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The hood itself is 1 mm thick. The hood bulge is super thin, only 0.5 mm thick. You couldn't remove enough material to thin it down without damaging it in the process. The steps I provided are, in my experience, the only practical solutions to correct the floating hood. I found out by a lot of trial and error over the past 20+ years since this kit was released. I could write a book about the issues which I ran into with this particular kit. Incorrect inner fender shape and too shallow channels on the floorpan which contributes to body-to chassis attachment difficulties, the package tray is a bit too narrow causing a noticeable gap between the fuel filler tube and B pillar, the floating chassis-to-floorpan mounts and other minor, annoying but easily correctable issues are, to me, the biggest nits to pick. Once one takes care of these details, this builds up to an outstanding model. Getting the MCG multi-media detail set helps too.

I was wondering how long it would be before you encountered this.....uh......issue. Here is a solution. Up to you if you take the advice. The first thing to do is trim the motor mount tips just enough to allow the upper parts of the mounting points on the block to rest completely on top of them. Next, remove the oblong bump located on the front transmission mount, just ahead of the "D"-shaped locating hole. Using a grinding bit, remove 4mm of plastic, measured from the front of the crossmember that the tranny mount is attached and also remove plastic the width of the mount itself. The new channel should be flush with the top of the tranny mount. Cut off the stupid locating pin on the transmission. It's useless since it is impossible to get positive alignment of the engine when it is placed on the engine mounts. If you've followed the above steps, the engine will sit at the proper, slightly rearward angle, with the tops of the front carb trumpets barely visible above the top of the hood opening/fender, as was the case with the actual car. The hood will now have the proper clearance above the engine and won't sit directly on the manifold and carbs.

Definitely not R&R. R&R never made a 1958 Cadillac of any type. Here's a link to the old R&R Resin gallery at Resin Realm and you can see for yourself. It might be a mod/bash of the ARII '58 Eldorado Biarritz or Seville with the roof from the AMT '58 Impala because it requires the glass from that kit.

Hopefully, the Alfred E. Neuman molds didn't end up in China.

I like the way you think, Roger.

I have a RM 85-4295 Good Guys '55 Belair HT with two of the four stock tires melted/deformed, still attached to the vinyl sprue. I sent a request for replacements and was informed that the kit had been discontinued; so, no replacements were available. Really? These are the same tires included in the new tool (ca. 1990s) '55 Belair convertible and Show Rod issues of the HT.

Tom is one of the best police, fire and emergency vehicle modelers bar none. Unfortunately, his Fotki page is gone. You can still check out some of his models at copcar dot com's Fotki page in the Modeler's Bench folder.

Well, mine did. The package I had sitting at ISC for almost three weeks was sent from the Czech Republic. Then, it was transferred to the Metro NY Distribution Center in the East New York section of Brooklyn before it finally made it to the P.O. in my neighborhood.

Try this: https://www.packagetrackr.com Did you receive a notice that your stuff is in the ISC at JFK? I had a package sitting there for almost three weeks. They're idiots.

The Federal Standard Number for Forest Service Green is 34350. A dead match to Forest Service Green in model paints is PollyScale New York Central Jade Green. Good luck finding any. Tru-Color TCP-043 New York Central Jade Green is your only option. You won't find any other hobby paint which is even remotely close. Why don't you just paint it Forest Service White? USFS stopped painting their equipment green because it cost 500 bucks per vehicle.

Fred Sterns sent (by USPS. No more UPS for him ) me this Johan '62 Fury Hardtop as a replacement for the '60 Desoto UPS trashed. An A-No.1 standup guy , he is. Only took two days from Buffalo-Brooklyn. Hey UPS,

I got it, and a Sealab kit, out of a construction dumpster about 20 years ago.

Since the first GTO was an option package for the '64 Tempest/LeMans hardtop/convertible/coupe, it isn't too much work to convert it into one.

