Chuck Most

Oh, the wheelbase isn't the only "off" thing about it. The engine in it is indeed undersized, but the worst knock against it, appearance-wise, are the valve covers. Swap some better ones on and it can become a nearly-credible looking SBF with a little detail work.

So what should we do? Go back to tri-tone pastels? Avacado greens? Remember in the '90's when every other car on the road was teal? Or not even fifteen years ago when it seemed like every manufacturer was falling over the others to offer at least a few models in yellow? Betcha a lot of those buyers were kicking themselves when resale time came, and that special-order "Strained Pea Vomit Metallic" or "Dehydrated Urine Pearl" means their car is worth about 25% less than the same thing in a more pleasing color. Honestly, with all the disgusting color choices out there, I could stand a generation or two of cars done in earthy tones. It's true that there are plenty of nice colors out there, but there are quite a few nasty ones, and more than a few people seem to want them. Then again, I don't even consider the paint color when I purchase a vehicle. Which I guess is odd, as I'm told that a car's color can be a "make or break" factor in the decision to buy it.

That's cool! I've seen their Mk V but never this one. I'm hoping they'll do a 4-door so I can build my old '81 Signature.

Nice! You're really cranking out those VW's! I don't think I've ever seen the GS Ghia built up until now, only the Tamiya. I always wondered about the soft vinyl seats and door panels myself, but I've always had good luck painting them with Duplicolor automotive paint. Most of the Testors/Model Master lacquers seem to work pretty well on them, too.

I love it. I've thought of doing the same thing to the GS kit- looks like a very workable basis for such a conversion.

Very cool!

No comment.

After the re-releases of the Pacer, Gremlin, and now the Pinto from Round 2, I also have warm, fuzzy feelings about the Vega and Chevette being brought back.

This one was the 1996-ish double kit- maybe they went with the white plastic on later runs.

Aw, shucks... You're very welcome. Kris deserves credit for the great casting quality as well. And yes, the Hudson 308 looks fantastic in open-bay and hoodless hot rods.

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys! This one wasn't. Only the canopy was molded clear- the remainder was done in bone-white plastic. Don't mind the hijack- cool story.

But... but... but... TOOLING VARIATIONS! LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY!

Thanks for that, Mike. Hopefully I'll be able to put this information to use shortly.

Stance and drivetrain angle look perfect- DO NOT mess with any of that. For some reason I'm seeing it in a metallic blue with white accents, and with a relatively stripped but still decently-appointed cockpit- maybe some tuck and roll padding on the kit-supplied bomber seats, or something to that end. Might need to steal a few of your ideas for use on one of the many '30's I now have in the stash...

Very cool! I have one of these and I'm still undecided on which route to take with it. Mine is the late '90's reissue. Ironically, that reissue was available for three years, but was a flop at the time. Now, even the late '90's reissues can bring some pretty decent coin. Got mine for about the same price as a current Round 2 big truck kit reissue- I think I made off pretty well on that one.

Another project wrapped up this weekend. I stared out (some time ago) with the Tamiya Abarth, and the engine from a Fujimi Porsche 359 Roadster. I wanted the car to appear stock, but I did keep the Abarth wheels, and added a tow ring in place of the front bumper. Paint is Tamiya Orange. In 1:1 I'm not sure how well this setup would work (as built, the model has no room for a clutch of any type) but it would be one fun ride.

Just a quick, mostly box-stock build up of the old Gunze Sangyo kit. I did use some nerf bumpers from a Revell '32 Ford Five-Window on it, but otherwise what you see is from the kit, including the fussy soft vinyl canopy gaskets. I've since touched up the scratch on the taillight lens- didn't even see it until after I'd taken and uploaded the pics.

I can't begin to describe how cool this is. I thought I was the only one thinking of this kind of stuff. Just today, I finished fitting a four-cam engine from a 356 Speedster into one of these...

Bought a visor from Models By Dave a few days ago. Yesterday I threw some paint on it and stuck it on the Raider.

Just plain love it. I'm also glad it isn't what I thought it would be when I saw the thread title.

You owe nobody an apology, Doug. The idiot(s) complaining about your photos, on the other hand...

Thanks everybody! That's Krylon Fusion Woodland Light Green.

Before. I don't see any reason why the top is done separately, unless perhaps Revell plans to bring out a stock-height roof version sometime later on.

Looks fantastic to me. I threw together the '30 Model A in slightly more time than 7.5 hours this last weekend. I think this kit might be my next "quickie" project. Thanks for the heads up on the rear window.