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  1. Dave Darby

    32 Ford's

    Dave Darby replied to vizio93's topic in Model Cars

    Both AMT. The green one was built 2 years from all original vintage parts. The black one is a 1990s issue built in 1992.
  2. Dave Darby
    I do that a lot myself. Especially on 40s with the thin straight trim.
  3. Dave Darby
    Anybody besides me notice the 1959 issue Deuce Roadster box with modern box proportions? Portent of things to come? The roadster and coupe are long overdue...
  4. Dave Darby
    Now that is not only a great idea, but super nice execution as well.
  5. Dave Darby
    It's the same tool as the Keep on Truckin kit.
  6. Dave Darby
    Exactly. That's why I still play with AMT Deuces. Loads of fun all in one box.
  7. Dave Darby
    Round2s modus operandi seems to be less cutting new parts and just dropping in already existing wheels these days. Too bad. Those custom wheel covers would have been very simple to tool up.
  8. Dave Darby
    Not saying it wont. Those parts disappeared with the Street Rods issue. But my guess is they went away permanently to make room in the tool for the stake bed. And my bet is the stake bed will be included this time too.
  9. Dave Darby
    Both. You can build it stock and use the chromies and extra tires for something else.
  10. Dave Darby
    My guess is straight reissue of the Lindberg kit with Ala Kart wheels and pad printed tires tossed in and an expanded decal sheet. What you probably wont see are the tire rack, gas cans, concrete blocks, trophy, and fire extinguisher.
  11. Dave Darby
    Yes. All issues have the all chrome bird motor.
  12. Dave Darby
    I'm not a fan of the movie either, but the really nice chrome reversed wheels and some uber nice white wall tires are worth the price of admission by themselves. Plus you get the stock 48.
  13. Dave Darby
    Sadly, yes it did. Thank God Revell didn't do the "finished" version.
  14. Dave Darby
    The trim rings are very thin so as to be in scale. The 4 feeds are probably to prevent a short shot.
  15. Dave Darby
    That's my guess. The newly retooled Ala Kart wheels from the Mod Rod.
  16. Dave Darby

    32 Ford's

    Dave Darby replied to vizio93's topic in Model Cars

    This next batch is a bunch of survivors...
  17. Dave Darby

    32 Ford's

    Dave Darby replied to vizio93's topic in Model Cars

    Thank for reviving this thread Bernard. Actually the first time I remember seeing it. Lots of inspiration here and also glad it didnt get limited to just Revell Deuces. These have been seen before elsewhere but I think they'll fit in ok here...
  18. Dave Darby
    Forgot to tell you. If you have Facebook, we have a Box Art Replicas group. You'd be a shoe in for a banner photo.
  19. Dave Darby
    Nice job on that! I have a scoop from that kit if you need another one.
  20. Dave Darby
    Not if you want a 59 Imperial. Let's put it another way. New tools cost money. And we live in a shrinking hobby. Fewer people are building model cars, and consequently fewer retailers are carrying them. We almost lost Revell, even Round 2 seems to be tightening their belts. A 59 Imperial, as cool as a subject as it is will not support the investment it would take for a new tool. So if you want one, it is and likely always will be the only game in town. Does it have an engine and detailed chassis? No. But in all other ways it is an excellent representation of of a 59 Imperial. Plus it comes with some terrific authentic period custom parts. It's a winner in my book and I am up for at least two.
  21. Dave Darby
    I think the only thing this kit needs is better rolling stock. Somebody posted this one on the Spotlight Hobbies message board.
  22. Dave Darby
    I'm with you Tulio. I grew up on those engines, and I had 3 of them in my garage not so long ago. Plus one in my 57 F100 I used to own. And other than the oil pump feed is perfect. Only thing I'd change is the zip code it lives in.
  23. Dave Darby
    Looking good Bernard! I better get after my coupe!
  24. Dave Darby
    I was going to say the same thing as Tulio, Tim. Then again, like the man said. "Modeling..."
  25. Dave Darby
    Looks bombtastic.
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