Edsel-Dan

I have 3 of the Promo of the wagon, and fin ally got a Built of the kit. I have a Box for the Fairlane Sedan!!! I too wish these could be re-issued. I have Sedan & wagon 61's, but Neither is complete Worse, Wagon was Cut open to Pretend to be a Ranchero!!! Still a 4dr, and with second seat!!! Both 60 & 61 Sedan kits would be Correct Andy Griffith Mayberry Sherriff car!!!!!!! I know the Rolls, Mercedes, and "" were re-issued by Entex, and others, but, What Did happen to the tooling for these Fords??????

I have a couple of that Cobra myself. 1 still sealed, one sealed inside. I would love to get the Vette to go with them. And also wish they had continued the series. I'll cross my fingers they get re-issued

I have one too!!! Only need the chrome Stock tail lights to complete her!!!!!!! Got lucky and had a front Roll pan for behind/under the grill!!!!! I have an original Convertible coming. got it CHEAP!! ONE bid Under $14.oo + shipping!!!!!!!

I have 3 each of the 56 Chrysler kit 2 of the Stock Original's included the Box. I am Surprised Rev/AMT got all the parts in those Tiny boxes!!!!!!! It is BARELY as large as the kit builds, but Not tall (thick) enough to put a Built one in!!!!! Sadly, I only have 1 set of the 3 Figures out of 3 otherwise complete Stock 56 Chrysler's!! None were included in the Customized version I can offer the grill & hubcaps for resin casting. (offered before, but No one took me up on it) I think I have at least one of ALL the 56's versions of these kits They were First issued as 55's!!!!!! Surprising that the Ford Sunliner was re-tooled to Stock before being re-issue in the SSP program, while the Chrysler was Left Custom!!! Evidently the Cadillac & Lincoln Mark were never Customized!!. I Do wish they would re-issue the Buick & Mercury!!!!!! Those 2 always hit $40.oo PLUS when listed anymore!!!!!

I would Love to see the Original AMT/SMP 60 El CAmino re-issued, as well as the Jr Trophy Wagon kit. And they DON'T have to change anything for me to want them Craftsman kits are Fine I have 2 of the 61 Galaxie, (And Falcon Ranchero from BEFORE the alteration of the kit to include the BBC) and 1 each of the Model King 59 Imperial & 64 Comet I would be in line to get more of those if they ever re-issue them!!! I do see the Imperial at low prices, but that Comet is NEVER below $35.oo!!!!!!!! Since Revell/Monogram has Not done any further kits from the 59/60 Impala series, I Doubt we will see any now (I had Hoped for a Convertible of the 60, but.....................................................) As for El Camino, Sedan Delivery & Wagon .......................................... All I can say is I Hope the 57 Del Rio sells WELL and that the 49 Mercury Woody is! I don't have either yet!! I Do want the woody, but MUST replace that Custom/Lowrider engine!! I Passed on their Chopped coupe. Unless I am building a replica of a Specific car/truck I ONLY buy kits not that can be built Stock out of the box!! I Don't have the friends others do that Give them Parts, etc, to Fix Non-stock kits!! And Now, I may be looking at getting OUT of the Hobby more than buying New kits!!!!!!!!!

I think this looks like what "Mobsteel" did on the 54 Packard they 'Restofied' on the first show. Chrome was $14,000.oo + for all parts to $8,500.oo Just for the Grill!!!!!! I believe it is a 3 gun system. Base/adhesive, Water, And 'Chrome' And you have to Rinse every step Even while spraying the 'Chrome' Mobsteel is on NBC Sports (220 on DirecTV!)

