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What's really impressive is merging the plastic and the brass. Epoxy?

A few thoughts..... WE now have a pretty good idea where Ollie's got their kits. I also wonder how this will effect the LHS who have used Tower as a main supplier. While I like R2 for what they do, it seems the Hobby Lobby has most of the R2 catalog and less of the Revell/Monogram catalog. If this causes the LHS to have the same stock as Hobby Lobby and their 40% off coupon, that's another business pressure those stores don't need.

Also the grill was changed in some of the versions.

The AMT kit is stock wheelbase. The 1:1 car had a much longer wheelbase. I'm thinking 98 inches for the stock car (and AMT kit) and 110 for the 1:1 funny car.

If Dave Van doesn't know, no one does.

It looks like it would have been great in the new Ghostbusters movie, which is a lot better than some would want you to believe.

I keep on looking at that kit in its various reissues and can't figure out what to do with it. Now I know. Great vision and perfect execution.

Same problem at my LHS. I've bought off the newsstand since Plastic Fanatic evolved into Model Cars. It has always been a most excellent excuse to go shopping when I'm encouraged by others to not do so. I've thought about a subscription but hearing other comments, rather not. Unfortunately, this forum is tied to the magazine. I greatly respect both as being the best in their field but I fear as the magazine goes so does the forum.

I like both bodies but I think I'd go with the pickup instead of the roadster. As for the paint, I like the effect but think you should tone it down. I seems like too much decay, Maybe leave on the lower third of the body or only in one or two certain areas.

That chassis WAS used in the original issue MPC Candies and Hughes 'Cuda.

Dale Armstrong was an amazing racer. You've made an amazing model as a tribute to him. Is the chassis modified plastic or brass? More details would be appreciated. I wish you'd made a WIP on this one. I'm sure I'd learned a lot from this build. Are the decals from an Alps? Is an Alcoholic next? Without a doubt one of the best funny cars I've seen modeled.

I think each era has its best appearing dragster. From the early sixties, Greer, Black and Prudhomme was the class of the field. Late front engine cars- around 1969- Keeling and Clayton California Charger Early Rear Engined cars- either Keeling and Clayton or Rupp and Dakin Later Rear engined cars- Suggestions?

I remember the magazine cover. What's the brown car? Its one I can't I want to say a Maserati Merak but I'm not sure.

I picked up a large office workstation at a Habitat store. I got an L shape with two drawer units and an overhead storage bin plus another 8 foot table section. Set me back $100 and two hours disassembly time. Some day the shop will be finished and maybe I can build something.

This was one of the first kits I built. I may have an unbuilt original. The Slixx decals were much better than the reissue. The original car had foil lettering, MPC tried to simulate it with yellows and grays. I agree about the fitment issues. I remember the one I built was aided by a lot of tube glue as filler in some parts of the chassis. While this was one of the original funny car kits, much better reproductions were made a few years later. Oh to have the Jo-Han kits commonly available!

Curious as to the decals. I have the last reissue of the mold, the High Country Cougar. I got the Slixx decals and they chose the gold under layment for the lace which was used but I prefer the version without the lace.

I hope someone take the lead for the Fantasy Cup (of course we could do it here). I've been the organizer the past two years and have gotten tired of the cellar and Fox Sports.

One of the first and best pro stock stars I ever saw in the Glidden and Allen Pinto. Him and Etta were a great combination.

That is really sweet. I haven't seen a 1:1 built in this style but look forward to it. Great inspiration. Plus thanks for skipping the patina look.

This is very nicely done. Maybe the best build u of this kit.

Chris was without a doubt one of the best model builders of all time. His resin kits set the standard for race car kits. I never met him but admired his craftsmanship greatly. God Rest.

Looks quite nice.....I've never ordered from Platto.....Alps printed? If not any idea the printer?

What about tape on the spoiler? Seriously....looks amazing.

Count me in as wanting a '27. Its my most wanted street rod.

Oh boy.....more kits I saved that are now nearly worthless!