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Paid for this yesterday, and it should be in my possession shortly. 1961 Buick Special wagon Plans are a replica stock model. Anyone have a tail-lamp and/or roof-rack for it? On a related topic, was the trailer that was included in the kit originally ever reissued? Charlie Larkin

Upon further research, the Electra had a 127" wheelbase. This is a 1971 brochure, and the specs are identical from 1971-76. 1971 Buick Electra Bondo and plastic will be the least of your worries getting this built, though. This will not be an easy job. To be very honest, I question if it can even be done and have it look reasonable. The shapes from a Buick and a Chevy are very, very different, and that's the only GM full-size car from the 1970s aside from the Jo-Han 1977-79 Coupe de Villes. Charlie Larkin

Ha! I thought this looked familiar! Having seen this one up-close and personal, I will vouch for it. Very nice work; these pictures seriously don't do it justice. Charlie Larkin

One thing I definitely would not mind seeing are more Brass-era and earlier kits. Perhaps someday. Nice builds one and all, and thanks for sharing some unique models. Charlie Larkin

The 430 would have been in 1969. The 455 didn't come out until 1970. Nice build. I have one of those kits, too, and will be building it totally stock (black interior- the only way the buckets came from the factory,) and regular wheels. Charlie Larkin

When I was about four, Dad brought home a 1/32 Revell '57 Chevy, and it's been history from there. Ironically, the '57 Chevy, while not something I dislike, isn't real high on my favorites list. I like independents and the classic American mid-priced cars. Charlie Larkin

Thanks, Bob! Is Promolite still in business? I've heard of them off and on, and I have thing for '59 Buicks. Charlie Larkin

I think that would be very educational, and I'd love to see that article. It's worth a shot. Charlie Larkin

The chase in Cars was cool, too. Hell, the whole movie was. It's one of my favorites. On the subject of Bond, I can't remember the film, but it was the two AMCs going through Bangkok, Thailand. That was actually pretty funny to watch. One that's not a chase, but a great crash scene was the movie Hoodwinked, a parady of Little Red Riding Hood. In this movie, Twitchy the squirrel jumps in front of three police cars, causing a horrible collision. It's hilarious! If you have not seen that movie, buy it! It's worth every cent, and you will laugh almost non-stop! Charlie Larkin

That's coming along very nicely. Charlie Larkin

Looks great! Very nice build. Charlie Larkin

I like the food coloring idea for the lenses. I may try that myself for a few cars I'm doing. Nice build. Charlie Larkin

Given weight, chassis dynamics, etc., 45 seconds @ 27 M.P.H. is actually very respectable. A very nice story to see. Charlie Larkin

1. Duel 2. The French Connection perhaps not a "chase," in the normal sense, but a thrill ride nonetheless. Charlie Larkin

If I had to do all those oil cans and other stuff, I....I dunno, I'd go even more insane than I already am. I'd probably just find a way to do it by decal or something. This whole project is coming along quite admirably. Charlie Larkin

Well done. The waterfowl and water are especially well-produced. Great diorama. Charlie Larkin

Chrysler should consult with you for the redesign. I do agree, a little lower beltline would be nice...and help visibility. Perhaps a large coupe- called the Charger, and the rename the sedan Polara or Monaco, with the Challenger being a short-wheelbase, smaller car? The present one's a little big, not bad looking, but a little big. Charlie Larkin

That Rootbeer color isn't too far off from the dark brown GM offered about that time. The Testors interior tan, to my eye, isn't too far off from the saddle interior, either. That looks really great. I'm going to be doing one in dark blue with a white/blue interior and a white vinyl top, Rallyes and whitewalls. Charlie Larkin

Next time you venture up to New England, Bill, try to make a detour through Dedham, Ma. (about 2-1/2 hours from Windsor,) if it's on a Second Saturday. MassCar meets, and I can say without question you'd be very welcome to visit. Charlie Larkin

That's not too far off from code P Barrier Blue, actually. Looks great and I'll look forward to seeing the end results. Charlie Larkin

Very nicely done, Nick. Charlie Larkin

The Electra, Olds 98 and Cadillac Calais/DeVille were on the C-Body, so it would be reasonable to expect some panel sharing. Where some panels dictate the shapes of others, similar shapes may occur. The Electra had, as I remember, a 126" wheelbase, the LeSabre and Centurion were on a 124" wheelbase. Charlie Larkin

Great paint work. I'll keep an eye on this one. Charlie Larkin

This is a very bad thing. Any country which becomes all or very heavily dependent on having its manufactured goods imported cannot survive, especially if that same country is expected to be a super power! Remember, our wonderful technology/service economy can't exist without a manufacturing base. When we have none left in this country, we have nothing left to service, and little reason to develop new technology. We become China C. 1900, and I personally can't help but think if the rest of the world would just love to see such a thing. And because many of these jobs simply don't pay as much, and probably never will pay as much, our net earnings, ability to spend and upward mobility of the society will be hampered except for a few. All this with a dollar losing value faster than a speeding bullet. Anyone cheering the end of manufacturing in this country is missing a big, big picture. Although tariffs and restrictions may have a long-term negative effect, especially when looked at by economic models, they can serve a purpose. And that purpose is to level the playing field, but the retaliation may put us back to where we started or worse. Business in this country is too over-taxed and over-regulated. Businesses have allowed (sometimes with government coercion, forced,) unions, moonbats and other movements to walk all over them with golf cleats, and then turn around and adopt the obsecene "profit-at-all-costs" business models that drove even more of our jobs overseas. Jay Leno has made a point repeatedly, and I wish people would listen: if we loose our ability to make stuff here, it's gone forever and we find ourselves at the mercy for the rest of the world. What happens if we have another emergency? A war with China? Where do we get basic necessities? A question few ask and nobody seems to care about... Until it's too late... Charlie Larkin

Many happy returns, Bill. Charlie Larkin