stavanzer

So, Chromed Rims, maybe, but very spendy. Baby Moons, no way. Thanks. I'm trying to build the AMT 55 Sedan as a genuine Dec 1955 "Day 2" car. So Far, mods appear to be Red or Black steel rims, possibly fancy J.C. Whitney Hub Caps (maybe), twin exhaust pipes, ans lowered springs. But, not much else. Chromed Rims, reversed or not, might also be used, and larger than stock tires (on the rear) might be a possibility. BY Dec '55, am I looking at Dual Carburetors being available as an Aftermarket upgrade? I believe David "ESPO" mentioned that might be the case. My Mythical buyer has all the Money he needs, to fix up his car. (A Blank Cheque Book) "

So, are Chrome Reverse Rims Ok? With or Without Baby Moon Hubcaps? Thanks for all the input. I have learned much.

Man, another reason to buy this kit. I like it.

Just reading the Day 2 rules, and going off on a tangent. I'm starting this thread because I don't want to interfere with that one. So, 1955 Chevy. What options were available from the After Market in 1955. Suppose a well read Gearhead, (the "little Hot Rod magazines"), walks into a dealer and wants to spec-out and modify a Day 2 car. What boxes does he check off on the order form, and what can he bolt on, the next day? Can he order a base model 2 door with a Rear Seat delete. (the so-called Route Salesman's car), with the hottest Factory Engine? Corvette Dual Carbs? Mag Wheels? Better Tires? Headers? What else. Those are about all the things, I can think of, but there must be more. Any Thoughts?

I used to get the Flying Dream, all the time when I was younger. Running so fast that you just start flying. I miss it. Have not had it in 20-25 years. The other one that I used to have, was a Chase dream. In it, I am being chased by some huge, dark scary thing, (I've never seen what it is). It chases me down the center aisle of some steeply downward sloping bleachers, built on the edge of a cliff, hanging out over a "Coyote-Roadrunner", style, bottomless, cartoon canyon. I always get chased down these steps, (they are always, wooden, and very rickety) and at the bottom edge of the steps there is a guardrail, made of some flimsy, rotten wood about 2 feet high. I can't stop myself in time, and I go through the rail and over the edge, falling forever. It is only while I'm falling that I wake up. That one, in some forms would disturb me so much that I'd stay awake the rest of the night, unable to fall asleep again. I've never had the "finding Models dream". I do dream, fairly often about winning the Lotto, and starting my own Model Company. First Kits? Johan '60 Plymouth Wagon re-pop, 1912 Mercer Raceabout, and '74 Blues Bros Dodge Monaco. FWIW, It is always the same three kits in the dream.

I would guess not. Round2 is getting really stingy with the tires lately. 5 or 6 years ago, even the Hopped Up version shown would have gotten 8 or 10 tires. We'll be fortunate if this one has more than 4 tires. I do not know what has changed, but something Has!

Phil, that Roadster is to Die For!! Great Build.

Today was my first real "Work at Home" day. It was overcast and cloudy all day, and that seems to be the forecast for the week. I'll get nothing done, model-wise no matter how long this lasts. My wife figures that if I'm home, I must need things to do. The "honey-do" list is never done, and if she's awake, I've got things to do. That said, if this continues for more than a couple months, she may run out of things that need doing. I work in the Logistics/Trucking industry, so I'm listed as Essential Personnel. WE serve the Oilfields and while business has slowed, it will not stop. So, I'll be in the office at least twice a week. Yeah, Trucking!

I am so sorry to read about this! I've been married for 25 years now, but it has never been easy. Fun sometimes, but a slog others. I feel for you. There is no pain quite like losing your wife in divorce or separation. Live for your children, and know that they will need a rock to cling to in this new world they have been thrust into. You'll need to be that rock, for their sake. Feel free to PM me, if you want to vent! I know that it is not much help, but in Dark Times, even a small light can make a difference. Regards, Alan Alexis

That first Build. What a great "Beast". That plane was never very loved. The short fuselage length kept it from being easy to fly.

Which One? Can you post a picture of the box, or show the instructions? I might be able to find one.

