David G.

Yes, I've seen these amazing photos. They're the main reason I didn't give up looking for a kit for this car. I want to replicate my 1:1 which is a town sedan. I need to plan this one out carefully. I'm fortunate to have a the full-size example to get the measurements from. That'll help immensely. Thanks again for the photos and the input, everyone! David G.

I just started one of these too! I needed a break from the Chevy Proton I've been working on. My wife has always wanted one of these busses in 1:1, since that'll probably never happen I decided to build her one of these. I'll try to get some pics up this weekend. ******** Tony, Do you plan to open the doors and rear hatch? If so, did you see the bit in the most recent MCM about making external hinges? I think those could be adapted to the side doors. I was planning on adding some interior panels to mine too, but I'd planned to put them inside the body vs. on the chassis plate. I thought it would be easier to fit together that way. It'll be cool to see how each of builds the same kit. David G.

george 53, Thanks for the information. This is my first resin car kit and I've got a lot of learning to do and I'm very appreciative of any tips, hints or information that folks can provide. Thanks to everyone for your input, David G.

George, What is it that you can see that indicates the molding process short cuts? This is my first resin kit and I'd like to learn more about them. Thanks, David

Sorry I took so long getting to these, but I've been rather busy with work lately (and this is a hobby, after all. ) First, let me make it known that this is my first resin car kit, and I have no previous experiences by which to judge the quality of this kit. What I can say is this: Steve at R&R Resin was quick in responding to my e-mails, and just as quick in sending the kit out to me once payment was completed through PayPal. I paid on Tuesday, He sent the kit out on Wednesday and it was at my front door on Friday! It doesn't get any better than that Over all, I am pleased with the quality and level of detail that is present in the kit. There some flaws, air bubbles, etc., but they are in non-critical areas that I should be able to address without much difficulty. I plan on converting the two-door hard top kit into a town sedan, so I think the extra spot-filling will barely be noticed. In my opinion this kit is worth the $71.50 ($63.00 plus $8.50 S&H) that I paid for it. Given the fact that it's the only 71 Delta 88 kit I've seen in the 12 years that I've been searching, I'm very happy to have found it. With that in mind, here are the pics so you can judge for yourselves. I hope these are good enough to see what you need to see. I'm still learning to use my wife's digital camera. It has more bells and whistles than a model railroad convention! I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks for your patience, David G.

I've always loved these cars too and your build does it justice. I think we'll never see the like of these cars again. It seems the days of taking a production car apart and using the platform to build a unique, radical custom are gone forever.

I'll trade you! Your work car is much cooler than mine! I don't think I've ever seen a Rolls Hearse before, it's a beautiful machine. Thanks for posting that.

Rick, Yes, in many ways, it is a job just like any other, but it does have its unique problems and challenges. The main benefit, as far as I'm concerned, is being able to help people through one of the most difficult events they're likely to experience. That and I get to wear nice clothes and drive big cars. Seriously though, I am proud of what I do to help others.

Larger tires in the back! Fifteen inch L-50's on Cragar Keystone Klassics would look great.

Here's what I drive at work.

I like the spare tire/arm rest in the back seat!

What, no army tanks?

It's easy when they only get rained on three times a year! Marty, I seem to remember seeing one of these around my neighborhood (35th Ave & Cactus) a couple of years back, but I can't remember if it was Phoenix PD or DPS. But it was a late '60's or early '70's Ford. Did you by chance to see that one? I do remember seeing these in some old photos and a couple of movies (was it Dirty Harry?) and you really captured the look.

Well done! I second James on the Dead Flat reccommendation. Other than that, great job.

That turbo VW Passat should be called a Pass-It, since I'm sure that's what it does to most other cars! The Dodge Charger or the Chrysler 300 are two of the few cars I might consider trading Olds for. Awsome styling!

Here in the States, double yellow lines mark a no passing/overtaking zone and run down the middle of the road. I suppose that since our double yellows run down the middle of the traffic lanes, they also could imply a no parking zone. It's a very good diorama, the rough condition and slope of the street, create some good visual interest.

Here's my '98 Ford Ranger in Superior, AZ in October 2009. It only has 75,000 miles on it- it runs and drives great! Here's my '71 Delta 88 Town Sedan. I take it out about once a month and scare the Honda drivers with it. It's got a 350, but, by my estimates, it's putting almost as much HP as a stock 455 with the changes I've made. Swapped the stock 2bbl carb for a 4bbl Quadrajet Added an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold Dual Flowmaster exhaust High performance air cleaner HEI distributor, plugs and wires All of this probably brings the stock 260HP up to close the 455's 350HP. At any rate, in spite of its size it's a pretty quick car. It'll run a quarter in about 15 seconds in second gear at around 75 mph.

Excellent work. Now the real work starts Good luck with your plans for the future!

I've not noticed that either. Check your browser settings, maybe that's the source.

I think about swearing all the time, I just don't often put those thoughts into words. Aside from the obvious "deadly nine" (two more have been oficailly added since George Carlin's day) is there a list of offensive thoughts, words and phrases published somewhere so we can know what to avoid. Are words like "darn" "dang" and "heck" to be considered in the same realm as "#*&>"? What about "fudge" "frak" "frag" etc? I want you to know that I do understand your intent, and I agree with you completely about the need to address the immaturity issues that arise on occasion. I just don't want to get blind-sided and side lined one day because I unthinkingly used an inappropriate word. I would be a bit upset if that word turned out to be something that would be acceptable in a Sunday School class full of six-year-olds, but not here on this forum. I don't intend to bend the rules, flaunt them or push the limits to see what happens. I just want to know where the boundries are so I don't inadvertently cross them. Respectfully, David A. Gudzinas (My grandfather told me never to white anything I'm not willing to sign my name to... that's why I don't hide behind a screen name )

I occasionally use balsa in some of my model railroad projects. I rarely use it because it's so soft and porous that it soaks up water based liquids like a sponge and is marred or dented way too easily. I can't even imagine putting any kind of car-like finish on balsa. It would be like trying to polish a paper towell!

Holy Cow! That's a LOT of work, what scale is that?

I had planned to take some today but I had to go out and buy a washing machine instead. I'll try to take some sometime over the next couple of days.

Wow! With all that, it might just be easier to modify the chassis plate that came with the kit. It looks fairly close to my 1:1 but the front and rear suspension and exhaust are molded on and somewhat different than what's on my battle barge. Forgive me if I seem too picky, but I've been looking for a model of this car for more than ten years and now that I've found one, I want to do the best for it that I can. This is also my first resin car kit, so if anybody has any of those "I wish I would have known that before I started!" moments they'd like to share, please feel free. Thanks for the information, and your patience. David G.

Great looking build. The design itself is a work of art and your build does it justice. The wheels, are they Western Smoothies?