Danno

Well, I'm a potential zillionaire, too. I just haven't lived up to my potential (in that regard) ... and never will!

I'm thinking it works the same either way!

They generally exempt the hobby shop from the Ace Hardware sales promotions.

No need for a sub-forum. MCMForum is already well on its way to cultivating its rep as the DOH Forum.

Apparently not.

Speak for yourself, George.

But does it come with a rebel flag for the roof?

Snow? What is s-n-o-w?

Not unlike what happened with the Revell Caprice and the Lindberg Crown Victorias; the Crown Vic was a model of the '96 CV that was updated about the same time the Lindberg kit hit the market; the Revell Caprice was released about the same time the '94 Caprice hit the streets with body revisions that made the model instantly 'old.' Oh, yeah ... even the new Impala kit (2001-2002 body) didn't hit the shelves much before the Impala was revised. Police car kits, however, have long legs. The Lindberg kit is still selling ... despite being a 15 year old body style. The Revell kit still sells ... and the venerable AMT 1977-1978 Monaco police car kit(s) still sell ~~ even in the recent re-re-released version. Don't forget the AMT/Hobby Heaven '70 Ford kit that was re-released a couple of years ago and still commands respectable auction prices in all its versions. So, late to the party? Yes. But the Charger will still sell its pants off if they ever get it to the shelves. Now, where's that full detail plastic Tahoe kit??????? Who's gonna do it? We're about due for another Revell cop car, aren't we? (Nope, never completely happy! LOL.)

As always, Raoul, NICE JOB!

Yeah, and every once in a while we see a how-to or 'build' article attributed to Gregg. That's clearly phake as we ALL know the real Gregg Hutchings doesn't really build!

Biggest problem I have with the Sonoran lizards around herr is that they tend to slop the glue onto the oil pan when they glue my engine halves together. Otherwise, they're fairly neat, don't chew big holes in the boxes, and don't damage my decal sheets when they grok my kits!

Welcome, Randy! Hope you continue to enjoy ...

Bump! Little reminder ... only 3 weeks away!

Wow! Can't wait ...

Wow!

Got my copy of Issue# 152 at the LHS yesterday. Great issue!! Written almost entirely by Tim Boyd, with a couple of articles using Bob Downie's name as an alias! Seriously: Great articles!! Loads of content. Great issue!!! Noticed TB also appears in that other magazine's current issue. Brings to mind a question: how many times do you suppose a contributor has appeared in two or more competing magazines in the same month, using his real name or the same alias?

Wayne, Here's a link to the GSL website with all the details. GSL 2011 As the paramedics would say, Seizure there!

Yikes! Good luck with that, bud. You should request they close you up with a zipper this time; at least the next one would be a little easier on you!

Yeah, but if they fire the bum, who'll stop the rain?

As real as a beetle can be!

I really liked Issue 1-5-1. Somehow it reminded me of Bacardi ...

No kidding. Personally, I think it's ridiculous to date a publication that far in advance. I certainly like it less than ... Well, anyway, some degree of compromise between the two would probably be best. Personally, I think the real answer for MCM is to just go by the numbers (Issue 151, Issue 152, Issue 153) and sell 9 issues per year regardless of "month." It would perhaps be less of 'a poke in the eye' of calendar-watchers. In fact, go on a strict schedule of a numeric issue every 5 weeks and drop the month reference. That would produce 10 issues a year and it wouldn't matter what month it is when it arrives. That would be way cooler than trying to crank out the Aug/Sept before the Oct issue or the Nov issue when it's already virtually November. That's just old-fashioned, in-the-box thinking, methinks. Besides, even when MCM was on a 'catch-up' schedule in the past, there were those who complained about getting issues 3 weeks apart instead of a month apart! I don't need a magazine cover to tell me what month it is, I have calendars and newspapers and recurring bills to do that for me. I just want that great MCM content whenever it shows up. Of course, I'd like it to be a little more consistent, but I can live with it as it is. OK. Now that I've provided unsolicited magazine-publishing-industry consultation services and business advice, I'll go back to watching old episodes of Highway Patrol now. 2150 out.

I just bought the JANUARY 2011 issue of Rod & Custom from the newsstand yesterday. Sheeeesh! If they combined forces with MCM we could have Model Car Rod & Custom Magazine's November issue in November. But, that wouldn't be any fun at all, would it?

Thanks for the real info, Steve. It's always more reliable than rumors. STILL looking forward to the arrival of this one/these!!