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Black is a tough color to look nice but it seems like you might have down Nick! Show us the finished model!

So I was poking around on the VCG Resin website earlier today and found some items I want. I did not see an order form or contact information for the website, so how does one order from them? The products look nice and I know Craig is a builder and member here, any one care to share their experiences? Thanks in advance and if Craig sees this, feel free to contact me.

: Read his signature line....I think you meant Dog!

Stunning! Nicely detailed and well executed. Can't wait to see it done and some pictures in the sunlight, I am sure that color will pop then! You have given me some ideas for my '62 kit!

Those look fantastic and nicely detailed! When I saw the WIP, I thought the paint was rough but you smoothed them out perfectly and they shine. I have built about 5 of these snap kits and I think they come out just as nice as the glue kits. Any chance you are going to take them to the Chevy show/model car contest in Rosemont this weekend?

Not sure what your car looks like but Bandit Resins and MCW also offer a resin kit of those years Chevy IIs.

You just gave away one of Harry's upcoming "Real or Model" pictures! I am going to save this photo so I can win that week.

As P.T. Barnum used to say...."There is a sucker born every minute". The only way that will sell for $1,100 is if someone will pay it. I can't imagine in this economy that someone will find the listing worth the asking price, especially with Christmas less than 6 weeks away.

They will probably have a bigger sale next week after Thanksgiving, maybe 40 or 50% off. Still waiting for a few of the newer releases to hit their shelves.

a lot of nice models there, thansk for sharing. Wish I could have gone but had to get a few things done at home this weekend. Just like the Chicago Cubs, there is always next year!

that is one nice build, you sure you are only 13? thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum, keep them coming!

WOW! nice color combo and verrrrry clean.

There is a good chance that the '66 Nova that I started over 6 years ago (and moved from Illinois to NC) will see the display case. I have been busy as of late and hope that the Thanksgiving weekend allows me to get caught up and put a few more in the "completed" category. Once I clear my modelbuilding desk, I will tackle that box of "WIP"s that I have yet to unpack from the move 5 1/2 years ago. That might happen over the Christmas holidays but no promises!

I like the idea of cranking a kit out like this! No polishing, fancy bodywork or engine detailing. I can imagine some kid inheriting a car like this from a grandparent and doing just what you did- wheels and airbags. Only thing missing is the speakerbox in the backseat.

The '66 Olds 442 is being reissued and should be out soon, not sure what parts will be in there but might be worth waiting for. I have not seen anything about the kit online to indicate what the contents will be, maybe someone else has?

Nice build. I think MCW has a resin body for this year Chevy but it might be a Biscayne? He tends to offer the uncommon version of a car not usually available as a kit, like a Biscayne conversion for an Impala. MCW wesite:www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com

Very nice and I like the silver! How did you do the stripes-paint or decals? Clean build and details.

I say "Model" for several reasons, some of them already posted. Just looks like a model to me. Find out the answer in the morning!

As Ed pointed out, with a sour economy, prices are depressed with demand down. If you have to sell, be prepared to take less that what you may have thought you could get. You might be best served waiting awhile or selling a few here and there to get an idea of what to expect.

To Harry's point, ebay will guide you but in the end it is the actual kit and its' condition that will determine the value. Just because someone bids up a particular kit on ebay doesn't always translate into what you will get if you list yours on ebay or take it to a local model car swap meet. You can also check out a couple of the sellers of old kits like Fred Sterns and jiminohio for a reference, keeping in mind they are a business and therefore trying to make a profit. You might be better served to bundle several kits together when you are ready to sell. It will make the task easier and on the outside chance you a have a few opened kits or ones not highly sought after, easier to get rid of. Best of luck in your efforts.

Wayne, Sounds like you got a keeper, enjoy the evening and to hell with the angry boss!

Happy Birthday Marine Corp! As a father to a JROTC Marine Corp cadet, I know how pround he makes me when he is in uniform and the leadership he is learning. Thanks to all past, present and future Marines for all that you have done and are willing to do in the pursuit of freedom for all. Here is to another 235 years!

I like how you are getting carried away with this! Funny how a simple kit bash gets to be an involved build. Keep us updated and show us progress. Any ideas for colors?

Looks great, I have one of those beds to build a '67 that I almost bought back in the early 80's.

Clay, hate to say it but there aren't any Hobby Lobbys in the Va. Beach area. There might be a Michael's though. I will be out that way in 10 days, I will try to scout it for you and let you know what is there. In checking my local HL the other day, they have really scaled back their selection of airbrushes. IIRC they only had Iwata types and they were $160/180 or so. Yes a 30% off coupon helps but they are still pricy. Michaels usually prints a 50% off coupon and they have a better selection(the last time I checked)and might be a better deal. Those 40% off coupons come in handy for many things, I need to print a few off!