Jon Cole

There's.... no topping that. Obviously, some form of magic was used. Stunning. Just stunning.

Kids can build models of cars, tanks, airplanes, or the hobby may end up as....

You're going to need some quality scuba gear, and rust neutralizer to make the Chrysler Norseman a reality.

Sharp 'stang!

Just two.

I have also watched the years go by, hoping that my nephews would take interest in the hobby. Bought them a kit. Nothing became of it. One even had it, unbuilt in the box, at his mom's yard sale years later. But then again, I didn't offer to help, either. The parents didn't help. They were too busy running errands in their Maytag Minivan.

If the "CAMRY" exterior name could be replaced with "KENMORE", I doubt many would care. As long as it went from point A, to point B. And covered by a warranty. Nothing more than an automotive appliance. That's actually not a slam at Toyota, as much as a dig on the "automotive challenged" in society. They would be perfectly content with a Maytag automobile. Just be sure to include cup holders.

"holes". That is a wicked nice build! Sorry, I'm from New England. Some of us say "wicked". Now I'm not one to be a fan of the "rat rod" movement, but your build is great! Like "Two Thumbs Up" great. Most of us here don't say "Two Thumbs Up". Sorry.

For decades now, I have seen the attempts to bring kids in to our hobby. I’ve seen donks. I’ve seen tuners. I’ve seen late model muscle cars. I’ve seen TV and movie cars. I’ve seen kits with video disks included. I’ve seen lots of money and effort poured into this so called “youth” market. But, lets face it- you cannot force them to like this hobby. Maybe it’s just not their thing. Meantime, there are plenty of us current builders, some right here online, some not, waiting with money in hand for some new tool kits. As well as reissued and modified tooling. Forcing model kits onto a generation that doesn’t want to look up from their video game or text app is futile, and a total waste of resources. Give the attention to your current customer base. We will buy it. And in turn, I am certain that in 25+ years from now, there will still be guys that want model kits of that vintage 2013 Camaro ZL1, or the 1983 Hurst Olds that their dad had built. That is way down the road, and I am sure the players in the hobby market will adjust to whatever happens in the future. But if future builders want a model of a 2016 Camry, then all hope is gone anyhow. Some of today’s kids couldn’t tell the difference between a Keurig, and a KIA. And Revell will be tooling up 1:1 scale vintage Gameboy controller kits for them.

I don't think most companies want to reveal what they are capable of producing- model, or otherwise. Why tip your hand to potential competitors? Our hobby is no different.

Good looking build. I like the flares, as it seems like a tip of the hat to the IMSA series. I would like to know how they came up with the "hellaflush" tag?

Anyone with Tamiya spray cans know why I am getting air bubbles on the edges? This has happened to me twice.

Big THANK YOU going out to Mike Kucaba! Sent me three "Fine" 3M foam sanding pads. They will be useful for body work. No go for paint, as they seem to have a coarse texture of what I would call about a 180 grit. I may glue different grit paper on a section, then cut some 1" squares out. Thanks for the gift, Mike. Much appreciated.

Yeah, I would be proud of that one, too! Two thumbs up.

<-- Has a '40 Ford, red chassis. No blue mufflers, tho.

Pete, you are correct, I suspect. Probably acid core. Thanks for the heads up.

Actually, the entire body is bowed. Not as obvious as the bowed side trim. The roof is lacking in curve as it sweeps from the windshield, to the rear quarter. Still better than nothing.

Don't use Rosin Core. I found out the hard way.

Nice lookin' Belvedere!

Flintstone Resins. Someone will have more on that, I'm sure

What on earth are you talking about? I "dragged this from the dead" because I saw the title "'50s cars that we'd hope that the manufacturers would offer", and I had something to offer! And THAT... got yer pants in a twist? I don't scan the whole post to see if there is any lingerin' butthurt. Nor should I have to. "Lighten' up, Francis!" -Stripes

You may have to try diff. worded Google searches. So much of what little there is out there has been modded. http://www.lowrider.com/rides/cars/1202-lrmp-1947-chevrolet-fleetline-aerosedan/

The Cadillac Saber Spoke wheels, they have them listed for diff. years, but I don't see a year in the photo. So I ordered 1958 Shallow Spoke. Any idea if the '57, '58, and '59 Caddy Saber wheels are the same? Also, for quantity of wheels, does "1" mean one set (pair)?

Can anyone tell me if they have replacement front & rear bumpers, grille, and taillights for a '60 El Camino?