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  1. av405
    Yet you also claim to know what is in this kid's mind. This kid should be having fun, first and foremost. Maybe this build was fun for him, maybe uploading the video was fun for him. He didn't submit it to a contest or for praise (I see no evidence of him asking for it). If he has the maturity to be self-critical then good for him. But if he's having fun then he's already doing much better than a bunch of grown men arguing about his work on a forum.
  2. av405
    I'm currently working on a kit with chrome headlights and I'm trying to make them look more realistic. I've thought about painting them white, but the body is white as well and I wouldn't want the headlights to match the body in color and look. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.
  3. av405
    You keep saying that but what if you're wrong? What if it isn't a joke? In which case this perception applies: I think I'm just reading much less into the video than you are. But if I'm wrong and this was indeed a joke build posted by an adult () then I'll eat my tie...
  4. av405
    Yeah, the quality isn't great but what's the problem? If this is indeed a young kid building a model, kudos to him for being interested in our hobby. For every "good" builder out there, there's going to be many more of these type of builders. And it's not necessarily a bad thing since their purchases ultimately help us by convincing the model kit companies that there is profit in selling model car kits. Now if it had been labeled as "pro built" or something along those lines, then it would indeed be a joke. But that's not the case here. That's quite the stretch given how we know very little about this person and why he choose to upload the video. Maybe he's having fun doing so? Isn't that the point of this hobby?
  5. av405
    Very clean! I love the color. I would be interested in seeing more of your work!
  6. av405
    There were small, yet significant changes with the facelifts. So yes, in this case what you find online in official Ford brochures and articles is true As for the facelifts themselves, well it seems that there are those that consider them to be worthy of different generational designations and those that don't. I think we can respectfully agree to disagree on that one since there doesn't appear to be any official documentation from Ford to clear that question up
  7. av405
    The changes were significant enough to break them down into different generations. Just do a search online.
  8. av405
    The Phoenix Police Museum says otherwise https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-phoenix-police-museum-phoenix
  9. av405
    What era are you focusing on for these, particularly the gas station and shop signs?
  10. av405
    Very interesting project. I love detail-oriented threads like this one. I too am interested in this class of trucks so I will be following closely.
  11. av405
    That looks perfect!
  12. av405
    The progress photos look good. I'm still interested.
  13. av405
    I ordered and received some products from them last fall or so. It definitely wasn't more than a year ago. If they don't reply back in a few days, try reaching them again.
  14. av405
    I get ya, I get ya. What I'm trying to get at is that I have ZERO experience with this and would rather not buy right now given that and the price. One day I'll learn
  15. av405
    But the front window though
  16. av405
    The headlights actually seem like a fairly easy fix. It's the lack of windows that is turning me off from getting one.
  17. av405
    I've been seeing this kit by AJ Resins on ebay on and off for some time now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-90-Chevy-Box-Caprice-4dr-Euro-front-resin-kit-lowrider-/112066034090?hash=item1a17a7f9aa:g:jw0AAOSw1DtXJzS6 It looks to be a modification of the Modelhaus Impala. The taillights look good but I am not satisfied with the way the headlights look. And the kit comes without glass, which is a big negative. Any thoughts guys?
  18. av405
    Any updates?
  19. av405
    Love it! I like how you improvised with the wheels.
  20. av405
    Yes, my apologies. I initially coudln't find it. Here is Chuck Most's build of the Revell kit: Here is where he actually compares the two: http://chuckmost.wix.com/madhouse-miniatures#!Crown-Vic-Smackdown-Lindberg-Vs-Revell/ccly/553500460cf23d0164389507 On a related note, Lindberg just re-released yet another incarnation of the Crown Victoria. This is the 4th release and the 2nd in just the past year: http://www.autoworldstore.com/product_p/hl130.htm
  21. av405
    We discussed this when the Revell kit was first announced: Somebody made a thread comparing the two models side by side. While I hear the Revell kit is not bad, the Lindberg kit is the best kit as it is much more detailed and well proportioned.
  22. av405
    http://www.policecarmodels.com/ Decals: http://www.policecarmodels.com/ohsthipade.html Lightbar: http://www.policecarmodels.com/1lowprledstl.html You get the idea. Search around the site for stuff that you might find useful.
  23. av405
    The wheels on the most recent police kit are incorrect for that generation of the Expedition. They belong to 2010+ Expeditions/F-150s.
  24. av405
    Though Hummers aren't exactly my cup of tea, I will probably be picking one up given Meng's track record of attention to detail. I'm thinking I can replicate the Border Batrol's BORSTAR/Rescue Hummer.
  25. av405
    Any updates?
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