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The last time I used it "in anger" was 10 years ago. It's a Plano 8600 tackle box that opens like a clam shell on top; two symmetrical sections of small compartments, plus a big open section below. I took it to Afghanistan in 2005. It held a surprising amount of supplies and tools. (There was no quick trip to the local hobby shop over there). I would say that it would hold everything you need for a 1/24~1/25 car project, including spray paint and the car, if packaged carefully. I did fill it up a couple of months ago for an out of town trip, but ended up not opening it. Inside was a long term project, a 1/12 show rod very heavily influenced by Dan Woods' "Ice Truck". The body of that car is pretty small, even in 1/12.

That looks like something that military mechanics might have cobbled together on a Pacific island during WWII.

$558? Yikes.

Oh OK. I thought you meant car modelers need to demand Tamiya-quality hot rods and pay $70 for them.

Some people are willing to pay $70 for a 1/24 Tamiya car. Some people are not. Revell caters to people who will pay $27. Maybe not the same car, but a few have been done by both companies. It's not good or bad, it's just the way things are. Those less expensive kits can be a way to get someone into the hobby. Aunt Cindy might get Johnny a Corvette model for Christmas, but she is much less likely to get him a $300 B-17 kit. If the '29 roadster kit had an MSRP of $70, I'm sure it would be closer to what Tamiya offers. I'm glad it doesn't cost that much. Mine is not getting the Nailhead, so the incorrect port spacing means nothing to me.

I just modified a chassis and used MEK to glue on strengthening "strips". How long does this need to sit before I don't have to worry about distorted plastic under the paint?

You bet. Testors makes a Root Beer pearl lacquer in their "One Coat" line of sprays.

Thanks for the replies. Now that I see it, I think the effect is a bit much for models. Possibly as an element of something in 1/8 scale or bigger. I think it would be awesome if there were a '70s van in 1/8 scale. That would be a great canvas for a wild paint job. I picked up one of these from a neighbor's garage sale, with the idea of a crazy paint job: It's an RV for "Bratz" dolls. A buddy came over with his 5 year old daughter. She saw it in the garage and started playing with it. She started crying when it was time to put it up. Well, gee, she obviously liked it more than I did. It's hers now. Two years later, my buddy said she still plays with it just about every day.

Something easier and less expensive to deal with is plastic rivets. I used a bunch on a military project. At first, I drilled holes for them, but the fit (and therefore location) was a little loose. I cut off the stem and just glued the head in place. They were all in nice rows, so I used a straightedge to mark out their location with a pencil. I was able to move them around with a new #11 blade. A tiny drop of MEK to glue them down. This method is great for subjects with rivets that get painted, but if you want to keep the aluminum finish, maybe stick with what you have. It would be a huge pain to paint such a tiny rivet and keep it neat and clean.

Around 30 years ago, I read about this in a book on airbrushing. Spray it over a contrasting color and it will "crack", showing the other color in the cracks. Does such a thing still exist? That might look cool as part of a '70s custom paint job.

I wonder about using Future floor wax as a barrier between the Alclad and HoK candy.

Also- don't wait a couple of days. Let it degas for an hour or so with a loose fitting lid, to let gas out and keep dust from getting in.

I'm thinkin' that copper sure would look nice under some candy red or brandywine. Has anyone done it? I think I'll pick some up before the weekend and give it a try.

I saw a Porsche 918 in Austin on Saturday morning. It was downtown, outside the Lego Kids fest. I'll post a picture tomorrow. It had "Martini" graphics in several shades of gray.

I also recently saw High Plains Drifter for the first time. I wondered "What the bleep did I just watch?".

It arrived Monday, but I've been working so much that I haven't been able to get started on it. Tonight I just cleaned up a few parts and glued the door panels in, along with gluing the trans crossmember to the chassis. I want to get it prepped for paint. I'm thinking of using a wine red metallic nail polish. I don't want to start a WIP thread with just that little bit done. I won't get much done tomorrow, either. I'm going to the comedy club with a buddy.I do have a 3-day weekend coming up, so it will be a marathon build for me. It looks like a great kit. I'll need to fill in the gap at the rear wheel openings. That's not a complaint; no company can give us perfection.

Mine arrived from Tower Hobbies today. I opened it up and gave it a good look...then fell asleep. I was tired as heck. I'll have to start on it tomorrow.

That looks like a great start for a lead sled. It needs full fade away fenders and maybe a slight chop. I'll bet some aftermarket company offers that.

It's due to arrive on Monday. I was hoping to have one to work on this weekend, but that just didn't happen. It's OK, though. Next weekend is 3 days long. I can get a little bit down before it arrives; building the engine for it. Either Tamiya's Jaguar inline-6 or the Moebius early Hemi. I'm planning a marathon build, with a goal of completion before going back to work. That is a huge goal for me. I will be taking a break from it on Saturday morning. I'm taking my 9 year old nephew to Lego Fest then.

I just wish I could get my hands on one right now. No one in the Austin area has the kit. I talked to a hobby shop owner in PA who told me about Revell's "Preferred Partners". I called that shop to buy one over the phone and get overnight shipping, so I could work on it this weekend. Overnight shipping is 32 bucks. I'll hold out. I wonder if Tamiya's Jaguar 3.8L inline six will fit in between the firewall and radiator. If not, it's early hemi time.

There is also a guy on this site; Ralph Torres, who makes some super fat pro/street tires. You could modify the kit wheels to fit, or get machined wheels from Micro Nitro.

I can imagine lots of posts in the Trade section based on this kit. I know I'll be offering up the Nailheads. I would be happy to give up some flatheads as well. Hmmm. I may not find a lot of DOHC V-8s and V-12s from people who want Nailheads and Flatheads.

Cool story, bro! Seriously- I do share your enthusiasm. I'm in for at least three. I have a Tamiya Jaguar 3.8 inline 6 and Moebius early hemi waiting to be swapped in. I also have a Jimmy Flintstone '27 T roadster body. I think this kit will be a huge success for Revell. I'm anxious to see what will be available from the aftermarket. I think it's a safe bet that someone will offer a body with stock rear wheel openings, along with transverse rear leaf spring. (I like the raised openings. It's a model of a hot rod, and I'd do it that way in real life)

That's unpossible! I read that it was going to be junk, based on 60 year old molds. I read it on the internet!

I've got 2 pre-ordered at the LHS, plus I made a trade deal here for one, when they are released. I can not wait. I think a big MCM photo contest (or display) for this kit would be really cool.