Rob Hall

Bottom line--Round 2, Revell and Mobieus will continue focusing on subject matter that primarily appeals to the older generations as they are a majority of model buyers in the US. It's an unfortunate situation, but that's just the way it is. It will be interesting to see how the hobby looks in 10 years.

Hmm...never heard the term. My head gets that way when I go too long between shaving...it's work to maintain a completely bald head (but looks better than the horseshoe cut or a dreadful combover)..

Maybe..for now, I'd rather enjoy the moment and look forward to the future than dwell on the past too much. There is no future in the past...

Some of the older crowd seems to whine about everything that is different than back in the day. I think some of them are too stuck on nostalgia and out of touch with today.

I got the engine from a Revell '02 Camaro SS...and I'm thinking of going w/ 19 inch Pegasus DZs..a multi-spoke rim that looks rather classy and fit for a Caddy, IMO..probably w/o the whitewalls, though..

I've made notes... Have an LS engine and Pegasus wheels. But, yes, to actually build it is another thing.. I'm not sure if I have modeler's block, too busy, or if I just spend too much time online...

I'm thinking of doing one Pro Touring style, kind of like this...

To do it stock the body would have to be different (since the way the side trim attaches), the bumpers, grille, headlights, suspension, wheels, tires...at least 50% of the kit would be different. It's an unusual kit, an '80-84 Coupe de Ville w/ '90-92 Brougham trim...such cars do exist in 1:1, built as custom lowriders. I'd love to see either a stock Coupe de Ville or Brougham kitted, but am not holding my breath..(neither the CdV or Brougham pictured below has the stock grille).

The Donks was the 2nd styrene issue..before that, there was a Revell Lowrider series issue. Before that, it was a diecast.

Looks like it's a straight reissue of the 1st release..lowrider only.

1985 Peterbuilt 359 according to imcdb.org (Internet Movie Car Database)

The '49 Olds 88 IPC convertible would be a nice variation for Revell to do as a 2nd kit..

Given Revell's long history of doing IPC kits, I'm surprised they haven't done one of the Cutlass yet..

Yeah, the dreadful AZ heat. Can't wait to get out of here for good..100 degrees already in April.

Did you put in a black and white '50s TV and black rotary dial phone also? Kind of taking retro too far...I couldn't imagine replacing modern appliances with old ones..modern ones are much more efficient and have more useful features.

Wow...the first battery in my Grand Cherokee lasted 4 years, but after moving to AZ I replace the battery every 2 years.

In 12 yrs/136k miles I've replaced the front and rear brakes (pads & rotors) on my Jeep 3 times, roughly every 40k miles.

I was there for about a half-hour...wish I could have stayed longer and met people but my weekend was a blur..

They don't seem to be listed on the Pegasus website.

Cars that are anacronistic drive me nuts in movies...I can't avoid noticing them...stuff like a movie or TV show that is set in 1971 yet a 1975 vehicle is visble. One that I noticed in a recent movie was in 'The Debt'--there is a scene set in 1966 Berlin where 3 characters are walking across a runway...and an '81 Olds 88 is sitting there waiting for them..

Same with removable headrests on seats...

Because 90% of the model-buying population in the US is eligible for AARP membership?

Speaking of Miami Vice, I recall a car in a chase in one episode w/ a car that resembled a '60s Porsche 906...probably was a kit car. I think it was the episode w/ Danny Sullivan as a race driver.

Very cool...love those Can-Am cars.

I hated that movie...they should have used modern disposable appliances like Camrys and Accords.