Dave Darby

Great job on a kit that does not get the respect that it deserves. For one thing, it has arguably the best dropped beam axle and hydraulic brake backing plate detail of any put to 1/24th scale. One of the best proportioned as well, especially before the release of the Revell kit. Very cool build.

That is awesome. What scale is that? Was the original the same scale? The detailing also really brings it to life.

I think that was a custom touch, rather than a mistake. It's a great way to tell a real Little Deuce/Son of Ford from a clone though.

Looking really good, stance and wheels, color, accessories, great package. This points up what a great potential this kit has for kit-bashers, and what a great kit all-around it could be if Round2 were to tool up a few new parts.

Major Art & Hobby in Davenport?

I agree. I'll add that full fendered rods also look better that way.

The problem with the bottom one is that it is a re-boxed version of the MPC kit.

https://boxartden.com/collections/gallery/index.php/Vintage-Model-Kit-Catalogs-1950-1999/Renwal If those old Renwal tools still exist, Atlantis will have them.

It would appear so. That would be a great way for somebody to finally do an accurate 32 Ford chassis in scale. Looking at the tree with the wheels, it appears to be 3 inners and 3 outers.

Yep. that was addressed to me after I posted. I'm looking forward to picking one or a few up myself.

That evidently is short a sprue or two, as I don't see an engine, frame, or suspension. Among other parts. Looks good though.

Looks great! For the record, AMT totally miss-labeled this kit. It's actually a 75-76 Dodge Dart Sport.

This mistake is on Revell I know, but I wouldn't call those wheels Kidney Beans. This is a Kidney Bean wheel. The Sedan appears to have Halibrand Sprint or C10 wheels.

Well I stand somewhat corrected. 5 lug wheels on the rear appear to be a brake drum switch away. Being more of a Ford guy, that is a new one on me. https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2019/11/29/a-1960s-classic-the-pontiac-8-lug-wheel/

I know this. Just like "The Notebook" is just a movie. This was just an observation.

Absolutely possible, but probably rarely done. That said, the GP grille inserts (and 8 lug wheels) are very welcome additions.

I hate to "Super Sports Grip" the box art for the 62 Pontiac (Super Sports Grip refers to the first time I watched "The Notebook" with my then future wife, and I pointed out the Super Sports Grip steering wheel cover on the the Hudson Allie drove up in, to see Noah, shortly after World War II). Obviously, those didn't exist yet. Anyway, I'm pretty sure you'd have a hard time bolting those 5 lug reversed wheels onto an 8 Lug Pontiac rear axle.

The FireFighter needs to be re-run as the Dyno Don Pro Stock. It's just licensing and decals away.

He did indeedy. It's pretty common knowledge, I've spoken with Jim on the phone more than once about it, and it's in the book about Revell history. Jim Keeler is a very talented cat. And I agree, Atlantis' box is pretty banal.

Jim Keeler was and is a kit designer. He's why those earlier Revell ultra detailed kits are fiddly, due to their scale fidelity. Some of his earliest designs were the Attempt 1 and the 56 Ford pickup.

Appears to be an expanded version. Hard to tell for sure from the screen shot, the flames sure look like it. Minus the sponsor decals.

@SteveG What does the 40 Sedan decal sheet look like in color? Are those the old Street Rods series flames along the top?

I one hundred percent agree. I built this one in 1992 as a concept to show the Ertl management (back when I built box art models for them) some ideas to breath new life into the kit.

Oh, and here I was going to go back and re-watch all the old episodes of Little House to see if Charles was driving one! No worries, I typo year digits all the time. Nice looking build, by the way.

I can see the extra pointy look of the front fenders, but I don't see that as a show stopper. If they really bother you, you could reshape the fenders and grille ands via some filing, retouching the grille with a Molotow. If you want a correct, more accurate chassis (The Revell 65 is a Hardtop), I'd roll with either the AMT 68 or the Revell 66 El Camino or wagon.