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  1. RancheroSteve
    Very nice! Not that I need any more kits, but I've been considering picking up one of these Mercs or Audis. BMWs are coming later this year, too: http://www.revell.de/index.php?id=210&KGKANR=0&KGKOGP=10&KGSCHL=55&L=1&page=1&sort=0&nc=&searchactive=&q=&SWO=&ARMAS4=&PHPSESSID=bc151c91719d0df7ebcd8aa38544b4ed&KZSLPG=&offset=3&cmd=show&ARARTN=07082&sp=1
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    Thanks Ray - I'd already planned to dull him up a bit more. Testors DullCote doesn't seem as dull as it once was - anybody else noticed that?
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    It's been a while, but progress has been made! I'm actually pretty close to finishing. Here's a teaser - a few shots of the Roth figure that will be sitting at the controls: The shirt pattern was made by scanning the Rod & Custom cover that the Rotar appeared on and printing it on clear decal paper. I should have the rest of it done in a couple of weeks, if I can find some time spend at the work bench.
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    FWIW, mine is the MiniExotics.
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    Great history, Ed! And don't forget the 1/32 scale version: Which I built as a slot car: And as a more stock version : And speaking of sedan deliveries, I built this one from a resin kit (as the Shelby shop truck):
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    We do have a few experts here that I'm aware of, but after having owned a 1:1 Ranchero since 1981, I like to think I know at least a couple of things.
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    The Falcon (and Ranchero) got the 260 V8 in late '63. Those cars are ofter referred to as "63 1/2s" although Ford didn't use that designation. Along with the engines, V8 cars also had upgraded steering, suspensions, brakes, rear ends and stronger unibodies.
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    Yes agreed, a straight six would have been nice, but unless you're willing to put in a whole lot of effort, just glue the hood shut. In addition to the motor, the engine compartment lacks shock towers and just about everything else. For those with ambition, the AMT '67 Mustang is probably the closest donor for most of that stuff.
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    Cool! I don't believe there was ever a '60 issue of the Ranchero - just the Falcon annual. Of course, the only real difference between a '60 and a '61 is the grille. Round 2 states "newly tooled 1960 grille".
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    Wow, really great accurate work - looks like you're really going to nail this car! Excellent job on the Falcon, too.
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    I believe that would have been the "Land Speed" class - there was only one entry.
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    I'm not sure if it's a "big" show by some standards, but the quality runs pretty deep in most classes.
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    I highly approve of this build!
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    Well said, Tom. The first time I went to GSL I didn't even bring a model to show, but after that I've always brought something. Even if you don't have a winning entry, it's a way of getting to know your fellow modellers. When I got a fourth in class at GSL XXI I was surprised and overjoyed, but I don't anticipate that happening again - the standards seem to get higher with every show. And speaking of boyhood idols, one of the thrills at the last few GSLs for me was meeting and listening to Don Emmons - builder and writer of articles in Rod & Custom Models and the inspiration for much of my model building to this day.
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    It would be great to see you there again, Phil!
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    And here they are: http://public.fotki.com/Roullier/other_peoples_model_cars/gsl-xxiv/
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    Same here - I've thought of various roofs. Another idea that I've yet to get around to . . . Go for it! Watching with anticipation.
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    I'm sitting here in the SLC airport waiting for the flight home. I've got a couple of hundred photos to edit and upload, so it will be a day or so, but I'll post a link as soon as that's done. Another fantastic GSL - the quality of the work just gets better & better every time. It's great to see the familiar faces, as well as meeting new folk. All I'll say for now is that John Teresi and Greg Nichols were among the big winners.
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    One small correction: the Mooneyes dragster (and Mickey Thompson's Attempt 1) use a Dragmaster chassis. http://bangshift.com/blog/drag-racing-pioneer-jim-nelson-is-dead.html
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    I don't know the answer to your question, but every order I've ever placed with R&M has been quickly filled and the parts have always been perfect.
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    Great patina!
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    Wow, that is really impressive! Can we see more photos?
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    I recently read that spherical bearings (rod ends) were first invented by the Germans and used on Messerschmidts during WWII. When the Allies shot one down and disassembled it, they were amazed at the technology and quickly copied it. Of course, that technology made it's way into Indy cars shortly after the war.
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    My car turned 50 today! A photo from slightly younger days:
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    A fun and simple build - with just a few added touches - from a Gunze Sangyo kit that caught my eye a few years ago. Here's a video clip that might help explain some of this madness: Comments & questions welcome - thanks for looking.
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