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Personally, what's under the body is just as important. I hate blobular slabs of plastic barely resembling a chassis/frame. Since I'm attempting to recreate a scale representation of the real thing, I don't mind doing extra work for the chassis. '59-65/6 Caddys can use stretched Revellogram '59-'64 Impala chassis and, with some minor mods, the Eldorado kit chassis. With the exception of the front suspension for the '63-66 models (which needs to be scratched if you want 100% accurate), the Impala chassis work nicely. '60-'64 Mopars (specifically Johan) can use any of the Lindberg Mopar chassis. Those can be got for relatively cheap without bodies or chrome, complete with chassis, suspension, interior tubs, etc. The interior tubs can be used to insert Johan tubs inside if one wishes to drop the floors so they don't appear so shallow. Just install the interior panels with the details facing out, adjust the height so the Johan tub fits when the door panels are extended downward and everything will be snug. '65-'70 Mopars (once again, Johan kits benefit greatly from this), like old MPC kits, can use Revellogram '68/'69 Charger chassis and all of the suspension components. Depending whether you're sticking it under a B or C body, minor stretching/shortening may be required. AMT Roadrunner/GTX and Coronet chassis will also work.

I know you're not that Scott. You were on the site enough, though.

What's the deal with Scale Model Addict, Scott? It's been off-line for a looooooooooong time.

Contact Scott Millican of Elm City Hobbies, which is in New Brunswick. He should be able to tell you when it'll be in stock.

And here we were agonizing over Revell's future.

It seems that the console, and bucket seats, were standard equipment: "The ’67 two-door hardtops appeared to be sleeker than the ’66 models, and the bucket seat/console equipped, V8-powered XLs remained in the line-up." Full article HERE.

Alumicolor Aluminum Architect, engineer and metric pocket scales Metric Engineer As low as $3.78 each from Opentip. I've been using the same Model 3210 I bought at Pearl Paint for 27 years. And, they're also available in tootsy-fuitsy pretty colors.

I sliced and diced the Revellogram 390 into a pretty accurate '63+ 429 to use in my John '64 DeVille. I modified and rotated the valley cover so the distributor is in front, tweaked the size and shape of the cylinder heads, modded the 390's manifold to a '63+ version, removed and transplanted the Johan timing chain cover, replaced the 390's tranny with the one from the Johan engine, used the 390's water pump and a few other things. I also had to scratch the entire front (including workable tie rods and links) and rear suspension and graft them onto the extended Revellogram '59-'60 Impala chassis. I could use the same procedures to make an accurate chassis for the Hasegawa kit.

Really.

Nothing wrong with the numbered and metric wire gauge drill bits available at Widget Supply. At $2.29 for a ten pack of any size, breaking one won't matter much. There are also metric and numbered bit sets for $3.97.

What was your shipping charge? I was going to pull the trigger on a Mopar; but, 18 bucks for a small kit is way too much. Re Bandit Resin, same here. There are a number of AM guys who don't bother responding. Guess they're not interested in actually running a business. Dirt Modeler is another. Seven email inquiries and no response.

Updated?!? It's the same list from 9-1-18. Never mind, it updated itself as I was typing this.

It is. Using the '65 CDV HT instructions as a reference (don't have the '66), there are approximately 61 parts used for the stock version. Eighteen are used for the wheels/tires/front suspension. So, 41 parts in this kit sounds reasonable considering Johan simplified the kits when re-released in the "USA Oldies" series.

Actually, it's pretty easy. Time, patience and some scratchbuilding skills are all that's required. I've used .016" brass and aluminum sheet to fabricate parts like landing gear and bomb bay doors for a 1/48 scale B-52C and door skins for the Revellogram '59 Impala. The .016" brass needs to be annealed so it is easier to form over a buck such as a cut out door. I've also made new hoods, for kits such as the AMT '70 Coronet, using .016" aluminum. Round tip pliers are especially useful in forming and shaping the complex curves as found on the Coronet's hood. As far as rust goes, it ain't gonna happen using non-ferrous material. Unless you plan on using steel sheets, which require far too much work, you'll have to simulate rust with weathering pigments or paints.

At best, it's less than underwhelming.

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The problem with this kit is that it's a phantom vehicle and doesn't represent a vehicle used by the NYPD in the early '70s. Aside from the Suburbans used by the Emergency Services Unit as REPs, Broncos used by the Central Park Precinct, Ford Boyesmaster vans (Paddy Wagons) circa 1965 (ignore the red dome on the Beacon Ray 175. This is a restoration and a correct clear dome wasn't available) and Galaxies in 1970, NYPD used only Mopars through the '70s. Afterward, Ford E-Series vans were used as motor transports/ prisoner transports to Central Booking. Ford is still the make used today. NYPD also used Chevy/GMC G-Series vans for a short time in the early 1980s, though: That classic green/black/white scheme was used until 1972. Also note that the door shield for this scheme is different than the one shown in this decal sheet: That door shield was used when the paint scheme for NYPD vehicles was changed to blue/white in '73: About that decal sheet....I don't know where it came from; but, don't even think about using the yellow NYPD markings. They were never used on any real police fleet vehicles. The correct decals for NYPD vehicles to 1972 are available on ebay . The seller's ebay name is policedcalsanddeals and he has literally hundreds of different sets covering P.D.'s from around the country. Lastly, if one were to model an early '70s van, ditch the red and blue beacon domes. From 1963-71, the standard setup on RMPs and vans was the Federal Beacon Ray 175-H and Pulsator siren. The 175-H had a clear dome, 3 red and one amber light. The two opposing red lights were oriented one canted up and the other down. In 1972, Signal Stat revolving lights with clear domes were used with the same light setup as previously and the Pulsator Siren was also used. From '73-77 Signal Stat light bars were used on NYPD vehicles, with 4 lamp revolving light at each end of bar, 2 red 2 white lamps electronic siren middle of bar, barrel light between siren and each revolving light flashing red front amber rear. Custom Squads Models by Tony, among other police accessories, makes the proper beacons and sirens. They also produce light bars for later vehicles.

Nor at Walmart, KMart, etc. I don't buy my groceries in the same place that also sells car batteries and tires two aisles down. See, if need be, I have the luxury of being able to ask my son to pick up various industrial quality tools for cheap at his school's GO Store. He attends Aviation High School, in Queens, and will receive his FAA A&P certificate and be a fully certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician upon graduation. Bro, the point I was making is not to look for raving feedback about, and this is what you are searching for, cheap, inexpensive tools. They are what they are. I found one which specifically meets your criteria. If that still isn't satisfactory to suit your requirements, zei gezunt. Try finding one for less. I have a set of machinist squares. They are high quality tools; therefore, the cost was correspondingly very high. Allow me to reiterate, you get what you pay for.

Product feedback and reputation scores should be your least concern when it comes to low cost (read cheap) tools. As I wrote, you get what you pay for. Don't expect a filet mignon for the price of a hamburger.

You get what you pay for. You want cheap? It doesn't get cheaper than $6.13: Empire Level 12 Inch Long Blade, 8 Inch Long Base Steel Square 1-1/2 Inch Wide Blade, 1 Inch Wide Base It meets your requirements of low profile and cost. If that isn't cheap enough, what can I tell you? You're SOL. Not for nothing, a lot, if not all, of your tool questions can be answered through Google. Much faster than waiting for a reply and the results more specific to your queries.

Quite nice.

Buzzcocks. Nope, not censored. A great band and a great singer.

I don't allow any individual, group or movement to dictate how I should speak, think or act.

It makes for a nice looking green/black/white NYPD RMP, circa 1970. All of the side molding and rocker panel trim needs to be removed, though.