Joe Nunes

Well, Mark, what would have been so hard about adding that extra tranny and making the extra engine parts useful in that kit? John G. indicated he and Tom wanted to make their company a standout in the model kit business...it's things like putting all the parts in one box to make what is in that box useful to the modeler that will and can make a real difference. Plain and simple. In the case of the DD kit, those extra parts are a welcome and very nice addition to the kit offering, to be sure, but why not make those parts available to those not wishing to purchase that large tin box. I'd prefer all the parts in a regular cardborad modeling box and I'd bet a large number of others would too. Nevertheless, what Round2 is offering is a great step in the right direction and I need my beaten "horse" to get around with...and so I can ride it down to the LHS and pick up one of those DD kits...;^) Joe

Thanks, khart. I guess you pays yer money and get the whole enchilada with the tin offering...or pay less and get less with the boxed version...GEEEZZZZ. (Sort of like Round2 offering two engines in their recent MPC '70 Mopar kit release...but only ONE '68 Roadrunner tranny to go with the new offering. What good is that? How hard would it have been to do it up right and put that extra tranny into the box as long as they were offering the new kit?) Guess I'll pick up the tin version of the DD.... Joe

Can anyone tell me what the actual kit content differences (if any) will be between the now-offered tin edition and the up-and-coming box edition of this AMT Double Dragster kit? Thanks. Joe

Thanks, George, that was good of you to offer that....

Plastic Freak...I took the post off because the point I was attempting to make (rather poorly) was whether or not I actually needed to buy anymore models...NOT that I was unhappy that I couldn't build all the various models I still have. This was purely a realization that I already had plenty to keep me busy/happy in the shop for many years and plenty to give away later to friends made over the years (which will also make me happy). Perhaps it's best to let this topic just fade away......

Nice model...I can remember first seeing the '64 GTO when I was in the 9th grade and hearing that throaty exhaust sound. Man that was just IT! Always thought it was way more sharp that the "new Mustang" at the time. I was on my way to school and when I turned around to stare as the car went past I was sure surprised when the driver turned around and came back. He gave me a ride to school and dropped me off right in front of everyone at the front door. WOW!! Was the only time I ever rode in a GTO but that memory has stayed with me. Joe

That mini DESOTO is really something...I can well remember "driving" the small cars at the summer fair (and doing a whole lot of steering wheel turning ) but never got to "drive" the DESOTO. Thanks for sharing the pictures and bringing on the memories! Joe

Now that I know that it's the same kit, I'll have to pickup (pun intended) a couple of these kits.

Is this Linberg kit a re-pop from the molds of the old '34 AMT kit that had the purple/lavender paint job with the white trim on the box (one of my favorite box pics) and the chrome 390? Joe

This is one of THE best '29's I've seen...outstanding!! Gregg should put this one in the mag... Joe

Thanks, Randy.

Randy, that's a slick idea on the vinyl roof. Is that material thin enough to use on interiors...dash tops or seats or whatever and does it come in colors other than black? Joe

What is truly AMAZING to me is the picture showing the two finished models, made by Paul, and showing his age being 15 and 16 at the time. At that age I had trouble whittling a stick to start a campfire in Boy Scouts!! This is some very impressive modeling to say the least. I can remember reading about the auto industry competitions in model magazines of the '50's and '60's and actually trying to make a model from wood...lots of time and sandings and thought went into some of my attempts but they didn't make it to the mail box. I have a lot of admiration for the young modelers that could turn out the craftsmanship shown in these photos. Joe

Outstanding job...very impressive work! Thanks for all the pics...enjoyed viewing your great detail work. Joe

Maybe add a small "Munster Coach" type seat on the back....or a short length pickup box (maybe with a beer keg tank?) on the back...just thoughts Keep up the good work! Joe

The box art (will look great on the "stash" shelf!) and decal sheet will be worth the price of the kit...the plastic is cool too... Joe

Now this is going to be a VERY cool build...I'll be following along! Two thumbs up for starting!! Joe

A really nice model from an era when auto racing was actually FUN to watch. Joe

Great project, Abe! One trick I use when drilling speed holes (or any holes through plastic or balsa wood or the like) is to utilize a piece of the same material directly underneath the piece being drilled. This will allow you to drill compleatly through the piece you want to look nice and the drill keeps going into the material under it. The drilled holes on the part you want on your model come out looking crisp and round. Try this out on some scrap material and see if it does the trick for you. Joe

That gray primer with red accents here and there would look cool...maybe use the Buick Nailhead for something a bit different and drop the front just a tad...looking forward to seeing this finished Joe

Nice build, Bill! Thanks for the memories...this was one of my favorite models when I was a "youngster"...I'd like to see it offered again just for the fun of building it correctly. Joe

That '68 Hemi Roadrunner was always THE car I was gonna get right after I got out of high school ( class of '68); what a hot car! ....Man, right after the kids got a bit bigger and I got a REAL job I was gonna get me a nice '68 Hemi Roadrunner. Well...when the kids got on their own I was gonna find me a '68 Hemi Roadrunner...you know, one to fix up for the road and shows. Geezzzzzz...I finally (after 41 years FOUND a '68 Hemi Roadrunner...and it was painted yellow (not the Metallic Blue like I wanted)...and the owner was only asking $23,000 for it this summer!! Say...maybe I'll just keep my eyes open and locate an AMT '68 Roadrunner kit and build it like the one I was gonna get right after I graduated from high school.. Thanks for the memories!!! Joe

That's a pretty cool concept! Ya know...you either loved the Vega or hated it...I had a '74 1:1 (dark green with white stripes and black interior) 4-speed/posi-track and other little "add-ons" and I actually really liked that car. Had a lot of fun driving it around and it was real good in the snow. Had to unload it though when we couldn't get one of the spark plugs out during a tune-up.... Yours looks "dressed-up" in that black and gold. Nice project. Joe

I agree with Geezer...I'd vote to go with the look in the photo as that's what grabbed your attention in the first place. That's one cool rod! Joe

Lyle, that is one nice '36! I'm working on a '36 Ford 'vert ( old AMT kit #36 for $1.49 ) now and have chopped the top and made for a working cowl vent along with other cool stuff. Love the '36!! Joe