Casey

The "neon" graphic decals and 12-hole wheels could stand to be changed/updated, but the kit is still typical of Monogram 1/24 musclecar kits- lower parts count with some sub assemblies molded as one part, but it still builds into a nice looking replica of the real car. What color are you painting it, Cole?

No, it's not. There was never any mention of it being reissued by Revell.

I just picked up some Totally Awesome cleaner, and have a part primed with Tamiya light grey primer and painted with Duplicolor, so we'll see how it does.

You might want to find an Aurora Racing Scenes Speed Shop and/or the Mechanic's Set: http://www.straightlinemodeler.org/aurora.html

Why must it be a secret that it takes Ma's Resin weeks to months to deliver product? It's already out there, and people have commented on it here many times, so I don't see why you need to defend someone else's business practices. If people don't want to wait, they won't order. If they are willing to wait, they will. Letting people know it may take months to get their product from Ma's Resin isn't bashing, it's being honest and giving your fellow modeler a heads up regarding what you can expect if you decide to place an order. The Modelhaus and R&MoM are (for the most part) "made to order" casters, and are recognized as the pillars of the resin casting industry, so to speak. They may take more than a few days to ship product, yet we don't hear people repeatedly asking how to get in touch with them and if anybody else has had trouble getting a response from them. There are plenty of good resin casters, most of whom ship orders quickly, often within a week's time. I ordered from Bandit Resin's a few months ago, and peppered Kenny with three e-mails, all of which were answered the same day they were sent. Plus, he shipped my items within four days of placing my order, and I had nothing but praise for him and Bandit Resins. A quick search through this section tells you all you need to know about which resin casters deliver their products quickly, answer customer's questions promptly, and deliver quality products. Maybe more telling is those companies which don't get mentioned here, often because their customer's are so satisfied they have nothing to complain about.

I remember that song well. Whatever you do, don't buy the KLF's album on the WAXTRAX! label, as you will be greeted with huge disappontment!

Actually, it is doing people some good. Now, when another person asks "has anybody heard from Ma's Resins?", we can just direct them to this thread and they can read of Pat's first-hand experience and his honest opinion.

Painting tips here: http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/PerfectPaint/paint.htm

Well, you should first make sure there's enough room to run the exhaust from the factory exit, then up and over the rear tires, all while leaving enough room for the doors to open. I think you will need to raise the rear suspension to allow the large wheels and tires to have more clearance, too. There's not a whole lot of room between the rear wheel openings and the back edge of the doors on a Viper.

Why so angry? The stance looks spot on. Are you planning to add a rear license plate base to cover the molded in "1959"?

You probably have to decide on either wheels and tires first, then fit one to the other. As Dave said, any Pegasus wheel isn't going to be unique, but they are nice, and maybe you can just use the tires and find different wheels.

Ron Hamilton had a pretty nicely done OTW post regarding the notchback he modified and built: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26965

I get to practice everyday, too...sometimes twice.

Amen to that, brother James! I don't recall Revell ever GUARANTEEING any kit would hit store shelves by any particular date, and why would they? I guess there will always be those who think "Why isn't the kit out yet!??" and others who think, ""I'm just glad Revell decided to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in an all new kit with no guarantee of being a sure-fire hit, so I'll be happy just being able to build it no matter it's released." Plus, how many times do people give Revell credit when a kit hits LHS shelves within or before the announced month? Maybe that just goes to show just how good we've got it now.

Is the grille molded completely closed?

You're better off buying the Bandit Resins kit, unless you can accurately carve out the sail panel depressions in the '76 body. Or find an older issue of the kit on eBay or similar. They aren't that crazy expensive, and you get the same basic parts as in the reiussed kit.

of the wheels in question

If Revell tooled up an all new kit of a '70 Maverick 2-door, I would buy one. I would even buy a reissue of either/both the Johan 1/25 and/or the Revell 1/32 scale kit, if made available. The Johan version had a very nicely done promo style body, but I just don't see a lot of interest in a Maverick/Comet to make it profitable as a new kit.

This would look even better with the speedster windshield from the Monogram Calloway corvette kit.

Post #30: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53003&st=20

1/24 Monogram (Revell) '69/'68 GTO kit review topic: The '66 is a very well done kit. No real issues with it that I recall reading.

From the AMT B-M '70.5 Camaro kit?

RMR did, but the image link is no longer valid: http://rmrresin.webs.com/nf116.htm

Here's a pic of the decal sheet Nick Winter posted not too long ago:

I can help you with both, Ian. I will PM you in a few minutes.