As was said before, You CAN'T re-issue a kit that Tooling was Scrapped!!!!!!! That is why MOST Jo-Han kits & Promos are GONE FOREVER!!!! I myself am HAPPY for this one to came back! The "Custom Curbside Cruiser was a GREAT kit! I have ONE, but wanted more Try to get one right now for $20.oo!!!!!!!! They Might Start at that, but Climb over 30 to even 40-50.oo FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will pass on the Plastic axles and adapt to standard 1/16 inch Music Wire ones link in AMT & MPC kits. EASY to do-- Plastruct or Evergreen 1/8 tube drill out to 3/32 inner diameter inserted into axle mount on wheel, then 3/32 tube drilled out for 1/16 rod inserted into 1/8 tube Last just use AMT/MPC axle of correct length, or Cut one from New rod!! Plastruct 1/16 inch ABS coated rod is another option. (And Easier to ct than Music wire/rod!!!!!!!!) I am hoping the other Old Jo-Han Snap kits announced as the New IMC will eventually got re-issued by Moebius/Model King as well as the 59 Dodge show at iHobby last year. I do not know what other Old Jo-Han pieces MIGHT exist, but likely only a Few other X-El promo offerings. I Do wish the 31 Cadillac's were there, and most if not all the USA Oldies I am Betting that Most Not issued to some degree AFTER Okey too Full control do Not exist in Full anymore. ie 66 Cadillac Ambulance/Hearse & 68 Fury Police!!!

There is a Postal carrier around the corner from me her CJ 4dr is RHD!! And Now USPS gives then Dodge/Chrysler Mini vans with LHD!!!! NO more $$/mile on Their vehicles!!! I will try to take Pic's in Daylight!!!

Here are 2 site for FREE downloads of Buildings: http://papermau.blogspot.com.br/search/label/architecture Check out his Classic Billboards!!!!!! http://cardmodelsbytony.weebly.com/ Here they are divided by Houses, Pubs, Shops, etc

You guys would be amazed at how many different Manufacturers there are doing Paper models And how many different models each makes!! Too bad so few are imported though!!!! I have some but not many myself (sorry, pic's not uploaded to photobucket yet) And for those interested, in English Builds, check out "Paper Modelers.com" I am a member (The-EDSEL) there Also check out Cardmodels forums over at Zealot (Also English) I am a member there too!! Both have free models to download {You must make at least 10 posts in the forums first though!!} as well as links to Free models

Yea. That is the "Fun part of starting with a Diecast. So using 2 AMT Modern Tool Pacers might be a better choice But still, Stretching the body in the correct location(s)!!!!

OK, Thanks for the info on the EDSEL!! Roof looks close enough to a 59 Edsel or Fairlane thatif you had one you could get away with it Though it might have to be lengthened But, I would not know where to lengthen the body itself! I have the 3 Rev Diecast kits, and the AMT 656 T'Bird

Not sure But their 58 Pacer was out Years before the Hollywood series came out!! I have a few including the Fake Graffiti one!!! Still looking for others though!!! Also think her Corsair was 2 Tone Blue Wasnt the roof darker than the body?? Not sure if the Scallop was also darker though Only watched that movie Once, and that was some time ago Don't have a VHS or DVD copy!!!!!

Cindy William's 58 EDSEL was a CORSAIR 4dr. Not sure if Hardtop or Sedan. The kit is a PACER 2dr Hardtop!!! It will take a LOT of work to convert-- Stretch the Body AND Wheelbase and a Different Roof!! Pacer & Ranger aka Junior Series were built on Ford platform and sheetmetal was also Corsair & Citation, aka Senior Series were Mercury based. Best bet would be to start with a Franklin Mint Citation Convertible But filling in the scallop where you take the Citation medallion out........ Also, Where to get the roof??

it SHOULD be Similar to the Nomad, as it was Based of of that!! Also, Front Brake backing plates were deleted in the Sedan, and Never returned the the Nomad Also Lost in the Nomad was the Rear seat back rear faceCargo Floor extention!! I have the Stock Sedan, and a few Nomad from After that tool modification Here is hoping they realize the mistake the made and return/retool those parts!!!

Polar Lights would more likely do the Impala as AMT did the Modern Tool coupe kit. and they are technically one company now. But, I don't think it will be anytime soon. The last New tooling Automotive kit they did was the TV Batmobile 3 versions all based on the same parts!!! I would TRY to buy one if they did it, But would PRAY for a Fill Stock build as I never watched stupidnational!! CHARMED yes, that NO!!!

