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What you're doing with this model it's starting to make it look more interesting.

Thank you for the additional pictures. I was a left coast guy during this time period.

Great looking model. I would like to see more pictures if possible. This makes me want to build a '33 or '34 Ford.

Looking at the first couple of pictures it looked interesting, then seeing the chassis you can see the attention to the detailing like the drive shaft braking. After looking at the pictures of the engine and interior this really comes to life. Someone knows more than a little about this type of vehicle and how they are put together. While not something I would do for myself that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the efforts put into this build. I really like this a lot.

Just think of the fun you would have doing "Wheelies". I guess it's their money and time to do with as they please.

I hate to see any car let alone a '49 Mercury desecrated in such a manor.

Very nice looking. I think I may have to try one of these after seeing yours. We have an '09 JK and with just a few changes I could build a model of it.

Just looked at the Belvedere 1 kit that I have had since they were released. The only Exhaust Manifolds in this kit are the factory high flow cast iron type. The Exhaust Pipes have the Cut-Outs in the pipes before the Mufflers.

Love the color and a great looking paint finish. These cars were terrors on the Drag Strip and you captured the look well.

I agree with the others, it's nice to see something other than a "Bandit" Firebird. Great paint and trim. A side note on the Firebird. I don't remember the exact year models that Pontiac offered what was called the "Blue Bird Edition" Esprit model Firebirds. Used to see a lot of them on the road.

Stubby looking little fellow. Looks good, are there any additional pictures available ?

Beautiful looking build. I still think these cars look the best built in this style weather it's 1/25th or 1:1.

Pretty hard to forget that lady. What color are her eyes again.

If "NO-COP" is taken you might consider "SUPRISE" or "MAY BE" .

While I have the original issue of this kit from AMT, I bought a resin body from Jimmy Flintstone some time ago. The detailing on the casting is at least as good as the original AMT kit plus the fenders and grill are cast in place. The bumpers and headlights are a separate casting and sperate red tail lights are provided. The body is very thinly cast and would require minimal cleanup, no more than the plastic body it was based on. The inner fender areas look as good as the kits. This can be built using any of the early AMT Nova SS kits.

Very realistic looking interior. If you're staying close to stock Chevrolet would have had the Dash and the metal window frames in gloss black. With the black carpet it should look great.

I think the new and newer kits we see now are packaging the tires and decals based on the problems mentioned in this forum. Another thing to be carful about with any kit and especially older kits is to keep them as close to room temp and possible. Having had older built kits that were stored for years showing no signs of a problem and then my storage area changed and they were exposed to 80 degree plus temps and the damage became extensive.

I know I will be making some others mad, but to me if it doesn't run on dead Dinosaurs and decomposed Trees and Leaves I'm just not that interested. Without a Windmill or Solar Panel in sight with a very long extension cord I'm out.

I agree with everyone else on having some late model Muscle car models. My concerns are that the companies that would be investing a substantial amount of money up front do not base their product decision based on the sales of their previously released unassembled Prom type kits. I think that if say Revell was to devote the time and energy to bring to market a detailed kit of some of the new or newer performance car offerings they would be able to recover their costs and show a profit. That is my hope anyway.

I remember seeing a couple of those in the past. They are all great concepts and well done.

When you get to the trunk area you will notice some of the mounting pegs from the frame come thru into the trunk. These can be shortened and a little filler on the trunk floor will solve the problem.

I think the interior you're trying to replicate was called Oyster and was a slightly off white color with a hint of grey. I would look for some additional pictures on the web to give you a better idea of the color.

Most Friday nights my wife and I will sit out on the deck and share a glass of Vino and discuss what we are going to do with are winnings on Sunday morning. Then on Monday she goes back to work and I set about my chores.

OOOOO YES Stevie Nicks still has it. She will be appearing with Fleetwood Mack here in KC soon. Every now and then the Public TV station has their fund raising and they always have giveaway CD's of Fleetwood Mack. I love to listen to their promo's when they show the band preforming. I also have a coupe of their albums in the memory bank in my cars sound system. Always liked the way she holds her arms and does her little "flying" type moves. And of course there is that signature voice of hers that just sounds so nice.

Thank you for sharing your photos. Some very nice looking builds.