Edsel-Dan

I have a few of the Palmer's myself. I have built at least 7-10 of the Old Tool Revell 55-57 Chevy's too! NEVER had a Problem with them!!! In fact, about 10 years before Monogram came out with their 56 Nomad, I started one based off the Revell 56 Sedan!! It has the opening Doors, etc!! Roof is from an AMT 55 Nomad, interior parts are from 57 Nomad!!

How many have forgotten they CAN'T re-issue the 65-66 Monaco/Polara?? Evidently a Lot by reading this thread. It was already covered before, that they made that Single seat Bubble canopy Salt-Flats type racer/custom out of it!!! sadly, I forget the name of it now, but SOME One Should know. Pic's Are posted somewhere here on MCM of the last version of the kit!

Why not a Wagon?? There are a few of us who like Long-Roof's!!!

The Polara/Monaco was Destroyed into that Bubble topped "Racer" It Will NEVER be re-issued! And, Polar Lights did a Modern tool of the 65 Coronet, so if Any get re-issued, it will be that one and NOT the MPC/AMT original annual!! (65 Coronet was an MPC kit tooled and first offered in an AMT box)

I saw the 59 Buick version on evilbay NO pickup bed though The trunk lid is extended forward. I do not have a link, as it is not in my watch list at this time. And, No I do not remember the seller I THINK it is a Flintstone body though, so look for one of his sellers

Remember too on that MPC Econoline van The body was Cut up to create Open panels, Sides, & roof were Clear pieces starting withthe "Visible Van" issue So, Yea, I Doubt we will see that Anywhere Near Stock again IF it ever got re-issued!!

I recognize many of those! Nice!!! Ideas in there I have had for a while!

Yes I have done this too Monogram/Revell 1/32 Mack Pumper kit. 3-4 of Each issue except last one 59 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. 3-4 74 issue, 4 'Skip's re-issie, 1 RoG 50th Anniversary issue and 3 Original issue! AMT 57 Ford Fairlane 500. 2 Pre-Ertl blue issue 1 W-M checkerboard box issue, parts of 2 Older issues. MPC/AMT 32 Chrysler AMT Connisuier Classics issue, 1 Gangbuster, 1 Bloody Momma issue 28 Lincoln Sport Touring, AMT Connisiuer, MPC Gangbusters AMT Modern Too 57 Chevy Bel Air. Originalbox are, Coca-Cola issue, & Pro-Shop issue! There are others I am forgetting, or only have 2 of in different box art

I have one of the 98 issue SS conversion kits. The tooling was Highly Polished leaving the kit body parts with a very High Gloss shine. I remember that it was sold as Not needing paint. I built the El Diablo issue too Replaced the molded coil springs with actual coils. Yes, it would deflect! I sold/traded that one a LONG time ago.

Nice, But the STOP sign on the hood is Backwards. STOP should be readable from the right side not left. I will have to look for some large clear blocks to do that with too I would start with Clear not clear red so I could have the 2 Clear bands in the cap Like Michigan State Police do/did!! (I can't say MSP As I too have them here, But MARYLAND State Police!) Also as to my question about these being 2 of 4 beam, The one in the photo at the beginning of this topic has 2 beams in it not 4 I saved a copy of the pic, and just did a close up look.

I like this one too!!!! I Have a Wreck/Partial of one of these. I want to restore it, But now...................

I Love them, But...................................... I will have to do it the hard way. Stretch the AMT 60 or Revell 64 Cameo (oops.I mean Fleetside) box. Fixed one of each to make a Correct Fleetside out of them. Wish I Could afford them. They look great!!!

Figured since I posted it I would do so Backwards!!!!

I like this too And a DD in a Mack is Not unheard of. They Sold a truck the way the buyer wanted it, If it was ordered new. And an engine can always be a replacement!! Being a yard Mule, it very well Could have had a replaced engine! If sold New with a different brand Engine Mack painted the hood mounted Bulldog Gold, If it had a Mack Engine, it was Chrome (I think that is correct. Or is it backwards?? and the Cold was for a MACK engine, and Chrome other supplier??)

Some parts are no longer in the AMT kit, like the Styline custom front & rear, Globe Spotlights, Trophy With Miniature 57 Fairlane 500, easel for display. Also, in latter issued some of the Suspension parts have been moved off the chrome trees. Mostly though, the MT kit is the same one we have always gotten.

Hello too. I am in Maryland Just wish I was closer.! I would love to go to one of the MAMA'z meetings!! But, 4-5 Hour drive stops that!!

I haven't see his ID in the yahoo groups I know he and I are both members of. in the past few months. Hope he is well.

I have something like that in a MUCH Smaller scale And I bet a few others here might too!! Matchbox in both Regular size offering & King Size LONG time ago !!!!! I think I will follow this one too because of that!!

You Could start with an Old AMT tooled Bel air That one used a decal for the Bel Air insert!! But, You will have to alter the roof, or graft a sedan roof on and modify the belt line at the windows. The dip is further back past the door line

I have Several of this kit From Originals to the RoG 50th Anniversary issue. I built this 74 issue back then I had very little trouble with it then!! I was only 13 too!! She is in the process of a full resto, but stalled; I got this one built. All I did was match tires, and repaint the white; And this is Build 3 As a Skyliner! Started with a Skips issue (First Skips!!) Yes I opened the doors!! I have a Large Strip Styrene "T" glued into the body to keep from breaking the Rockers until I permanently glue the chassis into the body. And here is the Fourth I am building. Notice it will be a Custom Sedan!!! YES that IS a Police car in the Making!! Baltimore City! Rims are from AMT 57 fairlane 500, Tires are AMT Skinny Firestones. NOT Supremes!! They are Not as hard as many will lead you to believe! I simply assembled the body arround the chassis to assure a straight body!!!!

Criminal Minds. The Freeway Killer episode The killer has diecast on a shelf in the kitchen/dining room. He had 3 daughters, Youngest hit by a car and killed. Wife was higher up in company than he. It was found that all scenes with with and other 2 daughters were halucinations, as he had already kiiled them before FBI was called in.

Original Chassis Does NOT show gas tank. Look at my 2: And YES that is the box of one! "El Ranchero Grande" First one I got. I also have a "Styline" box!!!

Similar quality though!!!

Translucent would be correct. Opaque means Solid color. Not see-through I have a coupe Parts kits of these. Not sure what to do with them, as they never had a full stock option.

I believe the Lights in the 70 Ford Police Interceptor, are closer to First Gen Strobe's than any type rotator. I remember that Original issues of this, the 70 Impala SS Fire Chief, Chevy Van Police & Rescue had Blue lenses with vertical 'fins' for want of a better word, on the outer surface. There were also grooves/flutes/fins on the top! They were also Less translucent than the reds which were Almost transparent They were closer in effect to the Ambers of the time The Van kits had Ambers in the same shape, & size. Another reason I believe them to be Strobes vs Rotators is th e design of the base. I guess they Could be a Single Reflector rotator, but that dome effect core looks more like a Strobe element Best option outside of scratch-building, is check Policecarmodels.com to see what sizes they have. Or try to copy th e Lindber piece. But, the core is only a 2 beam rotator. Though that can be modified. I too would love a few of this beacon in scale!!