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Not unlike the mini cars used in "Austin Powers in Goldmember."

I think it's important that this particular thread stay on track and not venture into posts built on words like dissing, attitude, gripes and drama. Gregg is hosting an internet site with no financial help from any member. He's threatened to, and has temporarily, ended it due to the negativity of a small handful of vocal members. This thread is offering support to the ONE man who's losing faith in how we talk to each other. As a courtesy, let's give him one thread he can take some solace in and let moderator complaints and other petty failings go to another thread. And when in doubt Gregg, see how much enthusiasm is in the project sections. That's where the spirit of the forum is. The "General" section is just the lobby where smoking is allowed.

Every kit. I haven't doubled up on any. As the saying goes, "So many kits, so little time." And I would add, "Never say never again."

And now, make welcome, CrazyGirl.

Refurbished old tool of '51 Chev convertible?

I'm impressed already. With that much figured out on paper (and clearly with precision) it'll probably be spot on.

Go ahead Dominik, jump in. Anyone can join as long it's finished by the deadline, so there are many months ahead. When you're ready, just post photos of your starting point and you'll be added to the list.

I'm not so sure those of you who say you'd own one, would have in 1958. Auto styling was in hot competition. Fads, public perceptions and "mob mentality" (for lack of a better term) were far more intense than during the internet age because there was less cultural clutter. So if the Edsel had awkward aesthetics, it was doomed, regardless of internal advancements. If a consumer compared the looks of a '58 Belvedere and a '58 Edsel, it's easy to see where the excitement would be, given the times (the rocket age). And the way marketing went in 1958, looks were everything. For a new product, it was dated.

Yes, I do like the comparisons. Photo choices are great. It answers styling questions about the two that I didn't even know I had. Thanks.

Problem is, the Monogram '53 was on the books almost non-stop for ages it seemed. The market was so saturated you almost couldn't give them away. And at 1/24, wheel choices were limited. They're not hard to find even now.

Gregg, your forum motivates me to build. It's members teach me how to build. Your site is the window in which I get to display my efforts. I'm certain that's the spirit in which you and Jairus started this forum, and the spirit in which the vast population here values your forum. I'm willing to bet there are also a few callous knuckleheads in Hawaii, but you would agree they don't in any way represent the island community. This forum is still the village you hoped it would be and the vast bulk of us (less vocal) visitors are immensely grateful for your hospitality.

My GF (with serious future) expresses interest in my projects, but I know she's just being nice. A GF from ten years ago was embarrassed that I built models and recommended I not spread it around. Didn't think it was a respectable adult hobby. She grudgingly attended Twin Cities IPMS regional with me and she had a revelation when I showed her a couple award winning military dioramas; how every figure serves a purpose, how it tells a story, research, history, artistry, etc. She was awestruck and enthralled. But still thought modelers were geeks (read "nerds"). Older brothers definitely planted the bug for me to build.

Does anybody else think Norelco? Never mind.

Cute. That's gotta be some small writing. Here's like the 1/24 I picked up from a diecast vendor at a flea market. I couldn't believe some company made a strong investment in a very unlikely subject. A 4-door no less. I'd love to see the market research that suggested this would be hot seller. For the price, it's pretty well done.

Exactly ditto. Except 1974 and Xmas.

I particularly like your engine and chassis. Not overdone. Good eye.

My girlfriend, who has no particular interest in models was looking over my shoulder and asked a LOT of questions, how did he do this and how did he do that? So we quickly tripped through all the pages. Your artistic modeling speaks for itself, but also kudos for the nice photos that really makes this presentation clear and comprehensive. Thanks for sharing.

Stunning. Your masking alone is admirable. I think clean and detailed masking makes or breaks any paint job and you've got that Watson style nailed.

What a beast. Looks like it finishes off real well though.

As a courtesy to those who can't read minds, here's a screenshot. Now you can decide if you want to leave the forum to watch video.

My girlfriend was quietly looking on while I was pooling through threads and she saw this and spoke up about how pretty it was and things she liked about it. She was amused to find out it was built to a woman's request, so I guess you tapped into the right vein. Looks fantastic.

Anyone living in the snow belt has seen this truck. Spot on. Great work.

1983 My first car was a $400 '73 Chevelle and I hated it! Sucked gas like a truck, nothing on the dash worked but headlights, primered body work, paint like chalk, Keystone mags, leaked everything including through windows, entire interior was warped & rotted, including the headliner. But then, there was every evidence that it had been submerged (dried mud under the rear package deck?). How could you not be sentimental of a car like that? Yeah, I'd up for preserving that memory in 1/25.

Since the "Cormaro" is a cut 70's funny car body, the front is, in real life, only a fiberglass facade to imply the look of a Camaro. The grill, lights & bumper are molded in and relatively flat. I didn't think I could make it look real so I exaggerated it by extending the grill opening and drilling out the fake headlights... Buckets from the Revell '53 Chevy fill the holes and contribute to the extruded look of the front end. Almost looks like a fish face saying, "OMG we're gonna win!"

Looks like you done well. Your old man should be proud.