Greg Myers

Ron I saw your builds somewhere, that's what gave me the idea for this thread, great work. And Bob, what can I say ?you nailed it. Forgot to ask, did you put the fuzzy carpet in ?

My head hurts.

I guess I was expecting something like the old AMT '40 coupe/sedan/ sedan delivery where the fenders were one unit and the body another, kind of like the real car, instead of the Revell two connected , two not. The whole thread was supposed to be about how model company's come up with "creative" ideas to put parts together ( i.e. the Nova fenders), thus the title, "So why did they do it that way?"

Ah Ha, that was the term I was looking for. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Rollin%27%20Coal

and everybody adding their own personal stories makes it that much better.

Let's stick to history. Here's another : http://www.hoursofdarkness.com/Studebaker/Gallery.htm Studebaker Plant for Danno. Let's add one more site : http://jalopnik.com/5110995/the-ruins-of-detroit-industry-five-former-factories

Lots of history here : http://www.freep.com/interactive/article/20121202/NEWS01/120823062/The-Packard-Plant-Then-now-interactive-comparison-photos

Smokin'

OK, ok, ok, I get it. What about the other kits? You know, the other ones with wonky stuff in them. Like the Revell '40 Ford Coupe / Convertible ?

So I guess it was for different versions ? What about the Revell '40 Ford Convertible / Coupe ? It had some goofy fender treatment also.

Would you look at that.

Looking at the Old Pro Nova kit got me to thinking, why did they do the fenders the way they did? Having them separate from the body seems to serve absolutely no purpose. I was thinking maybe a flip nose gasser, but that wouldn't be quite right on this car. I think there are quit a few other kits out there with this type situation. The Revell 1940 Ford Coupe kits have a strange set up with their front fenders attached to the body, just the opposite from the Nova kit, the rears being separate. I was expecting something more like the old AMT 1940 kits with the fenders all together. I wonder what other kits have any strange set ups with major parts assembly's ?

Did Danno put you up to this ?

well, at least they aren't on the street so much any more

Don't get me going on this. Rows and rows of spanking new Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes, If I want to look at this stuff I'll go to the dealers. Oh, did I mention PT cruzers, HHR's, Prowlers, and how many other factory hot rods ?

Now that's funny Jesse

If you want really good information DANNO is the on to ask. Seriously, I've pondered the premiss of the car in the show. Have you looked into what the story line says ? Supposedly the car is an ex-race car (NASCAR, local dirt tracker, they don't say). Whats up with the push bar? The Revell / Monogram kit is definitely the way to go, but now you have to round up some bits and pieces, decals,push bar, wheels, etc. Here's another one for you, headers,I don't think I've ever seen or heard mention of them in the show or on the car.

and don't forget the " Wish I could afford one of those" guys, as he drives off in his $40,000 + SUV.

Space ? No room ? How about these ? They're 1/144th scale.

Some really great kit bashing projects here : http://www.docrebuild.com/curr-evnt/currentevents-109j.html

For any one really interested in the B-17 but really can't pony up the BIG bucks or the BIG space necessary to display much less build such a LARGE kit the older Monogram kit is a great alternative. Have a look at what they've done over the years: http://www.swannysmodels.com/B17G.html

only indicates later G model

I didn't say that.

mount the shifter in front of the linkage on the transmission ?

Adding a quart of oil http://i.imgur.com/gpALGIH.gif