Harry P.

So let's see now... suggesting that it would be nice if the kit had included a stock version gets me a series of stern lectures as to how completely impossible and commercially nonviable that would be... But a kit that would need just a small addition like a completely newly tooled body is a great idea? Hmmm.....

I think Andy's right. We can't jump to conclusions based on this report... it's obviously written to make the city look bad and evil, and with sympathy towards the "victim"... but we don't know the real story. How long had the guy not been paying his mortgage? How long had the city and/or the bank warned him that if he continued to not pay, that he would be forced out? It's a sad story when a man loses his house, for whatever reason... but in this case it may have been entirely his own fault. Without all the details we can't judge...

That is some very impressive work there! Great detailing, and your photos/callouts/captions are terrific... a very well-done online tutorial. Keep up the great work... I'm sure a lot of people can benefit from what you're doing and showing.

Very impressive. That's some mighty fine modeling...

A stock version would have been real nice, that's all I'm saying. So like in "real life", you could start with a stock '32 and deviate from stock in any degree you wanted to, from minor tweaks to full-blown custom... or keep it stock. I'm not bashing the kit or Revell... heck, these days ANY new kit is welcome. I just wish that the kit allowed for a stock version. Hey, I'm just a kid with a dream!

Gotta love an old MOPAR!!! BTW... you mentioned that this is your first photo post. Tip: check your focus. Either get up close with the Macro setting on, or back off with the Macro setting off. Looks like you're in the middle somewhere, in "no man's land" and the photos are a bit blurry. (the last shot is the best as far as focus goes). No big deal though... a little practice and you'll be fine. After all, digital film is free, so it doesn't cost anything to practice a little!

That does sound cool, but I'm such a sucker for the whole "retro" deal that I already applied the chrome tail light bezels! I do think I'm liking the idea of the black panel to sort of set off the chrome bezels.

I agree with Dan. I'm not arguing the financial aspect of the decision, I'm sure there are bigger brains than mine making the marketing decisions at Revell. I'm just saying it sure would have been nice to have the option of a stock version. Just think of all the variations a reasonably clever modeler could build from one single kit: Stock, either factory fresh/restored or old and weathered, rat rod, vintage salt flats car, backyard hot rod, mild custom, hi-boy, street rod, low-budget drag car, etc. The possibilities would have been endless... if only the parts to build a stock version had been included.

I love the scale food on the table and the little model cars on the shelf! Great stuff!

Apparently Ford thinks they belong on Mustangs. The 2010 Mustangs have them.

That's my point. I wish this kit had the parts to build either a stock or customized version. Economically doable? Don't know, but I'm just saying it would be nice. It's far easier for a modeler to take a model that contains a stock version and "customize" it to his heart's content with new wheels, engines, etc., than to take a model that only offers a "street rod" version and scratchbuild a stock engine, interior, chassis, wheels, etc. There are so many different modern street rod parts floating around already, taking a stock kit and rodding it is a no-brainer. But try to build a stock '32 from a "street rod" kit... Oh well, like Aerosmith sez... dream on...

What type/brand? Duplicolor Trim Paint? Something else? I want to keep this simple, so spray can, no spray gun/compressor. Any paint pros out there? I want a flat or semigloss black, no gloss.

From the "Answer to the Question that Nobody Asked" Dept: I wish ALL newly tooled models would include the "option" to build the car factory stock. I don't care what other versions are offered, hot rod, drag, donk, whatever... but there should ALWAYS be the parts included to build the car stock (unless the car is a show rod or a race car, or something that can't be built "stock"). Just my opinion...

I've seen smooth black and the honeycomb style, but no '67 style. Maybe I just haven't looked hard enuff yet...

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Just a photo I grabbed off the internet. We generally don't use California plates in Illinois!

I can't make up my mind, so a very simple question. Add a black panel... Or leave as is...

You should really try to build one well sometime... :lol:

And something a little more current from the Eastern Bloc... :lol:

Here's a great example of fine Russian engineering and styling... :lol: (Yes, it's a REAL Russian car!)

Very nice... but my favorite part is the footprints. Nice touch!

Don Johnson? Duane Johnson? Dennis James? Derek Jacobi? David Janssen? Dean Jeffries?

Somehow I had a feeling your "other" hobby wouldn't be something like gardening or scrapbooking...

Here's the car just after it hit the floor. Emmi was really sorry...