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KH, you are preaching to the choir here. Here. here for more vintage gear indeed sir. I just thought I'd pipe one for the newer vintage guys [like myself]. I'd like to see modern tooling so I can model the same car for the next 15 years. LOL.... Even newer high detail builds [Dave T's cover feature springs to mind] require extensive mods to handle the newer bodies. It's my slacker mode in primary I guess. I have such a build on the table. Just waiting to start it I guess. Slacker mode firmly pressed into OD. I have a LOT of projects envisioned. Every time I see a bit of forward I make a squeak towards slacker heaven. OK, there was this one time at band camp................................ B

That instruction sheet was a coup! Taking a look at it is equivelent to looking up a gals skirt before taking her out. It's going to be a great kit and the seperate hood is clear evidence that the other chassis will be a non offset one. That and the hood insert prove it out to me. The motors can be the same since they basically are in the 1:1 cars. Motors can be changed or modified with even a modest parts box. The new tires should be good and the body looks spot on by my A-B'ing them with the 1:1 cars. Now if the NHRA [or NASCAR for that matter], can get their grubby mitts out of our pockets, new pro stock and fuel motored cars could be made. Even the modern [sic] Revell funny cars were using 80's frames, which while close, were not quite right. A modern chassis for AA/FC and an easily updated Top Fuel chassis and motors for both is quite possible with the current tooling. Revell got a LOT of mileage out of those initial Monogram offerings. Time to pony up. I'll be buying a few of these to make the JJ and USA 1 cars mentioned above. This chassis looks to be as good the PL kits. Although I happen to like multi piece frames. For me, they are easier to sand and are not flat on one side. But I'll save that for when I have one of these in my hands. Bob

Feeling that Wayne. I have emotional attachments to all my builds. But that fades in time. A new build is just that, NEW. In time I feel differently. I send my builds to my Dads who archives them. I just sent my Garlits and Mongoose and Snake builds there. This is where I archive my builds. He has nearly 300 of my builds from 1980 till present. I'm about to send my Tijuana Taxi, Honda RA272 and Dyno Don builds this weekend. If you saw how he archives my stuff you'd want to send yours there too... LOL Emotion plays an IMPORTANT role in ALL of my builds. I see you are no different. And most here would RING OUT in agreement. Bob

Same here broski.. I am totally ready to attack these kits. I'll put everything aside when they come out to blow em up right away. I have your pics and the ones posted on NHRA.com Mark. If anyone wants those PM me and they are yours. Bob

Completely Ridonculous Wayne. First rate from any angle. No word on that trade though. LOL BOB

Killer Shane. Tighter than a frogs butt, and that's waterproof. Couldn't resist with it being green and all. They say genius' pick the color green. So how'd you end up painting it that color? LOL Bob

I warm weather Tamiya synth laquers dry very quickly. At 90 degrees I was able to decal and clearcoat a car within a couple of hours. And I used Testors 1814 enamel clear. Tamiya clear synth laquer is very HOT and care must be taken to do several mist coats before a relatively wet coat can be applied. Tamiya clear coat is solvent heavy but lays down incredibly smooth. To the point where only a light polish or waxing is all that's required for an outstanding finish. Tamiya clear can also be laid down over Model Master laquers with excellent results as well. Bob

Looks great Brett. I love the cotton ball burnout. I remember back in the late 70's early 80's at Hobby Town in Dartmouth Mass, behind the counter up on the shelf was a 1/16th scale Garlits RE Dragtser built. It had a cool cotton ball burnout with it and it captured my imagination for sure. That, and the fact I had never seen the kit before that so it had me in awe. Your build is killer dude. Bob

You are partly correct Chuck. But the Chi-Town is an exclusive chassis being an offset design and wouldn't be correct for the Leong car. So it goes back to a new Logghe style chassis for the Leong car. Or a derivative of the Chi-Town tooling. Say, an extra tree with corrected parts on it. Bob

My Dad had this exact bus. I gotta get one and do it blue white like his was. I have pics somewhere. Awesome job on it too! Bob

I have to agree with the sparing of the raw plastic shot. I also never got that. I always show progress if I'm going to post any picture of a project I have going. There are exceptions, but mostly I too don't get it. Oh, BTW. Looks great! Bob

I started to have to use 2X glasses about a year and a half ago. I also use a 8X goosenecked magnifyer that attatches to my table for those up close and personal tasks. At 45 I knew I'd need glasses someday. It sucks when the day comes though. Wear age like a badge of honor. Any dink can make it to 20. Make it to 50 and then we'll talk. 5 years to go. Bob

I agree with the storage issue as well. I have built a few 80's Monogram cars lately and if handled gently, they were ok though a couple did end up breaking. It does indeed depend on how they appear to you. And close inspection can reveal how they may act. No guarantees though, as they are thin and are definitely a perishable item within the box. The ideas laid out here [particularly the clear coating] are excellent and I plan to use them in the future. I'm currently building [among other things] am 80's issue 1/16th Garlits dragster. The decal sheet is not large but it does look fragile. I'm cutting them out now and am going VERY close to the edge on each one. I may end up clear coating them as insurance, but I'll try a few of the smaller ones first as a test.. Testing may be the watch word in this area. Perhaps a coat of Future on the decals can help as well? Bob

Outta the park Charlie. Hope mine turns out as nice. Bob

The modern Ray Barton car would be awesome. I'm buying a couple of the Darts so I'll be buying some of these decals. Bob

Here is my everyday driver. 2000 Chevy Cavalier SS. Great tunes and some extra get up and go with aftermarket wheels, chip, exhaust and throttle body. Im going to keep it when I get a new car and install a supercharged Ecotech to embarass some Tuners. It gives em a run as it is. Bob

No worries about taking away from the build Matt. I have not worked on it in months. I sits there waiting for me. Your decal techniques are greatly appreciated too buddy. Bob

Looks great Bruno! Those zoomies fit perfectly too. VERY nice build. The decals look perfect too. Bob

Looks awesome. Enigine bay pics please. Bob

OK kinda new guy. That's HOT stuff. Post more. We all love drag cars and that is a great build. Bob

You keep plugging along bro and it keeps looking better. I see you have CF work to do but that rear and all the pieces you made came out VERY nice. I'm still watching, you're still buildin. LOL Bob

Harry does make a point, but only partly. While the Stray Cats did recycle a style somewhat. The sound was all their own. Thus, they were indeed ahead of their time. I'm currently working on a rock tune called "Four On The Floor" which features a High Energy rock beat with hellacious guitars and top fuel and Hot Rod enines roaring in the background in certain spots. As I was writing it, Hot Rods and pop culture just leapt into my mind. That, and I've been looking at a lot of Robt Williams type art lately. The riffs just leant themselves to the car sounds perfectly. Stategically placing them has been fun. I have a one minute snippet from ealier in my writing process, and while it's a scratch track you can feel the vibe it relays. Perhaps I'll post this little snippet for y'all to hear. How can I do this? Any help is appreciated. If I can send it to someone and they can host it [it's only 2.41Mb] PM me please. Bob

To those who posted the used car lots full of Jap $%^& I say. It said "Interesting cars"... Mistubishi makes nothing interesting. Bob

The quality looks very good, Do some late 60's diggers and funny cars and I'm on board. Bob