Brian Austin

Adam Savage has a few videos of him assembling the Ectomobile kit from the Eaglemoss series on his "Tested" YouTube channel. Now there's a monster of a diecast! ? He stated that he had been stockpiling the parts sets for later, but decided during the lockdown to put some together. Honestly I'd skip the GB gear and build it as a stock ambulance or hearse, but that would be a bunch of money to throw at it. ?

Adventures In Scale Model Building (pieces of the series are on YT. Hit the YouTube logo at the lower-right for the other segments available) I seem to recall a segment involving the Johnstown Incline railway (funicular) but I don't see it among the playlist. Honestly I'm not sure how the style of this old show would play with today's audiences. But that's the thing. You have to engage a viewer that may not know much about the hobby. Steve's show may not be aimed at those of us who "know everything" so to speak about the hobby. Our hobby isn't as visible to the general public like it used to be, so any exposure is good.

My take is that whenever our hobby (or any for that matter) is portrayed on the screen as a good and wholesome activity, that's a good thing. There are plenty of movies and TV shows that depict characters who are into model cars or trains as childish or evil. Whether we agree with the host's build style or not, this is good PR. There aren't many TV shows dedicated to building models. One series I can recall was aired in the late '80s/early '90s timeframe.

It would appear someone is learning to use the 3D printing process. Perhaps in time their modeling will be more realistic.

Might as well link to another reference post:

Some sales literature. http://www.phantomcoaches.org/saleslit.html

The AMT kit is on the left.

Also, while everyone remembers the GMC RV there was another one using the Toronado drivetrain: https://barnfinds.com/455-powered-car-hauler-rv-1973-revcon-250/

For reference: (This one from https://silodrome.com/history-gmc-motorhome/ )

FWIW: https://insideevs.com/features/388374/debunk-electric-vehicle-myths/

I just happened to see the Hudson pickup episode the other night. The color was really nice, but I'd prefer a stock pickup. Also I've heard really great things about the Foose F100 and Cadillac kits. They've got some good kitbashing potential.

It would appear that people were fond of kitbashing 1:1 Toronados (and Eldorados as well) into car haulers, RVs and the like, so the kit does have some creative possibilities.

That picture has sure been making the rounds on Facebook. Unfortunately the rear view I posted there hasn't followed suit. Archive source: https://www.cah.utexas.edu/db/dmr/image_lg.php?variable=e_bb_3666

Many of these listings even have underbody shots. Posted here are the SOLD listings. Eclectic selection. There are even a few horse-drawn vehicles. St. Louis Car Museum and Sales https://www.stlouiscarmuseum.com/vehicles/sold

WWII GMC trucks. (The site itself is a fascinating look at the various manufacturers supporting the US war effort. Check the other sections out). https://usautoindustryworldwartwo.com/General Motors/gmc.htm

WWII surplus GMC trucks in Europe and elsewhere. I believe this scene might be in New Zealand. https://www.gmccckw.nl/trucksENG.php

Some 1:1 customizers like to put the engine behind the cab. https://autograf.cars/auctions/1938/GMC/

Nice to finally see the boxart, even though the theme presented doesn't do much for me. Some stock ambulance decals would be handy for this one. Meanwhile, this trailer just hit the social media: If only some kit manufacturer had something to tie in with the film... :-)

I almost made the same comment. :-)

Similar idea from a later era...

Matchbox did have some strange toys in their various lines throughout the '70s as well. Some even seem inspired by the Zingers. Ever see their automotive/aircraft answer to Mr. Potatohead? http://www.realpriceguides.com/matchbox/catalogs/1972/r8.jpg http://www.realpriceguides.com/matchbox/catalogs/1972.htm (Other catalog years are available as well. See bottom of linked page.) Now I meant to mention I did happen to see HW and MB models at a local supermarket (hadn't seen them in a long while) just the other day, and the HW were priced at $1 while the MB were $1.25 or so. The MB models did appear to be more realistic, and mostly accurate in body shape. Their Mini seemed a bit small in relation to the packaging compared to the other models. I was surprised it wasn't scaled larger. I've pretty well stopped collecting these things some years ago so I didn't consider bringing any home, but it was nice to see what they were up to. :-)

Hot Wheels always had unrealistic freaky cars. :-) Lots of plastic in this series as well. https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Zowees

FWIW, cities and towns have been experimenting with various alternative fuels for their municipal and transit fleets for years. And as far as the MUSTANG nameplate goes, it's not the 1960s anymore. :-)