iamsuperdan

I stumbled across the seller a few months ago when looking for another kit. Wow. Just wow.

I didn't think the first movie was bad at all. For the role, I thought Tom did just fine. But then, I've never read the book/comic/whatever, so have no clue about the backstory or the history of this character. And when watching an action movie like this, or any movie for that matter, does anyone honestly care what religion an actor is? I literally could not care less about an actor's religious beliefs when I'm watching a movie. Christian? Christian Scientist? Muslim? Flying Spaghetti Monster? Jedi? Good grief. If the person is a decent actor, or plays the role the right way for a particular movie, then I'll be into it. Religion doesn't affect my enjoyment of a movie, unless the producers start packing the movie full of religious propaganda. Then I'm out. Same goes for politics.

Thanks for this! I definitely will be picking this up when I stumble across one.

Really nice build!

Correct! There are plenty of kits out there that cater to the vintage crowd. I think the kit manufacturers should also be catering to the people like me that want modern kits.

If the hydrogen infrastructure existed, then the website claims wouldn't be so far fetched. But if they plan to start selling these things in 3-4 years, they really need to get moving on the refuelling stations. I think a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain would make more sense. Combine that with the rest of the innovations they've got, and I think this would be pretty feasible. The launch is in December, so will be interesting to see the real and functioning prototype.

https://nikolamotor.com/ Hydrogen powered, 1900km range, class 8 tractor. Comes with 1 million miles worth of free fuel. Besides the obvious comments about how it doesn't look like a dated old Kenworth that will invariably pop up, what do you think? I find it curious that they design this highly aerodynamic truck, yet put traditional aluminum wheels on it. Should it not have a set of wheel covers, like a Freightliner Inspiration? Would improve the aero a little more. I think it's nice to see some real innovation happening. I want a kit of this.

Here's what the car did with "only" 845 horses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oCoEISp2FI Yes, it's garish, but it's a racecar. Most racecars do have loud and obnoxious graphics. And in this case, if you strip the graphics away, you're left with a tube frame all wheel drive car designed for going insanely fast in both straight lines and around corners. And he is a crazy good driver. Both in drift racing and rallycross. As for the graphics, Ken Block's fanbase are mainly guys who bought this:

Is the canopy on the duallie a scratch built item or did you buy it from somewhere? I want one!

If you need some reference shots for engines and interiors and whatnot, I have a bunch of pics of the one I posted above. Can put them here if you want.

Sometimes, I want to finish cars in the "wrong" colour just because I want to see how upset people will get over that. Anger over inconsequential things amuses me. Anyway, I think this will look good in pink.

In White Gold, it reminds me of this car. I used to work for Porsche, and this was one of my favs to take out. 1987 911 Cabrio.

I don't feel so bad now. I've only got 6 on the go right now.

I count myself lucky I guess. I subscribe to quite a few magazines, and in 20 years of receiving magazines, I've only ever had one issue show up damaged. And when I sent a pic to the company, they sent me a replacement issue. I'm still not sure how magazines arrive at my door with the subscription cards still inside them.

lolz. I think he actually belongs to this board. He's using quotes from this thread in his ads. He says he expects offers, so throw a realistic offer at him and see what happens. What's the worst that could happen? He says no? He counteroffers with something? I still don't understand the anger over EBay listings for parts; that this is the kind of strife that throws people into tantrum mode. There's a need and a demand, this guy, and others like him are supplying that demand. Seeing his feedback rating tells me he's doing something right. At the end of the day, is it really that difficult to scroll past?

For those who haven't seen it, this is the 2016 Ranger the rest of the world gets. The one that will be built in the US next year, and the one that the new Bronco will be based on. And here's the Wildtrak trim level. The "offroad" version, casually photoshopped onto some rocks. Disappointed yet?

It is the Ranger they build for the rest of the world. Only produced here. Just like the Escape, Focus, Fiesta, and Fusion. Those were all available in Europe, Asia, and Australia for at least a couple of eyars before showing up in North America. We get fewer and different engine choices, and less options and trim levels, and fewer body styles, but it's the same platform. Ranger will be the same. Same platform, same basic architechture, no diesel options, fewer gas options, no manual transmission, fewer trim levels, etc. Because apparently, that's what consumers here want. Same reason we can't get a diesel Jeep Wrangler, or a manual transmission Mercedes.

The big three all stopped selling their small trucks at the same time. The Dodge Dakota, the GM Colorado/Canyon, and the Ranger all died within a year of each other. i don't know for sure, but I think they looked at the costs of updating the platform to something not designed in the early 90s, compared to the cost of just convincing people to take a half ton. The half tons cost the same to build, but have more capability, more towing, more room, and get similar fuel economy. Especially in the past 5 years. And I know for me (because of what I do for a living,) I look at fleet concessions for a half ton to an equivalent mini truck, and I can lease someone a half ton for at least $5k less than the full size equivalent. GMC Sierra to GMC Canyon, or go back a few years and compare Ranger to the F150 Supercab V6. Minimum $5k savings by going to the full size. But the manufacturers are now putting money back in to small trucks. The Colorado/Canyon sell well, but nowhere near the Silverado/Sierra 1500. The new Tacoma almost equals the Tundra for sales around here. The Ranger is back next year, and Ram will have a small truck by 2019. And Jeep will finally have a new truck in 2018. So they all must have done research and determined a need.

I've always liked this body style. Especially the TC.

Nicely done! I like the colour choices.

This kit was definitely the Monogram kit. And did not come with the Road Runner decals, otherwise they would have been on the wings for sure. I get what you're all saying about preserving the kit. Although I am sentimental, it's only to a point. There are a couple of other kits I found in the box that I have a bigger attachment to, so those will probably just get cleaned up a little and displayed.

Forget the racing movies, look at all those horror movies towards the end of the month! That's the best part of October.

So this was interesting. I forgot that I used to put the completion date on my models. So the blue Superbird was finished on Feb 2, 1988. I was 14, and this was before I started just going by Dan. Wow. Could I have used more glue on this windshield?!

So go easy on me. This is the first time I've ever used BMF. I think it turned out okay. A little more practice, and I'll be even happier.