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This is just great. I'm a big fan of Tubs, too, and this one is just a homerun. I can't wait to see it complete.

I'm going a completely different direction with my Volare, but seeing your;'s is an inspiration. Keep it up.

Ah, Thanks. I read that and then forgot it. No Fun getting older. (sigh)

Wow! Great Save.

If you watch old 1950's movies or TV, you'll note that the majority of the cars seen on the streets and freeways look like this one. The less expensive 'Plain Jane' cars always outsold their flashy brothers. Your build is a superb rendition of what the average American bought, when he bought a new car back then. This is an Outstanding Build! P.S. Bring Back the Dio. The plain background works well for this particular build, but not most of them.

RickRoller, as you probably already know, Revell is bringing back the RX-7 as a 2'n'1 kit. I'm on board for at least two of them.

Thanks for sharing that pic, Casey. I had not really realized that the Soap Box Derby car was only six pieces. I wonder if Ronud2 found the original tool, or started fresh?

As everyone else has said, Outstanding work. That colour works well on that kit.

Good to have you join us, Daryl. I'm glad you are here.

This car has to be seen in person to really appreciate the workmanship. I was awe struck when Daryl brought it over. It is really a superb build.

Great Work, Daryl.

Now, that's just Cool! I like the Red,White & Blue.

those are Goodyear Suburbanites. best kit to find them is in the Hogan's Hero's jeep kit. It has 4 of them.

Both this and the Orange one, Rock. Way to build 'em!

Re, the Slant Six Engine. The late Bob Paeth told me the same the same story back in 2008, that Tom Geiger tells. Oddly he also included the detail about Chrysler not wanting it back, that Alan Barton mentions. I think there is a nugget of truth in here somewhere. Bob P. was telling the story gleefully, finding humor in the fact the same Real Engine served as a model for both Revell and AMT.

I have two MIB XR-6 kits waiting for me to get up the courage to tackle them. You build looks great. It inspires me to dig my kits out.

That is the correct choice for the hood. Looking great so far.

Bill, Thanks for sharing all the good advice about 'Runners. Would the Revell '50 Olds make a good candidate for a 'Runner build?

Ahhh. Thank You.

I hope so. This Fire Truck will be my first ICM Model T kit.

The ICM and Tamiya P-51 Fuselage have would mate exactly together. Even the location pins were in the same place. I've seen them test fit that way. There are differences though, I cannot remember what they were.

James Warren lived across the street from us when I was growing up. (1974-1981) I remember seeing the sleek trailers that they towed the cars in. His garage wall was covered in the 'Peter Max" style March Meet posters that were all the rage back then. We lived on a Cul-de-sac, and when the races where happening, all the trucks, trailers and support vehicles (5 or 6 of them) would fill the thing. I remember my Dad getting Ticked Off because of all the noise and bustle. He was never very friendly , but I do remember looking at a couple of the race cars in his garage. They would sometimes work until late at night on the cars. Your build brings back many memories. Of Course the cars I remember seeing were all Front Motor, IMHO. There may have been some Rear Motor cars, but I don't recall them. Great Build.

Sadly, Nate and James, It will just double the number of comments. As for it being a "Foose-mobile" well I can't stand his stuff. I think his taste his awful. But, I want this kit to be a Huge success for Revell. There are generally no more than one or two kits that Revell shows in each Quarterly Flyer that I like or want. And that's OK with me. The more of these Revell sells, the more profit there is to plow into Chevy Suburban's and Ford Bronco's. So while I don't care for Foose or his work, this partnership has the chance to sell kits of Hot Cars to folks who may not normally buy Models. And I am all for that! I will predict that by December 2017, the Foose truck will have outsold the 'Burban by a 3 to 1 Ratio. Maybe Brett can clue us in a year from on how the sales went.

Thanks for the Help. The tip on the 55 Beds is one I should have remembered. Now I know where to start. Just have to acquire the parts and get cuttin'.

OK, No Worries. I have a stack of the Gasser '57's and the Parts Mine '60's my self. They are worthwhile kits to have.