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Very well detailed build. The photos make it look 1:1.

The NHRA had a very strict rule concerning PS hood height at 7 inches. see: https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/50-years-pro-stock-salute-look-back-1970-nhra-pro-stock-rules The Old Pro look to be a half inch tall or 12 inches. Way too tall. I've always thought it made the kit look wrong....sorta like a Zinger.

YEP....

AMAZINGLY helpful. Question. Where did you get the screw heads?

Oh heck yes.....almost every modeler has too many of those things.....VERY imaginative.

Actually any of the early Revell funnies (except for their lame Logghe design i.e. Camaro, Mustang and Pinto) will work including the 1/25th except for how to use the vinyl tubing for fuel lines and plug wires. The only real difference is the body.

This is going to be so very nice when finished. Looks great so far.

Has the Black Beauty actually been released? If it has, has anyone checked to see if the Slixx Kenny Goodell decals fit? I always loved the wedges.....I'm a sucker for aero dragsters such as Ivo's Video Liner, Garlits's SR30 and Ormsby's Castrol streaminer. I was disappointed with the Prudhomme wedge but have seen a couple of builds that has me revising that opinion.

A comment and a question.... I'd love to see both the funny car and the 1970 Mustang reissued. Most of the reissues have been kits I'd passed over as a kid....I remember building the 1970 with yellow paint and Mustang Madness decals....those were the days. CASEY or others who know, what numbers indicate date and year?

I've got three of these in my "to get to" stack. When I do, this will be the go to set of directions. Stunning work.

Great take on this!

Since my post....five years ago (Casey are you that bored?), I've picked up a couple of Pyro motorcycles......absolutely rubbish. Throw them away. You can't do anything with them. Since they're so bad, send them to me and I'll dispose of them. Seriously, for their era, they're very nice. There's a few things that need updating but they're a good starting point.

Interesting the high bidder on the first auction has good feedback....normally they seem to bid on vintage kits. The kit may be worth it if the box was in better shape. As it is, I don't really seeing that box being that displayable. Also note that someone with a feedback of 1 but having bid on 121 auctions seems like someone who gets a thrill running up an auction.

I like where this is going..... Scroll down for one of the most famous trikes of the 70's. https://selvedgeyard.com/2010/03/25/buddy-miles-the-band-of-gypsys-funky-badass-mother-drummer/

And a very nice build that shows how nice this can be.

I know. I thought there were two different sets of markings.

So we're going to get a fantasy Charger funny car? What not the Color Me Gone or the Grand Spaulding Dodge, both of which MPC kitted?

It's interesting to note the Sno Skeeter looks to have all the parts for front wheels instead of skis. The second set of wheels on the blue mold look nicer than what's in the Bullhorn T. The body looks inspired by the XR-6. Several similar vehicles were built in the late 60's for the shows. Finally it is interesting the body is one piece. I'm currently struggling with the front cowl on the Bullhorn. It seems impervious to any glue I have. The backside of the T glued up without any problems.

I'm very curious about a McEwen car. Unless they've worked out a contract with whoever holds the rights to Chrysler this week, that eliminates a funny car unless they make a new body or do something totally non prototypical. That means it would be a dragster. They could do a couple of variations of front engined cars (although I wonder about Round2 having those) or something like the Navy rear engined car.

THANKS!

OK......any way to turn off email notifications? I'd really rather not receive them.

Very nice detail pics. Very helpful for an accurate build.

Casey- so does the kit come with that used and abused patina out of the box or did you have to work at it?

Not quite my style but definitely the 70's. The design is quite nice but the color selection seems off. As for the tractor Vette.....somethings should be punishable by imprisonment.

And just to scare you.....it was a real thing (sorry can't call it a car) http://www.barris.com/carsgallery/noveltyproduct/bathtubbuggy.php