Casey

I happened upon this Revell News page scan, and while the tone of the writer is very tongue in cheek, it states the scoop was made by Cragar:

If you would have used a polishing kit at this point, you could have not only removed the sag visible at the lower edge of the panel on the right, but all the panels would be flat and even. Plus, the black overspray (I'm assuming you painted the inside surface of the panels with black paint to simulate fire retardant paint?) which snuck through the fuel filler opening would have been removed, too. Adding coats of clear on a model isn't usually necessary unless you are using a two stage paint. There's no need for protection from the elements, and the additional layers become very noticeable, rendering the model less realistic, which is the opposite of what most of us are aiming for. With a polishing kit, you are essentially making the surface smoother and shinier, without adding layers and unrealistic "miles deep" clear coat. While your panels do look glossier, the flaws which were present when you first asked your question are still there, and unfortunately, still visible, and a few coats of clear and some swirl removed aren't going to remove them. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but if you truly want to learn the skills necessary to improve the finished look of your models, you have to use the proper tools, then take the time to learn how to apply them through practice. The end results will speak for themselves.

Please try using the Google search before firing off a question...in General Discussion. The answer you sought was answered here previously: If you used the above, you would have found the below post:

The AMT T-816 Link-Belt Speeder Power Shovel which never happened, part of the Construction Series:

I hope this is sarcasm. ? I suspect for the majority of us this rare time of being mostly forced to stay home will be the ultimate litmus test of how much we enjoy, and wish to spend our free time on, the hobby. For many, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

^ This,. Paint should never be used as a substitute for a solid material when building thickness.

That brings up a good question, though I think it may have been addressed previously-- was a set of fenders designed from the start as an alternate version(s)?

I'm sure it's not a coincidence the cover shot for the box is of the movie car, taken from a high angle...from which you really can't make out the wheels and tires much. Looking at the side shot of the model, it's barely lowered, with no "tuck" at all visible. Really, this is one of Revell's best ex-Monogram refreshed kits (like the '70 Plymouth GTX-to-Roadrunner), so I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up, especially since this new issue will include the non-Air Grabber style hood. The ElCo still includes a set of staggered offset 1/24 scale Cragar S/S wheels, too, so good to have it back, too.

I wouldn't expect any changes, other than the addition of new parts. This is basically a pre-bankruptcy Foose branded kit, without the attached name and notoriety-- new front and rear suspension parts with higher mounting points, etc. It won't be nearly as low, nor the tires nearly as wide as the movie car, with the new wheels and tires designed to fit within the physical constraints of the existing kit's wheel wells.

Your memory is just fine. ?

Wheels are too Foose-y for me, but good to have this kit back, specifically with the bird bath hood. That might be the only Satellite specific parts still remaining. 182 parts in the 3'n1 '62 Impala...no complaining about no getting your moneys worth with this kit.

I'm pretty sure the engraved rear view mirror was eliminated a while back, but the contents will likely be much the same as the original release:

I'm 99% sure there was no stock version, only the Street Modified kit. You could combine the Nitto Kogaku kit's body and wheels with the balance filled out by the MPC kit's parts: No, nor was there a Pontiac Sunbird, at least not from MPC. Here's a fairly decent rundown of the GM late H-body kits: https://monza.homestead.com/models.html

Here are a few pics of the Nitto Kogaku Buick Skyhawk, courtesy of an eBay listing. Points for engraving the "BUICK" nameplate on the nosepiece!

I think Richard's body of work is strong enough to stand on its own, without the need to compare it to anyone else's. Agreed. If anyone has an contact or info, please PM me. I think this would be well worth pursuing.

Maaaaybe, but not if the builder was on a budget. If the builder has access to the equipment needed to separate the wheel center and rim, then weld it back together...maybe? https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/when-did-chrome-reverse-wheels-start.489886/