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Yup, 10-21: Call by phone. A little code talking for a UC vehicle. G

In the Anti-Crime Unit we took an old CVPI, had the department body shop paint it red and then added "Laclede Cab" decals obtained from the local company. Radio techs took the police radio and programmed it to display "TAXI-01, 02 etc. instead of the normal district numbers. Taxi drivers were required to wear white shirts and black trousers so that's what we wore when driving the car. Made a great ride for decoy operations. Of course sitting in midtown protecting the straights visiting the entertainment district, I would always get someone trying to hop in for a trip home. I probably should have done it for the extra cash...…Coppers will recognize the significance of the fender number.

To add to my brother's comments: I started in late 1979 and every car I drove had AC. As mentioned above, it was not for the benefit of the end user, us flatfoots, it was extra value at the end of the road. Commanders BTW, had big fully equipped Mercury Marquis. All our cars prior to the 1982 model year not only had the "radio delete" option, they had the techs mount the police radio in the dash in it's place. We were strictly forbidden from listening to or even having a small portable radio in the car. ( St Louis Cardinal games were the one exception).1983 saw the advent of the Celebrity as a radio car. They had radios in place when delivered and the "powers that be" lost their collective minds. Budget and Finance announced that "times were a changin'" and that the deletion of the radio by the factory was not only cost prohibitive, it lessened any trade in value our dogs would have in the future. Fast forward to 1993 when a portion of our Caprice fleet came with power windows, power seats and GASP!!!, CARPET! Imagine all wool uniforms, long sleeve shirts. ties and hats in 99% humidity at 90 degrees without a cloud in the sky. There's a reason old skool coppers looked grumpy. G

I am still what is called "essential" here in my second career. Still working nights, 8pm to 6am, four days a week. Casinos are shut down, but we still have to ride heard on them. Command switched manpower around and I work alone. That couldn't be better! If something comes up and I need assistance, I call the Highway Patrol to assist. My commute time has been halved, I'm using little or no gasoline and life is good so far. I have completed three builds and am working on another as we speak. My lovely wife is slowly going stir crazy, but her condition is such that any exposure to anything, even the flu, could kill her. We have been exercising great care and for the most part I have done all the shopping. We do miss eating out every now and then though. G

Every nickel I've spent on model building is better than money spent on a therapist or medication. My wife says she'd rather I sit at the breakfast bar building a model that sit in a bar hitting on one. That's why I will keep this wife! G

Kevorkian's VW van is currently in Las Vegas. It is on display at Zak Bagan's "Haunted Museum". I saw it back in November.

Very well done sir! G

Yes! NOT a cop car. It was used to chase airplanes. G

Well, this is it. One completed automotive build for the entire year. Life has truly interrupted my hobby. That said, I have completed gathering all the necessary kits and AM accessories for my planned display at the 2021 IPMS Nationals here in Las Vegas. No cars were built in 2018 at all, so I consider this a win. G

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Of all of them, Roswell strikes me as being the incident most likely to be true in some fashion. This was the first time the government (the military) had to face a stark reality. It happened in a way that created the governments later response to all things deemed "secret". It has to be reviewed in the context of the time period. Immediately after WW II the US military (and government) was riding high on the wave of the recent victory. Now comes something unexplainable and the USAAF decides to let the world in on a secret. Certain powers that held sway back then shut the press release down, making the staff at Roswell AAF look like cretins which they were decidedly not. Better humiliate one major and his staff than allow a secret to come out. All the while this is happening in Texas, aircraft are taking whatever it was, to Ohio. Wright Patterson AFB is the true location of all things secret and reportedly alien. Area 51 is a place of secret testing for terrestrial aircraft. The mystique that surrounds the place takes the attention off Wright Patt. G

I Live in southern Nevada about 155 miles in a straight line from Area 51. I am convinced that if we knew what they were up to, we could explain about 90% of all UFO's. It's that last 10% that keeps me looking up. G

I believe this is a really good computer rendering of the actual car. Nevada HP always used the fleet trim in those days as well as basic interior colors. There was no specification for ivory steering wheels or spot light handles like the CHP. Interestingly, the "For Official Use Only" decal continues to this day. The cars now come from fleet with a decal on the windshield. It is a big blue state seal on a clear background stating "For Official Use Only". I found that interesting that when my brand new, unmarked, '15 Impala arrived, it had the big sticker on the windshield. It mysteriously fell off during the first night shift. Las Vegas heat don't you know. 1970-72, I cannot get one over on Danno ever!" G

Don't have any photos of the entire stash, but here's a pic of my last order being delivered.

Harry always loved the rusty mufflers on my armor models. Every time I paint one now I think of him. Happy Angel Birthday Harry. G

1970 NHP Dodge.

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Looks great! Late 1944 to1945 and post war, saw US Navy aircraft in overall Gloss Sea Blue. The gloss finish rapidly degraded leaving a semi gloss sheen. Yours is just right and a perfect tribute. G

It was still the norm until 1974 with the appearance of power steering. G

Astounding build sir! CHP specified "ivory" colored steering wheels and spotlight handles for decades. When the now common "padded" wheel made it's debut, the highway patrol dropped the spec from it's orders. When you purchase 1500 cars twice or three times a year, every year, for decades, you get what you want. G

Why are you waiting weeks between coats? That seems to defy the entire reason to use lacquers. G

Beautifully done! G

Well done sir. G

And that's why it shall remain a "dream car". G