Chuck Most

I think some issues of the '55 kits also had a pretty cool tri-carb setup. It was still in the Basic Builder issue of the F-100, but I don't recall it being mentioned in the instructions or on the box.

The Monogram '93 Cobra had a very good 5.0 (302) in 1:24, although it was a late model, fuel injected unit with a five speed manual. I believe the Monogram (and Revell) '55 Ford F-100 and Panel also shared a small block Ford V8 that was reasonably well detailed.

They do- but he must've cut down the oil pans, I think those had the deep-sump pans.

Yeah- I've seen that one, and it is indeed 'crud'! I'd almost think I could scratchbuild a better looking Mark V on my own!

Smoke and all?

As long as you keep the models clean, in a relatively temperature/climate controled environment, you should be fine. Don't clear over them with enamel- it will yellow over time and tint the BMF underneath it, as well. I've seen models built in the early '80's, and the BMF still looks good on them.

They kind of look like Revell engines to me- not sure of which kit, though.

Really like the De Soto bar in the grille- great way to bring this terrible kit up to snuff!

I heard years ago, somebody took this crude little motorized Arri T-Bird kit... And converted it into a Lincoln Mark IV. I was wondering- has anybody else seen it, or know who built it and where one could find a picture or two of it?

Are those Ford FE big blocks?

I've never really left the hobby (I've been at it since '88), but I've had my hot and cold moments, for sure! All I can say is- build what you want to build, to your own standards. If it doesn't make YOU, the builder, happy, then what's the point? Get back into it, get comfortable... THEN worry about the finer details!

Get rid of the month, and just go by the issue number. I'm sure it's probably illegal, or something, but hey... lots of things are, and we keep on just a doin' 'em!

Yeah- I'd hate to see somebody let a 1:1 Cutlass go like this, but it's cool for a model, right?

Glad to see ya back up and runnin'!

Shame my brain exploded back in 1997, so this has no effect on me whatsoever! Still, it does give me some ideas...

To tell you the truth, I'm really kind of surprised it took so long. My local Chrysler dealer hasn't even had one in stock for ages. Even though, strangely, the Chevy HHR, which looks so much like the PT I'm shocked Chrysler didn't sue GM for copyright infringement, seems to be flying off the lots. Well, at least selling as well as any of GM's anonymous transportation modules (Malibu, Impala, and so forth). And they aren't selling for 10% or more over sticker, as many of the early PTs did! The PT Cruiser was a novel idea, but it always seemed to have a "For Best Results, Use Before 2005" label on it somewhere. At least, to me. It had the same kind of retro style as the (also soon to be dead) New Beetle, but gave you some practicality with it's 4 doors and ample rear cargo area, but a car like that just isn't meant to have a long production life. Shame it didn't have enough power to get out of it's own way, much less enough to put that people and cargo space to good use!

He's right- I have had bad results using acrylics on resin without a primer. It does seem some resins take acrylic paints and primers better than others, but my standard MO with resin nowadays is automotive primer FIRST... well, after the body is properly cleaned and prepped, of course!

I've built the Revell Acura version, but I like the JDM versions way better most of the time. Very nice buildup- I like how you refrained from using over the top graphics and/or a gaudy body kit and instead chose a clean, uncluttered model!

Similar to what I had in mind!

I've been wanting to pick up this kit for a while... keep at it and you may convince me to tackle one for myself!

I love split window bugs, this one is very cool, and the history is unique, as well.

I've always liked these- your buildup is very, very cool!

If I ever build a second one with engine and chassis detail... you'll be the first guy to see it!

Ding!Ding!Ding! That's the gist of the thing- just a multipurpose utility vehicle, kind of like a Mini-Jeep. Oh, by the way, love that avatar!

Other way around- the Bug (and the earlier F-O-R) came first, but yeah, there most certainly is a resemblance! Hmmm... Mini Moke... maybe that'll be my next 'scratchbuilt from spare junk' project...