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Another source for Pantone numbers is in Photoshop's color picker. Its one of the swatch books. Mike

Looks like a nice build. I really like the contests that limit individuals to one win per class. Just seems like a way to reward more people.

Every parent shares one fear. My prayers are with your family as you deal with this tragedy.

Not a bargain to be found there. Unless prices have skyrocketed, you're much better off buying the whole kit.

The late model hemi doesn't fit into the car. It was introduced in 1964. It took almost six years for it to replace the 392. A much better choice to fit into the used rail concept and your body work would be the Hemi from the Miss Deal or a blown Olds or small block Chevy.

Very nice. A couple of questions, I noticed what looks like burn marks on the tubing. Did you heat and smash the frame together? Also, are the decals going to be available? Mike

Only surprise is the linked article wasn't published a day latter. Seriously, I can't take this article seriously.

Interesting project. Zoomie headers came into common use around 1964.

Sweet......

Curious as to what decal will be included with the kit or if there will be three kits with different decals as the only difference. I do wish it had full engine detail as well as more parts and less molded into place in the interior.

Being a bit of a rivet counter, did Chevy use the same chassis of the Chevy II under anything else? The idea of removing the stock front end for the Rat Packer, seems like a great idea. The only Chevy II chassis I can think of is the Trumpeteer. I haven't seen one at a LHS in several years. Any thoughts?

You're still knocking it out of the park! The body looks like a model unto itself. When displayed you need a mirror base so everything shows. This is becoming a tutorial on how to super detail a 1970's funny car. Mike

I picked up the Rat Packer today. I think it will be a fun build but have always hated the chassis. What chassis did you use? Thanks, Mike

Another option is to wrap wire evenly around a pencil. Spread the wire so the loops are similar distance. Wrap the wire with bare metal foil. You may need to wrap the pencil with wax paper before you wrap it with wire.

I understand that. I'm curious as to what brand and make of printer. Roland's were similar to Alps but worked at a different temperature. They're old enough technology they may be affordable as an alternate. I'm unaware of other high end manufacturer's that supported the foils. Mike

What I'm curious about is what kind of printer he used. He was very specific that it was not an Alps. Any guesses?

Curious thing about the Chevette, yesterday I saw a T1000 driving. I never expected to see a Chevette on the road yet alone a T1000, the Pontiac version of the Chevette.

Just a friendly bump.

The obvious choice is the Gene Snow car. The chassis is somewhat unique. I'm unaware of any car besides Snow that ran it. You could put a Revell chassis under it which would be more accurate for the Ramchargers or the Color Me Gone, the Chi-Town Hustler or the (I think) the Bob Banning Dodge. The Soapy Sales car also ran a chassis similar to the Revell chassis but I don't know where to point you for decals. The Dodge Fever ran a Logghe chassis like the PL cars. You need to also look to see if the desired car ran a front bumper or not. I've removed and molded in the Jo-Han bumper. It may be difficult depending on the car. If you want to trade complete chassis and tin from a Revell Vega for the Johan kit, including motor, I'm looking for the Jo-han motor and would be interested in that trade. Of course my choice if it was available would be the Diamond Jim Annin car. see: https://www.google.com/search?q=Diamond+Jim+Annin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=SlkMVeCaEoa0ggSElYCgDQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg&biw=1174&bih=669#imgdii=_&imgrc=9ez3FT4gxj375M%253A%3BTh5pto4rDuWmZM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimages12.fotki.com%252Fv254%252Fphotos%252F3%252F810003%252F9140104%252FDiamondJimAnnin9-vi.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpublic.fotki.com%252Fmastermodeler%252F11_reference_pictures%252Fphotos_from_the_web%252Fdrag-cars-by-contri%252Fbob-plumer-photo-co%252Fbobs-funny-car-photos%252Fdiamond-jim-annin-8-jpg.html%3B600%3B394 Mike

I've been watching but rarely comment. I can not agree more that this is a wonderful "set of directions" to beautifully detail and upgrade a kit. I've seen numerous builds that were built like skilled builders. Many of those are wonderful models, yours is a wonderful replica. I am very impressed with the under body detail. That area is normally ignored on even the best builds.

The skill level on the site keeps raising. Mercy that's beautiful. Reminds me of the old Memorex commercials, "Is it real or is it Memorex?"

I could see this on the strips in the late 60's as an exhibition.....the Partridge Family bus vs. the Little Red Wagon or the Durachrome Bug.

Nah......any tip of the hat goes to Vince. Thank you.

Question.....how long will it stayed cancelled? A week or a month? Clarkson earned 3 million pounds last year and was BBC's top earning star. Top Gear is BBC's biggest money maker. Who goes, the star, the producer or the show? Not going to be A or C. Curious fact, one of the principle reasons for Top Gear America being cancelled is fighting between the three hosts. Rumor has it Adam tried to punch out Tanner. Foolish move on Adam's part.

Looks UGLY