johnbuzzed

Think about the name "Round 2". Maybe it has some meaning, like "the second time around" ?

I want to know more about the "Chrysler Dummy Engine". Is that anything like a Hemi?

Maybe it's for the same reason that "we" see so many of the same types of cars in real life at shows, cruises, in magazines. The different stuff does stand out, but there are still the ubiquitous '69 Camaro, '32 Ford, '55 Bel Air, et al, to be found in droves. For the life of me, I can't think of a reason for that. If I really, really, really like a kit, I will (or at least plan to) build more than one, even if that might be in different issues. Maybe I like the Ertl '68 Road Runner or any of the Revell Deuce kits. The variations on each build are only limited by my imagination. I guess some of you don't look at what's on your shelves and think, "Hmm... if only..." or "I wonder how that would look...". There are no rules stating that each and every kit must be built absolutely box-stock, just as it's shown on the box cover (well, maybe some contest rules). That's why we have all those aftermarket suppliers and more than one paint color.

Those who watch TV and see the Autotrader commercials, and/or those who have seen the 2004(?) movie with Jessica Simpson, the orange Charger(s) and those two guys.

Will this have any effect of the cost of the upcoming Palmer Plastics La Ferrari kit?

As we continue on in our dynamic world, busy with the activities that fill our lives, let us never forget the day that forever changed our world and those who lost their lives that day.

Ok, you do that. I guess statistics and data mean nothing to you.

Harry's right. Most of all, you cannot deny the power rating.

I don't think so...

If Revell, or any other company that produced pre-painted kits, were to offer PERFECTLY FINISHED bodies- no parting lines, mold or ejection marks, etc, in those kits, the cost would most likely be pushed above the reasonable limits for a kid's budget, be that from saving his or her own coin or as a "gimme" from the parents, relatives, etc. What quality finish would you prefer- that of, say, Donn Yost? Anthony Cairo, or Bob Downie or Vin LoBosco or Del Paone? Seriously... As another member posted: When I started building, the model- whether it was a car, aircraft, ship, tank, submarine- remained the color in which the plastic was molded. Heck, I didn't even scrape the chrome for gluing! Then came brush paints, even paint-by-number oils. Then came very crude spray-can finishes. But I digress- when I was a beginner, it was cool. "Dad, did they have white Corsairs?" "Make believe it's winter camouflage". "OK". Zooooooooom, off I "flew" down the hall, looking for Zeros. I didn't care that it wasn't perfect - I built a model and I was having fun!!!

Our club has a curbside class for our contest. The entries will be judged as though they were parked at the curb. No engine, chassis or interior detail (unless it's an open convertible, and that can get hairy) is included. That can eliminate the use of an actual kit chassis by substituting some other raw material to hold the wheels in place. I've seen it done. In my opinion, a "slammer" is a model that was slammed together, just to get something built.

I remember heading back to high school in 1972, pooling our funds together yielded something like $.47, which was enough to buy almost two gallons of 100 octane for my friends Sport Fury.

Been there, too- Dad's car was a '74 Gran Torino wagon. He just got it back after having the driver's fender, etc, repaired after someone hit it. Of course, I took it out while on a "three-day pass" and crunched the same fender when I hit another car (can you say "stupid"?). I think my parents had that car for all of two months at that time.

I learned to build by watching my Dad (and my Mom, on occasion). I learned at a young age what it's like to spill liquid cement and get a razor blade cut. I was reading instruction sheets when I was 6. Dad taught me the basics and more, his skills from working in the shops at Republic and Grumman did carry over to styrene. He might help out with the fiddly and stubborn parts, teach me how to get a part to fit or hold an assembly while the glue dried for me. But, the model was mine to build, paint, decal, etc. My kids learned the same way; my daughter never really was too interested but my sons have since become prolific builders of "Gundams". There is no need for paint with those kits but they have the assembly processes down pat. They have been to local shows with me, they have taken home their shares of awards and they have judged at the LIARS Challenge a few times -they had the self-confidence in their abilities and understanding of the hobby to be willing to judge. Not only did I feel they were capable, so did the rest of the club members. My daughter has her own kids now; I have built with my 7 year old grandson a couple of times. I helped him pick out a kit once, explaining the differences in the kits that were on the shelves. With a few basic "watch me's" and some help with a stubborn peel&stick or two, he did fine. My sons, who live with my daughter back on LI, say he does just fine on his own, and he does have a few completed builds. My wife has been encouraging our granddaughter to sew, having bought her a basic machine last year. They are works in progress. I never pushed my kids into doing anything; but I've ( well, we have) always encouraged them in whatever their endeavored. They've been through soccer, karate, Little League, robotics, high school cheerleading, et.al. but what they do, they enjoy. Even as "grown-up adults", just like their parents.

Too many parents see sports and music as the way to an easy, money-filled career for their kids; hence, the $$$ invested and almost fanatical attitudes. "Friday Night Lights", "America's Got Talent", "The Voice". Do the parents give any real thought to the whole process? Do they take their kid's well-being into consideration? You gotta wonder if many of the kids involved are actually having fun. I hate to say this, but "When I was a kid", a bunch of us could be occupied for hours via a couple of well-used bats, some gloves of equal status and either a pink Spaldeen, tennis ball or even an actual softball. Out in the street, first and third are the cracks in the curbs, second's the oil stain- and NO PARENTS to interfere. We were outside, we got exercise, we solved any problems that arose and we had fun. Then, there were days when we would head down to a friend's basement or my breezeway or a table in a porch and we would build models, the way we wanted to.

Wow... whod'a thunk? Now that we're living in NASCAR country, and interest is waning, the possibility of new kits exists. I would like to see them produced- and, please, be more than marginally accurate- and would buy at least two Fords to do the Penske team. The worst part would be the graphics.

Yep, the Orange Blossom Special was a puller- a '37 Chevy pickup, I think- that had three engines and was molded in gray. I got one at a KB Toys waaaaayyyyyyy back; the box was pretty trashed but there were still good parts in there. I think I paid maybe a buck for it.

I concur, in spades. Especially about the license plates.

Well, I wanted to keep it... uhh... family oriented. No, politically correct- yeah, that's right. Uh-huh.

Shania Twain, Katy Perry and Kaley Cuoco at my house for a BBQ. That's just one option for what I would like to see next.

If I remember correctly, a wagon was included in the Orange Blossom Special kit, and later offered in pale yellow-ish resin but I don't remember by whom. Just about 7 pieces...

That's one of the most sensible posts I have seen on this forum. Some kits will be good and some will be... not good. Let's hope for more of the former.

This is just another wish list. Perhaps the manufacturers should set up their own threads for this purpose, no? I am aware that some of them do read the forum, but they shouldn't have to weed through stuff when, at times, all they want is data.

It's your build, do whatever floats your boat. Me, I'm from the "old school" days of street machines, so I'm doing my '68 with big and littles on 5-spoke, unpolished Americans and a nice, nose-down rear-up attitude. (you can see it in "On the Workbench"). But that's not to say that I wouldn't consider another build of the same kit in another genre. Each has it's own appeal to different people.