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Best part of this thread is Chris' contribution!

And we know those are a dime a dozen.

Relive your childhood, eh?

Ehhh, I don't think that would fall under the Fair Use clause, would it?

So, how does one get your catalog?

Went to Shapeways and couldn't find you. Could be that I'm an idjit, I dunno.

Sometimes I see History. Sometimes I see Potential. Sometimes I see nothing but Parts.

Not to mention the various racing versions; the Penske Trans Am car, Grumpy's Toy Pro Stock and there must be more

Oh, absolutely! In fact I have two of the reissues. I was just interested in the "Toronado version"

I kinda liked the used LS engine option for the 2015 Mustang!

So, what are you disagreeing with and why, or are you just being contrary for the sake of being contrary?

Right, the RS option (RPO Z-22) is hideaway headlights and special grill, single color tail lights and some other specific trim. The Z28 option (RPO Z-28) is the 302 ci/290 hp V-8, 4-speed manual transmission, 12-bolt rear. In 1967 there were no exterior badges identifying a Z-28. The "Skunk Stripes" were standard on the 67 Z-28 but were also available across the line, if not from the factory, then at least a very popular dealer add-on.

Beautiful model! Really well done. NOT a Rally Sport. This is an SS/RS (SS badging takes priority). RS is the hideaway headlights and some other minor trim.

The wacko bids have been removed; it sold for just over $51K.

I think they saw the 60.00 HKD and went no further.

Harry, now you're just being silly.

"That word; I don't think it means what you think it means." - Inigo Montoya noun noun: triage 1. (in medical use) the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients or casualties. I think the word you are looking for is either "triad" or "trio". Still, it's a great idea to build the set. I've never seen the van as a kit; was it done?

What is that they say about "faint praise"? While the comparison may be valid that still doesn't make it good.

Post #28.

Is there anyplace we can find a comprehensive list of what you offer? The parts link on your website is unhelpful. Thanx.

But that's exactly why she's there! Media attention! She generated more attention for NASCAR than any other single driver and that's where she earns her keep.

Why are you looking at Jeff's bottom?

I guess it depends on your definition of "butcher". Restyling a 64 Riv (or 49 Merc or 32 Ford) is a very subjective thing. I, personally, am in to TASTEFUL restylings. A tasteful restyling can be anything from a very mild custom out to a total reworking of every panel on the car; so can a total "butchering". Ken Fenical (Posies) once said that "Anyone can restore a car, it takes a real man to cut one up." I propose that it takes a real artist and craftsman to put those pieces back together in an eye-pleasing fashion. Was the builder of this Riv a "Real Man"? Well, he certainly cut that car up, didn't he? Was he a "Craftsman"? He won the Ridler, so he definitely has, as my son would say, "Skills". Did he put the pieces together in an eye-pleasing fashion? That is subjective, but I would say NO! And I would say that if he had started with a 49 Merc or a 32 Ford or a 2013 Honda. His "Artistic Vision" seems to be compromised.

When buying older kits I just take it for granted that the decals will need special attention and even then may be worthless.

It won the Ridler! The build quality and execution must be above reproach; that's a given. In my opinion they did a great job ... of building a truly horrendous mess. It is, in my opinion, U G L Y! If we take the 20,000 hours as truth and calculate it at a cheap $80 an hour, it becomes 1.6 million dollars worth of UGLY (and that's only labor). Engineering, execution and quality? It won the Ridler; A+! Styling and taste? Errmm ... D- at best. There is no styling. It looks as though they started with a checklist; "What do contest judges look for?" and then went down the list and checked EVERYTHING on the list. Change for the sake of change; not usually a good idea.