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Me thinks Harry wants one for the ol' Real or Model Contest! Very nice diecast, white is not a common color seen on those cars.

The UPS guy just dropped off my sweepstakes winning Tom Daniels Kit, Bad Medicine, that the folks at Kalmbach sent me for ordering the SA Contest 2012 issue. Apparently they drew random names and gave away some kits, nice to win something! A couple of years ago I did an online survey with them and a month later I got a new airbrush from them, another random drawing win! Probably going to hold on to this and offer it up for trade when some new releases come out.

I keep mine in a nice, climate controlled area and I suggest you send them to me for safe keeping! I will allow visitation and can send one to you as you need them, no charge! (Cuz I am nice guy!) I have mine in the garage here in Charlotte and while it gets about 100 degrees or so out there, I have not seen any issues with them. The only problem I have found is that they tend to reproduce in the warmer weather as I have more kits now than I did last spring!

Very nice Doc, I like the red more than the yellow, I guess cuz it is more of what I would build. Makes me want to get some work time at the bench!

I am sure that these trade shows have lost a lot of meaning as Dave pointed out because of ability to post it on the web and reach a wide audience, not to mention the costs involved.

So true Gary! I am happy that we are getting models that have been on wish lists for years, sure hope Revell has more great news next month when they announce their 2013 releases!

For a minute there Doc I thought it was the former ballplayer from the Pittsburgh Pirates! Looking forward to his work!

This was not one of Monogram's better moments in kit making. Like Jordan says, the details are lacking and by today's standards the model is somewhat crude. That being said, I would like to have one as I drove one in my teenage years working at a car dealership and it was a source of fun.

This is what I have done for the last 15 years. I categorize them and use the filter function to sort them in several different ways to identify duplicates, kits that are opened vs. sealed, sell vs. keep, etc.

What if we all chip in and get you a bus ticket and some vouchers for meals, would you consider going then????? Just kidding Gerry, you have contributed alot over the years here with your pictures, whether it is a 1:1 car show, a model car show or the iHobby show and I for one do appreciate it! Hopefully there is another modeler from the Cleveland area that will go and give us a report on what is happening.

Bronco II was a Ranger based SUV from 1984-89, discontinued due to rollover issues and the arrival of the larger Explorer. The first generation Bronco, 1966-77 model years, has not been kitted to date but several resin casters have offered them over the years. Blue Oval Resin has a transkit available, the only current one on the market. Rumors persist of another resin caster possibly looking to bring a complete kit to market and it is among many modelers wish list for kit manufacturers to tool up.

I forgot that the 1:1 was a 70, but if I remember correctly, the kit in question had a 71 or 72 in the box, did it not?

Well, that pretty much explains it for me! As long as they disclose what they have in store for us, does it matter if they are in Cleveland or not?

That was an AMT kit, so if you want to truly replicate the team, the parts/kits are there to do it. The recently re-issued Dirty Donny Van would be the right van, a '72 Chevelle would be the right car, and the trailer should still be available in a couple of different kits. While it would be way cool to have that kit available again, I don't think Round2 will be doing it anytime soon.

Like model car building, as the builder YOU can do whatever you want, to suit your tastes. That said, would I tub out an original 69 Z-28 and drop in a 572 big block and auto trans? No, I would search out a plain 69 Camaro and slap some Z-28 emblems on it and save a few bucks in the process. But that doesn't mean my neighbor wouldn't !

Don't let Donn Yost see those, he will have to create another DVD for me to buy! Thanks for sharing them, they look killer and would be perfect for a custom paint job.

Looks good, what are you using for wheels? Should be nice when it is done!

I think Harry has worked this one over, something about it says model to me. It has been awhile since I got this wrong, my streak could be over.

Thanks for sharing that Daniel, although I think there could have been some communication from Albert sooner, we will have to wait and see how it plays out.

Only seeing the red x. I'm guessing it is a real red x!

Ditto. There is a similar cab available in resin on eBay, the late model bed is yet to be seen.

Not to add to the misery but it sounds like some of the problem is your brother. Hopefully he chooses better friends and he gets help for whatever motivates him to steal from you.

Yes, they have gone up but with the 40% coupon, a $25 kit is only $15, not too bad a deal. Remember if you have a smartphone, you don't need to have the printed coupon with you, just use the browser on your phone and you are set.

Very nice! I love the stealth look about it!

Mailman dropped off a box last night, it was the '60 Chebby pickup I got in a trade for a '64 Fairlane.