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AWESOME! Thanks for rescuing that bad boy! It's too bad that those earlier Japanese vehicles were prone to rust, even in relatively mild climates. For some reason, I can picture Philadelphia "Phil" Collins attempting to drive one of those to a fishing spot.

Stripes and Spies Like Us are two of me favourite Cold War Era parodies.

Thanks for the heads up. Leads me to believe that Revell is packing this hardtop version in the same layout as the convertible predecessor. Now, I can't attest to that, as I've never had the drop top version(s). Opinions being what they're worth: why hasn't the U.S. adopted the 'flat box' packaging practise? Yeah, there are a few examples, but they're in the minority (per-centage-wise). A flat box would go a long way in avoiding compromised bodies, etc. -- like, if the Moebius 1967 Ramp Truck was packaged "flat", the warpage perhaps could've been avoided.

As seen in Stripes!

I've got a thick skin, my man. No offence taken (didn't even think of it in those terms). I'm jealous of those who can play an instrument/ instruments, as it's another form of expression and creativity.

I'd love it if someone were to make a 1968 Chevy II / Nova with engine and transmission options (350 and 396/427, 4-speed and TH-400), and Jungle Jim decals (did he campaign a '68 SS-396 Chevy II ?).

Me farm cat Tæo is sitting in the box bottom of the International 4070A that I'm working on, on and off.

There are at least three (maybe more) unique B5 blues: - EB5 (1969-1970) - GB5 (1971-1973) - KB5 (1974-1975) - MB5 (1976-197?) Here's a paint chips' list, direct from the horse's mouth -- navigate as you see fit (covers up to 1979) : The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1970 Paint Chip Charts (hamtramck-historical.com)

The 1/16 (recently reissued) would be, IMO, the best one to work with. If you're unfamiliar with it (originally a Revell kit, now under the Atlantis banner), I wish to suggest watching the build and review as seen here: **EDIT** The 1/16 kit in the video is the Vega, but its 'guts' are the same as the Camaro (not sure if the Camaro F/C was ever kitted in big scale)

Looks nothing like the box art representation -- cartoonish body proportions (to put it nicely). If you're not opposed to 1/32 scale, the Monogram-come-Atlantis et al. Camaro Funny Car would be a better start for an OOB build (just need decals).

GREAT looking Gee-Tee-O! I love the slicks on the rear! Perfect colour choice, too. I've been using Tamiya aerosols almost exclusively for more 'an twenty years, and have had only two bad samples: - A gloss yellow (I've forgotten its name and its part number) - Gold Leaf In the first instance, it was my fault. I'd painted a prepped van body when the outside air temperature was 25 degrees (yes, it does get cold here in southern California!), and the finish looked like a horse's stall. In the second instance, I let the previously-used (by me) can sit for too many years. Even after I shook the poop out of it, let it sit for 12 hours, then shaking it again, and setting it upside-down, its spray was like stucco. Complete trash. I painted a '75 Olds Cutlass (restored promo) with Tamiya Silver Leaf. While the finish did appear blotchy at first, it did settle itself nicely, to an even shade sans splotches. Then I'd sprayed Tamiya Pearl Clear Gloss over the silver (after a few Spring days of gassing-out on me patio), and it was still dead-flat. No biggie. Then the TS-13 was applied (again, after a few days' drying). Still. Dull. I let it cure for seven days, then I wet sanded it lightly. I then sprayed Testors Ultra Super Duper Happy Hamburger Fourth of July Gloss over the shebang, and baddah-bing: super glossy. Please don't give up on Tamiya's aerosols. They're the most forgiving aerosols I've ever used (in 40+ years of building), and will provide a fantastique, quick drying finish 97% of the time with no muss, no fuss.

Model Roundup has it listed as available (I'm stone broke, otherwise I'd have pulled the Alec Baldwin already). I'm sure that once Chris 'HPI Guy' posts his review & build, Roundup will post stills from Chris's video. Between this 4-4-2, and the MPC Supra -- and other kits in the queue -- it's gonna be an expensive year i mi .

I was thinking the same thing re: purely stock vs. custom representations. IIRC, there's a mild custom version of the Revell kit around. I seem to remember it having chromed reverse wheels and period graphics, but that's about it. You're correct regarding the die cast kit origins of the Revell '58. Certainly, the separate side trim, the screws for attaching body-to-chassis, and the opening boot allude to the die cast origins. Some day I'll pick up the Revell kit, as it looks quite nice -- nicely executed.

This lovely tune is about vampyres -- it's a favourite of the Goth/DeathRock clubs (and some Industrial clubs)

OUCH!

Sentence people to therapy, in a very ad jective manner

I likewise agree with the Revell Sox & Martin P/S 1970 Barracuda being one of the best. Not sure as to why Revell hasn't reissued it sans S&M livery -- lots of unique parts to this version! [side bar: wasn't someone working on a resin conversion for this kit, to turn it into a 1972-1974 (i.e., front and rear fascia conversion)?]

Looks quite nice, really. The companion '65 Chevy II plays nicely with the colour pallet of blue and red. Too bad about the windscreen fitment issues -- how did you mount it? Press-fit? Adhesive? Been wanting one of these, but I'm going to wait until the Q.C. issues are ironed out. Great build!

I'll strip plating from parts which are plated on 1:1 vehicles if there are glaring parting lines on the as-is part (typically bumpers and/or grilles). Those gnarly parting lines/mould seams really distract from the finished product, and they de facto compromise the vehicle's natural appearance; they need to go. I've painted bumpers with either Krylon or Plasticoat aerosol 'chrome' (products such as Alclad et al. are too Fabergé Egg-ish for me, insofar as handling).

I've never had me hands on the Revell version, but it looks quite nice: I have had and do have the AMT version (the c.2018 reissue with the c.1968 box art, moulded in gold metallic), and it's a great one, too :

Overrated is oftentimes pure hyperbole

I've been hoping for a Chevelle 300 coupe of 1968-1969 vintage... the former with the L79, the latter with the SS-396 package.

I can't argue the detail - or lack thereof - point. I'd still like to see at least the fleetside snowplow reissued, as it's the closest to stock. Anyone can add a 1/16 scale SBC (or BBC), etc., and better tyres and rims, and have a nice shelf sitter.