Duntov

This is some very nice work!!

Nice work on a real classic!

Yep --- the Impala Police car was at the store -- so was a variant of the Trabant (I KNOW NOTHING about these cars) ---but it looked interesting ---

This is really nice!! Keep it going please!!!

Nice car!!

The "Other" Revell (of America) Mini kit was this green one --- LHD version and no extra rally parts ---stone stock form what I could tell --- For a buck or so more the Rally car was a better deal --- I think --- (but I kinda like this one too) ---

Thanks James --- I was not sure if that was the case -- but that makes sense ---- This purchase came down to the Revell USA version vs. this one --- the rally parts and markings were the main draw for me ---

Hi: Went to the HS today and this kit caught my eye --- It is the Revell (Germany) Mini Cooper 1964 Monte Carlo Rally winner kit -- (You probably know the one--) This is the Paddy Hopkirk 1964 Monte Carlo Winner --- Google that for more info --- The kit overall is very nice --- I was impressed to say the least --- The instruction sheet (---ah --- Instruction book!!) Is clear and well done --- painting guide is good but study the real thing for a better representation. Some minor flash here and there but nothing to get your shorts in a twist --- One more item --- as I have said === this is a small model and getting parts off of the frets will require patience and a VERY sharp knife --- work slowly here for best results--- Two chrome frets are very well done as are the four (very small tires) this car is modeled in 1:24 and is STILL very diminutive!!!! About the tires --- they are small - no-name black walls --- with excellent tread pattern --- and could be used as is with no dull coat --- your choice -- Some parts are molded in grey and some in white --- the main frets (two in total) are all in white --- This is a typical Revell multi-part interior build up --- nice for painting and detailing --- The main roof top is in white --- nice given that the real thing is white as well --- The body casting --- one piece --- is very well done -- has some minimal flash here and there but very nice -- A bit schizophrenic as the hood is cast in white --- but oh well --- still quite nice overall!!!! Once you get your hands on this part (the body) you can see how small this car really is -- both in 1:1 and in scale !!!! This was a VERY small automobile --!!! The decal sheet is nothing short of stunning --- the numbers, Monte Carlo logos and gauge sets are all just excellent --- and all of the parts needed to build the 1964 Monte Carlo winner are included ----that means a lot of lights --- seven on the front clip alone and a roof mounted spot light to round it all out!!!! ---- one possible item is missing -- seat belts --- again check your references and act accordingly --- This is a RHD car so it will be a great addition to your rows and rows of yank inspired LHD cars!!!!! I did not do a photo of the glass but those parts are again VERY well done ---reasonably thin and include the trim pieces molded in place---you can expect to spend some time here with your BMF to represent the chrome trim on those parts --- Do be careful prepping the body as there are several lines and panels here and there that DO NOT need to be removed --- they are in fact part of the real car ---SO be careful in that regard ---check your references --- they are plentiful!!! SO NO EXCUSES!!!!! The "little" engine is comprised of only a few basic parts (fifteen by my count) but with some attention to detail; wiring, plumbing, painting etc etc -- should yield a nice representation of the real thing ---maybe some parts box weber carbs??? Again check your references --- Webers would look good but might not be entirely accurate--- I am NOT going to get into rivet counting and mindless measuring here --- this is a quality kit and should build up very well --- a real winner for the detail painting crowd... a great kit out of the box to replicate the 1964 Monte Carlo winner --- with some attention to detail this thing should be a real winner!!!-----------TAKE YOUR TIME here!!!!!!!!!! Go grab one --- I think it is worth it big time!!! Glad to have this one in my collection ---!!! (and I am a CORVETTE bigot!!!!) Regards Bill (Duntov)

OK --- Like Valerie Perrine in Superman --- "I know I 'm gonna get rapped in the mouth for sayin this" but----- I KINDA LIKED THE GLUE BOMB!!!!!!!!---------warts slop custom parts and all!!!!!!!!!!! I am getting old enough that I can say $heyet like this and get away with it !!!!!

Incredible work!!!

A rather stunning transformation!!!

This is some very clean and well done work --- keep going ---it is going to be stunning!!!

Some seriously nice work on this one!!!! Love the box art build-ups --- you really nailed this one!

Some nice detail on this one!

Now this shows some real imagination and a great sense of fun!!!! Not to mention some very nice building skills!!!! WELL DONE!!!

Nice work!!!!

Very nice!!!

Very imaginative work here --- I like the swamp cooler AC unit ---- nice touch!!!!

Well done --- it is always fun to see the box art cars --- you nailed this one!!!!

Nice work!!!!

Very nice work on this one ---a clean build!!!!

Well done---!!

If Ford built this in 1:1 today as a "New-stalgia" offering with a modern Ford motor and accoutrements they would not be able to build them fast enough --- Nice work here ----

I like it --- a favorite kit of mine --- Nice work on the flat motor --- very clean and believable---

Interesting color treatment The headlights really make it pop!!! Nice work!!