Harry P.

Do a google search. That's how I found this: http://www.vendio.com/stores/wasp317/item/model-car-kits-all-cars/revell-motorworks-76-chevy-str/lid=828444

Thanks for that link! Not only are the models incredible, the website itself is beautifully done. I will definitely be spending some cash over there!

I wish I saw the driver before I posted the photo! But I missed it. That was a pretty huge clue!

Final vote: 48 REAL, 20 MODEL. You guys got this one... it's REAL!

I don't mean to be a wise guy... but if anyone thought it would be worth the time and investment, they would have done it by now.

Looks like you'd have to paint the back sides of the colored parts to get rid of the "see thru" look. But that won't work on the main body piece... so the whole "molded in sparkly colored plastic" thing is useless, because you're going to have to paint it anyway.

That's the basic difference between most armor builders and most model car builders that I mentioned. There's a very basic philosophical difference. Armor guys demand accuracy, because armor modeling is all about accuracy. They don't build "rat rod" Stukas or hot rod Sherman tanks. There's no room for "creativity" in building a detailed, historically accurate WWII fighter. It's either right... or it's not. They're all about historical accuracy and scale fidelity/detail, and they're willing to pay for it. They get better kits because they won't support junk, and the manufacturers know that. Many model car guys are willing to accept bad kits, because a big chunk of model car builders don't care all that much about accuracy. They see a kit as nothing more than raw material for them to create their own vision. Their intent isn't an absolutely correct model that's 100% faithful to the real thing. It's a basically different philosophy than a typical armor guy has. Model car builders are just a lot more accepting of lousy kits. How many times have we heard "But we're modelers... we can fix it." A lot of car modelers have that "Sure it's a crappy kit but we're just so lucky to have that kit at all, so we have to buy it and support the manufacturer" mentality. And what message does it send to a manufacturer when simplified, poorly engineered or inaccurate kits sell? It tells them that we think the kits they're making are good enough.

There is a basic philosophical difference between armor/military/airplane builders and car builders. For model airplane builders, and military/armor builders in general, accuracy and scale fidelity are very important to most of them. They demand and expect quality kits, and they are willing to pay a premium to get them. Also, most aircraft/military/armor guys are adults who are willing to pay the price for quality. When it comes to model cars, first of all it seems that model car builders are generally incredibly cheap. They complain about kit prices all the time, so manufacturers sometimes cut corners to save costs (and keep retail prices lower). Also, a higher percentage of model car builders are kids, and a lot of them (and a lot of adult car modelers, too) don't care too much about accuracy. For some reason, car modelers seem to be much more willing to accept substandard kits than military guys are, and a lot of car builders throw together parts from various sources... sometimes from kits that aren't even the same scale... huge cartoon wheels that don't allow for any suspension travel or could never be steered in real life, engine/drivetrains that would never work in real life, "dipped in syrup" paint with flakes that are hugely out of scale, etc. In military modeling, accuracy seems to be a strong driving force, and the majority of builders are after correct detail and historical accuracy. "Creativity" isn't much of a factor, or even desired, in military modeling. In car modeling, "creativity" (meaning "doing your own thing regardless whether it's accurate/realistic/plausible") seems to be what a lot of people think is the point, and accuracy or realism isn't as important as being "creative." The kit manufacturers know their market, they know who demands what, and they make their kits accordingly.

I like the MCM flyer...

I don't think I'd be comfortable using a spray booth that had to have that warning plastered on it!

I'm pretty sure there aren't any trees at the north pole...

Carmakers make what sells. Almost nobody wants manual windows and locks, so the manufacturers don't make them. They wouldn't sell. American car buyers love gadgets, gizmos and cupholders.

That's what it's all about! Welcome aboard!

I agree with Tim. The weathering is very believable. Nice work.

It's an inconvenience, but it looks to me like ebay is just trying to do what they can to make sure neither buyer or seller gets ripped off. It's not an exact science, but at least they're taking steps to try and combat the problem.

Interesting story, Bob. Yeah, I guess SAAB people are a little different than most!

Well, that's true for any brand of car. If you keep on fixing it when it breaks down and keep on replacing parts when they wear out you can keep any car running forever. Back in the '80s my boss at the time had a SAAB 900. I remember him bragging about how he had more than 200,000 miles on it and how it was still running. But the fact was, he had replaced just about every part on it over the years!

If the only parts missing in this kit to build a stock version are the tires, then that is a pretty weird omission. Add the stock tires and they could have sold this as a true 2'n'1 kit, stock or custom/street machine. Strange decision by Revell if you ask me.

No guilt. Just want to set the record straight, nothing more. Carry on.

You and me both!

Just for the record... I have never deleted any of your posts.

We had about an inch the other day. By noon it was all gone. That's it so far. Been a pretty mild "winter" so far.

Sehr gut, G.

So if you know you're stereotyping... then why are you doing it???