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My Dad bought me my first kit in 1970/71. We owned a "Head" shop and next door was a hobby shop. I always went in there and stared at all the models. One day Dad said "Pick one out" and i did. Revell Dave Deals Bug Bomb. Wish i still had it. Bob

Looks totally great J. I want to make some aluminum stuff too... Waaaaaaaa.... It all looks so real J, another off the charts build in the woyks. Bob

VERY high quality across the board there. I especially liked the small scale truck diorama with the tree. Bob

Danke sir. I didn't know the rear panel was white. gonna come in handy for certain. Thanks Bob

Thanks for the pix. I ran across the white one earlier today. I'm going to leave the white one as is I think. It's just for giggles. The 69 is another story as I plan on doing that one accurately. I'm a stickler for accuracy [see my Garlits 1R build for an example], but at times get lazy. Thanks for the info and a little crossfire... LOL Bob

What did it come with then? If you are certain of the answer please provide one. I would appreciate it. Also, I have yet to research the 69 so Donovan just kinda popped in there. Bob

Off to a rioteous start to be certain sir. I look forward to more indeed. Bob

Don't be silly John. You're like my big brother of modeling. I will always want your input and anything you can add. Of course, that's the EXACT next car I'm building. I'll use the PL kit and the SLIXX decals to get it done. Oh BTW, gorgeous car J. Your NITRO buddy..... Bob

While I gather some dough to pick up the BILLION supplies I need to finish about the same number of projects I decided to start this OOB project. EDIT: I'll be building the M/T Mustang thanks to Mark [70sfc] who generously donated a set of SLIXX M/T decals for this project. I wanted to thank you publicly Mark. I'll do the 69 Stang with full detail but since I have 2 of these Jo-Han AA/FC kits I figgered what they hey right? OOB is no sin last I checked. Since I can't go a day without building I got busy right away and in 3 days have made fair progress. BUT, I soon realized I'm going to need supplies to finish this car as well as the others.....Oh Well....... Car will still be OOB but will be accurate now thanks to Mark. Thanks for looking and feeding my addiction to NITRO. Especially Mark! Bob

I too loved this kit as a youngster. I built one that came out cool many years ago and it's in my Fathers collection now. I think there is a Tom Daniel chopper with the propeller and the Evil Iron there as well. I have a Chain Gang bike I'm going to do someday. These kits are soooo cool John. This one is the coolest I think Ive ever seen. Awesome buddy. Bob

Great start to a killer idea. I'll be watching. Bob

With a BS in Engrish this stuff keeps me chuckling. Even I make the occasional Faux Pas in the spelling Dept. What kills me are the people who claim to be native to this country, yet cannot spell "MORANS"? LOLZ The laughs continue. Please keep it going. Bob

Yes, and the pictures are still too small. Bob

Sweet looking digger already! I'm looking forward to the rest of it. Bob

If it burns Nitro, I'll build it. The occasional Muscle Car thrown in for good measure. Bob

Looks great, especially being out of the hobby for a number of years. Looks like it was made by a seasoned pro [which you clearly are]. Bigger pictures is my only complaint. Very nice. Bob

That 710 cap literally made me laugh so hard I pee'd a bit. As a mechanic for 17 years you hear a lot of this stuff. But seeing it on this site just killed me. Nothing funnier. Bob

STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob EDIT: The last picture looks so real......... All of them really, but that one in partucular.

You truly speak words of wisdom regarding critiques John. I agree and like it when others point something out. It makes ME a better modeler as well. Of course this build is beautiful in every sense of the word. Time to dig out my Jo-Han Mustang I think. I need decals for it though. Any ideas? I want to build it with the shotgun it comes with. Bob

Gorgeous color. Is that the Tamiya [forget the name of the color] paint? I see it all the time at my LHS and what to get it but not certain what to use it for. Beautiful car. Bob

The flames look great on this. Nice paint as well. As nice as Ive seen of this kit. Never saw a real all out detailed one. Hmmmmmm Bob

As Evil a Challenger as I've ever seen. Nice job and clever use of the Slixx decal. Poyfect. Bob

Talk about dirty! Chasing Cheetahs through the open plain is a messy business indeed. I like it a lot. Great first post in under glass. Bob

I have this issue. Prety rough with a bunch of rusted through areas. Of course it is so important as a car. Is it being restored? and it's white to boot. This would be a great project. I need another one like I need.....well, you get the idea. Bob

This is a great first build. Like many here, my first build looked NOTHING like this. If I still had it I'd probably be so embarrased I'd restore it. I admire your taking the time to look over the tips and techniques [i assume you did some of that]. Keep taking your time and you will certainly be rewarded. You already have in my estimation. Good stuff. Bob