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Wishing in one hand, and "BLAH-BLAH-BLAH" in the other here - I hope that , should Round2 conjure up a 1974-1978 Mustang II kit in a similar vain as the '68 Coronets , etc. , that they see fit to include a Ford 9" rear for the P/S et al. versions.

I love that store. I purchase almost exclusively from them, albeit online these days.

I've been on my soapbox for more than 30 years about the "BLAH-BLAH-BLAH " 'quality' of 'workmanship' going into everything these days. Someone got a bonus for saving the company money - which is true for every bloated organisation in the U.S. ( I can't speak to other countries' standards). Ostensibly, it's easier to pay a lawsuit than it is to toe-the-line - again, true of any bureaucracy. It's like that ancient Greek philosopher said : His relative , Apathese, is quite prevalent these days, too.

Raw Power is healing hand ; raw power can destroy a man

Oxymoron was a name given to one whose proclivities were for a synthesised form of a poppy derivative

I've been saying this for 40 years...

I, too, would love to see a stock 1970 Duster 340 (with period-correct custom parts as an option), as one's never been kitted. I've long wondered as to why MPC didn't make an annual/promo of the then-new Duster (and the Dart Swinger for this matter). IMO, the new Demon would be a better starting point. While the AMT '71 Duster has lots of great aspects to it, some of its proportions are so-so (wiper blades and door handles are just blobs). I'd like to see Round2 tool up a breather and PCV for the (otherwise great) 340 engine in that kit.

Nifty RM21P5 ! Last year of the R.R.-specific VIN, too - last year of the big block R.R. as well . Good call on the JL6 colour - really popular in its day (most of the tiny handful of 1975s I've seen were either JL6 or EW1).

I would just die if a 1970-1971 Swinger [340] were to come around ! Arrrg ! So many possibilities - a car which has never been modelled in stock guise ! Icing on the cake ? 1971 or 1972 Swinger Special 340 ! Heck the 1972 grille and interior could find their way into the Demon kit, hein ?

Rumour has it - and it's just that: a rumour - that the MPC 1971/1972 Road Runner is 'under review'. Aside from that : how's about the MPC 1971 Challenger and/or 1971 Barracuda annuals "reimagined" ?

Wayne Kramer of MC5 and others fame passed away today. K.O.T.J., M.F. ! Wayne Kramer Dead: MC5 Co-Founder Was 75 – Billboard

La Puissance ! My friend has a "1985/1986" 205 GTI which he's had for 25 years -- one of two (or some small number) in the U.S. ... at least as of c.1998. What 'makes' it a "1985/1986" ? Apparently it was titled as a "1985" in France, but is considered a "1986" in the U.S. - and is officially registered as a 1986 model ( go figger). Ne'er-the-less, it's a really fun li'l car. Too bad that Peugeot didn't import the 205 for the U.S. market , especially during the mid-late 1980's.

My dad just mentioned that to me ; I was unaware of that. I only 'itemised' the films which I'm familiar with (I've seen Patton, but that was many years ago).

Bill Hickman also acted in Bullitt , French Connection, and Seven-Ups : - Hitman in Bullitt - FBI Agent Bill Mulderig in French Connection - "Bo" in Seven-Ups Sonny "Cloudy" Grosso was behind the latter, in addition to having a small role in the film.

"Manners a lotta ladies here tonight !", proclaimed Clyyde when he stumbled into Hamburger Mary's

I'm not sure it'd be possible to make a truer-to-the-novel film without it being almost 3 hours in duration. I've been a fan of the movie since I was 10 (1980). As an adult, I love it even more ! A ficitonalised screenplay was the only way to go, really. Remarkable job the entire crew did in pulling off the non-stop action !

Everyone's seen the classic 1971 film adaptation of the gripping 1968 novel The French Connection - but how many have seen the actual car from the actual bust ? Well, here's some pics of it - 1960 Invicta - and one of its pilots, Jacques Angelvin, seen here asking the escorting officer , "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick ?"

"Girlfriend - that's G-I-R-L-F-R-E-END...", sings Johnathan Richman in his brainchild The Modern Lovers

Sublime is FJ5 ; after 1970, it didn't survive

"Fashion... turn to the left..."

While I don't have photos of examples, I've had decent outcome with plated headlights by brushing a thin layer of Tamiya (brand doesn't matter) clear blue on them. I've also seen examples of plated headlights with Mod Podge generously applied (use the gloss 'Podge) , and the results are pretty good.

"Awry Reuben san'ch is wot I ordered, hein ?", inquired the Dutch saillor whenst their streamer shored in Bastan

Whomever this mystery reviewer is, they performed a sweet build-up of that kit. I can't wait for the 'peon' copies to arrive, hein ? I've already ordered a couple of them.

Super nice application of that EF8 ! Where'd that big block / T-flite come from ? Looks like the Revell '69 -come- '68 Dart piece ?

'Shelly' the ostensibly Tortoise Shell love bug. She's a feral heart ; must be 17 years old , and has been feral since day one. She's had quite a few broods of kittens over the years - last time was some 10 years ago. She's a true survivor !