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Really fine work; both are very attractive models.

Early rods are SO cool! Nicely done.

Good start. Those simple additions are already a huge improvement to the engine bay. This should be a wicked looking beast when finished! Are you keeping the build stock, as in the rare car that inspired your build? Those old mpc chassis can look good with a little love, like separating the exhaust from the rear end, or at least replacing the torsion bars with some styrene tube or rod that is actually round and straight! Good bang-for-your-buck improvements!

Oh yeah, that is SWWWEEEEET!

Most of us have old/obsolete or just plain broken electronic devices laying around, and the attached wires cables can be a treasure trove of small gauge wires that can work for under-hood details. I'm talking about things like headphones, phone chargers, USB adapter cables, etc.. Tear into 'em! Often those small wires are actually bundles of really small wires, and that can be used as is, or stripped of its insulation for even smaller wiring details with the bare copper strands.

Now that you mention it, I'm pretty sure it was only two releases of the same convertible kit; the Indy pace car, and the stock coral and gray car. A good '55 hardtop would require a transplanted top. Sorry, hardtop fans!

My first thoughts were stated by espo! I'm curious about both paints, though. Beautiful colors, and nicely applied!

The Monogram kit is 1/24 scale (mostly) and is much more simplified and lacking in details. The chassis has molded-in exhaust, and is very basic and not really realistic compared to the Revell. The interior is tub-style, with separate dash and front seat, with a reasonable depiction of the '55 upholstery. It can paint up quite well, and may be the high point of the kit. The engine bay is very plain, as is the engine, though scratching up some details can add much towards realism. The body itself is a bit awkwardly proportioned, being mostly a hardtop with a 2-inch chop. Many of the trim parts, like the taillights, grille, etc are closer to 1/25 scale. In spite of the nits, these are fun kits. There is enough there to build upon, and this site shows plenty of beautiful models made from these kits. Who hasn't built the Badman?! The street machine version was very popular as well. The grille and front end looks more realistic to me than the old Revell kit. Revell's grille is too big, and has a bluntness that's just not right. Worst problem is the age of the mold; be prepared to do some sanding/filing/filling. Why not get one of Revell's '55 kits from the early 2000s if you really want a '55? The convertible is nice, and has the kind of detail we've come to expect from modern tooling.

They look spot-on! I always got a kick out of the car with 4 front wheels. WHYYYY?

I don't think this movie version is anyone's favorite batmobile, but you did a fine job on the model. I don't hate the car, but it could have been done better for the film.

Looking good! Very strange to see a CLEAN rally car!

+1 on the clean build! Very nice work.

Hmm, not sure about the wheels. Send me three sets of them and I can formulate a better opinion... Love the subtle color you used, pretty "laid back" for a Jag! Well done.

Period perfect color scheme, and beautiful details throughout. I love these aircraft carriers Mopar wagons.

I love how it sits like a real car; you NAILED the stance. Very nicely done model, and you'd never know from the finished product that it gave you fits!

Two important criteria for a model: Does it look believable (in concept) and does it look real (in execution). This hits both over the fence. Very well done!

Clever solution, and should make detailing much easier!

Another swing-and-a-miss for the sign painter that made the placard displayed with the car for putting an apostrophe on "Olds".

To me the Toronado is one of those bodies GM got just right, and so is very hard to customize the way the old-guard customizers worked. It can be done, but excessive changes start detracting from instead of enhancing the beauty of the lines you begin with. This to me is nowhere near as attractive or interesting as a bone stock '67. A hard swing-and-miss for Barris.

Some very nice details there!

Sharp.

One gorgeous 'stang. Nice job!

Loving the attention to fine details.

Either way, I'm digging the custom idea. These are some of AMT's better custom touches, I think. I think the rear panel could make a fairly attractive front grille assembly; just dig out the lights for added depth, foil, and use clear lenses for headlights. Looking forward to your take on this one!

Looks like you may actually have a '65 Wildcat body there, just eyeballing the fender trim, it looks nothing like the '66 in my stash. The interior tub in these 66 kits is an incorrect carryover from 65, so it may be exactly right for yours! Did you modify the fender side trim any? Here's why I'm thinking like I am: