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I've got three of these still hiding in my stash. One Red, Two Black. For some reason, even knowing their faults, I can't let them go. Thanks, Paul for sharing your tricks for fixing the fit issues. I should dig one of these out. I always preferred the Red Car, but the Black one is the one you see for sale most often. They do share the same hood, but the scoops are very different. It shows how just changing a couple things (Scoop , Wheels) yield a much different look. I can hardly wait to see what colour you pick for it.

I agree that the little Dodge D-50 would be a great kit to release right now. I'd take it any way they chose, but if they could restore the stock parts to it, that would be even better. I'd prefer the 2WD truck, but I think it has strong potential in any version they chose. Those '80's Graphic Treatments are Bold and Colourful, and would stand out nicely now.

And look at that new Decal Sheet! Huge improvement. Boy, when they want to, Round2 has the best Decals in the business nowadays. (I just wish the Recent Yellow Molded, International Scout Kit, had gotten something better than the 'Meh' sheet it got)

As far as putting different Cabs on the truck, there are several choices to be had right now. '78 Dodge, the '91 Ford F-250/350, the '64 & '72 Chevies, Even the IMC/Lindberg Dodge L700, and others. Anybody who is really motivated will be able to kitbash something nifty, PDQ. Since it looks like it will be slightly bigger & heavier Duty Looking, than the one from MPC that was just released, it should fit well with larger truck chassis.

I wonder what livery this will be in?

Wow! My favorite Planes! Fantastic Builds, all of them. Glad I found this thread.

Beautiful Build. The colour is period perfect. The Bodywork is outstanding. I really like this.

See Round2, this is why we want this kit back! It builds beautifully, and is a sharply detailed kit. Great Build!

Great Build. It is so nice to see the nearly 80 year old kits built so well.

Back from the days when a good modeler had to be a Woodworker. Great Job, on a long forgotten kit.

Thanks for posting this David. It is great to see it again.

Great Build! The Rain Spots actually improve the photo, IMHO. The Atmosphere and setting really show off the car well. +1 on changing the wheels / tires, a Huge improvement.

They are called "Strandbeests" Many videos on Youtube. And here is Mythbuster's Adam Savage playing with one. Might even be the kit you have.

I've always liked the Israeli Armor. Like you, I am intrigued by the way they cobbled together old or worn out equipment in order to get usable, and in some cases better than original weapons. Really neat stuff.

So... Does this mean the the ship is always the 'centaur' of attention? Not something Pirates would want, I suspect.......

I've not been able to watch the show. Are the FW-190's in the show wearing the Red,White & Bleu tails you depict in your model? Cool Build! There are never enough FW-190s!

Now, that would make sense, Craig. And the AMT '26 Roadster is out there in fairly large numbers. Most Recently in the horrible "Mod Rod" version where exactly the wrong parts were re-tooled. But, the kit is a goldmine of period parts, and has a truly Awesome Decal Sheet, especially if you are into T.R.O.G. Builds, Beach Racers or Rat Rods. This would be one way to possibly get the all Chromed Flathead engine from the Woody into the Roadster with out too much work.

Jim, not sure how well it would kitbash. I think there would be serious fit issues with the body and fender Frame Units. I'd get out parts and try, but, my Model A kits have all been sold off.

The Oil Spill does not affect the Port of L.A. Rail Gridlock and Lack of Truck Drivers does.

I, too, am sorry for your loss. Gone much too soon.

Going to be interesting to see exactly what parts are in the PP032/24 Emergency Flasher Pack, and there is Slusher's Monte Carlo Super Stocker. Does it share the same 'Up and Over' exhaust with the recent GTO Stocker?

A quik note about my Gripe. I am a Dispatcher for Trucking and Oilfield Work, I've been working 12's and Graveyards since 1999. I had a 9 year break from nights from 2011-2020, but that is it. I worked rotating 6days on 3days off for several years as well. So, none of this is new to me. But, I just turned 58, and despite this being a life I am familiar with, I am finding it hard to get "Back in the Groove" for this job. Good Job, Good People to work for, and I am grateful beyond words to be working here. But, the transition is tough. I'll get there though. And, for Tony, yes they still make narcotics that will "Jolt" you awake for one time use. But, I cannot use them, as they are meant as a One Shot Deal, and I work 4 nights a week. Thanks, Guys, Alan

IIRC, the blower case, and both ends are still in the kit, but nothing else. You are so right about the rims, though!

Neat Build! Not something I would ever try, but you really made a striking Model. I do like it!

Wow! Simply Awesome Build. You nailed the period Colour on the car. It looks real.