The Junkman

I recall a time that Canada was the only country in North America that you could buy a Lada, is that what you're talking about? ?

Yesterday outside of a local hardware store. A mid '80s AMC Eagle-haven't seen one of the road in (probably) 10+ years. And yes, the red plastic cover (actually ANY cover) over the front plate is illegal in CA but that isn't my concern.

I can see that point with the classic/rarely reissued kits of old-Barris show rods/Tom Daniels series, etc. Its vintage and it works. I am neutral on old and classic KITS but I love old and classic CARS. My hope would be for a modern kit of a classic car. I can also recall taking the tubes out of the tv with my dad and checking them on a tube tester at the grocery store. It was vintage and it work(ed). Just because it was old and nostalgic doesn't make it better, just makes it "good enough and that's enough for me". Given that way of thinking the old Revell '57 Nomad kit need never be updated/revised/replaced because it is an old classic, though complaints abound about accuracy/difficulty in building. Of course I have no comprehension of R2's marketing strategy and am in no way knowledgeable of their financials. I'm just lamenting that a classic car is only represented by a 60 year old molding and that is the only semi accurate kit of it (Sunny-represented by the soon to be issued Revell-is a conglomeration of 289/427/fantasical). They added features but didn't improve it.

Lost opportunity ? This was R2's chance to revise , if not totally to replace , the '63-64 vintage Cobra kit. A proper 289ci rather than the original 260 at a minimum. I saw that the box said 289 but I saw no change in the sprue images. The body mods that were such a part of the racing history (FIA, USRRC, Dragonsnake) don't seem to be offered and a "fastback top" unlike anything ever seen on an actual car. Having said all that, yep I'll likely add it to my collection if for nothing else but the wheel/tire options, FI intake tubes and the decal sheet. (sigh)

Yes, its hard to tell anything from a render though I think it might be more likely to be a 3D print than resin. I do like their future projects (esp. the DB4GT) but will wait to see what they offer in 1/24.

I saw them! Was most taken by the GT40 detail under hood. Also the samples of Dale King's work was inspiring. ($81 for gas round trip. Reminds me of living in LA where trips weren't measured by miles but by time).

Eddie, and who else? ☺️

https://nnlwest.org/ I'll be there even though it means a 2 1/2 hr drive (one way). Still.....

Saturday in Healdsburg, CA: the kind of town where really rich guys take their girlfriends/mistresses/wives for the weekend and with 8,000 population it has 5 Michelin starred restaurants. I even have been to one. Anyway there was a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta in Resale Red just parked on the street like it belonged there.

I admit I'm awash in old school thinking but the concept of (and operation of) EV off road vehicles completely befuddles me. Sure the inherent torque figures for EV motors has a great quality on its own but at some point you're going to run out of juice on Hell's Reach Trail in Moab or the Rubicon Trail. Then what? Solar? How many days will that take? Gas powered generator? Kinda defeats the purpose of an EV. I admit my ignorance and I'm sure to be corrected. Local and/or commercial operation, great. Extended trips or spur of the moment, not seeing it.

I could see UK plates "S P K T R" on it.

To paraphrase "Without chemical (enhancement), life itself would be impossible".

Ah, but you neglect to mention that you can write off the $923K on your Federal income tax. California VLF is considered the same as a property tax. Could be a deal maker.....

Two kits with the Michaels 20% coupon. Revell XK-E coupe which will go nicely with the E-Type roadster kit I've had (Aoshima?). Also a Revell Corvette C7.R kit. Hadn't bought any cars in a while, being focused on Eduard Mustang F-6Ds. THERE'S a nice kit if you at all like that sort of thing.

Well, heck. Maybe the aftermarket will see the need.

Fat Brian, Iborg, and Dave Van, check your PM.

Any idea if the RX7/Savanna includes LHD parts? Had an '82 RX7, loved it but it wasn't compatible with 2 adults and a car seat (later 2 car seats).

Got it scanned, check your PM in a bit. Dave Van, did I understand you'd like a copy also?

Regarding the GTX Mustang/Turbo Capri kit bash: I can scan the article and PM it to you. Looking it over, its not a step-by-step as much as "here's things to adjust and look out for".

And to add to the "useless junk pile" the Motorsport Mustang underpinnings are a near drop fit on the Tamiya Turbo Capri kit. Naturally as the original car was a simple re-body of the Group 5 Capri. Just such a build was the subject of an article in the late and much lamented Motor Racing Replica News.

Try here. I don't think you get the exact makers you're looking for but you might get an idea. Example I just tried a near clone of American Racing mags on my Mustang. Giving me a "Hmmmm" moment. https://www.americastire.com/learn/wheel-configurator?storeCode=1342

Got mine yesterday on the Left Coast. I NEVER get mine that close to publication start.

Maserati Levante SUV in dark blue, shopping center parking lot in Windsor, CA just like this one: It does NOT stand out in a crowd.

A Nash-Kelvinator?

Similar experience with our (my wife's, actually) 1982 RX7. 19 mpg highway, 19 mpg city. One of those cars I wish we still had but 2 seats and 3 in the family didn't translate well.