Casey

The kits which contain all of the radical custom Styline parts also included the 'chopped' top clear 'glass', too, AFAIK. Note that some (the full nose and tail caps) of the Styline parts were eliminated, while some remained in later issues. I refer to them as early/radical, and later/modest custom parts to differentiate between them. As shown in the instruction from the T-157 release from 196, two hoods are included-- a stock and a 'pancaked' hood: http://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/121/amt-757-1957-chevy-hardtop One way to find out exactly what was included with each issue is to look on eBay and look at current and completed listings, and compare the contents. The AMT/Etrl #6563 issue contains only the modest custom parts, so you can use that as the most recent end, and backtrack from there based on release dates, which are listed on the boxes, instruction sheets, decals sheets, etc. You can also compare instruction sheets hosted at multiple sites, which allows you to see exactly which parts are included for the most part. Sometimes parts are included, but not shown on the instruction sheet, so some cross-referencing is required. The below three kits contain the modest custom parts only:

Here's the best discussion of '33/'34 Ford Coupes in scale:

These would be my suggestion if you're building in 1/24 scale, as they are 1/24 scale wheels, paired with the Monongram 1/24 Goodyear Tracker A-T tires, which are also period correct. My recollection is these are modified versions of the wheels found in the Monogram GMC High Roller, as the stop-lip has been removed, allowing them to slip right into these particular tires:

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I think they were offered a both pre- and unassembled, as AMT had quite a few retro promos available in that time period.

See these existing topics please:

And a ProShop version, too...ugh:

I really like this picture. Maybe it's the warmth of the film colors, the Studebaker Champion sedan in the background, the mismatched drive tires on the K8...something.

It's just an empty cavity from what I've seen. Very similar to the Ford C-series cabovers. Not big enough to use for much of anything.

Those would be a very poor choice, as they have no lug nuts: Which scale are you building in? 1/24 or 1/25?

Definitely. I can think of a few additional T.D.-designed caricature vehicles which haven't seen the light of day in many years, would require no manufacturer's licensing, and would be warmly welcomed by his fans: Leap Hog 3-wheeler, Roar'n Peace, all of the construction equipment kits, Flap Jack, Honest Engine, etc., etc. Granted this is all IF they exist and IF the molds are in good condition, but if even a few are good to go, that could take Atlantis through 2019 easily.

I was hinting/suggesting they should be added to the list, as they are vintage vehciles, created from new tooling in the '90s. Wasn't sure if Brett had intended to include snap together kits, and/or only kits which were known to have vintage ('60s era) counterparts. Add that one to the list, too:

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Here's a good look at the crutches, rescue basket, downhill skis and boots, etc. found in the 1/25 MPC '72 Pontiac Grand Prix kit:

I hope they didn't crush Davy Jones' locker.

Probably why two Tom Daniel-designed kits have been announced for reissue. I'd say that bodes well for T.D. kit fans.

Were these the only four variations/issue of the 1/25 MPC "flip nose" '53 Ford Pickup? IIRC this kit shares the frame, suspension and engine with the flip-nose MPC '57 Chevy kit, too: I'm guessing we'll see this kit reissued in the not-too-distant future, since the '57 should be out very soon.

Can anyone comment on the accuracy of the SOHC valve covers in the AMT School Bus kit? I'm assuming these are the same as found in the above three mentioned kits, but based upon the drawings in the instructions, I don't hold out much hope the valve covers are very accurate:

Dave meant the Model kit was a 1927 Model T, which was modified to look like the fictitious Porter.

See the pics on page one, Niko-- the '77+ B-body engine compartment does not have intergral inner fender like earlier B-bodies had, so to be correct, you can't swap the '71 Charger's engine compartment "walls", and you'd need to use separate, bolt on(?) inner wheelhouses like those on a say, '73 Chevelle.