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Oh, I know JIm but it just bugs me that they can't seem to get this right on the box art when it's so simple to do. I actually have a run of full size Chevys right from the '55 up through '76. Took a long time to get the last few too. Not all the MPC big '70s Chevys are like this though. As I said above the '71 through '73s have this detail but the '74 to '76 doesn't. Here's a side by side shot of my '73 next to my '75. Maybe you can see what I mean there but it is hard to tell in this pic. But you can easily see it if you compare one of your earlier '70s classic hardtop Impalas to one of the latter "Colonnade" top cars.

It's correct on the '71 to '73 Impalas but the '74 to '76 body is different. This is probably the best pic I can use to explain it. There should be a line [seam] where I stopped the chrome across the top of the pillar. It is on the earlier bodies but not represented on the later bodies. The actual piece does have a character line down them that makes it look like separate pieces and then the rain gutter makes another line. To those that don't know the difference , the way it's molded makes it look like a strip around the windshield, another strip down the pillar at the side glass with body color between. The pillared sedans are actually done like that but not the hardtops.

New art and whoever did it still can't seem to take a look at an actual car. ? The windshield pillars are covered completely with a piece of stainless steel trim. ALL GM full size hardtops of that generation were done this way. Why can't they seem to get this right?

No, you're not alone. I really don't care for the tacked on fender flares, side pipes, etc. To me, all the unnecessary customizing makes the car look awkward.

Well,, being Canadian, I wouldn't exactly consider having a can of Bud "drinking". ?

The 455 2bbl in the '70 Delta 88 I had was gold. Original engine, never changed. I can't explain it, It's usually as you say but maybe it because of the lower horsepower or something.

Sorry Casey but it seems to me he's just getting the same treatment he [and one of the moderators] gave to me a few years ago which resulted in my quitting this forum for a year to cool off. I feel no compassion for Mr. Duff.

All the MPC/AMT kits based off the "Switchers" series has one including the recently reissued '32 sedan delivery with the Coke decals.

It will be interesting to see how the Revell body compares to the original JoHan body.

No ,,, just ,, no.

Sweet Riv. Great paintwork.

I believe those wheels are Appliance "Uni-Chrome Slots" Casey. They're in a couple Tom Daniel kits too. https://vintagewheelcatalogs.com/appliance/

Only when I have liver with fava beans. ??

Really nice group of builds this year Dominik. ?

Yea, your right, my math was off. You proved me wrong, now I'm bitter. ? ??

I have the kit of the Gee Bee R in the boxing below. The kit actually scales out to real close to 1/25, not 1/32 as stated on the box.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the kind comments. It makes going to the trouble of posting up all the pictures worth it. All of you have also been doing some fantastic builds over the last year so kudos to all of you and all the great building that's been inspiring all of us over the past year. ???

Hi Claud, No, it's a '69 Pontiac color from Scale Finishes I had on hand that's pretty close to the '72 pickup factory color.

Turned out beautiful Gerry.

I'm waiting on Scott too. He tells me he won't have any more until the border opens up without test, etc. He used to go across the border to pick up shipments from various suppliers every Monday but that's out of the question for now.

Almost to the hour. Pretty good but if you want real time weather check this link. Worldwide network of weather hobbyists home stations linked up on the net plus radar, etc. Looks like there's around a dozen home stations just in Winnipeg. You'll have to set it for your area but it's up to the minute. https://www.wunderground.com/wundermap

Here's a link to pics of an actual LM in The Smithsonian Museum. They should be pretty accurate. Almost the same as the link Steve posted above but might have some other pics in there. https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/lunar-module-2-apollo/nasm_A19711598000

Some pretty cool and very creative builds there Tim. ?

'72 Chevy stepside. '71 Impala Chopped '32 3-window '65 Impala custom '64 Thunderbird and just for a bit of variety,, the "Starship One" Boeing 720 as used by Elton John in late '74