mikemodeler

There are a couple of members here who have a personal relationship with Ed Sexton, maybe they can reach out to him and see what, if anything, can be done.

I have the Sherriff's Jimmy and one of the Mad Mudder kits and while there is a lot of similar parts, if they damaged the molds for the roof then that is probably the reason why we haven't seen a stock version since. The hood, bumpers and other miscellaneous parts could be sourced from other kits like the pickups but the roof is biggest holdup.

It's a great kit and builds up decently. Only version is stock but has nice details and the decal sheet is impressive. The tires are the same Goodyear Tracker-AT tires that are in the GMC Plow Truck kit and the Jeep CJ-7 kits. I mention that only because the wheels are interchangeable if you want a different look.

If any of the lifetime subscribers have received their swag that was part of the deal, can you post pictures of it? My financial situation has recently changed (for the better) and I am contemplating signing up in part because of the swag that was featured.

I have a solution to your problem and it will feed your family for a while and provide a nice pelt!

She joined here around the time of Harry's passing, might want to search for her and ask her directly. I think her screen name was Amy P. This place really misses Harry and all that he brought to it.

Yup! In the meantime, what's your thoughts on Coca Cola kits? LOL!

Nice build and absolutely beautiful detailing! That paint is perfect and the interior looks like a real truck.

Or when he was selling resin Bronco kits for $50 a few years back?

That was three months ago Bob and not a word since regarding the magazine, thus my suggestion that more revenue streams should be considered. If he did raise the $30,000 thru the lifetime subscriptions, and had a couple of issues ready to print, don't you think we would have seen a magazine or at least heard about it by now?

I think Gregg should re-examine the prospect of allowing selling here as a means to support the magazine. He has openly stated that it takes money to print it and pay contributors for the content and the advertising revenue he gets doesn't come close to covering the costs. I agree that it would cause problems and having someone be the "resolution manager" would mean time and money, but if they were paid from the proceeds of being able to sell here, maybe that would solve a lot of problems. I know I will get blasted for this post, but does anyone have any other ideas for Gregg to generate a revenue stream to get the magazine back in print?

I have been thinking the same thing, also thinking about building one like that with the Modelhaus utility bed and a dual wheel kit from Scenes Unlimited.

MPC offered kits of Ford 4x4 vans and I believe Revell offered a Chevy. IIRC they converted the frame to 4wd using other kit parts, much like what I would figure they did in the 1:1 world. Should not be too hard to build a replica of this van using common kit parts. You might also want to Google Pathfinder conversions, they were another company that converted vans into 4wd in the 70's.

Try contacting Modelhaus Tires and see if they have anything that could work. The son of Don and Carol took over the operation making some wheels and tires several years ago and continues to offer the fine stuff Don started way back when. www.modelhaustires.com

The Modelhaus had them in their catalog as well. They are beautiful ( I have a 64 Crew Cab) and well detailed for a resin kit. IIRC mine was right at $100 but well worth it. I have yet to build it as I haven't decided which direction I want to take it.

That is some nice foil work! That car looks fantastic!

That is a beautiful car! Love the details and the color just POPS! Nice work.

Nice job on the Jeep, love the weathering! I have two of those on my workbench to finish some day!

Nice set of models, great paint and details! Is that 57 a snap kit or the glue kit? I have built of couple of the Revell snap 57s and they make nice models.

Another beautiful build Bill, thanks for explaining your techniques. Love how you are bringing some of your old builds back to life!

Thanks for the invite, I will be in Vegas for SEMA / AAPEX Auto show.

I had been selling off/reducing what I had been collecting and was getting close to what I felt was a comfortable stash, but realized I still have too much for what I will likely build. The trouble is that I see resin stuff and new kits and BAM! I am buying stuff I said I wasn't going to! In regards to Modelhaus kits/parts, I have a couple of resin kits and some parts, might sell off , might build, not sure yet. Could I flip them on eBay and make a couple of bucks? Sure, but that isn't why I bought them in the first place so don't know.

Considering what these kits cost, I think if someone offered up that piece in resin they could sell a few to those that want to make it right! Thanks for showing us the right way!

we can hope the extended silence means he is hard at work getting those magazine issues printed as he stated a couple of months ago. I know printing the magazine is not the same as making copies down at Office Depot, but the way Gregg made it sound he had a couple done and just needed to print them and it would be soon. Again, until Gregg stops in and updates us, all we can do is wait and wonder.

Until Gregg updates us, there is no magazine to speak of. It has been a couple of months since any comments from him.