Of course, I Meant G70!! They Have been in recent re-issues. At least the yellow/White 72 Chevy Fleetside (probably all since too) and the 76 Caprice to name 2. I was VERY surprised to see the F70 Speedway's in the 70 Bonneville!! Believe I will use taller tires on that! Either Power Cushions from Monogram/Revell 64-66 Impalas, Lindberg 61's, or even Original MPC versions I have a FEW G70's would work too. Rev/Mono should have tooled up G70 size tires for their 68/9 Chargers. Their F70 Speedways look TOO small on those cars! Same here on the 67. Only problem I have with After Market is Price!!!! (OK if UNDER $5.oo a set of4, but anything over...................... And IF they accept any payment method other than pay-the-bay or credit (WHEN I can save up)

I built the towncar WAY BACK in Early 70's!! looked good for a few days, then sat in the back window of our 70 Impala on a trip from Pittsburgh, Pa all the way to Bryson City, NC!! Needless to say, It Deformed badly!!!!! I have all 3 unbuilt now, and a Parts lot Cabriolet. I also want to do an Indy Pace car, But not sure I want to get 2 more kits (bash 2 I have) to make one Also, Where do you get a correct V12???? I too remember Okey taking over Jo-Han and announcing the re-issue of these and the Mercedes but their never gettign done. So, Any idea if the tooling was Scrapped the same as most of the rest?? I do wish they still had that Large Loving Cup trophy!!!!! But Neither of the ones I have owned EVER had one!!!!!

This is the version of the MPC 67 Charger I built Way Back When too Still have it, but Stripped and under resto I even looked at using the 68/9 Road Runner/GTX chassis under her I Would LOVE to see Original Annual parts returned (Stock Hubcaps--[Not every one likes Mag-like or Ralley Rims!! --Plus, how many MoPar's would you see on the same lot with them??] Stock engine parts, etc) I would Rather have the G72 Custom Wide-Tread's than those Small F60's for the Front!!! I believe that is what came in the kit then!!!

I have a few myself I know I have Original's of the Fury & Concord (Had 2 Concord and sold 1 that turned out to be missing wheels/tires) I have 2 Peanuts version (Not sure which) and 4 Looney Toons. I know 1 IS the Ram-Blur!. (Bugs Bunny!!) Only Built Licensed is the Caprice Road Block "Police" Road Runner!!!! I think other 2 are Porky Pick Street Heat/Concord and Speedy Gonzalas Prowler like coupe

Only a few of LAter issue Prestiege kits had that Trophy tree included the Original 4 or so had the base/pen holder I think the 63 Vette convertible had the Drag Strip parts part However ALL of the "Customizing" series had them They were tooled for those kits the 4 kits of that seres were 49 Ford Club Coupe, & 50 Convertible as well as the 66 Thunderbird & Wildcat Some regular issues kits may also have included the Chrome trophy tree too. But, I am not sure which ones

I have a few. 2 Street Rods issues undergoing resto. I might get the newest re-issue as I cut one down to a Convertible and need a Boot cover. But, I just was given a built Original Convertible so may use it on that one instead. YES she has the headlight lens/light transfer bar. But Not the rest of those parts!!Wires, Battery box, Contacts, switch, tail light transfer bar. I do hope to find those parts some time. And Yes, I wish they Could re-issue the convertible!!

This one is REVELL, the other AMT!!

got yelled at so much about this comment I Left MCU Yahoo group, But Have to say it here too. As Nice as that 57 Ranchero Resin is, it is Incorrect for a Factory offering There were 2 versions, but neither had the Custon/standard Ranch wagon trim as the resin has. The Base level had NO side trim at all. The upper level offering has the Custom 300 trim Many owners of this version added the Del Rio side trim to it so there were some with Full Del Rio trim. And, it is not unlikely that owners of Base level Rancheros might have added the Custom/standard Ranch wagon/Courier side trim to their car.

I believe another error in the 2+2 was that they did not remove the BONNEVILLE letters from the tail light panel. I have the Ertl Blueprinter announcing the 2+2, and they stated it was based on an original Kit/promo of the Catalina,and Would have the same chassis as the Grand Prix They have since re-issued the Bonnevile. Did they correctly restore it??