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Added, For those who don't know, the EDD in California, is where all Un-employment paperwork is filed. It is a vast place. But, it will need to be dealt with. That is why I'll spend Monday on the phone, trying to fill out the papers correctly, so they don't get kicked back.

I got laid off again.....(five months to the day, after being hired) Tuesday the Boss had a big meeting telling us about how low revenue was, and high high payroll was. He Exhorted us to do Bigger, Better things. Friday afternoon, myself, and one newly hired data entry clerk were "laid off due to lack of work". That line is good enough to convince the California EDD (Employment Development Department), that the layoff is COVID related. I'll be on the phone all day tomorrow, trying to find out what to do. And yes, I have no doubt that my 5 Week absence due to eye surgery, my have influenced the decision. I was back for only 5 days, since Monday. Friday, I'm gone. T his job has been showing Red Flags since a week after I hired on. Too many thing never quite fit. First they had Plenty of money, and they bought lavish Christmas gifts. (I hired on 10 days too late to get anything) Now, the cash flow is drying up, and it is time to "Tighten up the Belt". And, over the months, it has become more and more obvious that the owner and his wife are Gifted Grifters. I've been looking to move anyhow. They just did it a month earlier than I was planning. I'll be okay.

Metalhead (Ryan). at least you are working.... I had retina surgery in late March. I'm still at home, healing. I've been away from my new job, for 5 weeks. I have only been with them for 7 weeks. I'm not sure they'll even take me back. (Yeah, I know that it would be illegal for them to do that, but try to fight it) Good Luck!

Chuck, with all due respect, WTH? is this about?

And, in Regards to the Catalina, I've heard and experienced issues with the rear axle assembly, complete with wheels, being too wide to fit inside the fenders of the Cat body. Not sure if this will help.

Re: Peter Vetri & the "Atlantis Custom Car Parts Series" That's a big hint, Boyz'n'Girlz that we may see a lot more plastic run through those old Parts Pack molds. It would be Awesome if this happens. I can be patient a lot longer, knowing that Atlantis knows what kinds of Jewels they have in that lot of tooling they bought. The Revell Caddy does nothing, but some of the the other stuff! Blows my Mind!

Thanks, Guys. My eye is healing. 6 different kinds of eye drops. Every 6 hours!

I got through my surgery okay. Had a detached Retina (Macula) in my right eye. VA in West Los Angeles did the surgery on Wednesday afternoon. I'm home finally after far too many adventures. The eye is healing. Next comes Cataract Surgery in 3-6 months. I'm blessed the VA is there for me.

Well, Just changing the tires will be a 100% improvement. Add in some new decals and maybe a couple small freebies and it should sell well. With the Revell, (ex Monogram) Woody off the market, it will have the shelve at Hobby Lobby to itself, so the casual buy wanting a Woody will only have one choice. And, in it's favor, it's not a bad choice, just not one that WE would always choose first. All Chromed Flattie is nice, and it does offer stock wheels.

AMT's 1970 Ford will hit the market again, this time in Taxi form. So right now there are at least 4 AMT Sedan/Wagon kits out there. The '78 Dodge Monaco, the '70 Ford, the '67 Supernatural, and the '63 Chevy Wagon. A decent selection of virgin plastic.

Other than the Body and the decals, will there be any difference in these kits?

Wow, very Spendy! But, if you gotta be first? Here's your chance.

I need one of those Cat Rock Paintings. They are just awesome!

Craig, do they Howl? I've always heard the Bassets, Howl and Chew. My Uncle had one 40 years ago, and it was the loudest dog in the whole neighborhood. It is literally ate Tennis Shoes. That said it was a sweet dog. Funny to watch it walk.

Dave, isn't the ZZR tooling now forever Modified as the Firebug? https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/show-rods/amt-firebug/ https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/show-rods/amt-the-zzr-by-geor/ Cheers!

Besides. Many older modelers (the target market for many Atlantis Kits), may be perfectly satisfied with the Red Colour. And, those who aren't? Well, most of them will know how to fix the bleedthrough problems, and go along their merry way.

Great Chris! You think you'll be able to post photos?

I wonder if Chris (HPI-Guy)will be getting one?

Jack Bally, the Builder, passed away in 2020. I saw notes online, that his labor of love was for sale. I sure hope it went to a good home!

Oddly, that Big Six is configured exactly the way a US DOT Legal Hot Shot truck has to be. At least if it is a One Ton. One Ton trucks when used as Hot Shot trucks are governed under Big Rig Regs, and have to have a sleeper, and run DOT Logs. You can run a 3/4 ton Hot Shot truck to avoid having to run logs, but then you run into GVR and Payload limits. This kit is simply Amazing. I almost want one.

Flywheel would be an unpainted steel colour, if you want factory stock. Black otherwise, As for the firewall/dashboard, I'd not really sweat it.Try to find photos of un-restored cars from 1903-1908, and see what the did. Is there still a Hupmobile Club? You might also look for the HCCA website and see if they have a forum? (Horseless Carriage Club of America)

If I'm not mistaken, that "Big Six Wheeler" is a Ford. Of course, I'm easily mistaken any more.

Man! Now that is a great kit! It has Faust's Sunset Graphics, and a Faux Big Rig grille. Stack, Sleeper and an air foiler on the roof. It just doesn't get better than that. Add some Resin Wheels and Modern Tires, and you have the ultimate puller for you Galaxie 32' trailer.

Well, Tom, I hope you are correct. They are some of my favorite kits, too. But, Revell is a very different animal now than it was. Everything "new" that we have seen on the market, was designed and tooled by the Team at Pre-Bankruptcy Revell. All Blitz has done is utilize existing resources. Nothing "really new" has come from Revell. I will be very curious to see if Blitz puts any of "Their Own" money into Research & Design of new tooling, or simply sells Revell off to the highest bidder, before having to invest any capital in developing new products. My bet is that there will be a sale pending in the not too distant future. Like you though, I sincerely want to be proven wrong.

Thanks, Snake! That Vid made my morning. What a great achievement.