Man! That looks ten times better than the MPC Dukes Jeep. You have really nailed the look of it.

I agree, Tom. You have hit the nail on the head. And that design philosophy is why I have great expectations for the future of this tooling. It may not happen as fast a we would like, but this Model A tooling has already proven that it is a License to print money. No business will willing turn that down.

Amen, Snake!

Re Fenders: If Revell had tooled the kit with 'em, the Wails of the masses, want Fenderless would be heard on every board for the next ten years. So, Revell chose (rightly, IMHO) to make a Hot Rod kit, Fenderless. Classic in style, and looks, and using one of the most visually distinctive motors of all time, (Buick 401 Nailhead) and one of the most common motors in Rods (Chevy 350 Small Block). Cue the Low Key Wailing about Fenders and the lack thereof.... Also, I've heard some guff about the lack of a Ford Power Plant. I retain the faith that when these kits were being planned (what, about 10 years ago?), that the team doing it, had made plans to eventually use a Ford Motor of some kind. They had to be aware of how huge the impact of the 5.0 H.O. motor in the '32 kit had been. It is clear to me, that these Model A Kits were both a Business Case, and a Labor of Love. So, I am guessing that in the fullness of time, we modelers will see ALL the items that were designed into the tooling from the start. I have no clue what these features and parts will be. But Given the people involved in the creation of this tooling, and their pedigree as True Believers in both Street Rodding and Models, that the wait will be worth it. I love these kits, and as was said about the '32 kits, some 20 years ago, you can build these kits by the dozen, and never build the same car twice. These are truly "Pringles Kits" You can't just build one! I am truly glad that they have returned, and I'll be snagging a few more when I can.

Man, This makes me want some PSM kits. That Charger is so Awful, that it is good, in a way. I missed out on Palmer kits. I was born in '63, so my model building really took off about 1975 or so. By then, Palmers were not on the Radar. I do remember Lindberg (ugh), Hawk, Testors, Revell, and Airfix, but the Number one brand (at least where I was in Central California) was Monogram. Back then, the Tom Daniels kits and the great line of 1/48 scale WW2 planes, from Zero to B-17 were the Holy Grail. Revell, was a poor second place, as many of the Revell kits were flimsy, hard to build things. The Airfix Blister Pack 1/72 Planes were cool and exotic, foreign kits. Always welcomed. Even then, though, by about 1978 or so, I could tell which Airfix planes were old tools and which were newer. The WW1 Sopwith Camel was a turd, while the Avro 504K and Hanover CL Two Seater were new, and beautifully molded (for the time) kits. I found later that the Camel had been tool many, many years before the other two. When the "Crazy" dies down, I might start chasing some Palmer kits on the 'Bay.

Big Donkey Resin has a set. http://www.bigdonkeyresin.com/big_donkey_web_site_031.htm I have this set. They are nice.

Awesome Resto work. The Snake-Fu is strong on these.

Craig is right about the Bed Length, IMHO. This is a case of a little bit shorter would be better. The current overhang at the back is just awkward.

I'd like to have seen the E.T. Van made. That High Top roof would be "SO" useful for Light Commercial builds.

Thanks, Joe. Nice to put a face to a name. Get Fuzzy. I have not read that in years. I need to go and find some.

Good Luck, Charlie. Nice Find.

Joe. Fmeep the Cat?? Cool Name. George, another vote for wheels that don't roll. I live in Cali, so now I have the best reason to clue mu wheels. Thanks!

Dwayne. In regards to your last statement.. "Im scared what will happen when a major problem really hits us, not just speculation, projections and presumption. " The COVID Crisis, IS a major problem. A sickness that doubles the number of victims every three days, is the very definition of "Major Problem". I'll agree with 100% about the selfish hoarding and foolish shoppers. That will come to a stop eventually, but not until the Fear subsides. This thing is slowly building, but the rate of growth is accelerating. That is bad in all ways. I'd be prepared for the worst, and Pray for the best. Be Prudent and prepare as best you can. All that any of us can do, really. Stay Safe.

It IS A beautiful Build! I'm going to have to search for more info about these Comets. Off to Google I go.