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That is beautiful Randy.

You will really like the 1/16 MPC kit. I built one when I was a teenager and it is an excellent kit. The only downside I recall was warped tires.

Oh yeah! I like this one.

Growing up in Jacksonville FL my favorite place for buying models was a chain of local discount stores called Pic N Save. They always had a huge selection of kits of all kinds. They were the first place I ever saw Heller and Matchbox kits for sale. The K Mart on Lem Turner Rd was my second choice for kit buying. Never went to a real hobby shop until i was grown and that was the Hobby World stores on 103rd street and on Blanding Blvd.

Looks great! Nice to see one that isn't yellow or white.

I think it looks beautiful.

Looking good! Very clever work on the front suspension and the grille bar does look better now. IMO the rear would look better with a little bit removed from the bottom of the quarter panels behind the rear wheel openings. I think it looks a little heavy in that area. I know this would require some major reworking of the rear but....just saying.

That is awesome!

I think they were molded short to clear the rear valence. You may want to test fit before you lengthen the springs.

I'm with you Bill. A P1800 would be great.

The first model car I built was the AMT Scale Stars 1/32 63 Corvette. Got it for my fifth birthday with a promise from Mom that if I did a good job on this one a bigger one would be next. My first 1/25 car kit was a strange one and am not making this up as I remember it very clearly. It was a Palmer kit that actually had an engine and a reasonably accurate body! It was an Oldsmobile of maybe 60-61 vintage. My dad brought it home from work late one night on my birthday and I was disappointed when i saw the box (it wasn't an AMT kit like my uncle had recommended) but was surprised when I opened the box. The engine parts were molded in the same rubbery black plastic as the tires. Has anyone else ever seen this kit? i also remember a neighbor kid building one.

Looks great!

That's a Buick.

I realize sunlight will deteriorate plastics and paint can protect them but what i really meant was will they deteriorate unbuilt still in the box. Didn't know that 3D printed stuff was doing that. So 3d printed guns maybe not a good idea.

I've noticed the same thing Bill. Especially with plastic lawn chairs. They used to last for years but now after 2 yrs they break and become useless as well as turn chalky and rub off on my clothing. With the Chinese using recycled styrene who knows? Will current kits still be buildable after 60 yrs like the old stuff. Of course, most of us on this forum won't be around to find out. I like your quotes as well.

I tend to build Vettes, Mustangs, anything Mopar and 50's and 60's pickups.

Am I the only one wondering if the kits we buy today will disintegrate in a few years due to the poor quality plastic that is used these days? Kind of like the diecast models made from contaminated metal.

Engine turned BMF would be a wonderful thing.

Those slicks were also in the 32 Ford Vicky kit. I remember two different sizes of those slicks but don't know which size was in what kit.

I love the front end and custom grill.To me it still says "Chevy" but much cleaner than stock.

I learned in my dads 67 Plymouth Belvedere II with 318 and auto. I had Draconian parents who wouldn't allow me to drive until I was old enough to take the test.

Nice work! That is one of my favorite Tamiya colors.

I like the rear end treatment so far.

Nice work! I like this one a lot.

Very nice! I'm digging the color as well.