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I have always really liked this kit. Your build is just superb! Great Photography, and sharp detailing.

That looks Awesome! I've driven the old Clark tugs in the USAF in the 1980's. The Clark tugs were all at least 20 years old at the time. Ours were a mix of Olive Drab & Yellow. Every time one went in for Depot (High level) maintenance, they would be (badly) re-sprayed in the OD Green. But the undersides of the hood, wheel wells, and other places still showed the Yellow paint they had been built with. They were powered by trusty Chrysler 'Slant-6' engines. The packaging was so tight the they had no Air Cleaners, just an open carb. We would sometimes race them, but they were (of course) geared for pulling planes, not racing. Nonetheless, you could get some scary fast speeds out of a few of the older ones. After going thru the Depot repairs, they were slower, but they also ran better. Fun Times. Thanks for sharing this build, Mark, and bring back some pleasant memories. (BTW the steering wheel rim should be almost black with grime. They got that way very quickly in use) ?

Jessie Chavez (aka Daddyfink) says he has the interior cabinets too. A '79 would be great. Mebbe add one of the U-hal/Haul away trailers for extra oomph. Anyway, I'm thrilled. ANY Backdated van would be a winner at this point, IMHO. Plus any other optional parts (Grilles, Spoilers, Wheels) that might still be hanging around the edges of the tool. Many Thanks, Steve for looking into this.

My Wife and I have been watching Chinese and Korean Soap Operas, and we now chose which ones to watch based only on the quality of the closed captions.

You are correct. It is a huge factor for me. I built those Monogram kits in the 1970's, and at that time, they were the best fitting & easiest to build kits, of any we could get. That is why I still like them.

I wonder if Atlantis has this tooling? I'd be up for it to be out again. I suspect, however, that the tooling in in Europe someplace. (Possibly Poland, alot of RoG seems to be molded there)

That Looks Great!

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.