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I have one of these kits and have found little inspiration to finish it. Your roof addition could be that inspiration. That really adds to the car. I salute your imagination. Mike

Funny I was looking at one of those in my stash wondering what to do with it. After seeing yours I kow the answer is to build it. Mike

Shane I've seen your work here and at SLM. This is by far your best work that I've seen. You've done every part justice. Mike

The info about Perry's delivery getting better is great. Randy has some great products that deserve a lot of consideration. Mike

I'm not sure I'd recommend buying directly from Perry's (maybe resin realm has it in stock). Perry's work is very good but his delivery is very slow. I'd anticipate delivery time being 6-12 months but worth the wait. Mike

First question, what is the paint on? If they're plastic or resin my approach changes. For resin I use regular Easy Off in the yellow can. Stinks to high heaven. After spraying it, I cover it with a plastic shoebox container which helps both with the fumes and the effectiveness of the stripper. Plastic requires a different approach. I use a combination of things. The big problem is some paints such as lacquer etch the plastic. There's nothing that will completely remove paint that has etched into the part and return the part to "As new" condition. I like Polly S Easy Lift Off but do not soak the part. ELO will harm the plastic if you let the part soak in it. I find 91% alcohol effective on some paint such as blacks and dark solids that ELO is ineffective on. Less than 91% won't work. Other options include commercial wax stripper, Castrol Super Clean (if you can find it in the gallon size) and Pine-Sol(don't waste your money on imitation pine cleaner). My last resort is oven cleaner for plastic. I've ruined one part too many with brake fluid and don't use it for paint removal. Good luck and have fun! Mike

I think what you're looking for is the Tenax glue kit for liquid glue. It's not bad but care must be taken to keep the applicator unclogged. I have an applicator for super glue that instead of being a hollow tube is solid but forked at the bottom. Also many hobby shops do sell a syringe that has a blunt tip. I find most syringes hold too much glue to be useful. I prefer a smaller diameter cylinder so that a small push of plunger doesn't shoot out a lot of glue. Mike

Well I'm going to complain. Just what does Bob thinks he's doing showing up the high priced designers from the big two and a half? Seriously, the real Challenger has the sides of a bad slab sided Nascar racer. The Camaro has a front fascia only a mother could love. Bob seamlessly took the best of both and merged them into a car that Detroit should have made. Congrats on a fantastic job. I'm just hoping Bob doesn't merge the leftovers into the Nightmare from Detroit. Mike

A CD poses too many possible copyright infringement issues. Buy one, sell thirty on auction sites or pass them out as door prizes at your next contest. What I'd suggest is subscriber only content such as kit reviews and build articles. I also think that downloads of some of the charts (such as was done for the top fueler build up) would add a great deal of value to a subscription. I'll admit, right now I but at my LHS. It gives me a reason to shop and add to the stash. Mike

Try the MPC version of the Supra. Happy hunting. Mike

Any kit I finished would be KOTD. Sorry to steal your thunder..... Seriously I think the real KOTD may not be an engineering masterpiece but something that bought a lot of smiles to builders. My vote would be Revell's motorcycles. Terrible kit in so many ways (the engine lacks so much detail as to be pathetic) but it has been a great canvas for so many builders. Mike

I love it and will admit that I too had thought of doing this car. If you drew the chassis a pdf of your plans would be appreciated by many. You look like you're doing it justice!

Any chance you have the address still? If so, please share it. Mike

This is one build I'll be following. I have several of these and keep on thinking it would be a great build but keep on opening the box and thinking maybe someday. Mike

My vote is CUDA!!!!! The Jo-han Challenger and Mustang both fit over the Revell chassis pretty well although the tin work does require a whole lot of work. Behind the Cuda, an accurate ram air Mustang would be nice. The Jo-han Challenger body is top notch and with Revell's current pricing structure can often be bought for the same price as a new kit. Also deserving a second look would be an accurate second generation Duster with the smaller greenhouse. As for an Arrow and Mustang II, maybe these would be better molded to fit the Monogram funny cars such as the Trans Ams. That chassis front end seems much closer to what was run in the late 70's than the early 70's Revell chassis. Mike

I think the one piece chassis was a step backwards. I don't find making it square a problem if you take your time but it isn't for beginning modelers. The tires are wonderful. I do look forward to a new blown hemi. I also second Ken's suggestion of a 69 Nova and a 1971 Camaro. The 69 Camaro would be nice. I'd really like an accurate 1/25 scale Cuda, and a later Duster (although the Revell early one can be modified). I would also like to see Revell correct past sins and issue a correct Mustang. Mike

Guess that what happens when someone sees someone else profiting from their own poor business abilities. I had very good luck buying from XTCTLC. After all I've heard about Wendell, I think I'll build what I have and what to see the lack of customer service implode again. Mike

Awesome build. I totally agree that this is more valuable to you than a bunch of plastic parts in a sagging box. SWEETT!!!! Mike

I had several e-mail conversations with him. I agree he'll be missed. Bud seemed always wiling to share and teach those of us less skilled. Long may you run...... Mike

I'm about ready to restart my build up of Grump's Monza. Anyone have any detail pictures of the chassis or any other pro stock Monza's? I'd appreciate any and all photos. Thanks, Mike

Thanks for the link. Now I know why they seem different. I'd love to find interior and other detail pictures. This kit cries out for a detail build. Mike

What about making your own? Check out: http://www.opentrackaction.com/acmeforum/s...read.php?t=1308 Mike

I love the sketch pads. One of the first things I look at and one of the things I look at a year after publication. I know you did some PT Cruisers, but I can't find that issue. Mike

I've owned two Unimats and currently own two Sherlines. What mills are you looking at? Mike

Before I wrote them off, I'd soak them in oven cleaner. This is eat the paint and may break the glue free. It will also destroy the chrome, but it may salvage these pieces. If not, the interior looks really close to standard MPC fair. Mike