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HMMM... Seems like we have another off topic Crosley kit thread going! What to do? Circle the Crosleys! That should repel any off topic comments & the dinosaurs won't be able to penetrate, either!

And conversely parts are missing that were included in earlier issues. Case in point: I just picked up a '32 Ford roadster 2n1 (an older Ertl made in USA issue) expecting that I would be able to build it stock. I even looked in the box & quick check revealed stock wire wheels & engine. When I got the kit home I discovered there were no stock tires & no mention of them in the instructions! (Only tires for the "optional" wheels) And there is only 1 windshield & that appearers to be chopped! The only 2 options you get is the stock engine or 392 hemi; spare tire/luggage rack or roll bar/spot lights; stock or nerf bumpers (if you rigidly follow the instructions). How was I to know? The 3n1 kits in the past always included a stock build & was indeed the starting point for the optional builds . I had the original issue of this kit when I was a kid in the '60s so, yeah, I know what SHOULD have been included...

I quite frankly agree with both points of view. I like the retro art boxes, but then as now I find not knowing what parts come in the kit a little aggravating. It is an improvement having the silhouette picture of the kit parts on the bottom, but I would like is what some of the older kits that identified both the generic & brand name of the parts. This way its both informative & educational. I want to know what "optional race engine" I'm getting. I'm not knowledgeable enough to identify every engine, carburetor, blower, wheel, wheel manufacturer, etc. Not only would this be informative to me, I'm sure it would be a help to other, especially younger, persons just taking up the hobby. (This also goes for identifying parts by name, not just part # on the instruction sheet) And besides how is one to know what others are talking about if they don't have a working knowledge of the lingo. For example, there have been want ads posted here where someone is seeking a particular brand (Cragar, Halibrand ,etc.) wheel. I probably have them. I usually build stock replica, I won't use them, they could have them! But by not knowing whats what that ad won't be answered, at least not by me. I'm not sure how to resolve this issue that would make everyone happy, except to suggest an addition to the instructions in the form of a parts callout throughout the steps &/or a parts inventory list, similar to what Revell does but w/ more detail (especially manufacturer callouts for after market accessories). I was not aware that there was a site to view instruction sheets. Tools like this are useless if you don't know they exist. Certainly the Cats from AMT could note this in their ads and box bottoms.

Thanks for reposting the pics. That's quite a car! I wish others would take the time to repost the missing pics, especially the ones blocked by Photobucket. Maybe this will inspire them...

Hmmmm I didn't know that Super Clean had that affect on aluminum (& corpses!) and that's no lye!

Yikes! I will agree gloves are needed even for the Super Clean as it can seriously dry your skin, but the Zep may be too strong if it eats aluminum! While I haven't any experience with early Monogram plastic, I have left Revell/AMT circa 1956 plastic in the super clean for days (weeks?) with no adverse affect. I have also been told by Modelhaus that you can use Super Clean on their resin. It will turn the resin purple but has no other adverse affect.

Super Clean also works well & available at Walmart and auto parts stores here. I'm guessing its similar to the Purple Power suggested by Scott. Its purple too. It used to be known as Castrol Super Clean, but the Castrol name is no longer on the bottle (last time I looked).

Cool! Keep up the good work!

Very nice! I bet changing the rear wheels is a challenge!

Thanks for sharing. That is a lot work to garner the results.

Me too! (yeah, yeah like you said... )

Very nice!

You're welcome. Just to clear 1 point up; the clear metal flake bodies were produced by Revell. They were made with the same tool as the solid color plastic kits. Could it be the model you tried stripping was a promo made from a different type of plastic? While my experience with stripping early AMT models is limited, I've never had any issues.(mostly small parts) I have stripped a '56 issue Revell model recently and let it sit for days with no problems.

The Lancer is a 4 door HT. Revell also produced '62 Valiant 4 door sedan. Both of these kits were issued in 2 versions, Metal-flake ( metal flakes in a milky clear plastic; the idea was to paint it on the underside) and a solid color plastic. My Lancer is molded in tan & the Valiant in what I will call sea-foam green. (I don't know if they were molded in different colors like the early JoHan kits.) SMP issued 2 door Valiants in '61 & '62 (and a '60 4 door). AMT produced '63-'65 Valiant 2 doors. All were issued as annuals. The SMP's were curb sides. AMT had 2 versions, one being a Jr Trophy series and likely came without engines. I don't remember if the "Senior" versions had engines. Some were issued as Styline kits.

It was only issued once in 1962. I'd like to see it re-issued

The Revell '62 Dodge Lancer GT has a Hyper Pak intake manifold & 2 piece dual exhaust manifold, although there is no mention of it in the instructions. Oddly there is no carb or air cleaner for this set up.

Welcome! With your background I look forward to seeing your models. I hope you will post some soon.

Well maybe not all of them would be used for Monarch conversions. I would think it could lend itself to some custom "smiles", too!

AW, NUTS!

I really like the wheel/tire combo. I think it looks fine without the doors. Maybe you should leave them off (unless you fear the competition will say they blew your doors off)

Me either. What is the Chyrsler connection?

Can it get fill up for peanuts there?

Welcome! Those are some very nice builds! I hope you will share some of your detailing tricks here!

It should have at least been made from peanut shells!