Dave Van

Bought from them....got some very high dollar die cast NASCAR for $5 or less!! Got some kits too for great prices. Something must not have worked....too bad.

In the 1980's I sent off to Borax for 2 of the models. Cost then was $1 and two box tops for each model!!! About a year ago I did find them online but were in the $20 something range!

FUJIMI!!! Dig out that 1/16 Maverick!!! PLEASE!! Any one ever see one in person??

Been to a number of Hobby Lobby stores....never seen any mark kits OVER MSRP.....You gotta remember retail price of AMT/MPC and Revell kits have had two price increases in the last two years. Many AMT MSRP are $24-26 and the same for Revell. I don't think I've ever seen any RoG kits anyway.....but if they get a Revell London bus I'll pick one up at 40% off like all models I buy there..... I got a Italiari 1/72 scale XB-70 kit for $20 on close out down from MSRP $65!!!

I know of the A arm issues.....that was corrected with the 2nd gen of the kit. I do not know of the header issue....I built a number of the Vettes for the original AM and never had a header issue. What is it? I picked one up even though I had a few AM versions. A collector oddity for me really....A kit labeled Accurate Miniatures on every bag and tree but sold by Revell! A good kit $19 I paid Monday.

Not a model....but not a toy....it's a nothing!!!! How Ertl AMT allowed that kit to slip through is unbelievable!! The interior was molded flat and you fold it up to create a bucket..... Ertl owes us for that one still!!!

Those that know say the C Cab kits, Medicine, Meter, Mixer, Gurber etc.....can't be re-issued due to tooling issues. I'd like to see Meter and Gurber again though..... Here is T-Bone....a modified Gurber and why we can't have it back....... These kits are based on 1/32 scale Renault early 1900 autos....FYI

Looks good! Might have been easier for them to send a kit and build it.....might have been less work!!!!

The showroom stock version kits landed stateside about a week ago and should be out there now. The Flock racing version and Hudson convertible are due in 4-6 weeks. I will post when they are near.

Read between the lines....the designer that did the 1/18 Cobra Daytona die cast did work for AM.......

Nice work!!! Glad to see someone use the Flock numbers I drew!!!

AM was going to do the roadster....but time ran out on them.....too bad.....also all the other stuff on the drawing boards....

Sorry...but it was a long time ago.....a guess is Testors metallic blue over silver.......but not 100%

Why are they producing both brands still??? I figured one of them would go the way of Olds and Pontiac......Not a big truck guy as far as 1/1 goes so just wondered.

Not the best pic in the world....but engine is very nice.....the kit is well worth the $20 Revell is selling it for. This is a sample build I did for AM.

CA does do a good job there. My buddy and his dad live in a house they bought and paid outright in 1968. But their taxes and fees make a monthly payment that is more than many folks mortgage AND taxes in other states. I am no California hater....lived there a long time. But like a guy that constantly is hitting his hand with a hammer.....until he stops he doesn't realize how much it hurt. On top of all that....I am planning my next long visit to So Cal!!!

I don't have access to my kits right this minute.....but...if AM address is Concord NC you have a 2nd gen kit for sure. If you have a Charlotte NC address you may have a 1st or 2nd gen kit. You can't tell much by looking at the box but parts differ 1st to 2nd gen.

I know about many of the 'rule benders' in NASCAR....but somehow missed this Petty chassis thing......learn something all the time!

WOW....bet NASCAR did not like that! I have never seen that pic.....Thanks!

When were those sheet metal pans used on the chassis??? I can't believe NASCAR allowed them for more than 1 or 2 races?? I've never seen pictures of the 1/1 with them....are there any?? TIA

N NO! There were no McLarens in the AM warehouse. When the first AM went under I dumpster dived 6 kits w/o boxes or decals....but for the price who could pass?? The new AM never even looked at the kit as there was some issue around licensing or the tool....never got a straight story.

These kits that Revell is selling are re-boxed Accurate Minitures kits. These were in the warehouse when AM went under. MRC got the planes and Revell got the Vette. The molds....who knows. I had two family members that worked at the last AM in Concord NC and I packed a few kits there myself. These are 2nd gen kits with many of the fit issues corrected. A pretty decent kit IMHO.....I built a few for the original AM back in the day! Just a money issue. Neither AM or Revell want ot pay the fees to put names on tires.

I NEVER said Californias FAULT......But having livied in So Cal for many years....and having many friends that lost their jobs or even lost their businesses because of laws passed in CA.....I just state the facts. My best friend had a business making repro car parts and restoring cars. He ended up having to close the biz because to comply with EVERY law CA passed was going to cost more money than he had made in 10 years. FACT is CA has laws that 49 other states do not feel the need to have....or even the Feds..... I love how people always jump to conclusions before fully reading a post. come on get real

Paint hasn't really changed.....but lawyers and state CYA laws have changed. The precautions we take now should be the same as we always have. The California labeling law that caused the Tamiya shortage is a example of 'change' in the laws and not the paint or procedures.

There may be a little mix up here........The showroom stock 1953 Hudson kit is 'open stock' and available now at any dealer that wants to order them. If you can't get one let me know and I can direct you. The 1952 Hudson race car of Tim Flock was a limited edition issued by Moebius with Model King. These were limited to 3000 and were sold out before they landed stateside. Same with the Chrysler 300 kit. The showroom stock kit, which is landing in stores this week, is open stock. The Tim Flock race car is a limited edition kit. It is best to pre-order it. Again if you want one and can't find one I can direct you to one..... There's lots of great stuff coming down the road. These guys are serious about the plastic model kit biz!!!!