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Mike, Thanks for the pics from the show. Turnout was a little low but I thought it was a good show. Congrats on your wins. Your builds are impressive up close. Are you going to be at the Lynchburg show this weekend? Again, Thanks for the pics. Rick in Richmond

I'm going REAL. Rick in Richmond

I will be there in the vendor area selling off some of the kits that I will never get around to building. I and my kids are entering a few builds as well. Our club, R.A.M.S., will also be there. Rick in Richmond

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Harry, This is the first one I might even have a chance with. Rick in Richmond

The shape of the Buick grille is close to the '41 Plymouth. That might be a good starting point. Rick in Richmond

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Hey All, Why don't we ask Jairus what it is. If I'm not mistaken he is the artist behind that little sweety. I've used that little kit for parts and as the basis of a couple of custom rods. Rick in Richmond

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! From all the guys in RAMS. Hope it was a good one! We will have to have something special for you on Thursday at our next meeting. Rick in Richmond

I believe there was a diecast kit of the Saleen, put out by Maisto. The only FXX kits are foreign and quite pricey. Don't know if this helps. Rick in Richmond

The Tidewater Automotive Modelers Society show is this Saturday. These guys ALWAYS put on a great show. I was wondering if anyone from here will be going? I'll be there selling off some surplus kits. Stop by and say hello if you go. Rick in Richmond

Eric, Will shoot you a reminder before our next meeting. Definitely bring your daughter , my little girl would love the company. It will be cool to see your build up close. Rick in Richmond

Eric, Mountain Goat looks like it will be killer! Noticed in your info box that you're here in good ole Richmond, Va. There are a few of us that meet twice a month at the Martin's in Sycamore Square Shopping center (in the gazebo). Maybe you could come out and join us for a closer look at some of your builds. We meet on the first and third Thursdays each month. Rick in Richmond

Hey George, Thanks for posting the pics. I wasn't able to make it because of work, but I'll see all of you guys in 3 weeks. p.s. Chazz's P/E wheels look awesome. So does Gene's 'Stang. Rick in Richmond

George, Pics are great as usual. Thanks! Ed, Sorry to hear about your Mom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers over the next days. Hope to see you at our next meeting in 3 weeks. Rick in Richmond

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES !!! To 2 Great Guys ! Have a blast ya'll!! Rick in Richmond

Hey K-Dog, Are there any tables left for vending? If so can I reserve one? Let me know, and I'll send ya some cash. I had a pretty good day there last year but wasn't sure I would be able to come back this year for the whole day. I will be able to stay all day now. Thanks, Rick in Richmond

Tonight was our first Thursday of the month meeting, but the torrential "end of days" thunderstorms kept almost everyone home. Big Thanks to Gene and Ed for braving the ferocity and making it out. Unfortunately our photog, George didn't make so no pics to share. Next meeting is in 2 weeks, 8-19-10. Martin's gazebo in Sycamore Square shopping center. Hope to see everyone there. Rick in Richmond

The extremely slow sales of those 4 revell/ monogram engine packs are the reason the parts pack motorcycle kits were never reissued.( as mentioned in another thread ) Revellogram in their infinite wisdom chose to issue the engines before the bikes. The buzz from modelers was that the reissued parts packs would sell like crazy. So hobby shops and distributors ordered lots of these for us hungry modelers, then they sat and sat on the shelves. ( I've seen guys unloading the engine kits for $2 bucks at some shows.) When it came time for revellogram to get pre-orders for the bike kits, hobby shop owners and distributors were still sitting on all of the extra engine kits, they had heard would sell so well, and didn't orderthe bike kits. I believe if the manufacturer had put out the bikes before the engines things may have been different. But, That's just might rambling on it. Rick in Richmond

Revell did 4 bikes. Triumph custom. Harley custom. B.S.A. stock. Honda stock. All were available as parts packs, sometimes issued packed 2 to a box. AMT had a Triumph racing bike and a go-kart available, both originally with '63 annual truck kits. Bike with Chevy and kart with Ford. Both of the AMT kits are available from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland, and the are 1,00 percent better than the originals. Several mini-bikes have been offered through the years. AMT had them in some van and truck kits. Issues that come to mind are the 6-wheel Ford van, and the monster truck Chevy Blazer IIRC called Destroyer. MPC had a mini-bike in their '76 or '77 Plymouth Road Runner kit. Revell had one in their Vandal kit. Tamiya offered lots of scooter/mini-bikes in their early 80's kits. Revell offered a later Harley in a 90's Ford Pick-up kit. Entex had some motorcycles with sidecars in the 80's, again IIRC. THat's all I can think of without going digging into the STASH. Rick in Richmond

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The Rodder's Journal The finest automotive photography ever in a magazine. Super reference material and inspiration for builds. Rick in Richmond

Hey Scott, Great pics! The Gremlin is waaaay cool! My first car was a 71 Gremmy. Could that body possibly be some new resin from K-Dog? Rick in Richmond

K-Dog, RAMS will be there for sure, and in force. Rick in Richmond member of RAMS Richmond Automotive Modelers Society