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I absolutely love this car. When I was younger this would be my ideal of a daily driver. Now I feel like I need AC and cruise. Still it would be a blast to own.

Those look the part......what about the rear wheels and slicks?

The question is what class are you aiming for. If its a lower class altered tilt it. If a gasser, don't. Either way you need to change the front wheels. Wires wouldn't hold that much weight especially if the car wheel stands.

Absolutely. I remember selling a bunch of AMT and MPC original issue stock cars to one individual. His building was poor but they were his.

I want the Monogram 49er. Remember my cousin built it and wanted his build from my youth.

As for those of us who have large kit collections, if it weren't for collectors the manufacturers would have gone under some time ago. Proof of this can be found in most hobby rooms. How many of us have three times the kits we'll ever build yet we keep buying! Compare the number of kits that get opened, looked at versus built. A quote attributed to Paul Lindberg was something to the effect of they didn't sell model kits. They sold the thrill of opening the box.

My record was 78. Several years ago when kits were about $10 each our local Wally World was scheduled for reconstruction. They had a bunch of models reduced to $2.50 to empty the shelves before the work could begin. I was looking at the kits trying to figure out which ones to buy and the department manager saw me. We talked a bit and he commented that they really needed to be gone by the end of the day. I said I'd buy them all if the price was right. His reply was, ""What about $1 each." I replied, "Let me get a buggy."

Any idea of the scale of this? I've got several and need to open one eventually.

Oh boy, yet again my original issue kits loose value. One Gear Hustler, three Tiger Sharks. I'm thrilled.

I'm a huge fan of Battlebots. Great concept that has a history of mediocre ratings. Are you a fan of the robots or the builders? Note the effort on the promoters to put faces on the builder/drivers. They've learned to focus on the human aspect. This was a six or seven figure project. How many back yard builders will be able to come close to that?

It's an interesting technology, is it a spectator sport? On only has to look at the down spiral that is NASCAR to understand fans follow drivers not cars. This eliminates the fan allegiance element. Without that I doubt there will be butts in the seat or eyes on the screen. I for one have no interest in watching robots or drones race. I think this would have the fan base of iracing. Without the personalities, there's nothing to follow.

did you remove the center section? Any hints at doing it?

Actually the first link didn't work for me. I found the link I posted by Google.

Try this link: https://www.motorcities.org/story-of-the-week/2015/the-history-of-jo-han-models

If this isn't worthy of a show entry, what was?

Absolutely beautiful. A work of art.

The store I was at had three VLs for $34 each plus replacement needle valves. I'm set although more than likely I'll sell two of them.

Where's the model. Those are studio PR shots. TREMENDOUS Build!

With the exception of that spoiler, this is what a great sports car looks like.

It's interesting what people tell you. I have an original issue Lil' Red Truck and after the reissue it appears to be worthless. I'd like the Lil' Yeller. I build it decades ago and missed the reissue. Here's what you should consider. Would you get more enjoyment building it or holding onto it hoping it gains enough value that you can buy more enjoyment with the money than building it? Let that be your guide.

For such a simple kit it looks totally realistic.

I had another flash......what if they tooled up a different cowl section and used the AMT Ivo kit?

As for the McEwen kit.....the Garlits kit is a much more accurate kit with the wheelbase although neither kit has the correct 392. Betcha that if Round 2 "corrects" it, the engine will be the same with different valve covers and the magneto moved.

If the state has any kind of safety inspection I've got to wonder if the cars are legal. All look like trailer queens or good for half an hour to prove it can be driven on the street but not that they can be DRIVEN.

They worked too well. Other funny cars refused to race them.