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Nice Find. That Laser Vette is a nice bit of 1980's nostalgia.

Thanks, Don. I'll be getting one of these, but the Mod Rod Model A has a higher priority on my "Gotta Have" list. The pics show about what I'd expected. Glad to have this one back.

Sand-T That is probably the one, I'm thinking of. Thanks.

The kit you want is the AMT "Sand Hog". The directions are up at Drastic Plastic. It was one of three Dune Buggies they did. One other one was the "Sand Bagger, Dune Dragster" IIRC. Tim Boyd or Dennis Doty did an article about the three kits in SAE 25-30 years ago. The kits came from the dark days on the 1970's when AMT was trying to maximize the revenue from their tooling, without spending any more money on new tooling. So the mix & match Sand Buggies were born. Some of the Oddball Funny Cars seem to come from this same era. Adapt an already tooled body to an already tooled chassis, and Voila, brand new kit. Just throw in some new decals and they were good to go. Tim Boyd may be able to shed more light on these. I have the article from SAE about the Dune Buggies, but it has been years since I read it. My memory may be playing tricks on me. I'd thought that the instruction sheets for all three Buggies were at the Drastic Plastic site, but further searching shows that I am mistaken. I see only the Sand Hog and the Sand Bagger. Alan

Not sure how old you are Tim, but those molds were most likely destroyed while you were in diapers. Those kits were just 'last years junk' to AMT at the time, and the Modified Stockers were a last ditch attempt to get more revenue out of what were at the time, useless tooling.

Mr. Larsen, my rotten right Knee and my now broken right foot, thank you. Please, lets ban the Auto Trans. That will really help, in an age of cell phones, and texting. Thank You for Playing. Try another answer please, as this one is incorrect . Alan

Yeah, the Whiskey is missing in mine. So is the Cookies & Cream Ice Cream. (or is that an Aftermarket Resin Upgrade?)

Great Save on a very neat kit. Inspires me to start on mine. I've had a Stock Phaeton in the planning stages for about 6 years now. I need to move it up in the To-Do list after seeing this.

Man, the Phaeton (Touring Car) is hands down my favorite old car body style. I'll be watching this build. My Dad has a 1922 Buick 9 passenger Touring, that needs to be restored. It has been in his family since before WW2. Thus my love for Touring Cars. Was the resin body pricey?

Dave Darby, that little Monza rocks! Good Luck on finding a hood and scoop. Ace, you are so right. Ev en the lousy 1980's kits could make for some fun times. Wish I could still build that way. But, I've grown upo, and just throwing together a kit, is almost impossible now. The A.M.S. gets ahold on you, and it is difficult to do more than one thing at a time.

I want the Awful Revell version of this car. Not because it is a great kit, but because it brings back pleasant memories, of the time I could just build a kit, Spray Paint it in the back yard, and call it done. Simpler Times, Simpler Pleasures. My last look at the auction site showed NO Revell Monza's that were not Funny Cars. Guess, I'll have to search for them over the long haul.

Wow! Great Job! I am really happy with these new Revell Kits. I'll use a WW2 Navy Blue on mine when I build it.

Well, after looking at the Pics posted here, it is easy to see that Revell had the Gasser planned for the Wagon, from inception. Nice to see how the inner fenders will need to be trimmed for a Sedan Gasser, though. I'm really looking forward to seeing exactly What Engine options are in the Gasser Wagon kit. I need to start building these Revell Fords.

Does building one when I was 17 count? (36 years ago)

Already read the review once. I'll re-read it often in the next few months. I've been waiting for this kit to come out. I have a Nailhead powered High Boy Coupe planned already. But that skeleton interior looks mighty persuasive. Maybe, I'd better buy Two kits. LOL (like any of us are gonna stop at Two of these kits?) The '29 and this new '30 are a license to print money for Revell. I know these kits are not for everyone, but those that do like them, will like them in Case Lot quantities. For you Rep-Stock guys, you finally got your Stock '48 Ford Coupe. Keep Rocking Revell!

So, is it done Yet? I just bought the Crew Chief and I'm looking for inspiration. Thanks!

The taillights are on the right side of the Chrome Tree. Right between the two Loop Style bumpers. They are hidden in the shadow,and very hard to see.

Also, the Hemi from the '32 Roadster, the 427 Ford from the '32 Vicki, the Pontiac from the '36 Coupe, and the 390 T-bird motor from the AMT/Lindberg/Round2 '34 Pickup will fit in the '39/40 Fords. Some nice parts swapping possibilities there. I'm putting the 390 in a '32 Roadster right now.

Olds Engine is in the Tudor Sedan kit. The Coupe and the SD have always shared the Buick engine.

That whole sprue is from the Sedan Delivery, not the coupe. Odd, but nice to have the parts. On another note. If the Coupe and the SD came out this nice, I cannot wait to see what they do for the 39/40 Tudor Sedan, when they get around to it. I need more of those.

Thank You, as well, from me, Rob. That decal sheet is sure nice.

Will any of the variants of this kit feature the "Twin Nostril" hood shown on the light blue car in the previous post? I know that the test shot does not seem to show one, but I am curious for the future. TIA

Well, If it is the Fruitwagon, I'm in for one. If it is the Tall T, I'll hafta pass. I will wait and see which it is before buying.

Rob, that would be great. Be nice to see the "new" wheel covers that are in the kit.

I think all of them will be molded in silver. At least that is what I have read online. I'll be in for a pack of these in the future.