Dave Van

Don't forget the Lindberg 77 Thunderbird in 1/32 too!!!!

I am hoping they can meet their cost projection. They can if they really try. Henry Ford is quoted as telling the BoD the Model T would sell for $825. They said it could not be done.....he says 'find a way'....they did. Same holds here IMHO. Things like no windshield washer bottle....just a space for a round one gallon jug....buy the fluid, place it in car. Little things like this will add up. We'll see....

Google is your friend....

Been on their e-mail list since day one. A interesting vehicle for sure. Having owned 2 Smart 452 I am thinking about getting one. But like the Smart I need to see and sit in one. I am 6'2" and the Smart is plenty roomy......but I am not sure this big guy will like the Elio for sure. In DEC the cars will be in Charlotte for a demo.....if that goes well I can see ordering one.

I do wish the APP that only allows you to film with the phone/camera held sideways (wide screen) was law........ Looks like a clean 4 door......

BINGO!!! I am really glad I am not on either side of that Grand Jury.........some folks are proclaiming 'all is well'.......they might think differently if they were in Tony's shoes. Some sleepless nights ahead.

So sad we lost most of those great tools........they will never be made again.....nice work guys

Thankfully only the greenhouse, trunk and rear panel are the same today. Everything from the A pillars forward is unique to each make and each make has it's own sides. The Gen 5 car was the same but for the hood and front fascia. We used to joke that someone could change car brands during a pit stop by changing decals!

I was allowed to take a test shot to the International HET (Hudson Essex Terraplane) meet in July @ French Lick Ind. This is the largest gathering oh Hudsons and Hudson experts in the world. In fact folks came from all over the world to attend. We allowed these folks to go over the model and tell us what they thought. We had 100% positive feedback on the kit. Many of these guys own and have built the 1952 and 1953 Hudson kits and say this one may be better.....or at least more desirable kit. Look up the racer versions.....makes a great race car too!

Sorry......but I'd not be surprised if it took off......not a mega hit.....but if it did come to production. NOT for me.....but there are folks out there. I'm a hands on guy.

The original few runs of the Petty street/race Superbird were in a decent Petty blue. There was a banner on the box top saying so.....'Molded in Petty Blue'. But I have had them in purple, orange, off white and red. Never a green one....but I'd never say it never happened!!!

I have seen JoHan kits in about every color possible........I have a nice 73 Javelin kit in a odd dark green........ I Think John used whatever was CHEAP that week!

Grab this kit and the new Moebius (Model King) Ford pick-up kit and create a late 60's step side........the same bed box was still in use!!!! Another option to build!

Great sketches and work.......a great film BTW

Thanks for thinking I am in the know......but NO ONE at R2 has talked to me about a current car. We gave some help on the vintage Mercury and Chevy S-3 because I did some work on those tools when Dave Burket Model King re-issued them under RC2.....R2 just asked for some info and advise. But current kits???? They ain't asking. I DID say that it looks like (and I heard it was true) that R2 has a blanket license with Petty Ent.....that's why we have a 69 Petty Torino, Petty Dodge, Petty die cast. So a Petty Fusion could make sense...... but I still have my doubts.....hope we get a good kit of a Ford....but no insider info on this one.

Any of those containers full of model kits????

I like the wings mounted so they are providing lift!!! front of the wing tilted up......see a lot of Sunbirds and Cavilers like that around here.

DITTO!

sexy Vader confuses me....... the car ugh...

The AMT 1972 Gran Torino stock car racer was a re-box of the JoHan kit.....like the Javelin and AMX kits AMT offered.

The first cover car is more like this....a Monogram Ford

Correct......I have two of those kits....they have wagons in them. CBS Sunday Morning had a cool segment on Radio Flyer Co......topp 100 companies to work for!!

I think they are referring to your statement about the JoHan body and bumpers being modified. Johan promo kit and NASCAR racer version had the exact same bumpers and grilles castings.....showroom stock lights and details. (but for the NASCAR gas filler) JoHan supplied covers for the grille, headlights and tail lights for the racer version. The MPC racer kit was cloned from the JoHan so the two kits will swap bumpers, grille, glass, hoods etc. The Model King was just a slightly modified reissue of the MPC kit.

The JoHan snap kit is a nice kit. It's a un-assembled promo kit. I have never seen the issue with the back bumper?? I'll store it for free!!!!

I like your spin.....different colors work....