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I'm finally at the stage where I can consider adding a compressor to my hobby room. I might even get to start seriously building. My wife and I've agreed that I need to focus on a quiet compressor. I've read about California Air https://www.californiaairtools.com/ and Harbor Freight both sell compressors claimed to be quiet. https://www.harborfreight.com/2-gallon-12-hp-135-psi-ultra-quiet-oil-free-professional-air-compressor-64596.html Does anyone have any feedback on either product line? Specific model information and the like would be most helpful.

I'd go with the Garlits kit. Much closer to the real thing although I do prefer the Ivo kit. What I'd really like to find are nice decals for SR 13 and the first rear engined car. The MPC kit just seems a bit lacking. Dr Daryl made the best decals for these cars but sadly he passed a few years ago.

Kevin is one of several drivers of his era that just didn't get the career opportunities he should have had. I always thought he had great potential. It seems at the time if your were successful in Busch, you failed at the Cup level.

Take a look at the AMT '68 Mustang. Pretty easy to get it to fit and a tremendous upgrade.

I've often wondered if a Revell T-Bolt would be a good donor for the Falcon A F/X.

These look so good I need to pull my untouched kit down and try my hand at it.

I'm cleaning my garage. That Galaxie would fit in it quite nicely.

I'm hoping the Firestone Indy 500 slicks make it to parts packs. I'd like a few sets of those for early pro stocks. The Garlits kit being reissued is disappointing. What I don't understand is why they don't redo the body to actually fit the chassis. It has always looked oversized.

What about soft drink screw on lids to mix paint in?

Super stock Mustang or early funny car.

Hmmmmm........I'm in a market for a car that's unusual for my area, an Audi TT. The nearest one for sale that is interesting is four hours away. I go with cahs in hand with intent to drive it home. For upper echelon cars not unusual. You know what you want, and how you want it equipped. You've driven similar. Its been checked by a certified mechanic. Not that unusual.

Oh that is sweet.

Sadly I think the only way we'll see the JoHan kits reissued is if they're reverse engineered like the Monogram Dragon Wagon and Rommel's Rod. Is that likely? I can't see any one kit with enough buyers to make that happen.I'd love to see the AMC stuff reappear but to be realistic, AMC is quickly fading into memory such as Packard. The funny cars would be nice but both MPC and Revell have Mustangs in their inventory. AMT has a Pinto. MPC has a Challenger. While all of these are lesser quality they're available. MPC and Revell have Cudas. The Maverick and the Comet would be nice but I'm not waiting for it to appear.

I've watched this thread and have a few thoughts (go figure). I love Snake's idea. It allows Revell to have new product at a lower price point that not only can be a Grandma purchase but also can add value to older molds. Some of those are sitting on my shelf while others I'd buy. The recent build of the Revell snapper by another magazine has really got me thinking about that whole series. New kits need more than one building version. I think many new builders like the creativity more so than the replica stock building. For example the first two kits I built with my father, okay watched him build, were a 1967 or 1968 MPC Bonneville and GTO with the spy gear. I loved the spy gear as a 10 year old. We need to encourage creativity in building. An excellent whatever with only one option is simply a whatever. Creativity allows it to be the builder's creation. Revell does need to have more new kits of newer cars but there is the question of sales. How many people bought the Audi R8 or other recent new kits? The statement about AMT and MPC branding is something that Round2 needs to be aware of. Maybe they should label these as AMT and MPC Classics. Easy change to the logo and it helps original kits maintain some of their value. Round2 needs to use a new manufacturer name for new tools. Maybe the Autoworld label would be a good choice.

I like the two door version and would try this myself if I ever located the kit. Curious question. Do you have any clue when this got off track? The mock ups look like you you had everything set up correctly.

Slixx made a couple of sheets for this model as well as maybe Platto. I'd look into those as replacements.

I have to admit, I had to look for hints it wasn't a real car. Great job!

I appreciate your skill in this. You've taken a very hard to find piece and had the courage to extensively and very subtly modify it to greatly improve it. Are you going to cast it?

How do I get a Greg Wann grill?

Did I miss the shifter build up? That's beautiful!

Is this a custom? I thought all Monzas came stock with a small block, a Lenco and Goodyear slicks. Seriously, looks great.

Ask Ed about it. He may not keep the website updated. Nothing loss checking to see if he has some.

Snake.....I tried to send you Ed's contact info but I got a message you can't receive messages.

Can you post the instructions?

I wonder how many of this kit and its gasser cousins, the Anglia and Henry J and Austin have been started and left in the box? Looks good for one of the hardest kits to make look right.