Exotics_Builder

You can, but the computer needs to have a wireless card or wireless connection purchased for it to work.

Bill, I have DSL at home as Comcast in my area has unreliable service when bad weather strikes. You should have gotten a kit from the DSL vendor with phone filters and a "modem". You can get a long phone extension or keep the modem close to the phone and get a long ethernet (CAT5) cable from the modem to the computer. You need the filters to reduce noise on the phone line when the DSL is active. I keep my modem connected to a switchable surge protector so when I shut down I power off the modem as well (plus my router). HTH Gerry

Thanks for answering Bob. Dave, as Bob said you can get it from Mediamix. I didn't order the delux set, just the PE, exhausts and air horns. I didn't want the wheel set as I got the Hasegawa wheel set. You could also wait for Kevin at Strada Sports to get them in and order from him. Both Kevin and MediaMix have excellent customer service. PM me if you want more information.

And for those thinking about the AcuStion PE set, forget it. KA models has come out with a set (including separates):

It's a mistake. It's 1/24 scale. Per a Revell guy, the mistake was caught, was to have been corrected and somehow didn't.

Nice job on that one Terry! Gerry

Well, I got a chance to see the early test shot of the Revell Nova (all gray plastic) but wasn’t able to take any photos because it hadn’t been reviewed yet for quality. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get pictures at next month’s club meeting. The model looked very nicely proportioned. The Chevy small block is the typical SMB Chevy we’ve seen in the Camaro Z/28 and other offerings. The hood also has the slight curve at the edges that appears prototypical and which is not on the AMT Chevy (the AMT hood is flat across the back as we examined at the meeting). The Revell person didn’t have the exact release date. When I mentioned some online sites were stating May, he said if it were May, it would be late May. But, it will more likely be June. Revell is considering other versions of the Nova, so stay tuned. But for those of you hoping for a stock six-banger, I wouldn’t keep my hopes up too high (My opinion only). Revell, and their parent, are looking at what sells. “Plain Jane’s†are often not mass market appeal sellers. But then who knows?

How in the world did I miss Bob's first note? I must be skimming through the board messages too quickly. Bob, both my wife Sandy and I wish you a quick recovery and good health going forward. Gerry

I'll likely see a Revell guy at our club meeting on the 15th. If he's there, I'll see if he knows more. He wasn't very positive on April at our last meeting.

Yep! That sure does kill that theory. Don't have either kit so can't check it out.

If it's what I think it is, AMT used to have styrene "add-on's" to widen a tire instead of providing a separate set of tires. I think the 69 Corvair was available with that amongst others. I'm wondering if that's what you have there? These would mount over the vinyl tires provided and be held by the wheel, since the back half of the wheel would tie to the vinyl tire. Not very convincing up close even when painted.

I'm thinking conversion to a motor home for a diorama!

Revell 56 Chevy has a Powerglide also.

I always enjoyed going to both shows. It was great fun. I really do miss going to them!

Here's my iHobby show pics:

And if you went on Monday the 24th, you would have been able to join the Christmas Open House, and meet Don Phillips, the orignal owner.

Glad to see you made it over here Albert!

The 599 kit from Revell of Germany and Fujimi has been out for some time. Revell USA will repackage the Revell of Germany 599 and release it in 2008. I don't yet know a release date as the person I talked to at Revell didn't know.

Attended the show yesterday and just uploaded the pics. A little something for every one who likes Chevys (even a little bit ) FLICKR album for 2007 Chevy Vettefest

