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I'll bet someone was hiding that till they could come back.

Since Round 2 is doing updates and new decal sheets and some really nice tires for these reissues, maybe the money spent on rights to Coke could be used to offer something a little more tangible for the model builders in the future.

Same here, to bad since it sounds like a nice build.

Nice recovery on your build. I like the light beige color of the interior with the Silver body.

Depending on the era you're building this model to represent, NASCAR in the late '60's would have required three side bars and the bar behind the driver's seat would have been straight across going side to side and mounted at the about the window height. This would of had additional bracing from the center of that bar down to the base off the Hoop, which should be just behind the driver.

Mine was a late '05 so it had the bigger '06 Brakes and some different front suspension settings. The car was 1 of I think 260 something built in Black Metallic with Black Leather interior. I replaced the OEM Wheels with an inch wider Inky 5 spoke wheels and one size larger Michelin Spot Tires and a few Pedders Springs and Struts. Removed the factory Spoiler, as it made the back end look to big. Removed the Pontiac V on the trunk and had the lower bumper section painted to match. Big improvement in my mind.

I had an '05 Pontiac GTO, (Monaro) and I have to agree, they are great cars.

Always liked the "Cal Bug" look.

Finally got by HL to see if any close outs were left. I picked up the Round 2 '57 Chrysler 300 and the '62 Pontiac Polyglass kits. I know I'll build these two but I may go back for some of the others if I think there is enough good parts to harvest from them.

A surviving Turbo Corvair is unusual and this one still looks very nice. The fender skirts are one of those things that depend on who is looking at them. Some cars look alright with them, and some cars were designed to where they didn't look right without them because of the shape of the wheel well opening. Beyond that it just depends on who is looking at them.

You have to post your build pictures on this. If you don't already know Plastrruct offers sheet plastic with the diamond pattern for the Firewall. Interesting looking paint pattern reminds me of the Black Widow paint pattern from Chevrolet for '57.

Outstanding looking Chevrolet. Who ever did the body work on this has to be a master craftsman in both metal and wood. I might have done something different on the wheels, but that is an area where there are so many options. The '56 crown Victoria in Black no less. The basic car it's self was a beautifully designed automobile and Ford should be rightfully proud of this design. The Crown Victoria was not that common in '56 probably because of it's price at the time, but it has always been one of the most desirable models to own. I remember an exceptional one owned by a class mate when I was in High School. When he turned 16 his parents gifted him their late model Crown Vic. as they were getting a new car. Ford offered an unusual shade of Red that was more of a soft color going toward a Pinkish color. The color is one of those you would have to see to understand. His had a matching interior and the car still looked like it had just rolled off the showroom floor and I don't remember ever seeing it dirty while he had it. He added some Chrome Wheels and the narrow White Wall Tires that were starting to be the style of the day. With a 312, Auto. Trans. and the new Glass Packs it got noticed where ever he went.

Great looking build. I like the patina and the perfect Hood Ornament.

While the Charger might not be considered to be in the same sales segment as the Camaro or the Mustang, They are a hoot to drive when no one is looking. We're on our second Charger and we never even considered anything else when we replaced our '10 RT with AWD.

The paint looks fine to me. I have to agree with Bucky on the Hood, I like that also.

Nice looking paint work. Didn't you post pictures of your 1:1 Sonoma some time ago ?

I agree with what you're saying, but the '48 Ford kit had this board lite up like a light bulb when it first came out. Everyone eventually calmed down and started build it. Been pretty popular ever since. I think the same will happen here. A few tweaks here and there or what ever makes you happy and enjoy the build.

Great looking paint finish and I like the slightly lowered stance. These Buicks were really under appreciated at the time. I remember go to the old Orange County Raceway on Orange County California in the early '70's and watch these cars dominate their class almost every weekend. Any of the Stage I or II cars were amazing to see.

Good that you have been able to keep your first build after all these years. Better yet it sounds like you still enjoy modeling and your sons are also interested.

Great looking Gremlin. Looks very believable for a Street/Strip car. Maybe that should be Strip/Street.

I like the engine you created for this ride.

Interesting body work. Looks as if the wheel base is longer and additions to the body length between the rear wheel opening and the door along with an addition toward the rear bumper. The roof has been lengthened by at least the length of the new quarter window. The overall look is proportionate and looks fine to me. I have never liked the luggage racks on Corvettes and added with a black spoiler seems to be a big detraction to the overall appearance.

While I have always been a big Camaro fan (had a '69 for 14 years and a new '77 for a couple of years and lost it in the big D) The newer body style looks good on the outside, at least to me, but not that impressed with the inside. I have never driven on though. Thought about getting one in '05 but got a new GTO instead. LOVED IT. With all of the manufactures putting all of their development dollars in SUV's and pick-ups I can see where the passenger car as we have known it is about to go the way of the Dodo Bird.

I have made my own shift lever out of flat sheet plastic before. I would draw out the shape I wanted on the flat stock and then cut it out. You may have to use more than one piece to get the thickness you want. glue them together and sand to shape. For the shift knob I have used pins with small round heads on them. Just drill the end of the shifter until the pine will slid in and glue. Paint or chrome the shift lever to your liking.

Great looking Midget Racer. Very clean looking. Is this the V-8 model or the Offy engine one ? This can be a difficult build since so many of the parts are small and very delicate. I always thought the kits trailer tires were a larger diameter than they should have been.