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I realize that, Harry. But what I'm saying is that Chili Catallo's coupe was built A LONG TIME after it became a Nazi symbol. Nobody took any particular notice. In fact, it has only been recently (last 30-40 years or so) that most people get lathered up about it - or the confederate flag - appearing anywhere. A lot of time passed after the Third Reich when the swastika-as-a-symbol-of-the-Third-Reich was reviled but no one threw such a hissy fit that it became a instant visual pyorrhea. Only more recently. A lot of time passed after the Civil War when there was no big outcry about the stars and bars, but it was only the last 2 or 3 decades that it has all of a sudden become symbol-non-grata. Where was all the offensiveness for the first 120+ years for the stars and bars or all the offensiveness for the first 40+ years after WWII for the offensiveness of the swastika? I understand there was ~ and rightfully so ~ a lot of disrespect and animosity toward the people who practiced and proselytized the ideas and acts that victimized so many others, but it was not the fault of the 'symbols.' Again, interesting that Catallo's iconic coupe circulated for 50 years before Greg Myers pointed out the unusual (and apparently innocuous) marking on the pulley. > > > As an aside, anyone know if that was a trademark of an aftermarket product supplier?

You know, it's kind of an example. Most people are never bothered by something until one or two people start p'ing and m'ing and complaining about it. Then all of a sudden it's offensive to half of everybody. Weird. I mean, why weren't they all offended in the first place? Why did someone have to tell them to be offended?

Very nice.

That turned out great, doc!!!! Terrific job!

Different strokes for different states. Motor vehicle registration laws are passed by each individual state. Some states issue special government plates, some states don't, some states don't even require license plates on some emergency vehicles (usually fire apparatus, though). So the answer to your question is . . . maybe . . . or . . . depends. Having said that, I don't know about NJ.

'Formally' or 'formerly?' Decent work, as shown in the two pix.

Awwsum!

Art took the word out of my mouth! Stunningly bitchen! Stunningly totally bitchen!

Sweet!

Excellent build!

Exceptional model!

Neat!

Excellent.

Nice.

Great save, outstanding work, beautiful model, Raoul! And, it looks great 'in the flesh' as well! Glad to see it make an appearance here.

Nice work.

Nice.

Nope. Not the carburetor adjustment (choke) rod. The hole is too high on the firewall; the choke rod penetrates the firewall below the horizontal crease.

Decent.

In fact, isn't this the inaugural of the Revell's new Skill Level 1? Didn't I see that the older Snaptites will be designated Skill Level 2 and the regular glue kits & full detail kits will be labeled as Skill Levels 3 through 5?

Looking good, Ray.

Very nice.

Nice.

Think in terms of 'critique' rather than 'criticism.' Keeping that as your mindset will help, but be certain to explain your motive rather than allow the recipient to assume 'meanness.' Especially with your 'handle.'

A whole lotta talent on display here!