Casey

It's a "for looks" modification, like many others. I don't care for the look, but I don't think it's all that different than a ton of similar mods people make to their rides. Frank has some images of his stretchwall tire castings posted in the Resin section: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54496&st=40

Those look great, but something's missing...:

Still waiting... Very few people have ever nor ever will master the art of model building, and those who truly have would be too humble to boast about it or accept praise from others who tell them they have.

I'm likin' the panel paint job.

We can't even see what it is you're talking about. You posted a distant image, didn't offer any description, and expected people to say, well, exactly what?

It will include two suitcases (maybe one suitcase and one bowling bag?), a cooler, two surfboards, and an all new decal sheet, and image of which Sean Svendsen or Steve Goldman may be inclined to post...or just Google "Illinois Model Company". Has anyone tried e-mailing IMC? I know either Steve or Sean posted their e-mail address in another topic here on the forum a few months ago.

I think MPC was in cahoots with Matchbox at the time, and decided to share nose designs with the Toe Joe:

I'm not saying it never happens, but it's very, very rare to have a tornado touch down near the western shore of the lake, and even rarer to have it touch down further inland, then continue all the way to the lakeshore. I don't know how close Harry lives to Lake MI, so maybe I should've clarified that.

The problem with converting a hardtop coupe into a wagon is the roof and rear quarter panel contours between the two are quite different. You got straight, horizontal lines (wagon rear quarter windows) mixing with smoothly arching lines (Camaro quarter panel edges), and a near-flat wagon roof which doesn't work well with the Camaro's tapering side window openings. This design is much more thought out and the styling better integrated: There's a good reason most wagons and 4-door sedans used different quarter panels and roofs than 2-door hardtops through the years.

The box art is the best part of the kit...pass on it.

Could be worse-- SE U.S. during hurricane season. Plus, we are semi-buffered by Lake Michigan, too. I've yet to see a tornado (still hoping to), but I've seen two water spouts on Lake Michigan, and they were pretty amazing.

Again with the incorrect placement of the sideview mirrors on the box art build.

I have seen a few pop up on eBay over the years, and the (related?) Shalako street dune buggy seems to be on there more often. IMC did the psychedelic Surf Buggy, too, with the fold out flower instruction sheet:

Thanks for posting this, Tim. You could always use a 1/20 scale kit to tow it...like the '68-'74 Ford vans or the '69 AMX (closest Mopar in 1/20 I could think of).

This is one very nice, subtle custom, which I like. Is the Carson top (and interior?) bare plastic?

Excellent photography, Ron, and the models aren't too bad either. I like that you didn't build a '41 Willys or another typical gasser, and that uniqueness sure stands out. My only nitpicks is the tiny front wheels and tires on the Willys, but everything else is very well done, without being overdone.

Very nice, Jeff, and excellent wheel choice.

Absolutely gorgeous. I've always liked these cars, especially in this color. They are still as wild looking as they were in the mod-'70s. Did you have to open each of the vent slots in the hood?

Very creative use of the woodgrain graphics.

Thank you, Jeff. I see those Hot Rod series issue louvered disc hubcaps are still present.

I think I see your 1/12 '57 Chevy crying a tear in the background.

Beautiful work, Cliff. It's the perfect example of a model which doesn't need anything excessive to draw attention- the quality of the build is enough to make you take a second and third look.

It's pretty much impossible to give honest comments when asked if they're going to be deleted. Here's the image in which I noticed the engine is sitting crooked:

You should. It's not hard, and it exposes your kits to a worldwide pool of potential buyers who are willing to pay and not hassle you about the shipping cost. Shipping is also easy on eBay, as you can set it up so eBay automatically calculates the shipping cost, and all you have to do is enter the approx. weight.

I agree. As Harry said, the proportions are way off, and seeing it in person isn't going to change its proportions.