OK, I scanned the Fall 2007 and 2008 release sheets and OCR'd them. I included all categories. Here they are: 2007 FALL NEW RELEASES 85-0802 '57 CHEVY (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: October 85-0806 '76 CHEVY STREET PICKUP (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: October 85-0807 '79 FIREBIRD STREET MACHINE (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: November 85-0808 PLYMOUTH PROWLERTM WITH TRAILER (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: November 85-0809 '37 FORD SEDAN (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: December 85-1738 SPITSFIRE (OLD SCHOOL) RELEASE: October 85-1948 '63 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: October 85-1950 CORVETTE C6TM CONVERTIBLE (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: October 85-1951 CORVETTE Z06TM COUPE (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: December 85-1953 CAMARO CONCEPT CAR (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: December 85-2062 '32 FORD SEDAN 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: December 85-2066 '70 CHEVELLE BALDWIN MOTION (STREET BURNER) RELEASE: December 85-4202 '68 DODGE CHARGER 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: November 85-4203 '70 FORD MUSTANG MACH I 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: December 85-4204 FERRARI 599 GTB (PERFORMANCE) RELEASE: November 85-4206 #11 FEDEX CHEVY MONTE CARLO SSTM 2007 RELEASE: October 85-4207 HUMMER H2TM 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: September 85-5614 VISIBLE B-17G FLYING FORTRESS RELEASE: November 85-6885 SNAPTITE 3-PACK MILITARY RELEASE: August 85-7322 RM CHOPPER "WICKED" (RM KUSTOM) RELEASE: October 85-7323 RM CHOPPER "HIGH ROLLER" (RM KUSTOM) RELEASE: October SNAP KITS 85-1851 . Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter 85-1850 . Anakin's Jedi Starfighter 85-1852 . Droid Tri-Fighter 85-1853 . All Terrain Recon Transport AT-RT 85-1854 . Millennium Falcon 85-1855 . ARC-170 Clone Fighter 85-1856 . X-Wing Fighter 85-1857 . Darth Vader's TIE Fighter 85-1858 . Imperial Shuttle 85-1954 . '69 Camaro Z/28 . 1:25 Hot Wheels 85-1956 . Dodge Concept Car . 1:25 Hot Wheels 85-1955 . '63 Corvette Sting Ray . 1:25 Hot Wheels 85-1374 . P-51 D Mustang. 1:72 (Pre-decorated) 85-1375 . Spitfire. 1:72 (Pre-decorated) 85-1958 . Kenworth T600 . 1:32 85-6445 . Republic Star Destroyer UPTOWN: 85-2094 . CadillacEscaladeTM . 1:24 DONKS: 85-2099 . 187 BuickTM RegalTM 2 In 1 . 1:25 DONKS: 85-4201 . 187 OldsmobileTM CutlassTM 2 In 1 . 1:25 TUNER: 85-4205 . Subaru WRX STi . 1:25 CALIFORNIA WHEELS: 85-4209 . 1957 Chevy 2 In 1 . 1:25 STREET BURNER: 85-4213 . 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 2 In 1 . 1:25 STREET BURNER: 85-2097 . 2007 Shelby GT500TM . 1:25 MUSCLE: 85-4215 . 1968 Mustang GT 2 in 1. 1:25 MUSCLE:85-4212 . Shelby GT 350H (2006 version) . 1:25 PERFORMANCE: 85-4211 . Audi R8 . 1:24 (Revell of Germany) 85-5615 . AC-47 Vietnam Gunship. 1:48 85-5617 . PBY-5A Catalina. 1:48 85-5712 . RB-36H Peacemaker. 1:72 SLOT CARS (GLUE) [*]85-4891 . '63 Ford Galaxie Marvin Panch. 1:32 [*]85-4893 . '65 Ford Galaxie Jr. Johnson. 1:32 [*]85-4896 . Ferrari 275P . 1:32 [*]85-4897 . Ferrari 250 GTO/LM '64 . 1:32 SPECIAL EDITION (GLUE) [*]85-4220 . '08 Dodge Challenger. 1:25 [*]85-2098 . '69 ChevyNovaTM SSTM . 1:25 SELECTED SUBJECTS PROGRAM [*]85-0464 . PT Boat. 1:96 [*]85-0123 . Cessna 180. 1:41 [*]85-1804 . Nike Hercules Missile. 1:40 Also shown, but not announced Audi A10 LeMans Prototype Car (Revell of Germany)

Puget Sound Auto Modelers' Association does the Puyallup Show. I used to be a member plus past newsletter editor, president and contest coordinator. It's a little tough to get to meetings now as I'm 2000 miles east off I-90.

As Bob said, I was concentrating on the 2008 releases. Sorry I didn't reiterate the previous relase announcement. I included the 32 Ford Sedan, which was in the previous announcement as well, because it was there and there's been a lot of buzz about it. I wish I had more time to nose around and get more pictures, but I had to work the Make and Take and after the show opened, it got very crowded and I didn't have time to go do more. I also didn't have time this year to do non-automotive like I did last year.

I haven't seen that particular option in the Ferrari catalog

For some reason, I don’t have any photos, but their web site pretty well shows their offerings. I bought a few new issues at the Expo. Below is the link to their site. Motorhead Miniatures

As part of the IHobby Expo, Revell Monogram, Xuron and Testors supported a Make and Take. One of the Model Car Clubs I belong to here, Lake Michigan Model Car Club, ran the event and I was privileged to help out for a few hours Saturday. The primary model was the Revell Wheels of Fire 63 Corvette Stingray Convertible. It was a fun build, with the exception of a lot of broken steering wheels needing glue fix. Here are some pictures from the event. I think the last picture kind of summarizes the satisfaction. The young girl was in the “section†I was covering and I helped her Mom get her through the build. Her brother (supported by her Dad) was building next to her. Although starting later, her brother started looking at the mini-catalog by his place and allowed her to just squeak out completion before him (Not that they were really in competition). Let’s hope they’ll keep the thrill going and do more!