Rob Hall

The Testors versions came out first then the Lindberg version came out a year or so later IIIRC. And the Lindberg version is an SRT8 Super Bee, different trim (wheels, stripes, hood) and engine from the Testors.versions which were an R/T and an R/T Daytona. Based on the same tooling.

A kemp is a lead sled, I think...terms from the '50s, I think..

True enough...I remember back in the day using browser bookmarks to keep links handy for reference...I hardly ever use bookmarks anymore, it's just too easy to search w/ google (even easier when using chrome). As far as who sells what at what price, for new kits, I have a few online vendors I've bought from for years (Evers Toy Store, Model Express, Model Roundup, Hobby Link Japan) so I check with them first..

Maybe someone will kitbash the Rambler wagon w/ the Hudson and the new '48 Ford kit. Do something different

Cool..great work, great diorama.

Interesting...I wonder if will be formally announced at the iHobby Expo this month... I could definitely see building 2-3 of those.

I have an idea on using one of those Buick straight 8s..not sure if it will fit, but I do have a restorable builtup AMT '60 Buick Invicta HT that is missing it's engine...hmmm

Makes Trumpeter kits look pretty accurate..

LoL...kind of abstract.

I do both...I always lived in areas with a few good local hobby shops that I frequent for some kits and supplies...but I do buy a lot of kits from 3-4 online vendors in the US and a couple in Japan, and eBay for old kits. I've been buying stuff online since the late 90s (Amazon, eBay, etc) so I'm comfortable buying all sorts of stuff via the internet and having the USPS/UPS/Fed Ex deliver it.. Same w/ paying bills/etc...I do everything I can online to avoid using old-time methods like paper mail and checks. If I can do it from my phone or laptop, I do it.. Sometimes I get so busy w/ work and life that it's easier to order a lot of stuff online rather than running around shopping (though I have all the usual big box and small stores within a couple miles of me).

I'm surprised R&M of Md haven't done one yet..they've done a bunch of '32 Ford bodies.

Rare dual fuel tank option

I picked up a Destroyer at a flea market years ago and kitbashed it with a Monogram Bronco to build a 4x4. Never finished it....I like the '70s AMT Ford trucks, too bad they only made them with the wierd Camper Special wheelbase.

Anyone tried adapting the engine, engine compartment and chassis from the Revell '68 Hemi Dart to one of the MPC/AMT Cudas? I've toyed w/ the idea but haven't fished any Cudas out of storage to do some test fitting....

Compared to the dreadful Mustang II, the '79 definitely was a huge step forward design-wise. For the notchbacks, I always thought the '85-86 was the best looking...I didn't like the bland headlights and taillights of the '87-93 LXes. I had an '86 LX notchback in college, but it was just a 4cyl. I still enjoy my '87 GT, but it definitely looks dated now... a memento of the big 80s, of when I had hair.. I never got into the SN95 generation, but I do like the '05-09 and '10+ generations... I think I want one of the new 5.0s for my next fun car..maybe the Boss 302 version.

Are there really any kids building models today? Seems like it's mostly the 50+ crowd.

77 killed, 543 injured in that one.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sknyliv_airshow_disaster

CNN is reporting 9 fatalities now

Interesting..first I've heard of convertible promos...this is the new Camaro? By Revell?

I try and avoid O'Hare or Midway unless I'm going to Chicago..I used to connect through both of them often...nearly missed flights when it was super busy around Thanksgiving and Xmas...I try and avoid any flight within the US the involves a connection, try and go direct only...

I was living in Colorado Springs at the time, was between gigs and had some downtime at home. Got up in the morning, turned on the TV to CNN, stayed glued to the TV for hours..

It is kind of scary, but that's all there is as far as a stock '48 coupe body. Perry's Resin lists one, but I've heard they are impossible to order from in recent years.

I love Chicago..have lots of friends there and briefly lived there (one summer between college semesters spent in Lincoln Park). Driving there can be fun, drove my Mustang all over there in the mid '90s...constant shifting. Had fun one winter weekend in '99 there in a rental Crown Vic. The worst big cities for driving I've been in IMO are Boston and San Francisco.

I'm looking forward to seeing if that happens...I've had my AAM one for 13 years, still haven't built it.

So true...getting through the TSA lines is easy if you know what you are doing...the slow and clueless casual travelers drive me crazy.