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Beat me to it! But yes, this seems like a really good solution. I have some Iceman tires I will (eventually) try it on.

I bought a bunch of these from the LHS way back when they were first released, mainly because they were $8 or $9, and I have poor impulse control. FWIW, the plastic on the original issues seems to be pretty resistant to ghosting. I've removed the lower body trim and running boards on a few different builds using the original kits. I didn't have a problem with anything showing through, even with lacquer paints.

Looking mighty fine!

Very cool, but...I don't think you have enough pickup truck models. ? Seriously though, that's a good save of a neat old kit.

Because it's easier and cheaper than owning the real ones. ?

Very nice finish on this little beauty! I really like the interior colors. Sweet build.

Beautiful Fox body. That black finish is awesome! ??

THAT is sweet. I just assumed it was a 210 wagon that someone worked over. It is even cooler now! Thanks for posting those pics.

Those are both insanely good builds. That Zero is exquisite. The old VF-84 Jolly Rogers livery looks as good as it ever did.

Weathered old Ford pickup with a 460? That's a Q-ship. And Merc tail lights? Sign me up! ??

So much cool stuff! It's always nice to see a New Edge Mustang, and I'll definitely take that '56 Chevy 210 wagon.

Back through the mists of time, when the standard AMT or Revell/Monogram kit was in the $8-10 range, I would say yes. Cool or interesting box art might make me pick up a kit that I otherwise would have passed over. Worst case scenario at that point? I spent $10 on something that would sit on the shelf for a few years, after I pilfered the wheels, tires, engine or interior parts for another build. I mean, let's be honest, a bunch of us were buying entire kits at that time, just for parts swapping. I know I was. Good times. Fast forward to today, and box art has very little impact on whether or not I buy a kit. I'm much more likely to read multiple kit reviews, watch videos, and check out other builds before I consider laying down my cash for a kit. I'm a much pickier consumer, and that's not just because I have too many kits already. However, before I became a diehard car modeler, I was very influenced by Monogram's box art featuring those cool military dioramas by the great Shep Paine. Yes, I was much younger, but honestly, those box covers had my imagination racing. Could I build that? I was all too happy to plunk down my hard earned chore money for the Monogram P-61, or that B-17, or the Hedge Hog Sherman, or the Panzerjager IV, just for the chance to find out. If there was ever a successful box art campaign in the history of plastic models, Shep Paine's work on Monogram's military kits in the 1970s has got to be it. That art made me buy every one of those kits.

3 things already mentioned in this thread that I would totally get behind, in plastic and 1:25, in no particular order. First, any boattail Riv. To me, it's incredible we still don't have one. Next, any 1974-76 Firebird, T/A or Formula. Think of the possibilities of a multi-version kit. And, yes please, an '82-'88 Dodge Diplomat. This one lends itself to public service (police/fire), taxis, as well as grandma's grocery getter. Add a newly tooled lightbar or two (like a Smith & Wesson 8780 or a Federal Signal Aerodynic), as well as a choice of police wheels & caps, or wheel covers. The decal aftermarket could have a field day with this one.

Yeah, any workable kit for under $20 these days is a deal, IMHO. And yes, that kit goes back to 1961.

Oh yeah, Gen.Yeager and the F-20, that ad brings back memories. Nice job on the C4! I'm with you on this. I still have one of these in the stash from '86 or '87, and as much as I dig these kits, the suspension can be a bit fiddly.

I'm always down for a Z car! Also, the Chevy pickup you posted back in April looks really good. ??

Sweet! Nice save! Looks great. ?

Oh man, that's awful. I'm sure it is frustrating. That's a Tamiya acrylic over primer? It looks like crazing. I've never seen anything like that before with an acrylic. Such a bummer.

We're in the same boat, as I've squirreled away a few different agency sets over the decades. I was curious if you had the specific markings planned already, as I know they can be VERY hard to find. I've got at least one LASD in 1:25, I believe from Code 3. I appreciate the offer, though.

Nice! I really think they (the model companies) missed the boat with not kitting a 4x4 version of this truck. Given the popularity of the 1:1 Rams, I'm sure an extended cab, shortbed, 4wd version would have sold well.

Interesting project. I'll be following along as I have a similar build in the stash. I'm digging the LASD version. What are you going to use for markings? I remember a few years back the LASD got pretty aggressive with licensing, and there were a bunch of diescasts, decals sets, etc. that were pulled off the market due to "cease & desist" type legal stuff.

The blinds in the back were called "louvers" in the sales literature, IIRC. The Sportsroof is the Ford name for the fastback body style, as opposed to the coupe. Mustangs with this body style were called fastbacks prior to 1969. The SportsRoof (they way Ford spelled it, with the capital R) is just a marketing name for the fastback body style.

As a Mustang fan, I try not to pick favorites. But really, the 1970 Sportsroof - in any flavor - is certainly in my top 3. Nice work getting the spoiler and mirrors pinned early on in the build. I usually forget that sort of stuff until at least the first coat of primer. I'll be following this one.

That is WILD. What a great build! I especially like the inner fender detail, and the incredibly realistic weathering.

Love it! You can never go wrong with blue and white (or blue and White Lightning). Do the pad printed tires come in the kit?