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Our vet assured us that he is not in pain, and the next closest Avian vet is in Los Angeles. Not going that far down, right now. But It may come to that. I think part of it is that he most likely lived for many years in one place, with a set routine. He is not there anymore, and the new routines from our house, are still not a good fit for him. He has good days, and bad days. Today should be better. Besides, tomorrow he gets leftover Turkey. (Yes, parrots will eat small bites of meat)

The Group 'W' bench. I'll never forget that.....

They even use the same wheels.

My Dang Amazon Parrot bit me again today. I'm told that you are not a "real Parrot Owner" until they've bitten you. Second time in two months he's bitten me. I think I'm going to change how I interact with him. Less hands on, more verbal. He gets lonely when I'm at work, but then wants to 'chew' on me when I get home. I like him, but there is SO much to learn about owning a Parrot. Especially a medium to big bird like my Amazon. I've had him now for over 6 months. He is a rescue bird, his old owner passed away. He is between 32-35 years old, and we have no idea what his previous life looked like. So, everything is a guess. He whistles, and makes a loud variety of chirps and calls, but he has not talked. To judge by U-Tube Video's only some are natural calls. The other noises he learned, but we have no idea what the mean (or meant). He has suffered neurological damage to one of his legs, so he has some difficulty getting around. The rescue, Well Meaning but not very educated, had his wings clipped. They were done badly so, it will take another few months before he can get all of his feathers back. We can see his wings getting better, and the feathers growing back, but it is a slow process. He is not a bad bird, just an older, crippled one. I have great compassion for him, but sometimes he frustrates me. I just have so much to learn.

Ah, thanks, Gerry. That looks like that might indeed, Be "it". If so, not a thing I'll need.

Thanks for the history, Bob! I too really hope that Atlantis has these molds. I believe in today's market, Atlantis could sell them as 2'n'1 kits and really do well. The ones I built went together Sooooo Smoothly. They were just great shelf models.

I wonder where the molds are for these kits are now. That Merc 450 Sl/Rallye and the little Capri II/ Group II would be great to have. The Triumph too. The others have options from other manufacturers, but those are just really sharp kits. I had the Midnite Capri. Wish I had another. So-So Car, but a great kit. They should all be popular, as 2'n'1s.

Wild Wheels? I wonder which wheels have been chosen to "Wild"? Could be a nice parts pack, however.

Hello, Round2. After the Phenomenal Success, of the Ramp Bed ' Chevy, and the Coke Collector '72 also, can you look for the tooling for the Rolling Thunder version, please? Since it only came out once as far as I can tell, it is another rare version of the truck. It has some features that just have not made it into the AMT derived parts of the current '72 kits. The Custom Heavy Duty, Chromed Front and Rear Bumpers, custom grille, and the unique bed and sleeper box, set it apart from the AMT mashup that is in production now. It shares it's chassis plate, cab, and engine with the mythical (and Holy Grail-ish, Cooter's Tow Truck), but the bed assemblies are totally different between the two kits. I really like the Mesh Air Cleaner and Chromed 327 specific valve covers that the 2 kits share as well. Here are the two trucks directions to compare and contrast. Rolling Thunder: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/big-rigs-trailers--/mpc-rolling-thunder1/?view=roll#1 Cooter's Tow Truck: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/tv--movie/mpc-cooters-tow-truck/?view=roll#1 and the original MPC Chevy: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1961-1970/mpc-1968-chevy-cust/?view=roll#1 You can see the optional Fancy Grille and "Buzzard Bar" Grille Guard, as well as how many parts from the '68 carried over into Cooter's Truck. Lastly, the 1970 version with the unique Fire Brush Pumper parts: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mpc-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1961-1970/mpc-1970-chevy-pickup/?view=roll#1 I believe there is an enormous amount of potential in this kit. By choosing bed parts, wheels. bumpers, and grilles there are a number of Light Commercial, Custom and Stock options in this tooling. There are 4 bed variants, (Stock, Sleeper Cab Stepside, and the Tow Truck/ Fire Pumper options that share many parts.) At least 3 Front Bumpers (Stock, Heavy Duty Custom, and Push Bar) and as many stock and custom options as can be found. The The Navy Fire Truck and NHRA Safety Decal versions have not been seen again, and lend themselves to seldom seen builds. Lastly, the stock truck lends itself also to a licensed "Ed Roth Shop Truck" variant. And to address the elephant in the room, Cooter's Tow Truck. Since in many eyes the Dukes of Hazzard branding is now semi-toxic, having all the tow truck parts and none of the decals, will allow the hardcore DOH Model to build the Cooter truck just by using aftermarket decals. The rest of the public (30 years removed from the kit/boxart) will not make the connection. All they will see is a cool Tow Truck/ Fire Pumper to compete with the slew of Ford trucks in various body styles coming from other manufacturers. Round2, Please look into this? It might be a good product for you. Alan Alexis

Many Thanks to Steve (aka Muncie) for the Part! Perfect for what I needed.

1/24? Even more Cool!

I can't wait for these to hit the shelves. This and the little Mooneyes will look great side by side.

When that Highboy F- 4x4 hits, I may have to have one. Cool looking trucks. I have fond memories of riding in one in Leadville Colorado in 1980.

I am wondering if there will be a set of 'Straight' Ambulance decals in this kit, in addition to the Surf Shark markings, or if those will wait for a different version?

How well would the existing Round2/AMT Model T Ford parts pack, fit the left over Chassis from the New Mooneyes kit? There is a complete chassis in there, since only one pat is used from that whole tree. There is still an extra rear axle on the Mooneyes tree also. You can see the Frame in the Sanitary T Bucket Build on the second half of this decal sheet. https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/544/revell-mooneyes-dragster-sanitary-bucket

What options can be expected from a stock version of this kit? Wheels, Intake Choices? Anything else? I'm thanking half of these sold will be engine donors to Round2 Nova Wagons...........

Have Patience, Grasshopper. They will be there.

And,,,, Chris has built it! Tires look outstanding. Build looks fiddly. (but then it always was)

I too, am anxious to see what wheels Revell drops in the new Camaro kit. The Ice Cube Tray hood seem like a 'No Brainer', but then Revell has always done things oddly. Time will tell.

Note, this version of the kit is missing the hard spare tire that mounts on the trunk, that used to be in the kit. Not sure why. The last version that was out several years ago, was missing it too. If you want the spare, you need to get the box with the Orange car on it.

Our one local hobby shop has opened back up. Only one customer in the store at a time, and masks required. Oddly the owner complains that business is not good. Go Figure......

HPI Guy has the Kit!

It would require both great confidence, and a 'puckish' sense of humor, but a Rat Fink Branded Garbage Truck has a certain air of inevitability to it. I'd do it, but I'm not sure what the Roth Estate and Round2 would think of it. (maybe only run 200 or so, and sell them only on the website, not in stores)

Without looking inside one of the other kits, there is no way to know. Anybody got one open that can show the contents?

I wonder if Round2 will provide the Chrome Steelies in the rear? Dig the vintage WWV-278 California Lic Plate!