Harry P.

Since the Batmobile was supposedly "jet powered," I say glue the hood shut and call it a curbside!

What Gregg's talking about is NOT switching from paper to digital, but offering a digital version (at a reduced per year subscription cost vs. the paper magazine) for anyone who prefers to get the magazine that way. The paper magazine isn't going away... we're talking about adding a digital version.

You mean $10-20 a year, don't you?

Marcos, you hit a grand slam homer with that one!

Whether or not you weather your model depends on what you're trying to re-create. Either you're depicting a factory-fresh truck (as most do) or a used truck (as some do). But there's no inherent need to weather truck models... it's all up to the individual modeler and what he/she wants to portray.

The value isn't in how accurate it is compared to #1, the value is in the fact that it's one of the original four "real" Barris Batmobiles, and not a later clone. Lots of people have made "accurate" Batmobile clones, but none of them are one of the original four.

I didn't see a price listed. But I guess if you have to ask, you can't afford it!

Yes, it was the Rants and Raves section. People abused the privilege, so the privilege was taken away.

What's a "relm?"

It was deleted not long ago... maybe a month or two?

Where have you been???!!! We had an off topic forum. It was nothing but trouble and it was deleted.

Bill's more of a baseball cap kind of guy...

The only thing that gives it away as a model and not the real thing is your hand. Great work!

That's what I thought they were supposed to be...

The only problem I have with the Mustang kit is that it's not big enough!

From conceptcarz.com: Edward S Jordan, commonly known as 'Ned' founded the Jordan Motor Car Company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1916. Production of their vehicles continued until 1931 with over 43,000 examples being produced during that time. The vehicles that Jordan produced used components from other manufacturers and distributors, resulting in vehicles that were not the most technically advanced on the market. Power came from the Continental engines. Bosch ignitions, Bijur starters, and Timken axles were a few of the other components that made up a Jordan. Where Jordan excelled was in styling and design. The beautiful bodies were often clothed in exotic metals such as aluminum which helped keep the weight to a minimum while retaining structural rigidity. Vibrant colors often adorned the exterior while the interiors were plush and cozy. While most marques relied on fast drying black paint, Jordan used exotic colors such as Egyptian Bronze, Blue Devil Blue, Burgundy Old Wine, Ocean Sand Gray, Savage Red, Apache Red, Mercedes Red, Venetian Green, and Chinese Blue. From the beginning, the Jordan automobiles were popular due in part to a successful ad campaigns that touted 'an honest car at an honest price', and later featuring a Playboy model. The Playboy ad first appeared in the June 1923 edition of the Saturday Evening Post with the model driving the Jordan and racing a cowboy. The idea behind the advertisement was to inspire readers to image where the car could take them, and how it could change and enhance their lives. In the first year of production over one-thousand Jordan automobiles were sold. The flamboyant cars were stylish, attractive, and very colorful. Sales peaked to over 11,000 examples sold in 1926 but by the close of the 1920's, sales began to decline. The onset of the Great Depression and fierce competition were just a few of the reasons for slow sales. Jordan offered a new model in 1927 that turned out to be a flop. A reorganization of the company soon followed but it was not enough; by 1931 the company was out of business.

Oh sure... now he changes his avater!!!

Who got it right: MikeMc trogdor Badluck13 That's all, folks!

I guess this one was too hard! Only 3 people had the correct answer, and that is a 1920 Jordan Playboy.

I'm sure there will be plenty of posts about it here Saturday and Sunday (the show is open only to hobby industry people Thursday and Friday, open to the public Saturday and Sunday). Bill Coulter is the "official" MCM eyes and ears at the show, and his report will run in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Thanks for the pizza tonight, Bill! It was good!

Expect a call from the lawyers representing the Indianapolis 500... B)

I could care less. B)

These days they are. But years ago they were very common and popular.

It ain't.