Dave Van

You make that intake look good!!!!

nice and neat!

Otaki or Arii big and littles.....can't buy enough of them!!!

Workin on that right now. WB is good....greenhouse needs work. The MPC 1972 NASCAR body was cloned off the JoHan body. (the JoHan kit was also marketed by AMT) The JoHan parts swap without modification into the MPC body. Hood, bumpers, grilles and glass all are interchangeable. Wheelbase of the JoHan and MPC body are the same....but chassis is slightly different. The MPC chassis being the generic HM type set up. The JoHan racing chassis is a freelance design using stock components. MPC body with JoHan promo chassis and interior. JoHan front and rear bumpers too. All fits as if made for it.

Thanks Gary...was getting scared....

I want one if it has all the goodies.......

Wheelbase is different between the RM kit and the JoHan 72........not much...1/8"....but different. Working on a NASCAR version today......cut out the engine bay and removed trim.

I think it's great!! Is that a single layer of the white stripe?? Looks nice and white....good job over all.

Cool spin!!!

I know that kit!!!!! A number of years ago I took the challenge of building some old Lindbergh kits into something decent. This is that same kit you showed box art for.....maybe some minor tooling or additions. Cool ideas.

I like it!! I built the Mustang II and have the resin for this one, Nice!

The forum has been down for days....that's the main interest of many.

The instructions say to apply sides first!!!! NOT gonna happen. A S&H build is sown my list.....and I may end up painting it....depends how others results of the decal come out.

I think they got 90% or better......I resized this to the same size as the model.....not very scientific....but shows how close to me!

I really doubt the MPC and SLIXX sheets will line up exact......the flag may be OK but getting the lettering....really hard. Congrats to SLIXX for doing the sheet.

Other hobbies.........too many..........but a few...... My real Pony cars.....66 Mustang, 68 Mustang and 73 Javelin Real trains Model trains Hot Wheels. I was a kid tester for Hot Wheels before they came out......hooked ever since. Custom IMSA Cougar Hot Wheels.

Built balsa model planes with Dad at 4 years old. Once in SoCal we switched to cars.

Down with a SQL DB error. The kind of issue I used to fix in my real job. I contacted the ADMIN but no info. After they removed the real racing section I noted usage went way down. I really hope they have not just shut it down.

Let's just say.....continue to buy......and you will be blown away by what is planned......good times in the hobby for sure!!

Thanks to you for my Torino fix....I was about to go crazy!!!

I got mine today. First this........... The following is MY OPINION ONLY. Does not mean you are wrong or I am right. I have wanted a 1974-76 Gran Torino kit since 1974. I love movie and TV cars. I love 70's era NASCAR racers which this kit lends itself to. SO........ I like it. Now that I can hold it in my hand and see it from the angles I am most familiar with....I think it's better than what comes across in photos only. It is a difficult car to get correct.......and there are not any manufacture provided data files to use. Given all the constants around this kit I think they did a good job. Simplified?? A little. But the suspension, downed by some, is pretty well done. The front has fine detail that is complete other than spring detail which I will never miss up inside those control arms! The rear is about the same. Includes shocks. Again no 'spring' detail......but a nice, sturdy assembly that is EASY to alter for ride height if you want.....super easy and still maintain it's sturdy assembly. Parts count is a nice compromise between a snap kit and a high detail multi-version glue kit. There are a few very minor body issues....most of which will disappear when I convert to a racer.....and even when I build the S&H version or the 'Dude's' four door and maybe a mild stock version........when completed.......I feel I'll be happy with the results. So after wanting this car for 40 years.....and a wait of a year after it was to be out......I am happy with it. NOT everyone will be. That's OK.....the Revell 29 Ford has not blown me away like it has some....good for them. And if the long wait has blinded me to it's warts.....I'm all the happier....ignorance is bliss I guess. And from what I hear from folks in the wholesale biz....it looks like Revell will be happy too. THANK YOU Revell for doing this car. I have 7 of them.....may need more!! I give it a B+......Separate bumper guards and molded in white....an A.

That really makes backdating it to a73 easy!! I may see the difference more when I get mine.....but sorry.....will not dull my excitement for the kit. I really doubt that 99.999% of buyers will notice......and at the rate of sales....Revell will not loose sleep either. Just IMHO ONLY.....not a slam or general insult to any!!!!

I see the issue in the lower body. I'd say once built I'll never notice it. Not an excuse if it's really that off.....need to see myself compared to JoHan....most of my builds will be race cars.......heavily modified any way. I know this shot is dark....but the lower body is not as noticeable post build......we'll see.

Nice work....... I just bought a wood Spanish Galleon kit....very intimidating kit.

If it means we get either I'll vot with you on the 78!!! Same logic....I had a real 77!!