please pause and remember all of those men, women and children we lost 12 years ago.

Any updates on when this kit will be available? I noticed on the Tower Hobbies website that they have a mid-September availability. I know there was some last minute fixes to be made so hopefully this is still on track to be out soon!

That plow is available in resin. There is an eBay seller that offers it as well as RMofMD.

Growing up there was a local Standard Oil station near me that had one of these in red as their road service truck. Nice job on this build and I wish this was available as a kit!

Keep up the positive attitude Terry, it does make a difference! Hopefully you will be back to your old activities and self before you know it. Glad to hear such good news for a change!

Dale, Starting in 69 they no longer used the model Chevy II, they were all Novas. Otherwise your statement is correct.

Nice find there Chuck! That truck is so typical of that era, bent hood and rusty cab mounts. That plow is actually a Meyers plow and the one in the Revell kit is a copy of the Western brand.

Hope you heal quickly and are able to get back to the bench soon.

Thanks for sharing, looks like he has fun with his Dart! I have heard he is a true car guy, from wrenching on them to being super knowledgeable about options and what was factory or dealer bolt on to being a model builder too! Now that Speed is no more, I wonder what will happen to the BJ auctions ?

Tower Hobbies has this listed as coming in September and has a price of $26.99. Not sure what The Model King will be offering his version for but probably somewhere near the Moebius one.

Another incredible piece of work Tom, very impressive scratchbuilding! Interested to see this one done and possibly for sale!

Is this something you are going to resin cast or is it a project from your bench? BTW- the S series trucks were never offered in extended cab/long bed configurations. To Nick's comments, I think the windows need to be a bit wider to more accurate.

Thanks for sharing, I had planned on going but had to find a car for my son this weekend. Hope to make the Morganton show at the end of September.

Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has what you need. Part number SRD 7103, goes for $9.95. Fits the Revell 69 Camaro kits.

The wife and I had some time to kill the other night and decided to walk through the Wal Mart in Concord NC, near the speedway, and saw these same kits on the shelf. She was nice enough to ask if there was anything I might need or want and I laughed and said "No!"

I would be willing to bet that we see a few of these show up at Barrett Jackson in the coming months. Some jackwagon will try to buy low and sell high. I would rather have a running "original" than some no mileage car that has been sitting for 40+ years.

I hit them whenever I am near one. Used to get mad at myself for not printing the coupon out ahead of time until I realized I could look it up on my smartphone and save the paper! Amazing how many people you see in line with smartphones getting their coupon code ready!

Kenny, Do you have a list of vendors that will be there? I have a busy weekend planned (wedding anniversary) but could sneak out to visit!