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My concern is they won't disappear but the cost of gas will be prohibitive. What this means is those who can only afford a used petro car will be forced to feed it expensive fuel. This could lead to a cycle of only being able to afford expensive transportation.

I find this whole thread somewhat amusing. A few thoughts. The biggest problem with electric vehicles is infrastructure does not exist in many regions of the country to recharge them. I believe we are facing what was common in the 1910-20's with gasoline. The infrastructure now exists after a few decades dependent on the energy source. Hybrids may be a better choice in rural areas that will lack behind in recharging stations. I'm considering solar power for my house. With a battery integrated into the system, I'll be able to charge my car in the evening. If I charge after dark, I would also be charging during lower needs on the electric grid if I have not captured enough electricity during the day. As for the grid not being able to handle mass charging, I agree. The United State's electric grid is obsolete as has been proven by rolling blackouts. Mass charging without solar generation will result in grid failure. One problem with this concept, is it only applies if you own the property. I don't see many rental houses being solar equipped for the foreseeable future. To fully take advantage of EVs favors those who can invest in infrastructure. This bothers me on a societal level. I am concerned about EV range. This has been one of the biggest drawback to EV's besides the price. Is it really an issue or a point to convince the public to continue to want ICE. We are convinced we need to drive 500 miles without a recharge. Of course my van only does 432 miles on a full tank of gas. That doesn't bother me. Why? Maybe the range issue isn't such an issue except we're being led to believe it is. Maybe the range is not what we should be concerned with relative to the charging time. For example, if I have a 300 mile range and a 15 minute charge time, will that negate the range concern? Of course, we will need charging stations to be as common as gas stations. Maybe we'll have EVs for local driving and rent a petrol car for long distance driving. I love the sound of certain ICEs. The sound of a Ferrari or a nitro engine is amazing. They're cherished memories. Unfortunately, I can't remember when I heard the last one. Electric motors offer near instantaneous torque in near silence. My premium drinking turbo performance car has significant turbo lag. Performance EVs don't. One of the main reasons car dealerships and mechanics oppose EVs is the significantly reduced maintenance costs. Many of our scheduled maintenance items will not exist with EVs. Since most dealerships make a significant amount of their profit from scheduled maintenance, they will need to develop alternative income sources. This will be even more challenging when most buyers of EVs and hybrids hold onto these vehicles longer than those who purchase ICEs. Many will struggle. Manufacturers are starting to deal with a public that is anticipated to buy newer new vehicles with rented options such as the BMW heated seat program. Even with electrics running on electricity that is sourced from fossil fuels, numerous studies indicate this is more environmentally friendly than ICE that rely on fossil fuel extraction, processing and then continously emit further pollution I worry about the environmental and replacement costs for batteries. Alternative battery materials are being developed. These will need to come to market for new EVs to be cost competitive. Likewise, many of the EVs motors utilize rare metals. Alternative designs are being resourced and hopefully will come to the marketplace. As someone who anticipated building a hot rod as a retirement project, the decline of the ICE has effected that decision. I can't get my head around a classic car with an electric motor in place of the flathead although I'm researching a good convertible platform to convert to the performance possibilities of an electric motor.

I second the motion that these would be great to see reissued. I fear that with a 40 year span since they were last issued that the molds are long gone. Overall the kit quality seemed better than the Monogram show cars, which seemed accuracy challenged but giving an easy build. The MPC and Revell (Roth) show cars were more accurate but also quite fiddly. These fell in between those kits. I do think what prevented these kits from greater success is lack of distribution. These were released about the time that K Mart was the largest seller of kits in the US but I don't believe these kits were sold by mass merchandisers. I only saw these at one hobby/toy store.

Nice build of a terribly over designed car. I wonder if removing the top wings would help it look less cartoony.

Here's one in the Virginia area: http://www.rvipms2020.bravesites.com/

That engine is REALLY nicely done.

Thanks for the info......the flattening of the sides is the step I've been missing.

I just can't see this ever coming to fruition. The reissue of the AMT Fruitwagon, was not hugely popular, that reissue would appeal to much the same market. That was pretty much a project that required some restoration of the molds.....this is a pure start from scratch project.

The roll bar looks really good. Is that the kit roll bar or did you replace it with metal rod?

Great article....why were technical articles written in the 60's so much easier to understand?

What I would like is a box that may have a retro feel to it such as Round2's, most of Atlantis and Moeibius with ACCURATE pictures of a built kit with the contents of that kit. As two examples, AMT had a habit of cars built with wheels that were not included or heavily photoshopped or the disaster of the Jungle Jim Camaro with a great detail pic of the actual car and the body looking nothing like it or anything else. I also agree decals will get me to buy a kit. I need a new Piranha solely for the decals. Extra parts may get me to buy a kit but after modeling for a bunch of years, I've got too many extra parts already.

Until I get a few issues in my mailbox, I'll have my doubts but maybe we'll get a second magazine, Model Cars Magazine being the other, to buy...... https://patganahl.com/2022/07/25/its-back-for-real/

Hello.....there's a couple of groups in Kentucky that maintain a Facebook presence. If you'd like I'll send you info on them.

John you always do nice work......I think without a doubt this is your best work. This really wants me to start looking for a 1/12 Tamiya kit.

The DecoArt Extreme Sheen paint is interesting to me for a couple of projects. On Amazon, it says the paint can't be airbrushed. Obviously, you have succeeded. Can you give me some instructions?

Revell's Ed Roth cars predate the Boothill Express by a few years.

Another possibility would be the XR-6 street rod of tomorrow from the early 1960's. Still I'm betting either Cosma Ray or accurate Camaro body for the PL Logghe chassis.

I also think it was featured in Hot Rod in the late 70's, early 80's.

This would be a great kit to magically reappear. I wonder who ended up with the Hubley molds or if they were scrapped for their metal.

Strange as it may seem to some, but I'd like the Raiders Coach....hopefully someone will reproduce the figures that have been omitted from the prior reissue and appear to be missing from this issue.

A couple of thoughts. This was a 23 year build. When he installed the brakes some 20 years ago they were pretty much top of the line. The problem is the technology has gotten better. For a street cruiser where the driver never nails the throttle, they were adequate if properly functioning. Lots or pro street cars proved this when that trend was hot. I don't think the typical safety inspection would have caught the problem. The one's I've experienced are more checking for exhaust leaks, working safety equipment such as lights and bake pads and rotors. I do think that when the throttle was sticking, the whole thing should have been stopped until that could have been corrected. There have been too many fatalities due to a sticking throttle. More than likely riding the brakes resulting in overheating them leading to their failure. Continuing to film so that the passenger could have content led to the crash. Notice he appears nervous for much of the ride. I don't understand why the driver didn't kill the engine and throw it in neutral although how many of us would react better in the same situation?

Every picture I see something new and amazing!

The convertible Cutlass Streaker fits the clues really well. Of course, I think whoever guesses it should receive a test shot and a boxed kit.....HINT, HINT

The Ghia is an interesting car. A luxury econo box. Of course this was in the same time window that Cadillac sold a rebranded Chevy as a Caddy.

Not my build. I wish it was.