Mr. Metallic

Like I said, any sub-line of Testors is going away. That means Model Master, Aztec, Extreme Lacquers etc. When they announced that last year they said some products would be folded into the main Testors line. What gets retained has yet to be seen.

Over on the Spotlight board this same rumor cam up last week. So, Dave Darby actually went to the source, Testors, and got a response. The Testors line is NOT GOING AWAY!!! They are in the process of dropping all the sub-lines like they announced last year. But the rumor that the entire Testors line is going away appears to be perpetuated by modelers and even hobby shops and distributors playing a bad game of "telephone". Not saying anyone is doing it purposely, but the misinformation is rampant.

That paint color is stunning. Nice conversion work performed on a kit that far too many people write off. It's not a perfect kit, but it's a good starting point for a sweet custom build, and you just proved that fact.

That is very cool. Some details that were not commonly added during that era with the fuel lines and such. I wonder what this was painted with, because man it's thick. Nearly obliterated every body line. But it's a race car, so it works.

It didn't seem like it was around for very long, so maybe it was a true "special edition" like the box says. Come to think of it, most of the "special edition" kits that I can recall really weren't in the catalog very long. 37 Ford pickup with the pseudo-38 parts, the 32 sedan. Can't think of any others right now Anyway, I know that doesn't help you find a set. Maybe post a wanted request here and ask if someone would part with just the heads?

That was my thought too, since they might not have that insert anymore. Offering it for sale on it's own seems doubtful, especially if it's missing content.

Replicas and Miniatures Of Md does an extremely nicely done 4 weber intake for that engine (don't mind my oversize fuel lines) I'll be following along on this one and living vicariously through your build. I have also wanted to build an all wheel drive deuce myself, but don't know if I'll ever get to it.

Wow, it's like someone stripped the paint and forgot to treat the bare metal before it rusted. Very cool effect.

You nailed it with this one RRR. The black paint has just the right sheen and patina details. And the running gear is all spindly, but purposeful. Wowza!

Guess I better finish up my half cab conversion build that I started years ago using the Olsen Bros parts. Very excited to have the set though. wondered if they would ever bring the buggy back.

I have the Snow Skeeter. Any idea of a source for replacement 1 piece tires for the rear paddle snow/sand type tires? The 2 piece ones in the kit don't appear to match up well as far as tread pattern side to side, and would really distract from an otherwise well rendered kit.

Well, today is your lucky day for the hardtop. Just announced!

Casey is a very reliale source for new kit announcements, so it appears to be true. Plus it has an official Round2 kit number, so I'd call it legit

Looks like there are 4 "storefront" kits. Bookstore, coffee shop, music studio and cafe. Wish they had more of a vintage feel as a quick scan reveals they are modern styled. But could still provide a cool backdrop for model displays. I'll check them out in person the next time I'm at HL.

Very nice job building this contemporary hot rod. When I build a fenderless 32 i never consider this kit because of the Revell kit with it's separate fenders. But, before that kit came out this was the best way to get a highly accurate highboy roadster since the body on the AMT kit is less accurate. Your execution of the fender removal is well done, and that paint combo is very well chosen (and smooth)

Visited my local HL last night. They finally stocked the 78 Dodge for the first time, but of course it was after I bought it elsewhere. But the interesting thing to me was the expanded offerings from Mr Hobby. I had seen the primer there before, but now there are several other Mr items available including filler, clear spray, glue, and i think a couple tools. Side by side with Tamiya stuff (which also expanded over the last year or so) I wonder if they plan to continue to offer them side by side, or if they are phasing in the Mr Hobby products due to recent availability issues with Tamiya? I also wonder if they are going to expand into offering either companies paint lines? With the majority of the Testors paints being discontinued, I thought it would be perfect time for the Revell paints to take hold, but that doesn't seem to have happened.

Seeing that mockup got my wheels turning that this would make a cool speedboat as well. I'll be following yours as this idea intrigues me too.

The Testors name remains and is still available. They are discontinuing every product line under the Testors umbrella. That includes Model Master. They said they would be incorporating some of the sub-line colors into the remaining Testors line, but a vast majority of it will be gone once current supply runs out. Man, there is so much mis-information out there in the world

If anyone is not going to use the decal set from their Milk Trike, I would love to have it. I need it to help restore an actual Eldon Milk Truck Glad the made it all the way through all 6 trikes, especially the "Black Max"!

I don't think the aim is to bring new stock in at a higher price. I think it's the opposite. Bring all their prices in the store lower so they don't have to incentivize with the 40% coupon. At least that's what they were implying when they announced the discontinuation of the 40% coupon. But I could be wrong.

This thing is looking tough. Happy accident on the windshield frame.

Pretty sure it's complete and posted over in the Under Glass section

The Yellow Jacket is a 30-31 Model A roadster, so it is not the origin of any 32 Ford kit. It is actually a variant of the 6 in 1 Monogram Model A coupe/cabriolet tooling. To make the Yellow Jacket roadster version they just left the roof out of the kit. Original Sadly, all that remains of this once expansive tooling is now a stock only 5 window coupe

Yes! And I think they could get multiple versions with minimal changes to go back to 59, and 58 (possibly 57?) But at least 2 versions just from the 60, Styleside and Flareside

I seem to recall Round 2 putting out feelers about the Custom 32 kit a few years ago. This would be a great candidate to treat the same way they did the 63 Nova wagon, especially if they have ANY of the old tooling left. At least the body should still exist because it was thrown together with the phaeton tool to make a stock Tudor.