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The May 2001 issue of Model Cars magazine, on page 32 has a photo of a kit built by Doug Hale, and shown at the 1st Seattle Nationals 2000 show. It is a kit bash combining the AMT Star Trek Shuttlecraft and a 1/32 scale Monogram Fire Truck. Called the "Asteroid City Fire Truck", I'm looking for more photos of this build. A freind of mine saw the photo in my copy of the magazine and wants to build his own. I'm trying to help him. Many Thanks!

I've seen the skateboard and bedroll, and the Battery and chains too.

Update on selling kits. So, I've sold about a third of them. I'm taking a bit of a break. I sell between 6 and 14 Kits every Time my auctions end. It is a very slow process, but it is steady.

Here is the "Gold Rush" Version. https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/out-of-box-reviews/mpc-124-gold-rush-custom-dodge-van-oob/

I have one of these sitting in a box, unstarted. I opened it up and got "Christmas Tree Syndrome". Just too many ways to build it! Too many Choices. About the time I'd settle on one version, I'd begin to second guess myself. I figured I'd just buy more and then build more, but that never happende. Maybe some daY I'll drag it out and build it! Thanks for the excellent review and thoughts, Tim!

We can only hope, Dave. From what I'm hearing the first production run may have already sold out in just Hobby Stores. (Both Brick&Mortar and Online) We may have to wait for a second production run, before HL gets any. That said, I am just guessing here, and would be happy to be proven wrong.

While we're on this topic, who wants the Kenworth, Alaska Hauler hit back? The Only Truck kit I ever really wanted........

Notice how the Chrome Trees get smaller & smaller? The '72 is about 1/3 the size of the '70. Notice too, how the MPC and AMT '70 chrome trees look completely alike on the right side of the tree where the 4 stock wheel covers are seen.

Hey Miles. Don't be too upset with your self. I had the Night Rider kit, and really liked. It IS a snap kit, so much detail is simplified. For all that, however, with Wheel Swap to install decent tiers and wheels on it, it does loo sharp on the shelf. The Revell Snap kit shares nothing in common with the Silver/Black 1/24 scale ex-Monogram kit that was just posted. Underhood detail is lacking, but it should build easily into another acceptable display kit. Cheers, Alan

"Cute" is not a word I'd ever apply to this car. "Unique", Yes.

Well, I finally got a chance to watch the video. It has 4 Slicks. Yeah! Way to go Round2 But, I see the Sheriffs Jimmy from the Movie, "The Milagro Beanfield War', as a potential build option. A least I won't need any aftermarket Resin Parts now, to convert the Chevy Kit.

I really like the Sad Vette. If I had extra money, I'd be hunting down to restore.

https://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2021/01/if-batman-did-meth.html Found this while Browsing. I like the nose, but the car is tacky and odd. Can anybody post the pics?

Woot! I really like that car.

There are hood fit issues with the hood at the back corners, near the cab. Right side is worse Than the left.

Matas, if you could give us some idea of your modeling interests, we can be more helpful.

Miles. Yes and no. The Crew Chief is the Chevy Blazer version of the tool. There is also a GMC Jimmy Version, which is the one this thread is about. Truthfully, other than the Grille, Tailgate, Hood and, Decals there probably won't be much difference in the kits. I'm just curious to see what is in the box. If you look at the clear tree in your Blazer kit, you can still see the 4 small GMC Headlight lenses. I think the "Jimmy" name plates are on the chrome tree, as well, but I don't have the kit handy to confirm.

Please accept my apologies. Model A Cab Minutiae is obviously not my Forte. I go back and hide now.

The Revell '29 Roadster P/up should have the cab you seek

Nice to know, Tommy. Note too, that this box art appears to show 4 (four) Slicks..........

It's obvious that this Cornet kit is fatally flawed. My recommendation to to purchase and destroy every one you can find. Better yet, Be sure to share the flaws with anyone who has one or builds one. Why should they be happy with a kit as badly done as this one? Let them know that you are only doing this for their own good. Flawed kits are a plague upon the hobby. Remember the F.A.A Motto. "We're not Happy, until You're not Happy!"

I'm sorry to hear this. This continuing crisis has been hard on many folks, your Aunt among them. Take comfort in having been a help to her. Many people seem to ignore helping others. I'm glad you did.

Has anybody seen inside the box of one of these yet?

Neat Plane, and great work on your part, Mark.

Looking through back issues of The Rodder's Journal, makes me think that this little wagon would make an Awesome push car for an early dragster. Borrow the wood push bar from the '65 Chevelle wagon, or scratch build your own. Use some small sponsor decals on the back or side glass, and throw a tool box in the back. Easy-Peasy Nifty Project.