Dave Darby

The top is too tall, and the front wheel openings are too long. The grille looks off to me as well. The Monogram 57 Chevys share those issues. That was a definite low period for the Monogram design department. Funny part is how many toys that were mastered off of those kits, that share the same inaccuracies.

I very much agree with that. That's one reason I did not use the word "just". I have built plenty of models "out of the box", especially during my box art building days. And, it is relaxing. I actually have a few that are simply polished plastic. But I've been kit-bashing since I started building, at around the age of 6. The whole point of building models is to have fun, so basically, "you do you". My point was that if you are an out of box builder, it's going to be rare that a manufacturer is going to build precisely the configuration of kit you are looking for. Hence, perhaps people should spend less time bashing kit contents, and more time kit-bashing. It's fun.

That is so very true. And for builders like me, a kit is just the raw materials of a project. I don't just see what it is. I see what I can make it into. When I was in art class in Junior High, we got to pick our own projects to work on. My best friend and I picked model cars, and our teacher told us "Absolutely not!" as his view was that they were like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. My friend and I were able to make the case that we didn't build straight out of the box, and that we cut and swapped and customized our projects. He let us do it, and we both got A's. That said, the changes Revell made to the 32 Sedan made it even closer to what I would want than before. But again, are you a builder or an assembler?

I don't recall seeing anything about Budd Anderson in my mockup/draft I got from Tim K. Other than my mention of him at the top of the column. Should be all you. For you other guys, what I am talking about, is this month's Vintage Workbench is devoted to a profile of our own Tim Boyd. I'm pretty excited about it.

The trim on the 40 Ford hood was never all that well pronounced to begin with, and that is actually for a reason. Unlike the body, which has sliding side inserts, the hood is a two part mold set up. All molds have to have a a draft angle to facilitate the part coming out of the mold. If the trim was more pronounced, it would get stuck in the mold, similar to tongue and groove construction in wood working. The Revell hood benefits from the sliding side inserts on the tool, and allows for the more pronounced trim. But that tool is also about 35 years newer. The Street Rods issue indeed had a nice set of finned heads. I'd like to see those come back, myself. Even cooler would be the side exiting headers, chrome Buick stock style valve covers, skirts, and and cone disk wheel covers and flames of the original.

I'd love to see the MPC 1974 Ford Van (1/20th scale) cloned down to a 1/25th scale kit.

You will probably want to create a slot in the front crossmember to accommodate the mounting tab. Just drill 3 or 4 holes next to each other and cut the dividing material out. Then it will be a drop-in. I hadn't seen those Iceman axles before. I like that they are beam axles. If you have a stash of extra kits, the Revell 32 Fords all come with chromed dropped axles, as do the AMT 27 T Touring, and the EX MPC Switcher 32 Ford kits.

You have to remember that this kit was designed during a very low point in AMT's history. I believe that engine is purported to be a 360. (Albeit a very inaccurate one.) It lacks the scalloped rocker covers of a poly, and few people ran polys in the 70s. I think the design team just didn't do their research. The whole kit is a bit on the crude side, especially the chassis and running gear. But it's the only game in town if you want a 48 Plymouth, and it certainly is workable.

I hope they fix the headlights on the 72 Chevelle. They're a little bug-eyed after being restored from the NASCAR version.

As bad as it may be, it's light years better than the Monogram 1/24th scale offering. That thing has a way too tall roof, and elongated front wheel openings. The rest of the parts are rather toy like. I can work with the ex Revell kit. I wouldn't touch the other one with a 10 foot pole.

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.