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They were supposed to bring us the Ute as a Pontiac, and then when Pontiac was closed down by GM, there was brief talk of it coming up as a new Chevy El Camino. Hasn't happened, and with the pinheads running GM now, I doubt it will. Oh- the other thing I'd like to see with these new cars- six-passenger seating. I'm not so much into performance as I simply prefer a large, rear-wheel car with V8 power. I saw one of those new XTSs on the lot- man, is that thing ugly. It looks like a malformed Cruze on sterioids and then badly-proportioned at that. It's almost like shoving my cousin (54 Large) into a 42 short.... no V8, no six-passenger seating, and bad styling. No sale. Charlie Larkin

Nick- Great finds, seriously. You could still probably sell that other car and make back your $400 very easily, even with some parts missing. The Pocher kit looks interesting- I'm surprised they were pre-painted. I would've figured they'd have been cast in plain zamac. Charlie Larkin

It'll buff out... Very well-done. Charlie Larkin

I like this, Virgil. Looks like it's sat in the barn a little too long, without being too far gone. To make clear, this is the nice Revell kit that was issued about 10-12 years ago, or based off of that? I wonder if that wheelhouse issue will be the case in my rep-stock build? If so, anyone have any ideas how to fix it? Charlie Larkin

The Matador X is weird enough that it would customize well. This 1980s-style custom illustrates that. This is a really neat idea on a rare model. I, for one, would like to see one built stock as an Oleg Cassini designer series model. I had an opportunity to buy one once, and I wish I had. Charlie Larkin

Now that's what I'm talking about! Charlie Larkin

All the hallmarks of the RC2 molding "quality." I understand the recent Round 2 molding was a far sight better. Charlie Larkin

I wish... 1. I could get the long-wheelbase car in civilian trim. 2. WHY oh why won't they start making the Commodore Estate for us!? Those, from what I'm told, are almost the same capacity as a B-body wagon and will also tow nearly as much. That said, this car could very well end up on my short-list if life begins to work well for me. Charlie Larkin

Although my skills have taken a long time to even begin to catch up, I realized this was more, much more when I was in fourth or fifth grade, and I saw George Sellios' first rendition of the Franklin & South Manchester in Model Railroader, and when I saw that, I realized that it was more than breaking parts off the trees and slopping glue and paint on something. I don't claim to be a great builder. But the inspiration I see in trains, cars, planes, and whatever else continues to drive me. Charlie Larkin

Got a good start there, Nick. I thought you (and everyone else) might enjoy this.... Charlie Larkin

Italeri and Testors made (may make now if re-issued) a 1933 Imperial phaeton. MPC did 1932 Imperial phaeton and roadster. The phaeton is out there, can be a little tough to get, but usually not too expensive. Lindberg did a nice 1932 Plymouth roadster, and I believe a 1933, too, although I don't remember ever seeing one. These are 1/32 scale. AMT/MPC did a 1936 Plymouth dirt-track racer. You cannot build it stock. Those are the only kits I can think of. Charlie Larkin

Very nice dental work on that one. Antique Gold/white vinyl top/buckskin interior......yep, I'm picking the colors already. Charlie Larkin

Nice to see Candlelite Cream for a change from red and black. Well done. Charlie Larkin

Very nice. I like that color. Charlie Larkin

The engine especially is very nice. Great work. Charlie Larkin

Looks like something you'd keep in or behind the shed. How did you do the tarp? That's very nicely done. Charlie Larkin

Very nice. My mother had a 1972 Gran Torino. Perhaps someday, I'll build it. This is one car I wouldn't mind seeing come up in an up-to-date kit. Charlie Larkin

Just enough personalization while leaving it stock....just how I like 'em. Beautiful, well-done job. Charlie Larkin

Nice work; I like that circle cutter. I'm going to see if I can find something similar to that State-side. This is still amazing me... Charlie Larkin

For curiosity's sake, what is your K-Mart carrying now? I have a couple near where I find myself at least periodically, so I might stop in and see what they added. Hopefully grab a can or two of Krylon, too. Their flats are nice for interiors. Charlie Larkin

Nice scores on all counts, Nick. Any pictures of the Furies yet? By that point, they were pretty much like the American market car, weren't they? Charlie Larkin

Very nice job, Nick. You keep improving. Charlie Larkin

Between the low-rider and '70s design, it's screaming for a mural in kandy and pearl-coat paints on either a black or white main color. Charlie Larkin

Right now, most of spares stay in their source boxes. Someday, when time, space and money present themselves, I plan on moving to the compartmentalized plastic boxes like Christian uses, and some of the screw cabinets like a few of you use, too. For now, just make do and hope you can remember what went where. Charlie Larkin

Mike, I'm now going to reveal my ignorance.... I'm well aware that there's a big difference in price between even the better quality Craftsman and Snap-On and S-K tools, and also in many cases, a major difference in total quality, but I'm curious as to how a fully-equipped shop can run $25,000? I'm running through the list of stuff in my head, and I still can't top about ten large. I'm guessing based on earlier conversation your son is off to Norwich? Great school; I have several friends that went there. He might want to consider attending law school after with that degree combination. Particularly if he's looking at the service as a career path, the Navy/USMC can usually be talked into picking up the tab, plus he'll have something to do after he retires from active or reserve duty. If he signs into the reserves now, the GI Bill might also help pay for his undergrad work. Charlie Larkin