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Do you think the Cougar is the old MPC kit?

I remember seeing this car in Popular Mechanics while growing up. I really wanted one as a first car. I'd still like to have one. I never knew a kit was available. I'll add it to my list to keep an eye out for.

Sorry to just getting back to this. I've got a couple of Cosma Rays with the hope to make one. I'll pick up the Streaker Vette in case I'm missing any small parts. Thanks for the suggestions.

I can't do a trade now as my hobby stuff is in storage but if this pops up in six months, I'd be interested.

Funny someone posts the Nuclear Banana while I eat a banana. Very nice work. Most of the detailed TF motors I see look cluttered and messy. Not so in your case. Having said that, I don't see anything missing. Very nice work.

Fantastic work!

I'm working on restoring an old MPC Cosma Ray (Round2 please reissue!). It would make sense to rob the MPC Vette for parts but the Revell 1967 is a lot more common to get. Does anyone know how close these two 1967's are in size? Can the frames be swapped fairly easily? The MPC is one of their best kits of the era. How does it compare to the more modern Revell tooling? Thanks!

I know that Fred's has been closed for several years. I've tried to find a listing or a catalog of what all products he offered. Does anyone have either they could share? Thanks!

Curious question...how close in width is the AMT body? That would seem to be a much more common body for the swap.

I've always felt that motor in the Revell kits was such a let down. Yours is a GREAT improvement. Not wanting to kill a complete kit for just a few engine parts, I need to find the files or the engine in as 3D print.

Looks the part of 1972, a great era of custom bikes. Very nice build.

That's so sweet. The upgrade on the forks is a huge improvement over the square forks. This is one of those kits that has so much potential in the parts. Every time I see this motor I keep on wishing that Revell would had done so well with their last motorcycle series.

I love the graphics. I know most are decals, but it looks like you did an amazing job with them. What really sits this build apart is the stance. Most PS Vegas and Pintos I see sit way to high. This one looks right.

Count me in as a follower.

Thanks!

I'm dealing with a company that flooded my basement......oh joy. I'm looking to replace several of my MCM back issues. Model RoundUp has many (currently MCM isn't selling back copies). Can anyone tell me what the number of this issue is?

The Cougar's hood, sail panels and trunk are noteworthy. Very nice. Are those the Round2 reissue decals?

I recently lost almost a complete run of Car Model magazine due to the poor actions of a contractor. I do want to get replacements. I want to think there was a CD of the CM available. Anyone know a source?

File a claim with eBay. That might prevent others from the same outcome.

If this had been done in CNC, I would be impressed. Knowing it was done manually I'm gobsmacked. The one thing that stands out to me are the freeze plugs. How did you machine the external round shape? Truly fantastic workmanship.

What about an AMT Nascar chassis? Fairly cheap and not hard to find.

I wonder if this would be a good choice to cut plastic rods to the same dimensions for chassis. It would be great if it could do brass but I don't see that being realistic.

This one has me watching. This is inspiring me to get comfortable using my metal working tools.

I'm hoping for the '32 Ford. I'd get three or four. Good donor kit.

I remember as a child, my Father and I (okay, it was Dad) built MPC cars that had spy gear as a bonus. If I remember correctly there was a GTO with a submachine gun to mount under the front bumpers and a Bonneville with large blades to cut tires. Anyone know what the exact year it was? I know it was the mid 60's like 1967 or so. Can anyone help me identify a year?