MrObsessive

Paul, I'd LOVE to see sometime your take on this! My idea was to reshape the current kit Torino--------of course lots of re-proportioning would need to be done, but at least the wheelbase, windshield shape, and running gear would be the same. With the different guises that car came in, maybe there's hope. I know it shows up a number of times on Revell's "Wish List" that they put out at the NNL East each year. We'll see..................

Here's another that I'd like to see, although there are some diecasts and 1:43's out there to be had. 1980 Cadillac Seville. Actually, any of the '80 to '85's would be great to see. This is a love it or hate it design----I personally LOVED it! It came out at a time when we were in the dark days of car manufacturing as far as American makes were concerned, and it would be one of Bill Mitchell's last hurrahs. I'd make mine a solid color......I wasn't a fan of the two tones I saw, and DEFINITELY NO DIESEL! That engine (along with the dreaded V8-6-4) nearly put Cadillac in its grave among other things.

Yikes! I need to get busy! Lots of GORGEOUS Chargers here! Hard to believe this is my ONLY Charger I've built, and it was done back in 2000.........almost 18 years ago! Here it is, "incorrect" wiper motor and all!

This thought just came to mind...........during the "downsize" mania of the late '70's I have to say that Ford with the T-Bird I posted above, did the best job in making a nice car even nicer! While the previous 'Bird was not a bad car, IMO it had gotten too big and bloated with front and rear overhangs that had their own zip codes. By comparison, GM with their downsized 1978 midsizers were so bland and boring IMO, I considered them a big letdown compared to the gorgeous '73-'77 "Colonnade" cars. Myself and buddies of mine in high school when this car came out in late '76 as a '77 were STUNNED by the way this car looked! Everyone else must have thought so to as the mostly unchanged '78 T-Bird was the best selling one ever for Ford........something the car was never able to achieve in model years after that AFAIK.

Lincoln Continental Mark III! I learned to drive in one these (my Stepdad owned one)! What a really neat car, and FAST!! I'd love to see a model of this! Another one I'm not holding my breath for with each passing year. Looks like I'll just end up making my own using the '75 Ford Torino as a starting point. A lot of work for sure, but doable!

I lay a lot of the apathy since that time at the feet of the automakers, and more so our government. Not to turn this into a political thread, but you have to admit that one of the reasons we got the kind of cars we got was the ever encroaching nonsense of "political correctness". Oh, let's not make them too offensive,..........Oh, lets not make them too fast,.........Oh, let's base everything on boring FWD with bad proportions so we can save money, after all the public needs a car, so they'll buy anything! I'm being a bit simplistic I'm sure, but throw in the insurance companies, OPEC, designers no longer being taught what "good" design is, and it's no wonder we've had some of the monstrosities foisted on us since that time! And yes, I'm a bit biased when it comes to certain kinds of cars. Sure there's a place for what I would consider nothing more than "appliances", but what happened to the distinctive features that told you what kind of car was coming at you, are leaving you in the rear view mirror? Must all of the cars have the same windshield rake, the same C pillar "kickup", the same rounded off rear fenders with no such thing as some sharp lines and cuts?? I don't buy the BS about aerodynamics............if that were such a big factor, trucks and SUV's would have been off the road long ago and they're the least aerodynamic things running the roads and there's a lot of 'em. I'm not a big fan of those either.............way too vision blocking when you're behind 'em, and everyone and their brother just "has" to have one. Yeah I'm very BIASED! I'm thinking about composing a thread starter possibly titled "The '20's". Not the 1920's, but the soon to be here 2020's. What I think the trends will be vehicle wise (not what you might think), and why I feel the way I do. We'll see......................

That '69 Olds chassis would also make an excellent donor for GM's 1973-77 "Colonnade" cars. There are some out there in resin, and that makes a nice upgrade.

I got a real hard laugh out of this short clip. Just goes to show you never know what cats will do!

Yes, I tried that number the other week, and it rang like a Fax machine does when you're sending something. Not like a regular phone we all know and love. Thanks Kerry..........I just sent you a PM.

