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Come on everyone, can't we just all get along. I would prefer to celebrate what Moebius is bringing to our hobby. I personally think the little Chevy II will be a welcome addition and I'll build them the way I like. The 1:1 Ford F series has been the number one selling truck for years so it's safe to say that should do well. While I'm not a Big Rig builder I think it's a great idea that they are serving this segment of our hobby. Just think of all the great things they could bring to use if they do well in the market place with all of their offerings. This will mean more great models for all of us.

Great looking paint and decals. I remember reading many profiles on this car and it's owner. I remember a couple of different wheel combinations from the pictures in the articles so as Ace pointed out you could use several different wheel combs.

Great looking Nova. I share your concerns with Thyroid Cancer. A few years ago I had a growth around my Larynx and Thyroid. They had to remove half of the Thyroid but other than fighting a weight problem I'm 100%. I hope you get well soon.

Great looking build of a somewhat unusual subject. I had an opportunity to ride in one around 1960 or so. I got in and we had to wait for the Air Ride Suspension to compensate for me being in the car before we could drive off. The ride was smoother than anything I had ever been in at that time. I always thought they were ahead of their time.

The garage looks as big as the house and your headed to the track to play with your Altered. Seems perfectly normal to me.

I think this has happened to everybody at one or a hundred times in life. I have a carpeted model room with a couple of office type plastic carpet covers under the desk. Sometimes listening to the part ricochet off the desk and on the floor gives me an idea of where to start looking. Seriously what I have found that works for me is to get a flash light and I lay down on the floor. By shining the light across the floor, even the carpet I can usually find the part quickly before I think it's knap time while I'm down there. Give it a try.

I see what you mean, I didn't think to look for any additional pictures. I agree on the time line and from this photo the driver looks as though he just has long hair. The first photo looked like a Flat Top that I remember having at the earlier time period. Who ever put this together was very creative did a good job since it was most likely built in their home garage.

Great looking BMW 3. You got the right stance and the color is perfect.

Beautiful build of a beautiful car. That has to be one you regret ever getting selling.

Great looking model, I really like the Engine Turned Gold Lettering on the side.

Ford had the best looking hood design in the "Tear Drop" hood. You are correct in the gray engine compartment and even the whole underside of the car. The race cars I was involved in we used an even lighter shade since you were usually working with minimal light and you would often be under the car with nothing but some card board between you and the gravel. On models I have used Tamiya AS-26 Light Ghost Grey aircraft color and it is very close to what we used on the 1:1 cars.

I think the time frame would be the early to mid '50's based upon the size of the White Walls, the engine used would still be available in wrecking yards. And the hair styles, how many guys remember having a Flat Top with Fenders. The roadsters body has some interesting modifications. I noticed the body molding along the bottom of the body suddenly takes a strange turn at the cowl area. Is there even a door on the passenger side ? There looks to be home made motorcycle type fenders on the rear tires. The wheels look like 15" Ford pick up wheels.

Like so many others I have also had leakers. I think it may have todo with the can making process. I knew a guy years ago that had worked for Cambell Soup Company and he was in the quality control department at the cannery and he explained to me how they make the cans and just how close the tolerance had to be in the assembly so that the cans wouldn't leak. This was for soup that is under little or no pressure, so containing paint under pressure I would think this would be even more important. It might be a good idea to notify Testors of your problem and see how they respond to the information. Even if they choose not to do anything at least they will see just how wide spread the problem is and do something about it in the future.

I wonder if your paint issue on the hood is from using paints from different manufactures? I know that sometimes the formula is just enough different that they don't play nice together. The hood looks as if the first layer of paint might not of dried enough yet to paint over.

I have know idea about the differences in the kits other than the front grills seem to be a different shape.

Beautiful looking build. The color combination looks perfect on this.

Great chassis work, I like the wood insert support. Did the wheels come in this kit ? The wheel centers look different.

I like how it looks with all of the added safety gear. Very clean looking build.

Great looking build. Very well worn old Chevy.

The interior came together well. With the black body trim done I think you'll be much happier with the appearance.

Great looking interior and I like how you have trimmed the body and chassis.

This is a great kit and I like your color choice. Hopefully the dust in the paint can be sanded out. I bought a new '66 Impala Super Sport with the 396 & 4-speed in Danube Blue with Black interior. Except for the cost of insurance it was a great car. Look forward to your build.

Beautiful build. Very realistic looking. The paint and all the trim look perfect. Glad to see you have all the under hood decals.

You should remember the old carpenters rule. Measure twice and cut once. It can be done but while the 1:1 cars you mention can be joined fairly easily it just doesn't always work that way in plastic. I did a somewhat similar conversion with a Revell '66 El Camino kit and used the front end of a '67 Chevelle SS. While both kits are from Revell they are not 100 % the same in and around the firewall and fenders. It got done but only after some fabrication.

Thank you for sharing. Great pictures and the verity of classes and the build level are amazing.