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Skip, by mentioning that you have owned four Alfas, you will receive Sainthood upon entering the pearly gates! I once worked at a dealership that sold and serviced Alfas (and Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot) and those cars were great if the temperature was above 40 degrees! I always loved those folks that bought a Spider convertible and tried to drive them in Chicago winters! They got mad when their car wouldn't start and would have to be towed in. Four plugs, plug wires, cap and rotor, an oil change and a couple of hours in a warm garage usually fixed them right up!

Looks good, shiny paint and nice detailing. The only flaw I saw was on the picture of the left front fender there looked to be a mold line that could have been sanded off, otherwise it appears that you have the skills to build nice models! Keep them coming, I would like to see more of your work!

I am not a die cast person either but that is a nice looking truck. Where does one find these, Wal Mart? Online?

For $130.00 at the Buy It Now price you would think they could toss in free shipping! Looks like a nice kit and fairly complete but I can't remember what the feedback was on Frontier Resin Designs? Any comments? (not that I have $130 to buy this!)

Yeah, the right hand drive kinda gave that away.

While I appreciate the artwork and amount of time one may spend achieving those incredible graphics, I know my limitations and am still mastering two tone paint jobs. I like the fade jobs as those seem to stay in style, depending on the model, and the intricate layout that Antonio did on those cars has been around for decades but I see things like the true fire being more of a fad. They look nice but maybe I am more old school in that I like 1 or 2 colors on a vehicle and the more graphics there are on a car, the less I seem to like it. Maybe I would feel differently if I could paint like Antonio!

Model Roundup says their's just arrived at $22.90 each and Tower Hobbies has them for $21.79 in limited quantities available. Those are my two online retailers and I am sure there are others that have this kit available, so what are you waiting for? Order one (or more) today! UPDATE: Had an email from Tower Hobbies, if you order at least $30.00, you get free shipping on the order. Use free shipping code 01A13 for the free shipping. Can't hardly beat that deal. Get some supplies and a kit and free shipping to boot!

This is going to be a nice one. It looks like you are going for the sleeper look with those wheels and I think that is better than putting 22" wheels on it! I remember someone building a replica of a 1:1 Nova here a few months back, modeled after the car known as "Suckers Bet", is that what you are shooting for?

ROADTRIP ! If only I hadn't just spent $4,300 on a new furnace and a/c unit this week......................

Gregg, Thanks for bringing that feature back to this forum and the advertising is understandable. I always wondered how you managed to do all that you have, I just figured you had a rich uncle and you were sharing his wealth! I have never used PayPal so please bear with me here. Do they take 35% out of every dollar? If so I would rather mail you a check and you can have all of my donation and not a percentage! Thanks again

Nice to see your builds again Tyrone! The details and cleanliness of them makes me jealous! Keep them coming.

Would the old '81 Chevy Citation yield some of the body lines similar to the Cutlass? Not sure unless I saw them side by side but if you can only use the roof from the Monte, you might be better off just leaving it alone.

Well, if any of you are old enough to remember the old Uniroyal commercials, there were three actors on there- Uni, Roy, & Al- that were the first I recall ever being named AFTER a tire company. So, shall we name it Uni, Roy, or Al?

That body style ('81 & up)changed enough to not be of use. You have some work ahead of you if you go with the '78 Monte Carlo that was issued a while back. The tail lights and grille are much differently shaped on the M/C than the Gutless. Best of luck with it Chuck, I am sure you could pull it off if you take your time.

A friend had an old '66 K20 with the 292 L6 and while he never would win a drag race, it had tons of torque and would pull ANYTHING ! He used it to plow snow in the winter and pull a twin axle construction trailer in the summer with no problem. I like the idea of the modern drivetrain but that L6 could be cool too! That truck is looking way cool and I like the olive drab color. Not sure if the white stars on the doors would enhance or detract from its appeal to me but it might seem appropriate considering the color. Maybe the .50 cal gun from the Hogans Heroes Jeep mounted on the back?

Okay, it's late and I have had a long day but someone posts pix of a real car and wants me to believe it is a model???? WOW ! That is one nice build there and you had me thinking it was a real car. Nice details and beautiful paint and foil work. I can only hope to build as nice someday!

As someone who has been in the import auto parts business for more than 15 years now, I have seen a tremendous jump in quality of the Korean cars. Their build quality and durability is right there with the best of them and it is interesting to see how well their sales have taken off. In my extended family alone, we have purchased 3 Hyundais in the last 2 years and everyone has been quite happy with their purchases. Oil changes have been the extent of their service needs and no nagging warranty issues for any of us. Keep an eye on Hyundai and Kia, they are building market share and offering some innovative new vehicles that appeal to a variety of ages, something a car company has to do to survive.

I haven't sat at the bench in over 2 months, life has gotten in the way. I go through stages where I spend 6 nights a week building and then 6 months away! My trouble is that I have modeling ADD. I get about 2/3 the way done and then I move on to something else. I have about 6 - 8 kits at any given time in various stages of completion so I ALWAYS have something to work on. Like previously mentioned, I will grab a snap kit if I need some instant gratification. Nothing like one of those Revell 69 Camaros to break up the funk. Hang in there, use this time away from the bench to clear your head and rejuvenate yourself and come back with a vengance!

