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1956-57 for Revell 1/25 scale kits (1/32 scale cars came out around 1951-52).

Hobbyland was the first shop where I was able to find vintage kits for sale. Back in the early 1980's, I would go there and buy bagged Airfix 1/32 car kits for 49 cents a kit. There were plenty of JoHan and Ertl kits which followed me home during those days. Hobby House had a second location there for a couple of years, but it wasn't the same experience (being able to navigate the aisles is overrated...)

I saw the kit at my LHS last night. It looks really nice, but I will be holding off until I get rid of some kits. At $46.99 Canadian, it's a lot of money for a kit I may not get around to building for a long time.

Both the cars look great. I didn't have the chance to build anything, but at least they showed the broadcast on Velocity Canada. Feels great to have endurance racing back on TV again!

I received my copy in the mail yesterday, and I have enjoyed all of the content. I do have one small problem with the book, though it is a common issue in modern publishing. The one beef I have with books these days are the number of typographical/content errors which slip past the copy editors (if there is still such a position). I keep finding words which have been changed by AutoCorrect (e.g. 'Grand Special' instead of 'Grant Special' for the JoHan '68 Javelin), or changed names ('Joe' Haenle). You would think that there would be plenty of English majors out there who can proof-read books, while waiting for their dream jobs as Starbucks baristas to become reality. End of sermon! Overall, Tim Boyd has written a great book which deserves to be on the shelves of all car modellers.

It is a 1/12 kit by Fujimi. There seems to be a couple of different versions out there, so hopefully you can find one.

I'm fairly certain I saw a 1/12 scale version recently. I can't remember if it was from Aoshima, Hasegawa, or Fujimi, but it was a model of an early Gixxer.

I wouldn't mind having another XR-6 in my collection. It's a great source for a rodded Slant Six, if nothing else.

Cool! I've always thought that a history of Project X would be a neat subject, but I never thought someone would get around to actually writing it.

It was a early Cadillac engine in the kit. The original version of the kit had the Cadillac script engraved on the valve covers.

LS did some nice kits back in the day, though I always found the 1/75 scale to be strange compared to the 'traditional' 1/72. I remember going into McCormick's back when I lived in the GTA, and was always surprised on how much older stock they always had.

It may not be identical to the original, but it gets you fairly close. If you can find one of the old Monogram "Pro Street" editions (Camaro or Firebird) cheap, you have all the bits you need to backdate the kit.

Thanks for the e-mail reply off-board, Kevin. I look forward to seeing you at the show.

Looks really nice, though I wish they would make some of the twins instead of the small fours. If Aoshima would come out with a model of the CB350, I would definitely buy one (it would be a race to see which one is finished first; the model or the full-size bike).

Thanks again for the address.

I am looking for the contact information for Missing Link resin. I know that there is a pop-up on their website, but I have never had luck in getting them to work. TIA

The AirTrax kits are quite nice to have, and include a lot of cars that you can't get anywhere else. They did vend at NNL East last year, but I haven't heard if they are returning for this year.

What is the overall size of the rim and tire on the Caddy? I have a project which could use a set of wheels like these, but not if they are too small in diameter.

I would have no problem with a new kit of a '71-2 Buick Riviera, a '69-77 Plymouth/Dodge C-body, or a big mid '70s Ford (a hidden headlight Country Squire would be great, but I would really like a '74 Mercury like Steve McGarrett's ride). These were the new cars I remember as a youngster, and there was something about the styling that was memorable, even with the huge bumpers that were gradually added to nearly every car. Bring 'em on!!!

The Revell kit has the nicer body, and reasonable chassis detail. If you get the Pro Street version, be forewarned that the kit comes with a custom taillight panel, so you will need a stock kit to complete the build.

I remember having the Lindberg Stealth back when it was first released. The kit reminded me of an early '80s MPC kit in some respects, especially in the molded-in detailing. Enjoyed the review and the dusting off of some memories.

My favourites are Tamiya TS-76 Mica Silver and the Tamiya Spray Blacks (Flat, Gloss, Semi-Gloss, and Rubber). The silver is really versatile, since it looks great with a gloss coat, but gives the appearance of cast aluminum when you hit it with a flat clear. It also makes a great base for their metallic finishes. The blacks are great for chassis and interior work, with just enough difference to be noticed when you are looking at them next to each other.

A great show to attend if you are in the region. I'll be missing the show this year, but hope to be back for next year's event. Highly recommended!

Capcon is held once every two years, and this year is an off-year (will be back for 2019). We have a good relationship with the IPMS chapter, so we try to ensure that we leave plenty of room between the two shows.