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A beautiful ressurection if I have ever seen one. The detail and paint are perfect. And Kudos to Tamiya for sending replacement decals. There is customer service still out there, although to be fair Revell/Monogram are doing the same thing. Well done. Bob F

Measures out at 4-1/4 from where it goes vertical in the front to where it goes vertical in the rear. Gonna use REAL tracks?? Bob F

Thanks for the Kudos guys. The kit literally falls together. You spend all your time getting things painted as assembly is soooo easy. I'll post pix of the completed build in a day or 2 once the final washes are done. I have ZERO experience with Armor and these techniques are easy to employ. Thanks Tom Daniel!!! Bob F

US forces have been chasing Rommel and his vaunted Africa Corps across the desert. Here we see Der General in a moment of relaxation before his end run back to HQ. I went to some Armor bulletin boards to get some ideas for wear techniques and colors. Testors Light Desert Tan and various Tamiya paints adorn Der Genrals car. I used heat to make the dents and .50 Cal damage. I used a soft pencil to make the steel wear. Skeletons are Testors 33531 Sand. It's so close to actual bone color. I have the other track to weather and then they both get a dark wash. The flags and the windows are all that are left. I'm using an old technique to show the windshield wiper marks. This was a FUN build of a true classic. Bob F

HOLY SCHNICKY'S!!!!! Fantastic chassis, body work et all........... Ambitious and accurate. Two things that seperate you from standard kit builders [i being one of the latter]. I'll be paying attention. Bob F

With 18+ years in the garage I have seen this many times. the impellers actually slowly corrode over time and eventually there is nothing there to move the coolant. It can be a mystery if the WP isn't leaking and all other items seem in good nick. I would't worry overmuch about metal in the passages but a flush is in order clearly. Usually I just took off the WP and this is what I'd see [referring to your pix]. Easy fix usually and it should run cooler but be careful. I'm not certain what temp the thermostat needs to be, but I'd refer to the factory spec as a starting point. When you use factory setting you must use factory plug heat range as well for maximum HP and milage. Glad you got it sussed. I didn't read the other posts so I'm certain you got good advice already. Bob F

ok, I was thinking of doing this one as well. Tell me, what is the body? Resin from Slixx website? I know about the decals. I see a Revell chassis and motor underneath. Looks good for a slam build. Bob F

AH HAH! Thanks Chuck, I can hardly wait. As for all the other replies. GOOD LOOKING OUT... And thank you all. This is why this place ROCKS! Bob F

Let me be the umpteenth to say. SWEET. The color and stance are correct. I had a friend that worked at the local Auto Zone. PR guy from NY. Had a Datsun [early 80's something or other]. One day he opened the hood and there was this custom mounted, with a big Holley, ROTARY sitting in it. Took me for a ride [i had a Turbo Dodge Omni then]. GOD, did that thing move! What a racket though... In a good way. Very well done sir Bob F

Muchas Gracias george. I have a couple of leads now. Bob F

Ni pics that I know of but mine was a gold 74 Plymouth Duster with a slant six. I blew up that slant 6 2 years later. I know, HOW did you do that???!!!! I have no idea. Bob F

Got me one. I've been visiting model Armor websites and getting weathring and wear techniques so I can make mine look nice and battle scarred. Nice build there. Bob F

I saw a kit on eBay a while back. Shoulda grabbed it then. I did an exhaustive web search and I cannot find that kit anywhere!! It was the front bumper/grill to backdate the Twister vega. I see the whole bodies out there [modelroundup] but I have the Twister coming. It was light green resin if I recall correctly. There were other parts with it as well. Real complete looking. Decals are not a problem but this backdating thing has got me in a pickle. ANYONE????? TIA Bob F

Let me be the first to say GORGEOUS..... Bob F

From what can only be described as a "bear of a kit" to that is impressive indeed. Color, fit, finish are all superb. And there you were worrying......................... Another strong build my friend. Bob F

I see the differences. I am going to do the 1974 car. I have the Comp Resins hood scoop coming. I have a Twister Vega coming. I have the decals, although I'm going to paint the brick red portions. I have what I need. I do have a few pix of the motor with the black valve covers which is the "74" car. Just some interior shots, perhaps some other motor shots. Any help is Muy appreciated Bob F

I'm about to do a full detail of the Vega. What do any of you guys have for reference photos? I did a web search and got a couple but it seems there are not many out there. Personal stash? Help a brutha....... Bob F

OMG, how embarrasing............... Your build is superb. I copied the kit box and didn't even use my brain..... I'll fix that. Thanks. Bob F

This here is a 3 day build to put down the Super Bee and Garlits builds and have some fun. Tamiya Metallic blue and hand painted extras. The exhaust is till drying and I need a white Gel pen for the tires. Other than that it's done. Dave Deal R.I.P. Enjoy! Bob F PS: My photography is not up to snuff so please excuse the flash....

I'm sooooo right with you on this one. I just posted Dave Deals Van as a way to get away from more challenging projects. This is probably the best this kit has EVER been done. A Classic in every sense. Bob F

Only 1 pic of the flipnose Vega wagon?? You are killin me... LOL Bob Frias

Bobby Brady shirt, Pro Keds, and my Black Knight skateboard. 1974

Aaaahhhh, I remember well. I bought all 3 of the Monogram 1/32 gasser kits for less than 5.00 TD stuff was 2.25. AFX were 6.50 a car [big Money!] My paper route was 96 papers. Good ole days indeed. Bob F

THIS is one I wish they'd reissue, or even retool. Well done as well. You are prolific sir. Bob F

That is very tough on the eyes. Roth was too cool for THAT. Dobbertin.... maybe. Looks like Pimp My Ride got a deal on pink paint and had at it. It has cool elements, but as a whole, it needs to be in a hole. Of course, I wear checkered Vans so what do I know? Bob F