BrianC

Sorry guys, it doesn't matter what colour you paint it - that's just ugly.

Wow - the colours on the box art build are so seventies ! I remember the Ford dealers having the same colour schemes on pick-ups and full size vans too ! I was a new immigrant to Canada in 1979 ant this reminds me of that time and shopping for my first American vehicle. Truly there is nothing like seventies kitsch !

I have a Buyers Choice Bonneville and I was curious to see for myself what it looked like. I also looked at Yura's build pics too. On my reissue I notice the front fender badges are quite faint - the driver's side is almost indistinct. I would suggest that light sanding prep and a layer of primer will make them invisible - but they are there. The Bonneville script is in the grille but hard to see - it is visible in Yura's pics too - where he shows the headlight rework. Rocker panel ribs are there - maybe a dark wash on the foil or bright silver may help to pop the detail a bit better - cant comment on any change as I do not have an original to compare it to. Same goes for the upholstery.

Great paint Jim. I have always liked the 'stacked light' Pontiacs and your build is flattering to the car. Nice clean build. Wheels: I am a bit of an old fart so I have to agree with Harry on this point. (not to suggest that Harry is an old fart - that would probably get me 'probation'!). The 8 lugs just look good to me. After seeing your post I happened across a Bonneville reissue in my stash and took a look at it. I think I have found my next build. Thanks for the inspiration Brian

I am lucky to have two great "local" hobby stores - one in town and one about 50kms away. They are both supportive of our local model club and so I will support them with most of my purchases. There is a local Michaels store but their selection is small and their prices are a bit higher than the hobby shops. More importantly the hobby shops carry paints and glues that can't be mail ordered. Canada Post deems these as dangerous goods. If we don't support them the next closest centre with hobby shops is Vancouver - 400 kms away!

I wish them luck.... its an incredibly expensive series even to make it to the back marker / rolling chicane level. As a fan I lost interest in F1 in the 1980s Turbo car era and they have been lost to me ever since.

Thanks for the 'first look' Tim. I have been anticipating this one ever since the announcement a year or so ago. I am no expert but I am liking what I see - a lot. I just have to wait a while till we can get them in the great white north. Looking forward to seeing a build review or two - I hear Mr Anderson also has one too.

I really like the scalloped paint job - you did a great job making each side symmetrical and equally matched. Great job. The design and shape of the scallops really suit the body shape - in my opinion anyway. Just looks great! I would be interested in how you transferred the design and what materials you used for the masking and painting - if you don't mind sharing. thanks

Well I didn't know I wanted one of these 'till this morning! Seems to happen with a lot of the Moebius releases! So much for the concept of reducing the stash.......

Why ?? Dare I say I don't see the point of it

For anyone interested in the model A kits and the upcoming coupe in particular, the latest Rodder's Journal (No.67) has an article on four different model A coupes. Each has a different drivetrain - Ford Y block, Buick, Olds, and Desoto - and as usual the photography is excellent.

I remember going to see it at the theatre when it was released in the UK. I new nothing about the movie - just liked the posters - hey it was a car movie! Took my then girlfriend along and ended up paying almost no attention to her....boy did I get you know what for that! still one of my favourites - bought the sequel about 6 or 7 years ago on dvd - good but not as good as the original.

I really like the little short box. Can anyone tell me if the Model King version will be available in retail hobby stores in Canada. I ask only because we did not get the Model King version of the 57 Ford a couple of years ago. I know I can mail order if necessary.... thanks, Brian

I think I saw a couple of closed cab pickups of that model done by Meng in military scale - with what looked like anti-aircraft guns mounted in the bed check with your favourite plastic pusher in the 1/35 scale section. cheers Brian

I have been a Mustang freak ever since getting a 1965 Dinky toy as a kid! You have to know how cool the original looked to a kid growing up in the rural U.K in the early 60's. I really like the 2005-2009 body style and never warmed to the 2010-2014 evolution. The bulbous, heavy look of the back of the later car doesn't match the sleek front. I will admit to being biased - I am lucky enough to have a 2008 Bullitt edition in the garage I was impressed with the new car whenI saw it at the Vancouver auto show a year ago. I am going to have to drive one - just to see how the new rear suspension works - and what difference another 100 HP feels like! I am a little biased - I have a 2008 Bullitt edition in my garage. It's my retirement toy, never winter driven. Harry - please show us what you picked...?

Very nice build Curt, did you use the decals for the front cover or did you paint it ? I have the kit and decals but I thought I would paint the front cover. I started prepping the body a while ago - a long term project ! I have not found many pictures of this car - I see you built it as an open car which I was wondering about. Got any on line links for reference material ? Great build - and inspiration too - thanks for posting it.

Thanks for posting - your build and the pictures are very inspirational. If my attempt is even half as good I will be delighted!

I like to think that I am a 'serious' modeller and I can get deeply involved with a detail build. I also like snap/pre-decorated kits too - they provide semi instant gratification when my latest serious project runs into a problem - repainting the body for the third time or something just doesn't fit. That's the time for pushing the frustrations aside and throwing a snapper together. I find this keeps the creative juices flowing and the hobby fun. I recommend it to everyone. Snappers don't have to be just for kids and beginners. I have never built or bought a General Lee kit - just never appealed to me but I could see this kit in my stash for one of those quick fun and relaxing builds.

Well that's great news about the drums and wheels - just makes me want it more...... Brian

Well I hope its the 8 lug wheels - neither Trumpeter or AMT have done them as well as I had hoped! They're begging to be done crisply.

Of all the new releases by Mobius, (and they are all good) I am looking forward to this one the most! What an elegant motor car! Thanks for the updates.

OK already - you're going to get my money!.... and a bunch of it too by the looks of it !

Well, when I bought each of the kits in my stash, I intended to build it - I even had an idea in mind at the time of exactly how I wanted to build it. I also build other subjects - aircraft, real space and even have a couple of sci-fi kits. My problem is my enthusiasm for each tends to vary a lot - and the pile of 'things I will build' tends to vary too. I also have a pile of 'why the hell did I buy that' which also has kits that come and go - all depends on the mood of the day! Its still fun after all these years - and that is the most important factor.

A great look - cleanly built too! It's good to see your efforts rewarded - congrats on the trophy. Brian

I have been transported back to my youth this year - July 1969 to be precise. I received Dragon's 1/72nd scale Apollo 11 Saturn V. I don't get many models as gifts - this has to rank at the top!!