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As others have said, it really depends on the kit and the car. Model A , and Model T. Engine of Course. Anything from the 21st Century, forget it. Somebody Mentioned the New 2021 Bronco. I've seen under the hood of one. Round2, could not easily recreate the engine compartment in that car. There is really no empty space under that hood, and too much plumbing and wiring to make it work. A "pancake style" insert as used in some Diecast Cars might be the best compromise for modern car kits. I have no problem gluing the hood shut now. It would have been a deal-breaker 20 years ago, but now, it is subject matter dependant.

I've been reading about the '79-'82 Mustangs. It makes me want to build one. I graduated High School in 1981, and the New Mustang was all the rage. I guess I want to sort of step back in time to those days. Building a Mustang would help. So, My question. For First Generation Mustangs, whose would you build. Monogram, Revell, MPC? Which ones are easiest to find, and which ones are the most trouble free to assemble? I'm looking for a simple, straight up, Box Stock build. No kit bashing, no wheel swaps, no add-ons. I'll probably paint it Red (Because Mustang!), but other than that, just an easy build. I really like the Three Spoke Wheels that came on the '79's, but I do not have to have them, if the recommended kit doesn't have them. Thanks, for any Advice or Suggestions. Alan Alexis

Shapeways is Gone? I do not pay much attention to these things, so I missed this. When did this happen?

"She's so Fine, my 409!" Fine Job!

It looks very Sinister in that dark Purple Colour! Very nice work!

I like the weathering on the Blue Jeans. Sharp little scooter!

Awesome Build. The weathering is fantastic, and it is so nice to see a Willys that is not a Gasser or Altered. What a great Build!

Got the Revell '32 Sedan, and the Revell '32 Roadster. (the ex-Stacy David Rat Roaster) and some Paint.

Thank You. I will remember that in the future.

And the A/C conked out...... Got a call in to the A/C shop, but It will be a couple days before they'll be able to fix it. But, it's cooled down to only 100 Deg outside, so there is that. It is about 82 in the house now. It will be 106-108 again tomorrow. It will be a long, hot day tomorrow.

Got to take my Amazon Parrot out of his cage, and give him a few hours freedom this evening. Normally between the Grandkids and to dog, he doesn't get out much. He seems to be happy.

My Dad, was a Welder. He taught Metal Shop in High School for 9 years. He would have failed the student who turned that in.

I just got my 007 Kit today & my Can of TS-17 Paint. Now I can start on it.

I live in Bakersfield. We are on our 7th Heatwave of the summer. Temp outside right now is 108. It will remain over 100 until at least midnight. Will be 106-108 until at least Thursday. It has been a Long, Hot summer, and we really won't start seeing serious cooling for another 4-6 weeks. Even with A/C it is just too hot not to change the sheets once a week. Or more often, sometimes.

Jay, now you know why I have a Rottweiler, and not a cat!

I am very glad you are better, and glad you are here.

Mozzi, I hear you. My one of my Daughters worked as a waitress. It was tough work, and she did it long enough to be a pro. She worked in a couple 4 Star restaurants in Paso Robles, so I know she was good. She said Tips could vary wildly from night to night. I tip very Well, now that I have learned from her. The Tip with the Credit Card was just being a Blah, Blah Blah. What we used to call a Richard Move. Shame on them.

A minor Irk. Fitted Bed Sheets. I'll date myself, by saying that growing up, fitted sheets had elastic only on the ends of the sheet, not the sides. Now, the elastic is all the way around the hem of the sheet. This turns changing sheets into an all out wrestling match. When the bed in in a corner, it is even worse. Now that I have the beginnings of Osteoarthritis in both shoulders, it is all I can do to get the sheets on the bed. It is a First World Problem, I know, but It Irks me to have to fight just to get clean sheets on a bed. Thanks, For Listening.

Are there any Belgian License plates on the Sheet? (never mind. 51-52+-53, Right?) And, I really like the Floor mats!

Dave, a Huge "Thank You" for getting this fixed. I wonder what other websites the Chinese AI has slowed in their search to 'train' it?

One of Mine will be a 2WD M-100 Mercury Wrecker from Dog River, Saskatchewan. The other will be a 4x4 Wrecker from California. And I like the Plow instead of the push bar. I might try that. Would be something you'd have seen in Mammoth Lake, Bishop, or Mt. Shasta.

Great. I need to find one myself, someday.

Doug, our own Member "Faust" (Adam Rehorn) has a couple of pages about these kits. Might be helpful. https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/out-of-box-reviews/revell-1-25-1978-monza-street-spyder-oob/ https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/out-of-box-reviews/mpc-monza-parts-comparison/ HTH.

Here is the Restored Original Chrome Tree from the 2016 Mod Rod version of this kit. You can see the windscreen in the upper right corner. This Tree has not been plated in many years.

Here are the Instructions for the Bel Aire. Typical of the Mueller Era Custom Kits, it is a Straight Jacket Kit. You get enough parts to Build ONE KIT, ONE WAY! No Options, No Deviations! Round2 Has added in Two Kinds of Custom Decals, so you at least have a choice that way. I Would guess, that the Custom Wheels from the all of the recent "Kustom Kruiser" series will swap between the 4 kits released so far. All were tooled about the same time, although the '70 Monte Carlo is more Low Rider than Kustom. They are: 1. '57 Chrysler 300 Hemi Custom. 2. '61 Chevy Apache Pickup 3. '57 Chevy Bel Aire 4. '70 Monte Carlo https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/chevrolet/1951-1960/amt-57-chevy-bel-ai/?view=roll#1