1972coronet

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 !

Thanks for the prompt reply. I'll be watching your WIP progress for sure, esp. since I'm a lifetime lover of the 1972 Demon (the unique grille is its most alluring feature - not to mention the blue engine with orange air cleaner). Hopefully someone'll make a new resin 1972 grille for the new MPC 1971 kit.

Where'd you get the 1972 grille ? Link, please.

I ordered one from Auto World and it arrived Saturday. I still have orders in from the independent hobby store I purchase the majority of my kits and supplies from; still waiting on those. The reason I'd ordered one from A.W. is simply because I'm an impatient Celt, and I was obsessing over having one in my weathered mitts. "Satisfaction is the death of desire."

To add to the hind-section issues of this kit : how about that incorrect differential ? Should be a Dana 60 ! This is the case in the 1967 GTX / RO23 , 1967 Charger, and this , the 1967 Coronet. Swap to a Torqueflite, and the 8.75" rear is correct - not sure which is less vexing, the swap to a Dana or the swap of transmissions.

"Noun you can, savvy , never mind !", proclaimed Struan to May-May