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I like the way the Fenders look too, but to my eye the rear tires are a touch too big. Other than that it looks killer!

I've been putting off starting a Chopped T Coupe build my self. This motivates me to drag out the box and give it a try. Thanks!

I'll be watching as well. Great Colour Choice, I say.

I'll wind up with one of these. I hope the Decal Sheet has the correct markings. Every other nit-pick I can live with. Even the wrong sleeper.

Yeah, there were a number of those that had homebuilt cabs. Your build captures the 'look' perfectly.

Talk about a Home Run! What a great build, and the story of your growing skills as a builder makes it so much better. Keep up the good work.

So far this year, Round2 has had just one kit I want. the '49 Ford. It is a long awaited reissue, but I see that Round2 dropped one set of tires from it, so that there are no "modern" tires to use on the Custom Wheels. The Stock tires in the kit will work for the re-tooled 'Reactor" wheels, but that is all. No Biggie if you have a stash of kits to grab another set of tires from, but bad for the newbie. This Feb list is lackluster (at least to me) but I await the March list to see what is on it.

Wow, that is an Eye Popping Red, Misha. Your work on this kit is outstanding.

Great Colour Choice!

Brodie, if you have only dealt with modern kits, the MPC kit from 30 years ago, will be a huge change of pace.MPC was known for dodgy fit, and odd quirks in the parts, but are beloved to those of us who grew up with them. AS far as fit goes, Test Fit EVERYTHING! Files, Sandpaper and Sanding Blocks will be your friends on an MPC build. That said, after cleanup fit should be OK. Not like a new Revell or Tamiya, but not bad. The Body is nice but has some mold lines that will need cleaning up. If you choose to use the T-tops you will need to exercise your "Modeling Skills". This version of the kit is clean and well done, and the Chrome tree is smooth and very shiny. (Unlike the bad old days). For another Fan's take on MPC Kits, I recommend looking up Adam Rehorn's (Faust) "Sprue Lagoon" website. You can spend hours there reading his stuff.

That just screams "Home-Run Build" Your colour choices are perfect for the era. Great Build!

Neat! I've seen the Gassifiers in 1/35 scale, but never in 1/25. Great Job!

I really like the wheels. They look great on this car. What are they from?

I like this! Keep it up!

In my opinion, Pyro kits were just unassembled toys really, aimed at the "gotta build it now" market at the drugstore. Monogram kits, however moved past that bar very quickly, and started being actual miniatures of the item they portrayed. The 1930's Classics were the very best that could be done at the time, pushing the limits of tooling technology. Even today it is obvious that much care and time were lavished on the kits in this series. They were (and still are) top notch kits. Sad that they never have received their due. Terry Jesse did a story on all available Antique & Classic car kits in one of the Model Mags about 15-20 years ago, that is notable for it's length and thoroughness. It is well worth finding if you like these kinds of kits.

Thanks, James. I had not known that. It makes sense, in a backwards way. ESPO, I have the new "Showboat" '50 Ford kit. No Carson Top, only the Half Top. It is otherwise very nice. The parts are crisp, and the chrome sparkles. The Decal Sheets is awesome.

My H.L. has not gotten one yet. Maybe next month. (sigh) Despite being in California, our H.L. seems to be the last place in the US to get new kits.

I want to say 'apple green', similar to Duesenberg. But that might not be accurate. There was a build of a 1933 Imperial Indy Pace Car in Model Cars magazine within the last few years. Might check back issues for it.

John, Check out the "Showboat" 1950 Ford. Came out last year. Should still be on some shelves. Exactly what you asked for. Even has the plastic 2-peice slicks, and restored Gasser Front Axle. Alan

Thament, try googling articles about the Mustangs, that replaced the Elcos as chase cars. I've seen photos, in the Mustang stories of the El Caminos, they replaced. Not Great pics, but there. Sadly for us modelers, the U-2/TR-1 program was (and still is) very secretive, so photographs are very hard to come by. If you are planning to do up a 1-1 scale El Camino as a U-2 Chase car, I'd also write the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson, and contact the base historian at Beale AFB. The might help you.

Great Build. I'd like to build mine as a U.S. Forest Service truck.

When I go to swap meets to sell kits, I don't even bother to pack the NASCAR kits anymore. In some cases, you cannot GIVE them away. NASCAR is dead. I'm not sure what killed it, but on the Model Car front anyways, it is barely there anymore.

Nice Matador. Those nifty 5 spoke mag wheels are factory stock, too. From looking at the instruction sheets, I think that the stock/race car Matador kits are only a few parts different. I am guessing that the Bobby Allison kit could go back to stock fairly easily. Might even be a potential 2'n'1 kit. I'd really like to see the Over The Top 1970's custom version come back too. it even has the AMC version of a shaker hood scoop.

Man I hope Hobby Lobby gets these.

Thanks. I'll keep trying then. I'm sure He'll get back to me eventually.