stavanzer

First Artist? Charlie Daniels and U-2, both in Phoenix in 1984-85

If it was mine, I'd Keep it just the way it is. Somebody did a great( for the time) build on it. Or ask Tom Geiger What he'd do with it. He's the king of Old Builtups.

I'll echo what Misha said. Colour, Stance, and Engine Mods are perfect.

I'm regretting selling my Boss Nova wagon a few years ago. Friend on mine in our Model Club, was looking at it, when I took it to the meeting, and offered me twice what I had just paid for it on the spot. That included the shipping! I thought I'd made a pretty good deal, as I planned to go back to Pegasus Hobbies and get another one, the next week. Well, you how plans go...... Had a family emergency happen, and I never did get down to Pegasus. By the time I did (a year later) the Boss Nova Wagons were rapidly becoming "Un-Obtainium". I'm still kicking myself. I need to start looking at the 'Bay, and track down another. (And agree to pay the price...)

The "All New" Light Bar, Siren, ect in the Impala Fire Chief's car, are clones taken from the '70 Ford. So, the Emergency Equipment in the Ford, is already in the kit. I suspect only the Decals and Tires will be new. BTW, that's perfectly Okay with me. They are nice parts, and I can use another MorDor Ford.

I feel for you. It just hurts when one of them passes.

That Miata Lotus 7 Would look great in my driveway! I'll never have a real "7", and I'd settle for the imitation.

Those FORD Logos are a great accent.

Well, you nailed that Metallic Turquoise Colour, so I like it already.

This is looking great! I've even thought of using the Roush V-8 in the Deuce, but it looks and seems to fit great. Tim Boyd will like it too, as it puts a Ford in Ford. That Orange is awesome too. I'll be watching for updates.

Kool Kart! I'd suggest some fairly crude side pipes. They kinda folks who this, are just going to throw together something Hoon-worthy, so don't sweat the details much. Just something Big and Loud!

Or this one. My Favorite! '57 Truck Chassis w/ F/B Power

Try these.

To echo what David G and NOBLNG said, the colour you chose is very Period Correct. Makes a beautiful model, just as it is.

Looks good. That MRC kit is nice, but very fiddly. The Revell kit of the Bell-47 is much nicer, IMHO.

Man, I really like that "Rolls"! There were two makes of car in the 1920's that copied RR's distinctive grille. I'd fix up that thing and call it either a "Moon" or "Roamer", after the 2 makes from the 1920's. "What is it?" "It's 1962 Roamer Convertible Sedan, Only one ever Built!"

Sounds good to me John. I'll be watching "Worm-on-Tongue"..... (Baited Breath)

I am truly blessed. I can work from home. We have food, and supplies. (even TP). The Grand Squirrels and their folks, live right across the street, so we can visit each other. My daughter has taken over 90% of the cooking for both families, and is ordering things we need online, and having it delivered. So, in all we are in good shape. It was 85 degrees outside yesterday, so the kids could go outside and get some fresh air. I'm spending too much time online, and between work and the Honey-Do list, I've not had any time to model. Maybe later, but none now.

I had this one. It was quite fun. I need to track down a copy and play it with my Grand Squirrel. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1551/sub-search

That second slot is for and upright spare tire/wheel. Kinda of odd look.

Most of you guys have probably seen this, but here it is again. https://carpyscaferacers.com/long-lost-32-three-window-found/

I have this kit. While very the engraving is very petite, there are no separate Dog Dish hubcaps. It is all one wheel, which really very sad, since the base wheel that this part is supposed to represent is a body colour rim and a small chromed cap. A complete and total fail on the part of Round2. They should have not done it at all, if they were just gonna Half-Donkey the job. Somebody "Saving Money" again, that results in a complete botch of the job. Even the Box Art shows a painted rim and a chromed cap. Not what you get when you open the box though. This kind of thing drives me just crazy. Would it have really cost THAT much more to do it right? There are plenty of "Tells" that this was a rush job. The pitifully small, "City of Troy" only Decal sheet. The Forgotten engraving on the speaker box on the small, chrome tree full of Police parts. (Small box that goes below the radio is smooth and slick. No grill texture at all. Nothing on the decal sheet either), The new "Stock" wheels that are all chromed. I know. Other will come back at me with the rejoinder, "Better to have this, than nothing!" Well, I feel, that is what I got, Nothing. I paid full price for an un-finished kit that was pushed out the door, before QC had been finished. If they weren't going to do it right, why bother? I'm always up for nostalgia builds, and I'm happy to purchase reissues of kits that I have ever had the chance to own before. That said, Round2 Seems to be shooting themselves in the Foot lately in regards to these "Resurrected Kits". The '77 Pinto was just really a sad little kit. So was the real kit in '77, I assume, but the silly decals, and the lack of any build options just made a bad thing worse. The Pinto Popper, tried to do better, and succeeds in small ways. The Bonus Coke Machine, and the Pintera Body parts, along with some optional tires help to spice up a still weak kit. The Turbo is nice. I'd have liked to have seen that one Lone, Stock Ford Wheelcover cloned three more times. This Fire Chief car is just more of the same. I've noted before that Round2, seems to have an "A Team" & a "B Team" in kit development. The A Team kits, get the 1st Class treatment. 8 or 10 tires (stock, custom, & slicks, if needed), huge decal sheets, and added parts, and thoughtful touches. (Cardboard bases, or neat extras). The "B Team" kits on the other hand, always seem to end up, not being able to deliver on the promises made by the box art. Few Tires, downsized decals, and general "Overpromise & Underdeliver" vibe that is Toxic in retail. And for the last time, Kats, Retro Box Art, is simply expected, not a Sales, Bullet Point!!!!!! Rant Over.

That is Lyle Waggoner falling off the couch.

Not sure I'll have any free time........