stavanzer

This is a real Problem, and I hope Moebius jumps on it fast. This kit is too High Profile to let this issue slide for long. I am afraid that many of the buyers for this Ramp Truck are first time Moebius Customers. Not great way to make a First Impression, or encourage repeat customers. I too have gotten warped parts in one of their kits. Nothing Major (a chrome tree), but not pleasing either. It looks like much of this first run of kits, did not get the correct QC. That means a "Do-Over" for them, and it will not be easy or cheap, if I understand their Production/Business Model. ie: The Tool has already had the plastic run and is potentially back in storage, so it has to be dragged out at great expense, and new parts molded. I hope this is not the case. Dave Burkett has to be livid right now!

Nice Rig, Tom. You need to Finish that.

And they are in the recent '68 Custom Corvette kit. Still there after all these years,

Found the Dog River PD Decals! https://www.ebay.com/itm/165176211189?hash=item267544f6f5:g:1ycAAOSwRI9hi8v6&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoEMDK8BeRy4vHaZMQSSRARJRw48Hd1M6Mk3%2FFQAqvyCKuGOneIjyuxBgoyvyNfnTIG72kvsvc9d493VlMSJ0slm3Dj4XWsH8Hc6ivLbx3yFBfYZ0zb5eafoRFMVNb3JfAE2sIeXtHX3RlxbdgY9o33b2%2BkKVYqPhqJ5rr49Y9G0zW1O1r6xiKcRu8KsKJo7KAJl4ApvNy6lmTkkMFFi55vM%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6T9qrC9YA I've think I've got a Lindberg Crown Vic in the stash! Onward and Upward!

Annnnd, the '66 Mustang is coming early next Year. Great Call, Snake!

I have acquired the Following in my quest to build a 'tribute' model. Star Resin Body (the resin body is a Chevy Suburban, so I need to change out the grill) Fireball Modelworks 8 Lug Rims/Tires MPC Deserter Axles/Springs/Drive lines. AMT 1970 Ford Galaxy Police Car Light Bar AMT GMC Jimmy Body/ Grill/ Windshield ______________________________________________ Still Need Decals and a 5 Gallon Water Jug for the back seat. Not sure what I'm going to about the decals. Policecar,com actually has decals for the Genuine Navajo Tribal Police, but the are both newer and much more elaborate than those used in the show. Might use them anyway, as this project is adding up very Fast! The Jug? Not a requirement, but Nice to have. I'll have to see what I can scrounge. I think some of the R/M NASCAR kits had a floor mounted jug in some of the kits. That could work. So Far, I am still excited by this build. We'll see what happens when I get the Resin Body, later this week.

I wish you were closer, Carl. We would have a drink and talk. PM Me if you want. I'm working all weekend, so it may take me some time to get back to you. Thanks!

It is a fine line between "Too Much" and "Just Right" I think you have the "Just Right" nailed with the BFGs' Very Sharp Truck.

You might look under some of the AMT or Lindberg Monster Truck to see if you can find suspension parts that might work. Axles / Trusses will be scratch builds, but you might find some other parts to harvest. Good Luck!

Some of those are really neat. Many of the other prove that most top level American Gear Heads have plenty of money, but no brains or taste. A lot of "Answers to Questions" nobody was asking........

My guess, is that the Suburban is a local vehicle that was bought or leased for the series. A couple of interior shots show that it is a re-spray over a factory colour. That would explain the "Just get something up there!" Light bar, and the funky door decals. While a second season has been approved, I doubt any of the production people and transportation captains went into this with much Long Term planning. So, the first truck that looked about right was chosen, and here we are wanting to build models of it! LOL In the backgrounds there are some really neat old trucks, and cars. Lots of 1940s/50s trucks just baking in the desert heat. So far I'm really happy with the show. I'm told though, that episodes 5 & 6 (the last two), should probably be watched together, without waiting a week to watch both.

Carl, to answer your questions. 1. Yes, he has seen both V.A. and private Doctors. 2. He sits and watches the world outside his front window, quite a bit. His front window is on the second story, and looks down and across a valley in Oregon. So, there is much to see. He takes long naps. He and my mother go out for lunch 4 or 5 times a week. He has stopped reading books, and only looks at pictures in magazines for a few minutes before losing interest. He does not get around as well as he used to, but still can go out. He was (and is) a very smart, and determined man. He is a U.S. Navy veteran ('58-'62) and worked the boiler room on destroyers. He got a college degree (only one in his family) and taught High School Industrial Arts (Metal Shop) for 12 Years, before becoming an independent Welder and Antique Tractor Restorer. He has been doing that since 1981. He has been and always will be, the best Father a man could have. I have failed him, not the other way around.

Thanks Scott.

I like the BFGs better. The Others just look to blocky and crude. Not that they are crude, they just look more agricultural.

Neat Idea!

I know a Kit I would like to see return. The '69 Galaxie. It has been out Recently (200??) and would make a great Kit to have again. Also, how about any of the other '32 Ford Kits. The Coupe, & Phaeton would both be very nice to have back.

Jack, I got it from Star Resin. http://www.resinrealm.net/Star/STAR Models/index.html

Thanks, Snake. I could not figure out what the Tribal Police Chevy was. I have ordered both a resin Suburban and a set of Fireball's steelie wheels and tires. Not sure what I am going to do about the decals, as the real ones (actually available as decals) are completely different than the ones on the TV cars.

Great Work!

I saw the many stories about that on Sunday night. How awful! And just after his 40th Birthday, too. Rumor was that it was a suspension component that failed, but far to soon to know. NTSB is supposed to be investigating since it happened at an Airshow.

Bump.

Can they be built stock? If they can, then the are NOT the kit that has been teased. Prime requirement of the new kit, is that it CANNOT be built stock.

cant help wit the wheels but the tires are easy right now.

They say, that things like this are why professional Drag Racers wear brown underwear....

Chris (HPI Guy) did an Unboxing, but did not build the kit.