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What you say is somewhat true. The other way to look at it is what are the alternatives? They can only fill the shelves with what they can get. In your post you said you wanted to spend a ton of company money on a large group of GM branded cars. Not that it is a bad thing but expand on how you could save money, Like use the same engine tooling on the Chebby brand as they are the same. One small mold only paying for the tooling cost and getting more bang for your buck. If it gets a big block throw that sprue in. If it gets the small block throw that one in. Exhaust and intake could have many options on the same "molded part". Wheels could be dealt with the same way. Just put the correct wheel covers on the body sprue. Why do they constantly repay for what they already have. A smaller machine takes up less space and square footage is expensive.

Yes the whole thought of this is funny. Almost looks like he is trying to look out the slot for the barrell to aim and drive. Looks to be a gas tank in the middle of the frame as I see a cap of some sort. Maybe it is a big canteen to hold the liquor so you get the guts to try and use it. I think the recoil may help in retreating.

That came out nice. Takes me back to high school in the 80's.

Is that a 4'x6' box with 3/32 holes about 1/2 apart and an Aluminum top piece?

Looks good to me.

I would like to add to my earlier post, I like how you took a kit that many people do not like and made a beauty out of it.

Ace are those am boxes in the front under the gun? Still not enough but better than on foot.

I think they called the top grill the Work Truck grill.

Wow that looks so much better.

I second that

Like the others have said good idea and welcome aboard the forum.

Another good looking model Chuck.

I think the same thing when I see people go nuts over a 57 Chevy, an ugly car with an oversized bumper and grill with fake chrome fins stuck on the side. Just because we may or may like a car does not say others can not. Not sure what the guy problem is but we all could make a few guesses. Looking around at what old show cars are bringing at auction prices is a good start.

The Nova SS, the Pontiac Ventura and the Novacaine were released in 1972. Everything else was after, from the Directory.

This is cool Chris.

Some more nice work from your bench.

A piece of tin foil, freezer paper, or a piece of a pop can should stop the sticking.

Looks like you had a good weekend Dominick.

So sorry to hear this. I would have to think that the crooks followed you from the last place or places you were shopping at. They were doing that here in the Toledo area a few years ago.

Here in the Toledo Ice Rink they have a new Zamboni but before the new barn was put up they had the Sports Arena. The old Zamboni was allegedly built on a Jeep chassis, Not like the picture above completely. It had the flat sides but the top was open so you would see the chain bring the snow into the hopper it was used until 2007. Well when they tore down the old Barn the Zamboni went missing. Bummer.

I agree Casey a good version of the older rims and tires would help. What could they do for a frame? When they first announced the Bump side trucks I posted they should offer different rear bed configurations (dump box, flat bed, utility bed, tow truck and such)to help sales along. I see they are going offer a Utility Bed with the earlier trucks. It is good to see they are doing something that is not the norm with these trucks. I think they could offer different style beds for any truck in kit form like the AMT ramp bed and camper and they would sell.

Looks great .

That is why you ask, to learn. It is different everywhere, so we all do things differently.

Jeremy good to see him in a photo. He looks much better than I was thinking he was going to. Slow but sure he is getting better.

For me several reasons. 1 I do not get enough wind to blow them away or at least to thin them out. 2 Oak leaves take more than 1 winter to break down and kill the grass under them when they get thick. 3 They always gather by the garage door and blow inside when you open it. At my father's house I just chop them up with the mower and they are fine. He has open fields bu him so he gets plenty of wind. At my house I have a large compost pile about 20 x 20 that has leaves from about 5 years running. Plenty of dirt on the bottom now, just need to get some time to move it all. Great stuff for the garden or planters.