Ok folks............anyone out there have personal contact with Jimmy Flintstone? I emailed him back on the 27th last month regarding a part that I need to find out if he would sell separately. I've received no answer so I tried calling..........no dice as that's a fax number which gives a very distinct sound when ringing. Do any of you out there know or see Jimmy, or know of another way to get in touch with him? I tried contacting him before, and received no answer--------I thought perhaps it wasn't the correct email addy as I tried through the website. This past time, I copied and pasted the addy and sent it through my regular mail. It didn't bounce back so I have to assume he received it. Thoughts anyone?? This is a little frustrating as I'm not one to complain.........I'd sure like to receive an answer however when I take the time to send an email or try to call.

Same here.......Bob is quite busy though. That is one set however that is sorely missing from the aftermarket! ?

John, I just posted their latest video here.........check it out!

Ok! Check out the latest from Round 2 for this month!

You got that right Nick! I have enough kits to last building maybe three lifetimes! An up to date Javelin kit would be nice though, even though I have those in resin and plastic. ALL of the cars I posted I have in kit form in one medium or another 'cept for the Type 34 Karmann Ghia. Even that one can be had though Airtrax IIRC, as I thought I saw them with that kit when I was at the NNL East.

I think Bob was referring more to this out of the 1950's.................. I have to say that I can see Moebius doing the '57 Olds sometime.......lots of history with that one! VW Karmann Ghia Type 34..........only sold in Europe, but a number of them made it over here to the states. When I was a kid in the '60's, there was a neighbor that had one of these.........used to walk past it every day going to school, but I had no idea what it was till years later.

Christian, while we're at it on VW's, this would be terrific to see! Ain't gonna happen though!

While they're at it, they could correct the quarters on that one!

Amen to this one Christian! This was another of my suggestions personally to Ed Sexton. Steve, I agree with you 100%! The problem I see though is with each passing year, I'm a bit less confident in them doing much more of the '50's cars. Let's face it, we're not as numerous as we used to be (those of us who would remember those finned freeway flyers), and the return investment on making such cars would be less hopeful as each year slips by. I sure wish though that we could somehow someday see these produced however................. For the life of me I don't know WHY these gems have been ignored in 1/24 scale from even the European kit makers!

Very nice and clean looking Scott! I have to say that this is the first I've seen one of those built in a long time! Just not often seen, and I don't think that one's ever been reissued but I could be wrong.

Absolutely GORGEOUS!! I have to say also that the way it sits is just right! Not too high, and not dragging the ground! Perfect!

Hmmm..........I wonder if they replaced the lower side strakes that was unique to the Bonneville? Hard to tell from the pic, but the lower sides look kinda smooth to me. BTW, that box art leaves much to be desired too!

That's OK Mike! I went to a local toy show in York PA, and I think I came away with some nice gems just the same! Needless to say, I need more models like I need to gain the weight back! More than likely, Round 2 will reissue this kit down the road (may be planning on next year for all we know), and it'll be great if they could reintro that cool box art.

Some folks are really into Gremlins. The only "Gremlin" I'd ever build would be this one......... THIS is what the Gremlin should've became (sans the wild paint job), but we got what we got and to think that car was around for AMC for a bunch of years, so someone loved 'em!

Well, if you don't mind buying over the 'net, they're all over eBay. In fact, you can narrow it down to just show a certain scale such as 1/16, 1/12, etc. Get ready to pay higher shipping costs though for large items. You also may want to check out any shows that may be near you. Here in Central PA yesterday, I went to the annual toy show which is held at the York Fairgrounds. Lots and lots of large scale stuff there I saw--------and some for not bad prices considering, but I really don't need anymore large scale models right now!

Who could forget this gem?? Pic courtesy eBay..... There are sooo many things wrong with the car it ain't funny! Those of you who know about the real car and this kit------we could go on for hours! It was so bad that there was even an article written about in SA by Larry Greenberg (?) called "Dog's Day". To add insult to injury, because this kit was altered so badly, we'll never see the original Bonneville return. Way to go AMT/ERTL!!