The Trumpeter chassis, including the engine compartment, is nicely detailed. Aside from the roof and the too short and too wide hood spear, the body ain't so bad. The shape, proportions and overall appearance match up pretty well with the MCW body. I saw something on a car forum a while back where someone indicated that the bumpers and grille from the old AMT Craftsman '60 Bonneville fit the Trumpeter body. I did some re-constructive roof surgery on the one I'm building and it looks like it's supposed to. Another workaround I thought about is a less involved than a complete roof transplant, using a trashed '59/'60 Revellogram Impala donor. I'll add that bit of info in my WIP "Three Cars, One Roof".

'60 Pontiacs used an X-Frame. '61 and up used box`frames. That would include the '62 Catalina; plus, the '62 had a shorter wheelbase.

The MCW kit has a curbside chassis included. I've been thinking bout using the Trumpy chassis under one of these myself. I'm not into curbside builds, especially when it's a nice subject such as this.

Mode Car World (MCW) makes a '60 Catalina/Ventura HT. Get Mode Care Garage's '60 Bonneville Detail Set MCG-2271 for the Trumpeter '60 Bonneville kit. It contains appropriate PE scripts for Bonneville/Star Chief/Catalina/Ventura.

Thanks very much, Tom. I appreciate the offer. I was planning on using one of the two '41 Plymouth kits as a donor for the NYPD '50 Plymouth Business Coupe I'm making out of the R&R Resin '50 Plymouth Sedan. I won't be needing those parts to do this. I should have spare skinny Firestones laying around for a complete set. I guess you can figure out which one of the kits drew the short straw.

Check out my post in General's "What did you get today?". You'll love the pictures.

GEEZ! Reread the list carefully. I did indicate that. You mentioned every car which didn't use these handles; and, BTW, their MY aren't even included for that reason. That, in itself, should tip you off to that fact that the info doesn't apply to them. Do I have to be so painfully specific because you're not paying attention and actually reading the info?

Like Casey mentioned, Owencraft doesn't seem to be in business any longer. You can still check which type of door handle is suitable: https://web.archive.org/web/20161028055814/http://owencraft.com/handle.html But, I'll save you the trouble. This be it: It was used on the following GM vehicles: Chevrolet full size 1955-1970Chevelle 1964-1972Corvette 1956-1967Camaro 1967-1970Chevy II/Nova 1962-1979Corvair 1960-1969Pontiac full size 1955-1970Grand Prix 1962-1968Tempest/LeMans 1961-1972GTO 1964-1972 Firebird 1967-1970Buick full size 1954-1960Buick full size 1963-1976Riviera 1963-1976Special/Skylark 1961-1972Cadillac 1955-1960Cadillac 1964-1980Oldsmobile 1954-1976Cutlass 1961-1972Toronado 1967-1970 Look at the model years carefully. All GM cars from 1955-1976 (except '67-'91 Caddy Eldorados) used this type. Any Revellogram GM kit in that MY range with separate door handles can be a potential donor. That's as good as it gets .

Low roof? Aw c'mon. Rik Smits, who is 7'4'' tall, owned and drove two Superbirds. That car (54" at the roof) is only one inch taller than the Camaro (53"). Didn't bother him none.

Like Mammoth herds which were isolated on islands after the last Ice Age, they became victims of dwarfism and evolved into minivans and CUV's.

The sad part is that the guys on either side of him are in the same category. Hitting three lemons on the slot machine.

Hey, I haven't seen this kit for over 25 years. It was, and still is an RS. Says so in the description: DescriptionThe '69 was one of the best selling of all the Camaro® models over the years. The special Z/28™ package added a unique 302 cubic inch V-8 and other high performance parts to create a blend of good handling as well as powerful acceleration. This Revell kit includes the Rally Sport™ front end trim and the rare dual quad and chambered exhaust options. Features: Opening cowl induction hood, spoilers front and rear, waterslide decals. Requires paint and glue (not included).