Try Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, you will be surprised at how much easier it is to fly out of there. I have also found that certain times of the day are worse than others. Early morning is much better as it tends to have business travellers and fresh TSA agents while mid-day has more casual travellers and the TSA agents tend to be slower and ready for their next break. Don't get me wrong, I don't fly as much as I used to and when I do, I avoid airports like Chicago and Atlanta, simply because of past experiences and frustrations. You might also want to check to see if you are on any lists Harry, maybe the problem is you !

I was on my way to see a customer that morning and heard on the radio that "we have a report of a plane crashing into a building in NY City". Wow, I thought, must be a small one, never figuring it was a 757 hitting WTC. Got to my customer's NAPA store and he ushered me into the office to watch it on TV and we were both in shock over the scenes on TV. Watched for a while and then we went out to see some of his shop customers and everyone of them had thier eyes glued to the TV. As we went to the first couple of shops, it was apparent that we weren't there to sell them, it was to discuss the events as they happened. I remember a strong sense of anger that day towards our enemy and the pain they inflicted upon us. I got home early afternoon to my wife and then 4 year old daughter. My wife and I watched the new and shed a few tears, knowing that innocent people died that day doing what most of do- showing up to work. It hit my wife hard as her father is a retired firefighter and how many of them died trying to save others at the towers. I thought of my cousins in New York, both of whom had worked at WTC but had changed jobs the month before and no longer worked there. I thought of how I had been in NY less than a month prior and seeing the twin towers in the skyline and how it must have felt to witness the attacks. Around 3 that afternoon, my son who was 8, got off the bus and we hugged him and went in the house. We asked if the school had mentioned the attacks and he said no. We went on to explain what happened and tried to paint a picture of what he would probably see on the TV in the coming days. It was alot for him to take in but he understood. We went out side and hung our American flag, something we have done everyday since. In the days afterwards, it was a different world. People were more friendly, less impatient with one another, and seemed to genuinely care about one another. I remember looking up in the sky and wondering why it was so quiet, air traffic was so common where we lived, and then remembering that air travel had changed forever on 9/11. I wish I could understand why the hatred towards America had to result in the deaths of innocent people that day but after 10 years, I cannot. If anything, I think the events of that day caused more harm to racism and bias towards people of the Muslim faith, right or wrong. I do not hold a faith or race responsible because like so many times before in history, it is a few radicals that holdup their faith or race in their justifying of their actions. I remember talking with my Uncle in weeks after 9/11 that lived in suburbs of NYC in New Jersey. What hit home to me were his comments about how he was able to overcome several serious illnesses and 2 fights with cancer and yet some of his young neighbors did not come home from work that day and how life didn't seem fair. He said it was difficult to take his evening walk that day and in the days afterward, knowing full well that there were many families suffering a loss of a family member. It reminded him of his own grief over the loss of his son in 1968 and how terrible it felt then and how he could relate to his neighbors. Today I got to see my 18 year old son be a part of his high school JROTC color guard honoring Patriot Day and some retired veterans and first responders at a nursing home. He will be joining the Marine Corp next year and while we have the fears most parents do, we understand that he has wanted to do this for quite some time and while he won't say it, I think 9/11 had something to do with it. He has a strong sense of patriotism and duty and we are very proud of him as a result. May we never forget, may we never again experience the events of 9/11 and may we find some peace with those who are compelled to cause us harm.

Harry, the problem is that you would be flying out of Chicago, one of the worse places to fly from! If the weather doesn't get you, the airlines will! I used to live there and dreaded flying from those airports and luckily I lived closer to Milwaukee and flying there was a breeze. The hassle of the TSA isn't that bad if you are prepared. What kills me is the folks that are casual fliers and get the lines backed up because they do not pay attention to the signs and instructions. A lot of airports are going to different lines for TSA depending on your experience and group that you are in. For instance, I always go thru the business/experienced traveller line because I am. The people in that line know enough to take off their belt, shoes, wallet, empty their pockets and get their laptop and toiletry bag in separate totes. Not that hard of a concept for someone who flies frequently but someone like my parents who fly every couple of years and are elderly, they see it as an infringement on their civil liberties. Not to start a war over rights, remember that flying is like driving- a privledge and if we are asked to show proper ID and ensure that we are not carrying weapons or hazardous materials, then do it without complaint.

Take care and be safe. I have been in Northern VA all week and I have seen and heard about the flooding but PA and NY seems to be getting the worst of it. Sure hope your home doesn't get as damaged as is predicted, that is no fun having to deal with. You and the others in that area are in my prayers.

This is looking very nice Dave and I might be tempted to buy one, although given my tendency to not finish, I probably will buy the smaller scale version. It looks like this goes together well and is fairly well detailed, despite some of the simple approach taken by Revell. I did notice on the Modelroundup site tonight that they show this kit as "just arrived" and they are selling it for $55.90. It will be interesting to see how long before the aftermarket has parts and detail items available for this kit. As has been discussed, there will be a demand for improving some of the perceived shortcomings and omissions.

Chuck is that a "1010" or a "1110" ? Sorry, couldn't resist!

It takes a brave man to paint a model in black as it will show any imperfections and you sir are a brave man! Nice job and that paint is outstanding.