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Hi Luc, I don't work directly for Hawk/Lindberg, I'm just an outside resource who helps them out when needed. I don't know the whole staff, I only have a couple of contacts over there. I can ask of course if you get me the name. -Steve

The molding of the tube chassis parts are very clean, the only area that needed any attention is where the sprue attachment points are. There were no heavy mold lines to clean up. -Steve

I'll definitely pass along the suggestion for a Stock Durango and/or Ram Pickup kit. As far as other new tool possibilites from Hawk/Lindberg I'm betting on additional Chrysler Products as they have a very good relationship going from what I'm told. For right now the only other new tool truck I can talk about is the Dodge Rampage Concept vehicle. It's a FWD Pickup that is powered with a 5.7 litre Hemi. No release date yet but hopefully you'll see at least a test shot by the end of the year. -Steve

Folks, I hope you can tell by the tone of my post I was trying to have some fun with this. It just seemed odd that for such a opinionated group, I found it surprising that I hadn't got a single comment about it. I had done similar posts on it elsewhere and got plenty of replies which fell mostly into two groups. Those who can't wait to buy it and those who pretty much though it was a total waste of plastic. Not much in between. Personally, Monster Tucks aren't my thing either. Regardless, I had fun building it and was very glad I was able to help my friends over at Lindberg by checking out the test shot for them. I would like thank them for letting me share photos of something that is still "work in progress".... However, I'm not on Lindberg's payroll so you wont hurt my feelings any if you don't like the product. Just don't kill the messenger .... -Steve

Billy, It's the real thing ! Here's a photo of it in action..... There's more on the "Raminator" and "Rammunition" at the Hall Bros Racing website. http://www.raminator.com/ -Steve

:? Help me out here, I know I'm far from be a prolific poster in this forum. I would think that a post previewing a brand new tool would be worthy of at least a couple of comments after a week. Apparently not as of this post. So at least clue my in on the problem, is it .... A. I posted it in the wrong place (it's in New Kit Reviews) or some other posting error. B. The subject matter is so unispiring that it's not worth commenting about. C. Everybody so busy debating the quality of some old resin (or is it an old resin caster) that they didn't see it. D. I'm completely off my rocker, you have know idea why I posted this. Lets get this guy some help !!!!! E. Something else, but we won't tell you hoping you become answer D. -Steve

Nice project Andy !!! A little known fact about me, I used to run a '64 GTO at Thompson Drag Raceway in the mid 70's. -Steve

Marc, That's going to be very cool. Seeing it bring back memories of car I used to see all the time. There was a girl who live down the street from me who was dating a guy who drove a brand new Lime Frost 68 Cougar sporting some Cragar S/S wheels. I wasn't into Ford products back then but I couldn't help but notice what a sharp looking car he drove. I'm going to have to build that car one day. -Steve

Irv, I really like where you are going with this one ! .... Still, a part of me wonders how it would look with some 20's and the famous "ARTER RAKE" -Steve

Some of you may have noticed I haven't been posting lately. Well I've been busy with several new projects and here's one of them. This is a test shot of the Dodge Ramintor due out this summer. The fine folks at Lindberg asked me to give it a look over. Boy is this thing big !!! It's definately 1/24th scale. I placed it behind my only other Dodge truck model for comparison. This is no snap together kit, definately skill level three. It took me about 10 hours to build it without paint. I'm going to let the photos speak for themselves. Click on the link for more photos.... http://public.fotki.com/SteveG26/raminator-/

Very nice work Tom, !!! Hey if I keep building customs are you going to build one stock ? :wink:

For those who haven't seen it yet, here's a sample of Doug's box art work. It's so cool I'm going to have to get a copy from Doug for my wall. -Steve

Hi Carl, That's a real nice looking Custom Merc !!!! -Steve

That's very nice work !!! What's the grille shell from? Reminds me of the Ala Kart. It looks like you added a flat head too. -Steve

..... built in the spirit of the early box art. No high tech turned alluminum, white metal, photo etch, carbon fiber, urethane painted, resin cast parts on this baby. Just the 55 parts from the kit, paint and a sliver of chrome foil. Actually, I only used a total of 52 parts and I swapped out the rubber tires from the 34 roadster pickup to be honest but you get the idea. Not my usual build but lots of fun. I hope you like it ! -Steve

..... and here's the "cover" shot. Nice work Doug !!! -Steve

Hi Doug, Welcome aboard and thanks for that great explanation of "ghost view" of the Olds. You sure know how to make my models looks great !!! I can't wait to see the completed box art. -Steve

Doug Whyte is doing all the fantastic photoshop work for this project. I'm sure it's something like you mentioned. Maybe he'll pop in here and share some of his secrets. -Steve

.... and here's the rest of the end and side panels. The top panel isn't quite ready so more to come ...

Bill, I always enjoy watching your "Obsessive Projects" come together. Thanks for posting! -Steve

..... hot off the press, this is one of the end panels. It's the match racer to the "Fired Up" Firebird Pro Stock also coming soon from the Model King. -Steve

Yes, black was used. here's some photos....

..... it's the new display cases for 1/24th and 1/25th scale kits. What first grabbed me was the cool diamond plate design chrome plated base, but more important is the size. They are longer then the cases I had been using. At 10 3/8 L, x 4 5/8 W, x 3 3/4 H inside at the base, my Snap Fast Silverado Extended Cab Duelly fits easily even with the tailgate down. Here's a comparison showing the generic cases I've been using. My Ford F350 Camper Special barely fits. Even this J.F. conversion for the Ecto 1 Caddy fits with room to spare, and the Johan Hearse - Ambulance kits will fit too. Thank You Hawk/Lindberg !!! -Steve

The 'G'man offers his welcome too !!!!

Gregg, I can take a hint. I would love to contibute something worthy. Your very welcome to use any and all of this build if it's still of any interest. I do have most of the photos saved unreduced. If your looking for something new I have other projects planned. Contact me OTB.