Monty

Can you explain what the appeal is? In the real world, that'll eat a tire in a heartbeat.

That's just such an eye-grabbing shade of red; I can't believe how nicely it flowed out. If you were able to achieve this kind of finish without using a polishing kit or clear coat, I'm buying some of this stuff and reducing it for airbrush use.

Looks like Monogram put a little more effort into their '78 than MPC did. Dashtop and windshield wiper tray are far more accurate, and Monogram even took the trouble to show the roll-up cover tarp in its retracted form. Internet pics of builds also indicate that this kit features the more powerful L-82 engine, as opposed to MPC's base L-48. I can't wait to see how you do the mirrored t-tops. Hint: for accuracy's sake, you'll need to show that they leak profusely in heavy rain....but I'm not bitter.

Would you mind listing, say, four specific cars you think would be a "hit" if the model companies would just step up and take the risk? (I'm not trying to be provocative, I just want to see where you're going).

Wow, I've read so many negative things about using Rustoleum for painting models, then you come in here and stomp all over that line of thinking by topping off a great build with an incredibly nice paint job.

I've died and gone to Heaven - Mark's gonna do one of the later C3s! Popcorn and notepad are in place and I've clicked the appropriate button so I can follow this thread.

Nice! Overall, were you happy with the design of the kit? Any pitfalls? It looks like it has poseable steering. Is that a kit feature or did you do some modification?

Just to keep anyone else from getting "taken" by misleading box art, be aware that this kit does not contain the factory stripe package or the Cragar SS wheels depicted above. The decal sheet is virtually worthless for a factory stock build as it is comprised mostly of blue/green ProStreet-style striping. Wheel selection consists of Cragar SSTs or stock Mopar "Rallye" wheels (never understood the spelling on that).

Obviously I should have checked with the Board before sending the kit off. I chose to go with the tracking option because it lets my trading partner know that the kit has been sent as well as giving him an idea of when he can expect to receive it. IIRC, adding trackability to items shipped within the US only costs 85¢ extra.

I recently made a trade with a member from Canada who had parts from a JoHan kit that I needed. Having never shipped anything to Canada before I didn't know what to expect, so I told the Post Office clerk I wanted to ship the kit the cheapest way possible with trackability. In an effort to keep costs reasonable, I even listed the value @ $0.00. Long story short, It cost me just under $19.00 to ship one plastic kit up there. In addition, I've been following the package's progress and was surprised to see that the USPS had routed it from Dallas to NY - about 3,000 miles East of its intended destination in British Columbia. Seriously?

Always makes my day to see someone post Can-Am pics and information. Looks like a sharp build! Would you mind telling us what you used to attain that incredible shade of green?

I think The Other Leading Model Magazine did a comparison years ago, but I never saw it. Having never built either one, I'd like to see an objective comparison, shortcomings and all.

Actually, Donn uses MM enamels reduced with lacquer thinner. If you're interested in the results, Cranky has hosted pics of his work at least twice in the last couple months.

I must've missed a build-up segment. How'd you get it to sit so low? Turned out nice, BTW!

Too bad the kit's design deficiencies ultimately led to it being built as a curbside. I followed the build-up and saw some neat touches that future viewers may never even know were there. Most people won't even know there's an issue with the rear tires; they'll be looking at the paint and decal work and wishing they could do half as well. Looking at your effort, I know Oscar would be proud.

George/Arnold, go ahead and put the names out there. I can't guarantee it'll resolve your issue, but it may prevent someone else from getting taken by these people.

Please, please, please do the '72 front bumper as well. I've been wanting to replicate my first car forever.

Frank, ever consider doing the MRC Muscle Car tires? Ya can't buy the things anywhere anymore, so the market's wide open. I'd love to have a couple more sets of Firestone Wide Ovals for my pre-radial cars. Admittedly, they could use a little reshaping etc, but nothing you couldn't handle. I bet we'd all like to have the Mickey Thompsons too, but the way MRC did the sidewall lettering is so bad it detracts from the model. I have no idea what it would take to fix that, but if you did, you'd have buyers. Just a thought...

What an adorable pup! Glad to hear you were able to help him make it through the tough times. Now that he's safe and secure in a good home, he'll pay you back double with loyalty and affection. That said, you should still keep your modeling room locked when you're not around.

Yes.

Some of the subject matter seems intriguing, but I'm totally unfamiliar with the brand. Should I expect the design and execution to be closer to Tamiya in quality, or something closer to, say, mid-1970s AMT? All comments are welcome, but I'd really like to see some pics of builds as well.

Krishna, as a certified C3 ('68-'82) fanatic, it always makes my day to see one built and painted as nicely as that one. The paint you used is very close to Chevy's Bright Blue for 1975. Like Tommy, I'm kinda picky about aftermarket wheels, but the ones you used look great. I'll be interested to see how the other 'Vettes in that set turn out. Tommy, if you didn't already know, MPC offered models of all the C3s. They feature nicely detailed chassis, poseable front wheels and an IRS with separate half-shafts. A few (early '70s) even included real metal coil springs for the front suspension. I'm hoping someday I'll find the time to replicate my 1:1

Now that is how black paint is done! I'm guessing you either sprayed this with Tamiya black or you carved it out of obsidian. That engine looks wicked too. You can almost hear a big ol' Isky mechanical cam in there. Set the valve lash & let's roll! Can you explain why you changed the grille, and what you replaced it with? I hope this one inspires you to keep on building. Can't wait to see it finished!

Dear Mod-Squad, thanks for yanking my inquiry out of the General section, which people actually read, and dumping it off in the North Korea of forum sections where posts apparently go to die prematurely. I can only surmise that this section is labeled "Where's Waldo" because "Obscurity's Anus" was already taken. Having never been in this section before, I'd like to know if there are any special duties I must fulfill. For example, am I required to stop in once a day and dust off my post till somebody reads it? Please give some consideration to adding a psychic-contact section to the forum. It'd be just as effective while using far less bandwidth. All the best! MW

I'm interested in doing a trade with him, and sent a PM saying so, but he hasn't been on here in almost a month.