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I want the old Johan Kits back! I love the Subject Matter, and even the quirky build style of the kits. But, Justin is Correct. The tape (Point of Sale) does not lie. If Johan is to come back, it needs to be with Modern tooling and today's build quality. What ever Failings in kit design and engineering that us Older Modelers cut our teeth on, the new generation just won't tolerate it. Mediocre Kits and Dodgy Fit, just won't sell any more for the most part. These kits are a "One & Done" for new modelers who are turned off by the whole build experience. Look how Hobby Lobby's model shelves are gradually being taken over by Gundams and Mecha kits. That is what is selling for them. I don't blame them for stocking kits that move. Their whole job as a retailer is to "Move the Merch". If old AMT/MPC won't move and new Bandai tooling does, then that is the way they will head. So, I wish Atomic City and Okey much luck, but Odd Boats and Trailers, and Powell Pick ups are not a resurrection. They are a Rear Guard Holding Action.

All, are all those Kits that AMT Tooled?

Very Nice. It looks like it just drove off the Showroom Floor. Good Show.

Oh, isn't that the Truth.... I'll be going private for my hearing aids rather than wait for the VA

Ouch! Get Well soon! Looks like a lot of Watching Videos in your future, and some heavy duty physical therapy. Did the V.A. do the surgery?

When I was a Kid, my Dad always called Wishful Thinking, "Thinkful Wishing" because he always had a clear direction to his wishes. As a ran errands this morning, I had some thoughts about kits I'd like to see back. Not Clones, Not New Tooling, just plain old kits that I think are still very marketable. Some of them are: The '34 Ford Pick, but with the Stake Bed, and the Dual Rear Tires restored. The '25 Model T Ford Paddywagon. Brought Out Once, it should probably do well again. The '34 Ford Tudor Sedan. Issue it as a 2'n'1 kit, and use Coke, Sprite, Hostess, or Sunoco decals. The MPC '32 Chrysler Phaeton. (be nice if the Ma Barker) parts were restored back to the Kit. The MPC '27 Lincoln Roadster. Gangbusters or Connoisseur Classic, I don't care. The '27 Model T Ford Fire Engine. Just some of my thoughts. None of them really need anything but Fresh Decals and and of course Fresh tires, but I think all would have decent sales potential. What are your thoughts. The Rules for the List. No. New Parts. (if it hasn't been tooled, don't ask for it) No Re-tooling. This is just for Clean the Tooling, Open the closed off sprues, and Run the Tool Kits. Any New Decals are fair game. Think of how Round2 can leverage current IP's for new kits. (Coke, Sunoco, Texaco, Hostess, USPS, Ect.) Alan

In the course of my Garage Excavations, I have found about 50 bottles of Testor's paints. None have ever been opened, all are sealed. Most are 20-30 years old. Do you have any hints on opening, and them and then getting them mixed up to use? They will be brush painted, not airbrushed. Thanks, Alan

Some info about the Revell "Empi" Dune Buggy.

Thanks (sarc)😁 You had to post that link! Now I want one! I'm in the same boat you are. No way to print one but now I'm drooling over I part I'd never seen or heard of literally 5 minutes ago........... Ah well....

I've always heard that Joke in the Context of the Oil Business.......

Sharp, Clean Build. The Paint/Decals are great! Good Show.

This Gold Thing....

So am I! USAF 1983-1988.

Great Build. The weathering is just right.

Those kits are Toys, mostly as you have found. And, as you have found, they are not and never were any good. However, under your skilled hands, the end results were be Excellent. I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

I like it so far. Nice kit to start with.

My Take? If you want one, buy one. It really doesn't matter how much it costs. Think of it as a Couple Months worth of your Yearly Modeling Budget in one purchase. While I would greatly like to be proven wrong, I don't see a 66 Year old kit being cloned anytime soon. The Group of prospective buyers for these kits shrinks more every day. For today's young builders, a Nostalgia Kit is a Car from 1999-2005.

Very Profound, Nathan.

Very Nice Workspace, even if it is not intended to be permanent. I like the Direct Sunlight from the windows. My Vote: Pro Street Hearse.

What a Great Build! That car looks like the ones I would see around town all through the 1980s. I like it in the Blue. Good Show.

AMC-AMC-AMC!!

Looks like a great build. I see you grooved the tires! Good Woek. The decals are applied neatly, and the paint looks smooth. All in all, you have done very well. Good Show.

I can see why.

I've got a box full of '41 Plymouth Parts, including a Frame. Now I know what to do with it.....