iamsuperdan

Wow that is cool looking. HRE are a premier builder. If they are selling it, the engineering has been done. THey are not one of those wheels companies that are all look, no substance.

I know what you're saying. Everything has gotten bigger over the years. Compare a new VW Golf to the original. Have a look a t a new BMW 3 series compared to the late 70s version. It's massive now! The problem is, vehicles now simply have to have more stuff, and it just won't fit in a small package. The gov't mandates airbags, crash tubes, crush zones, and all manner of safety equipment. Consumers demand everything too; heated seat, vented seats, massaging seats, bigger stereos, touch screens, less noise, more room, etc. You just could not fit everything mandated and wanted into a small truck. As an aside, my son has sort of inherited my dad's old truck. 1997 Mazda B4000. Dad bought it new. It's worth nothing, but we're going to restore it together. WIll make a nice tribute.

Wow. Your skills are amazing!

Does anyone know why the manufacturers in NA stopped offering COE trucks? THey used to be popular, I think because of length restrictions. But when those restrictions were lifted, why were they abandoned? Honestly, I always thought the Euro trucks were better looking than their modern NA counterparts. Kind of surprised brands like Volvo have never really tried to market their COE here.

Seven months. Won a couple of kits on eBay, and they appear to have been lost in shipping. They made it to the Global Delivery Center, then...poof. I've resigned myself to the fact that they aren't coming, and eBay have been no help. Because they were shown as delivered to the Global Delivery Center, they say it was delivered. And credit card sided with ebay. Ah well. At least wasn't a ton of $$$.

After losing my dad earlier this year, and seeing what my mum and I will have to deal with when we organize his hobby room this summer, it really puts things in to perspective. He has a room full of his hobbies. And besides the piles of camera equipment and CDs and DVDs, and diecast...he has stash of airplane and ship models, unstarted and started, supplies, etc. And now when we go through that room, we'll be digging up memories and feelings too. It's going to be such a challenge to go through that room. Pretty sure my mum will leave it up to me, and it's going to be tough. Definitely makes me think about my stash and my hobbies, and what my wife and kids would have to do with these when I go. Been giving serious thought to streamlining the stash.

I like that Revell thought to include interior panels that cover the pillars. I don't know that I've seen B, C, and D pillars on a kit before. Colour me impressed!

Resin grille conversion? Love it! So much nicer than the kit version.

Interesting. It's like a North American take on the Euro tractors.

Interesting. I will wait to see your finished trailer before I pass judgement. Could be cool when done.

Looking at these latest pics, I'm not sure you could make this any more accurate. So impressed with your work here.

Got some bench time in yesterday. First time in about a month. Anyway, this was the playlist last night.

Well, it's not obscure or recently discovered, but the new Rammstein album was released today. I know what I'll be listening to all weekend.

Role model for angry felines? Role model for everyone who just stopped caring about what others think. The Grumpy Cat Christmas movie was actually pretty fantastic. Everyone should see it. Go buy it on Amazon, it's like $7. I mean, it's a horrible story, and the production is bad, but that's the charm. It always cracks me up, and is now standard seasonal viewing.

True, but the Japanese manufacturers usually have a completely different subject matter than the US based companies. For those who love American muscle or old hot rods, kits from abroad are not an option.

I don't believe I've seen a full engine in a 996. I've built the Tamiya 996 Carrera and it definitely wasn't full detail. I have a handful of others, and as they're variations of the same kit, I would say it's the same story. At the end of the day though, there's not much to see! And what you can see isn't attractive!

I am SO ready to throw money at you when you start offering a resin kit!

I know there's a 1965 kit, and a 1967, but alas, as far as I know, only the one issue of the 1966. And it's the only one I have interest in. Want to build a replica of one of my dad's cars.

I care more about 80s Camaros than I do about 60s Camaros. It's the generation I grew up with. I read about fires and destruction of cars from the 50s and 60s, and for the most part don't really care.

Ugh. Another month of no progress. New puppy, house renos, and some other stuff have severely impacted bench time. Back at it soon. I hope!

I'd be all over a Lotus Cortina kit.

You obviously missed the dozen or so personal attacks that were removed. Don't worry, your posts were not the issue. Carry on.

Yeah, my computer's speakers are NOT doing those justice!

Definitely not model related. So this is Luna, our new 4 month old Husky X rescue. She came home Friday night. Enjoys rides in the truck, sleeps through the night, loves her crate, and is 100% house trained.