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That Malibu and the Kia Soul look huge compared to those cars and the Soul is considered a compact car!

Do you remember who the vendor was? I've been looking for one of these.

While in another town, I stopped to get a couple things at Walmart and they had a few model kits stuck next to the diecasts. I got another MPC 1982 Bronco. Don't need another kit, but I can never pass that one up. One of my favorite trucks.

I saw another retired Forestry truck today, this time a Ford. There are a few more around town, but usually they aren't where I can get a picture. I wish Ford would offer this color for private sales, I think it looks pretty nice!

Passed this guy on the way to Abilene, Texas. Except for the tires and blower it sort of looked like Milner's car.

Beautiful build!

Love your Koenigs! Are they full detail or curbside?

I ordered some of these in 1/24th a couple years ago and they look good! https://www.ebay.com/itm/353290702912?itmmeta=01J3EJPRJK7Z4EWH7PV8FRT7VN&hash=item5241c45040:g:3pIAAOSwWBZmKpBx&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8CP2A70yuH5c95859tH4V9Ognc%2FnZe3hLp7%2BoYA%2Bip%2B8pu%2F5MGNxuUGhy0bjd6tZs7QfSm9SGMWLazZwaBKyQs7zKk4s8H8ILVvtqc8Rt0%2FLdbx0Fzp%2FNa0sJwGRTjSvUDId05JGYlJ%2BAwq%2BCd5%2F84w8LPH4nZz1ayFa4HoeMrSADD1AdxOXDA8zS%2BYp2Id1NRWU5uY%2BSGJBBGI8utq9wmUibX2L0%2FgebFVHxuX%2Baisf4cgM%2F5GJxDfpS%2FNu7g8ScozzMUkQ2WeDXCqcgMB2rSF44N8nVjlewLsXEbgQdKbpAnHOL18Fyy0Amb%2FqbqjBSg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMvonb0ptk

Wish I had your skills! Is that a computer screen behind the shifter reaching up to the dash?

No new kits to report, but I did get an old Porsche 1/24th diecast I've been watching, and also a new 1:1 vehicle.

My wife also reminded me that I watch a lot of those extreme auto detailers and those weird rug restoration videos where they take incredibly dirty area rugs and clean them.

For some reason, I started getting these Reels popping up showing people repairing cars I would have written off. I watch one and then a bunch more. From the signs in the background they seem to be mostly in Russia or in Thailand and places like that. Anyway they take cars that are practically crushed and pull the subframes and body parts out with chains and body hammers and make the cars look new. I can't imagine how the structural integrity of the car could still be there, but it always gets me to watch. There was also some guy in the US who bought a burned out Porsche and rebuilt it from top to bottom, too. I'd think the metal would be brittle or warped after that. The other thing is YouTubers like SamCracc, Tavarish, and HooviesGarage. They buy exotic cars from wholesale auctions and get them running again. They make me think I need to do that! Then I remember I have an '86 Toyota truck in the shop that I haven't touched in a year.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

I did this a while back and it works, but the colors are pretty translucent and there is no white. Even with darker colors I ended up making three copies and layering them to get decent coverage. I also printed out some on a 3m commercial laser printer and they were a little translucent too, but a lot sharper. If you do use a laser printer, make sure the paper is for lasers. I was told that ink jet paper will mess up a laser printer. Either one, mist on a couple of coats of clear to set the decals before using.

I built one back in the day. Not a great kit, but I was an 'enthusiastic' builder and had fun with it. No idea what happened to it. Probably lost in a move a long time ago. I also built the off road version and distinctly remember tearing it up for parts.

If you're talking about the one with the taller hood, I know someone on here or maybe on Scale Auto's former site a long time ago made one by adding extra plastic to the hood bottoms and cowl to raise them up. They might have spliced kit parts from two kits to raise the height. They probably did the same for the grille, too.

Thanks for bringing this subject up, I'll be following for ideas! I went through an ordering binge last year and have a lot of small 3D print parts and tires and wheels that I need to organize and could use ideas. The local MegaLoMart has the cheap plastic pencil boxes on clearance and I'm thinking of trying them.

I'm long-winded so forgive me. This worked for our last move. I removed the mirrors and anything that stuck out and put those parts in little jewelry zip lock bags. You can get a bunch of these little bags cheap at Hobby Lobby or Amazon. Then I loosely rolled each model in cheap paper towels or tissue paper and then put the small parts with the model in a gallon size zip lock. Ordered those in bulk from Amazon, too. Then I put however many models would fit in shipping boxes with packing peanuts. Once you get settled, unwrap them as soon as possible. I let my models stay wrapped up for a few months. A couple of the models that had been painted with Rustoleum years before kind of stuck to the paper towels a little. Also don't put the models in the packing peanuts without protection. The peanuts will attack the models kind of the way model tires go after bare plastic.

Thanks for the reply! I just dug out one my original AMT 92-ish Chevy trucks and I'm thinking of doing a build. I bought a bunch of them back in the day when the Kaybee toys was doing a clearance and still have a couple around. I'm going to try to order a can of this paint for it. I'm picturing it as a retired NFS truck, lowered and used as a shop truck.

They can tow a trailer, but according to the road tests I've read, a 5,000 pound load cuts your range in about half. I don't remember the load amount, but one source said they towed a double axle trailer with a muscle car and the range was about 100 miles from full to needing a recharge.

I'm surprised at how well they all look. The Forestry people must really take care of their equipment! I'd like to find one and lower it a little, but otherwise leave the exterior stock. Maybe add some sound proofing, a higher level seat and a few comfort options inside for a fun daily driver.

I'm guessing this is owned by someone who had one of those cheap Walmart knockoff Tonka trucks as a kid and never got over it. "Here you go kid, just like the Tonka and a whole lot cheaper!"

How about a, "What Did I See Parked Today?" I've seen several of these vehicles around town over the last couple years but never gotten a picture. A local used car lot was selling them and I'm assuming they came from maybe the Forest Service? They seem to be fleet painted and are low on optional equipment. Any ideas on that? There's also a couple of F-150s in town just like this. I love the color and am going to look for it in a spray can. I'm thinking it might make a good project, using AMTs new release C1500 or C3500.

Wow, I've been to Lionheart! I didn't make the connection until you posted. That's great that he's still around. Glad to hear it.

So mad! I found this kit in the Austin HobbyTown and then got distracted and forgot to buy it. I hope they still have it next month when we're back there.