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I now feel wholly inadequate. Wow. Charlie Larkin

I stand corrected re: mirrors. These still don't look like they'd be too tough to make. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/GM%20Trucks%20and%20Vans/1972_Trucks_and_Vans/1972_Chevrolet_Recreational_Vehicles_Brochure/1972%20Chevy%20Recreation-16.html Charlie Larkin

I like this build. Ideas. Wipers- perhaps some photo-etched ones? If you have to go to all the trouble, might as well go for the best possible solution. Mirrors- as I remember, these mirrors were basically tubular "Cs" with big mirror body. Easy to scratchbuild. Charlie Larkin

That wood looks really good. I'd like to see some better-lit photos, too. Charlie Larkin

I could see that being a garage road service truck. Utility company is also well within reason. Very nice job on that utility body, Chuck. Charlie Larkin

One of these, in not even close to as-nice condition, used to be up the street. One of the few Japanese cars I wouldn't mind at all- cute little buggers. Nice job on this. Charlie Larkin

C'est bonne, mon ami. Charlie Larkin

As to "steam," that's a little hard to say, but speaking for myself, I'd love to see a Commodore Eight. A '49 Convertible Brougham might sell because it's a convertible, and it would buy you the earlier nose. Thinking beyond step-downs, though, I could see several Hudsons doing well. I think a 1955-57, while not a record-breaking seller, would be an interesting diversion from other offerings, and if done properly, could open itself up to a variety of customs and other builds. I always liked the 1941-47 cars; they're very handsome machines, especially the incredibly rare 1941-42 wagons. With the growing interest in wagons in plastic, I think a Super Six wagon might be well-received. The 1937-38 cars are beautiful studies in Art Deco. I, for one, would like to see more pre-war cars, and ones that can be built replica-stock, and isn't a Ford or super-expensive luxury car. Hudson pickups are neat. As are the Terraplanes we saw earlier in this thread. I think those would be fantastic sellers for light commercial, rodders, rep-stock, and just about anyone else. Hudson also made its own line of very expensive, custom-bodied cars, the Model L, from 1929-32. Not in Duesenburg territory, but certainly priced against junior Packards. For fun, I'd love to see a 1916-29 Super Six. For those into replicating history, I understand organized crime loved these- very fast, very roomy and extermely reliable. I remember reading someplace that a lot of law enforcement agencies used them, too, for exactly the same reasons. Anyone for an Untouchables diorama? There's a lot of potential here. We need a firm willing to tap it. Charlie Larkin

Monogram did several very nice ones in 1/24. Charlie Larkin

Agreed. One of my favorite movies. When I was teaching high school, I showed this movie very frequently, to underline the importance of innovation, ideas, entrepreneurship and why government interference, especially through influence peddling, in the economy can be so dangerous. Nearly every kid that ever saw that movie with me got the message loud and clear, especially after dealing with my questions and discussions. Charlie Larkin

I have a few odds and ends I need, but I'm going to give them a couple of weeks to get back to full operation. I'm glad to see their resumption of operations. Charlie Larkin

Actually, Ron, there were more Roadmasters built than Caprices in 1994-96, by a factor of about 2. In '96, only 480-something Caprice wagons were built. I had a '93 in Jadestone with the saddle leather, very nice-looking car. My '94 is white with the beige leather. I read someplace over half the 1991-96 production was that color scheme. I believe it from what I've seen. Charlie Larkin

Nice job on that. I like the color, too. Several inquiring minds want to know... Charlie Larkin

Those are very nice, and on my acquire list along with the Chevy and Pontiac. The fellow that makes them is very nice, too. Great job, Al. Charlie Larkin

How unfortunate and short-sighted. Well, if someone puts the right pitch together, you might be able to change their mind. Elon Musk is as great an entrepreneur as anyone, if not greater; honestly, in many respects, I don't think it's too much of a stretch to call him a visionary. I think, from what I've seen of him, that if someone displayed enough of an entrepreneurial spirit in the proposal, that minds could be changed. Charlie Larkin

I am personally acquainted with this car and the owner. Nice guy, gorgeous car, and probably one of the most correct '49s out there. This is a Super Six Brougham. With the '54 Brougham coming out, it would be possible to make a Commodore Six Brougham with a little slicing and some scratch-building for the grille. The other thing you'd have to do is slightly modify the engine to represent the narrower 262 cu. in. block, which had a pronounced flare at the bottom of the block, as opposed to the fairly straight wide-block 308. A Super Six could be made, but it's a lot of surgery, as it requires shortening the car noticeably. Charlie Larkin

Very well documented truth. Seems kind of true. After all, modeling is as much about imagination as anything else- anyone can come up with something to do with a Tucker. I'd buy one to build in each color, myself. Love to see a '49 CDV and a 1950-51 Studebaker, too. Wouldn't mind a Tesla, either. Those are sharp cars. Charlie Larkin

Cool phantom! Charlie Larkin

I know the molds for the Newport are still around, but it's missing the tires, and apparently they don't want to get new ones made. I'm also wondering that where Chrysler is being extra-nasty with licensing again that that might be an influencing factor. I saw that article on Facebook, and found it quite interesting. It's absolutely worth reading. Charlie Larkin

I'm sorry to say that that thought has crossed my mind a few times, as well. I do hope that isn't the case. If it does become the case, and I can certainly understand why, I hope someone takes over the business; it's too valuable a resource to lose. If I had enough money to make an even halfway sane offer if they decided to sell, I'd seriously consider doing it. Charlie Larkin

We seriously need a new one of these. The annuals are going into orbit. Charlie Larkin

Having owned one of these (and three Roadmasters,) a few thoughts.... The door handles should be chrome with black gaskets. The roof rack rails are semi-gloss black. Did it not come with the cross-bars? No biggie, not that tough to make. Those are semi-gloss black, too. The moulding is tough to do. Unlike the Buicks, the molding is body-color with a bright insert. In all honesty, for simplicity's sake, it's probably best done with a 5-0 brush, some masking tape and chrome silver paint. You might also be able to foil and then paint. Remember that a very thin strip of painted urethane (the material the strips are made of) is above the bright insert. Yes, Tullio. These were very large cars capacity-wise, with 92.4 cubic feet of load area. My '91 died of frame rot and other problems related to old age at 260k miles. I decided to keep, rather than sell the Roadmaster I have now, and I love being able to load almost anything you can imagine into it. Mine is a '94 with the LT-1 and it goes like a scaled cat. Cruises very happily at 55-60, and will just as happily do 80 because of the towing package. At reasonable speeds, it gets decent mileage, too. Charlie Larkin

Very cool. Those 1/32 Matchbox kits could be very nice. Charlie Larkin

Nice job. Take a couple of outside pictures so we can get a better idea of the color. Or pick up a couple of 60W photo bulbs for less color distortion. Charlie Larkin

Very nice work! Charlie Larkin