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He Looks darned good for 92. My Dad is 85, and does not look that good.

Re: Accents. Due to my Military Service I have both Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. (Jet Engines are LOUD). I've found that Closed Captioning is necessary for all TV watching now. But, even more so, as I have an affection for many British TV shows. Brit Box has them, but without C.C. I'd never be able to make heads or tales of what is going on. Taggart and New Tricks are some of my favorites, and Taggart requires the C.C. Oddly, the comedy "Keeping Up Appearances" is easy to understand most of the time. That shows has put the phrase "Mind the Cows, Richard" permanently in the Family Lexicon. Lastly, in the last few years, American TV/Movie Audio quality has gone badly downhill. Muddy Audio, Mumbling, Soft Speech, Too Loud Background Music, and just a general degradation of Audio Quality, make TV Viewing especially harder.

Name: Alan T. Alexis Rank: E-4, Sgt. Branch: USAF Field (AFSC) Crew Chief. T-38 Talon, & F-15 Eagle Aircraft. Where Served: Williams AFB (Phoenix AZ) & Kadena AB (Okinawa Japan) Years: 1983-1988

Looks Fine to me! I'll take it!

I got a Revell '50 Olds with Two Chrome Trees. I remember getting a sealed AMT Kit n 1981 when AMT was using those execrable Two Piece, Tire Halves and getting 27 Halves in one box. (it should have had 16 Halves, enough to make 4 stock and 4 custom tires) I had those parts in my stash for years, although they are gone now. I got a sealed Johan kit, from the same shop with Parts molded in two different colours. Tan Body and Blue Chassis.

Pocher kits are legendary for the sheer amounts of both parts in the kit, and time needed to build them. And, despite how well detailed they look at first glance, there is a LOT of "Model Building" involved in getting one built. Give Yourself plenty of time and join an On-Line Pocher Group ti get tips on building your exact kit. There are tricks you need to know to get a smooth build, and talking with someone who has built your Bugatti will wind up being a life saver. There are tons of Half Built Pocher Kits out there. 6 Months into assembly, you'll know why. Don't let that upset you. You can build it. But, it is journey to Completion. Best Of Luck!

Yeah, I'd like one, but, I have too many projects as it is.

I get a few things at Discount Stores. Plastic Containers, Sanding Sticks, Cheap Files, Small Clamps, Super Glue, Sandpaper, and other Bits&Bobs as I find them. Even a small AA Battery Powered ,motorized, Rotary Nail File. Basically a small, weak Dremel Drum Sander. I used it for a bout 5 years before it died. Pretty Good for One Dollar.

Yeah, those early Monogram kits, can be quite Addicting. They fit well (most of the time) and have a Charm that the Revell kits never captured. There is a certain 'sturdiness' to them that AMT & Revell kits lack. Good Luck on your Hunt. I have the "Red Chariot" & "Yellow Jacket" kits, and would happily get more.

I know it has been mentioned, but a '40 Ford Woodie Wagon would be a Hit, I think. Make it a 2'n'1 with 1950's Hop-Up parts and Two Surf Boards, and you'd be 'In Like Flynn!"

Thanks, guys! Off to the 'bay to see what I can find......

Well, Shoot!!! Then give us the oldest Grill that will fit the current body, and the shop truck insides.... Heck give us any Round Headlight grill that fits (mostly) and call it a Custom Piece.

What a great time to post these Pics!

I believe some were molded in Black. But, I'm not the expert.

Ulf, you may need to replace the rear Mags with something older. Other than that, it looks good.

Anthony, that is one of the sharpest builds of the Monogram Malibu, I've ever seen. Sharp, Build.

I've never shot a '55 Nomad. Are they accurate?

What a neat replica of your car, Tim! It must bring back many special memories for you.

Great Job! The Battle Damage is superb!

Wow! What a great version of this kit. A Killer Rod, esp. in that Colour!

Hey, Steve G, bring this back. Backdate the Grill, give us the workshop parts, and we'll do the rest!

Hey, at least we got a wagon in 2022! The '63 Chevy. Maybe the '61 Buick or the Old Jo-Han Plymouth will come next.

Any idea where to get some Wide Watanabe's to add to this kit?

I would like to see Round2 give the Dodge Van, some love and create a Set with the Dodge Van, and a trailer, and something MOPAR on the trailer, even if it was not a "set" back in the day.

That works for me.