redscampi

Just to play the devil's advocate on the tag and title thing: Every site user would need to comply to make it really useful. A lot of folks don't want to have to jump through hoops just to share their builds. It's just another thing you have to remember. Also, new folks would sign up and potentially immediately be scolded for not using tags. I know, I know! They should read the rules! This is a hobby site and it shouldn't feel like work or an HOA. In my opinion.

Thanks for the info, Tim. Definitely tips the scale a little! Wait...wood bed? I'm probably out. I get that some folks do this but definitely no my cup of tea.

I love the new box art, but...has anything changed except less parts inside? I already have the all American soap box derby version and the derby champions kit II. Being an El Camino owner, I always want more but I need something besides the box to compel me on this one.

Nice price! I believe there are two complete cars in the Fruitwagon kit. Could be wrong. No worries on the box! Thanks for keeping your eyes peeled anyway. To console myself, I bought an empty AHM branded Meter Cheater box I stumbled across. I have a mint Revell kit and didn't need the box, but I'd never seen one before and there are no pictures on the net.

The built ups are great and I love the Fruit wagon. There is nothing else in the bunch that I would kick to the curb. Really nice haul Mike!

I absolutely hated my neighbors. Dogs, rats, junk cars, unkempt trashy yard, police drama, weird people showing up at odd hours, and the worst - since their yard was at a much higher elevation than mine, the dude would lean on his deck rail smoking while staring at whatever we were doing in our back yard. They absolutely destroyed our otherwise mostly tranquil escape from the world. Thankfully, I retired and we moved to a home where we have 300 acres around us and the folks that own it are more than 1/4 mile away. My current next door neighbors are a flock of sheep. Next year might be cows again. They're pretty cool for the most part.

You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can't wipe your friends on your saddle. - slight variation I heard somewhere. Original: You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose, but not your friend's nose.

Everything will be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end.

"Some people have a way with words...others, not have ways." - Steve Martin

Yeah, I get that. The gold is a bit of a put off for a lot of people. It' doesn't bother me since re-plating or painting is my preference. Kit chrome often looks quite toy-like to me. I think, if it was me, I'd just put them all in a lot and start the bidding where you're comfortable and see what happens.

Best thing to do is look through the sold listings on eBay. That'll give you a good idea. What parts are they?

Welcome! Nice builds there.

Most modern cars look like kids transformer toys to me. Especially the trucks. I don't think that's an accident. (See what I did there?)

He doesn't seem to have any grasp of automotive design concepts. There is nothing aesthetically pleasing to the eye in anything he creates. It's just a lot of stuff randomly grafted on to what was once a decent looking car. The wildest creations of George Barris look downright tasteful compared to this.

This looks really interesting. I have always had a love/hate relationship with T-birds in general. Could never decide if they were or were not a "chick" car. 😁 I like where this one is going.

Nailed it. People seem to say all kinds of stupid things online, especially when they're upset. It's a bit like watching someone's inner monologue which can be disturbing and will permanently alter your perception of that person.

The Big Boys forum was what initially drew me to this site. I found it frustrating when the decision to do away with the sub-sections on this site was made because it made it more difficult to find the content I was looking for. I also believe that not having dedicated sections can cause folks to just not bother with posting at all. Lots of people work hard on kits that don't fit the standard "model car" format. Having to post those in the relative obscurity of the miscellaneous section is a bit of a let down since it inhibits the sense of community generated by people that share the same interests.

A well thought out build. Very, very tastefully done!

I also agree. And, his printed bodies are not too shabby either. Quite nice for a very reasonable price.

I have enough heirs but I don't think they care about my models, except in how they're going to get rid of them. So, I'll keep ya in mind! I actually have two Dog Catchers, one obtained through a trade here, and the other in an eBay lot. Both are/were significantly gluey, but I'm working on repairs from time to time. I snagged a Sand Shark with a couple of short-shotted body parts which will provide suspension, wheels, tires etc. I was able to partially lift the decals from one of them by applying clear Scotch tape and pulling gently away, but they're too damaged to reuse.

Sounds about right. I've been filling in the perceived blank spots in my collection from time to time with the "harder-to-find" kits. My wife is supportive, if not actively encouraging... Does STS have any Monogram Dogcatcher decals, d'ya think?

I share your passion for show rods. I have...plenty, including 2 beer wagons. Nice score!

Old men arguing pointlessly on the internet. Geez guys - plastic toy cars.

When I was a kid we were sitting at the dinner table eating as the sun was going down. My dad looked out the picture window into our back yard just as a mole began to push dirt up in the lawn. He ran out and grabbed a spade and decapitated that little monster while we were all watching. Funny the things you remember...

Thanks Carl. You are right. This isn't the first orphan we've taken in and likely will not be the last. We're hoping to get him weaned then we'll see if the herd will let him back in or not.