W-Machine

1) Was your introduction to modeling at home? Yes 2) From whom? Older brother 3) What kind of models (cars, planes, trains, etc)? Aircraft 4) What did the person who introduced you to modeling do for a living ? Delivered newspapers (He was 11 years old) 5) How old were you? 7 years old 6) About what year was your introduction? 1973

Al, your LTD came out real nice! That color with the black vinyl top made for a nice, factory-stock look.

Wow! That good ol' boy has some fine cars.

I like the "before" and "after" theme. Very nicely done.

Nothing strange about that. Doesn't your pet bovine sleep on the hood of your car? It's nice and warm there.

I'm a fugitive on the "Ten Most Wanted" list. Does that count as famous?

Remember when...Ford Pintos?

I've had the same thought. Those Aussie Falcons are cool looking, though.

Very sharp and clean. And it's NOT a taxi!

No offense taken, Harry. But c'mon, aren't bipedal hominids (even people on TV) supposed to be smarter than dogs?

That's a good one!

I get itchy just reading about poison ivy, oak, sumac, or Virginia creeper. Urushiol is the bane of my existence. 1.) Though I have not yet appeared on a game show, I have been in the contestant pools for "Jeopardy" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" several times. It comes with having a head filled with otherwise useless knowledge. 2.) My (actually my wife's) black Labrador Retriever is a trained service dog. He can open doors and turn on lights, among other things. He's smarter than the entire cast of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo". And better-behaved.

Well...they are certainly different. I've actually seen the "Li'l Redd Wrecker" in person (I think in '78) and though it looks a little hokey to me now, I thought it was COOL back then.

Looks downright evil! I like it.

Oh, the list I could make of all the muscle cars that were just cheap transportation in the early to mid-'80s. Wish I could give the 18-year-old me about ten grand just to see what I could get.

When you're there, seeing the destruction in person, it's always far worse than what you see on TV.

Jo-Han produced some interesting kits, and by the standards of the day, some were quite well-done. The Chrysler Turbine car would be a good example. I'm personally a big fan of the '70 Olds 442 kit, and though it is somewhat lacking in the chassis and interior details, the body is still quite good.

I recall that part of the Vector story, as well. I wonder, what ever came of the whole project?

You scored! Do with 'em what you want, since it was likely that the next stop was the trash heap.

I like that you equipped yours with a straight six. Very nicely done.

Very sharp and nicely detailed.

Very neat and clean build. Looks real good.

That really looks fantastic! I approve!

I agree. I'm working on my third build of this kit, and it is excellent in every respect.

Very cool looking.