The Junkman

How to make a 'Cuda look like a Valiant. OTOH, at least the grill doesn't look like the new XXXL BMW grill treatment. I really, really hate the new design. https://tinyurl.com/2er2zt3e

Not an official explanation but when I was stationed in Japan in the mid 70's I asked the Japanese interpreter about that. He explained that it had to do with visibility. By use of the defroster the fender mounted mirrors were visible through the windshield whereas they weren't nearly so visible on door mounts. With modern defrost systems that isn't as much a problem. Made sense to 20's something me.

Well, if you are in the minority you're not alone. Not even graced with a Running Pony.

Arcane bit of info: the iconic Ford GT40 of the 1960s sourced their taillights from the Chevy Corvair. Ford (or Shelby or FAV) didn't care back then.

A friend of mine was the subject of an episode (old/antique surfboards). Much communication was done, arrangements made and agreed to between my friend and the production company prior to them ever showing up at his place. Reality TV isn't.

The good: looks like a proper representation of the competition 427 with the "wide hips" and blown out front fenders. "It looks like a racing 427" which the Revell kit doesn't. The bad: but Holy Cow, that casting is rough. I pale at the amount of work to bring it up to standard.

Tube of Squadron Grey Putty, tub of Tamiya white putty, bottle of Tamiya orange top plastic cement. Uninspired, I know.

The only one I've got is the subject of this thread. There's talk about shape issues and protruding wheels but nothing about how it builds.

It sounds.....angry.

To paraphrase Space Troopers: "I'll do my part"

Paul Fisher made a resin kit of that until he got burnt out in the Camp Fire of 2018. I've seen one in the "flesh" at the Blackhawk Auto Museum and on the back of a flatbed tow truck (undoubtedly the same one) on an interstate nearby Blackhawk. That would be a worthy endeavor with extremely limited sales potential, unfortunately. I thought I read a couple of days back that 3 B.A.T.'s were going on the auction block soon. http://fishermodels.indiemade.com/product/alfa-romeo-bat-5-124?tid=2

That will be my next purchase then, a complete and accurate replica.

So, does the rust get included in the molding or can rust decals suffice? How about the requisite fallen/missing body parts. ??

Proper 68-69 Mercury Cyclone (let's add a Spoiler too. I've got Fred Cady sheet for the Gurney and Yarborough specials) While on the subject 70-71 Cyclone with gunsight grill An F150 kit from sometime later than 1997. Come ON! Its the most purchased vehicle in the US going back forever and one snapkit of a 5 year old Raptor is the best they can do? Late model Ram pickup Later model Civics and Accords Modern F250/350 with differing cab options. A dually would be awesome

Going out of the country: pretty much the entire Italeri Ferrari line. California Spyder, 250 SWB, 275 GTB and 275 Spyder N.A.R.T., Daytona and specifically the Daytona competition kit. Ferraris are always popular and these kits, while not perfect, come closer to accurate replicas. I'm thinking specifically the 250 SWB vs the Esci version.

The Gunze Cobra Daytona Coupe Hi Tech multi media kit. Better than that, more than one. But I've not seen one for sale for several years.

Let me add: to decide on something, begin to build, and then carry it until conclusion. One. Single. Kit. I've done item one so many times and item two several times.

Foton Big General or: how to say "Raptor" in Chinese. Actually "Raptor Lite"-its about the size of a Ranger but go with me on this. https://www.unsealed4x4.com.au/chinas-big-general-on-the-offensive-with-raptor-copy/

Last iteration of the Mazda RX7 and the Corvette C5.

Undoubtedly a replica but one I'd love to have in my garage. VDO gauges and all.

Broken record time: how about at least a freshening if not a replacement for the long-in-tooth AMT Cobra kit? It actually is a 260 Cobra and dates from 1963(?). So many options (USRRC, FIA, "secretary's car" with white walls and spokes-don't get mad at the thought, it was marketed as such though they probably implied "rich guy's girlfriend"). They've had licensing from like-forever. There are Ford 289 molds throughout their inventory including the 1967 Shelby GT-350. Plus a multi-generational customer base. So easy for me to spend their money.

The matched/mis-matched wheels are a nice touch, too. That hood leaves me unmoved though.

I'll bet if you check the difference in registering it in California as compared to Indiana you'll be a long way toward explaining why its got Indiana plates.

Cheater slicks? I SO remember locals cars like that and the odd streetable one with a blower through the hood. And the image is flipped.