Dave Darby

What issue was that? I'd love to find a version with all the parts in one box.

No dates or other information listed. These are all 1/25 Scale. AMT KITS 1375 - Coors Beer Peterbilt 352 Pacemaker COE Tractor Cab 1384 - 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe Street Rod 1386 - 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT Car 1393 - 1966 Ford Galaxie Sweet Bippy Car 1409 - 1996 Chevrolet C3500 Dually Pickup Truck (Snap) (New Tooling) MPC KITS 985 - 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Car 991 - 1980 Ford Bronco Truck

Bringing this back from the dead, Lindberg was never shy about cloning other company's work. In this case, they largely copied the AMT 29 Model A/Ala Kart kit, with a few parts from AMT's 25 T and 36 Ford. The Ala Kart wheels in this kit, though unplated, are even nicer than the newly tooled ones in the Mod Rod reissue from 2016. The drag slicks are very close to the early Trophy Series units as well. Fun kit. My original escaped down the road. I need to get another one.

From Round2: WOMPIN WAGON AMT '55 CHEVY NOMAD 3-IN-1 (1:25 SCALE) AMT's 3-in-1 '55 Nomad returns better than ever! We've fully retooled the chrome features resulting in improved overall fit-and-finish of the Wompin' Wagon. Adding to the improvements, the decal sheet has also been expanded with stock badging options and more! For the custom gasser builders we've also included optional red tinted glass in this version as well. Look for this chromed-out Chevy to hit hobby shelves soon! Due Early 2023. Preproduction samples subject to improvements in production. #AMT1297

Yes, but I believe those were Airfix kits reboxed as MPC.

I just happen to have a Rat Roaster, and I'm working from home, so I just opened mine up and looked at both the contents and the instructions. I didn't see a master cylinder in either place. So unless I'm blind (which happens to me once in a while, LOL) apparently it never had one.

Yep, and the original 55 the Badman was based on didn't have the side windows either.

The running gear and engine compartment of the Cosma Ray is under the Streaker Vette. If the toolbase (or inserts) for the Cosma Ray are still around, it could happen.

The big story here is everything you need to build the Bad Man is here except for the decals.

While we're at it, I'd love to see Round 2 backdate their Dodge van to a 76. (Yeah, that would likely involve tooling a new body.) And while I'm dreaming, a 1/25 scale version of the 1/20 scale MPC 71 Ford Econoline.

Hey Brian, thank you for the positive feedback!

You knocked that build (and the article) right out of the park, Dennis!

There's part of one of those Lincolns under this guy.

Nice job on both. Great color choices, and very clever paint treatment on the Mod Rod gas tank.

Well... sorta.... The Duster (and Barracuda) have a 108" wheelbase, while the Swinger has a longer 111" wheelbase. As mentioned below, the Revell Dart would probably be better all around as a kitbash partner.

I reeeally wish one of the little three would do a 30-31 Roadster body. They look so sweet on a Deuce frame.

A coat of acrylic paint provides some barrier. When I do wide whitewalls, I always paint down into the tire center. Flat clear should work for blackwall tires.

I think it's going to be another winner!

Looks great! Next time, instead of hobby wire, pay a visit to your local music store and ask them if they have any old used guitar strings. Tell them what you're doing with them and more likely than not they'll just give you some. They come in a variety of sizes, including thin enough to make a convincing scale antenna. I'm using a couple sizes up from the smallest for these radiator braces.

The tool still exists, in modified form. It's most likely still in Revell's hands.

Looks to me like you nailed the color. Gonna be a beautiful 5-7.

I know exactly what kit that tonneau cover came from. Cool idea!

Totally cool. I predict a run on Rat Roasters on ebay to get those hood sides on your bellypan.