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I remember as a child, my Father and I (okay, it was Dad) built MPC cars that had spy gear as a bonus. If I remember correctly there was a GTO with a submachine gun to mount under the front bumpers and a Bonneville with large blades to cut tires. Anyone know what the exact year it was? I know it was the mid 60's like 1967 or so. Can anyone help me identify a year?

I had decided I needed a break and the show would be good for that. Unfortunately, family responsibilities have raised their very ugly heads and I can't make the trip. Darn it!

Need a bit of advice. I'm scheduled to do an IPMS show outside of DC this weekend. Do you think that what's happening to the economy will kill sales? I have an assortment of common, less common and fairly rare kits such as Jo-Han and late 1960's kits. I have nothing to show.....my hobby area got flooded so everything is stashed in a box or in a storage pod. We will travel to the show (about six hours) only to go to an Irish pub on Friday night and do the show on Saturday. If it wasn't for dealing with insurance companies and contractors I'd be anxious to go but this combined with the market tanking, I'm just not sure what to do. Thanks!

My favorite scoop is from the Revell Funny car/dragster series. The main problem is most have a nasty seam where the top and the bottom are joined. A resin or 3D unit might be the way to go.

This is really a great build. It's great inspiration. I hope the 3D parts you've created become available after you finish this materpiece.

SWEET!

Impressive work. I'll admit its an odd kit but I'd love to have one in my stash.

There's a bunch on the Buckeye Classic Facebook page. See: https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeClassic

I'd go with the AMT Ivo dragster if you want that body, short wheelbase car, the Tommy Ivo double kit, late FE, MPC Garlits or one of its decal brother cars. I wouldn't go with either the Snake/Mongoose reissue or the Ramchagers.

Thanks.....I found the article. As typical, very well written. As soon as I get my workshop back I can see starting this one although I might used the Revell Model A frame instead.

I have a Paasche booth. I love it but since Paasche has no real knowledge of how you're going to install it I can see why they say don't use this for flammable paint. I think you can....never stopped me but if I do blow up, my wife might not be able to sue.

Now that this has popped up, can you give details on the orange pickup. That is so sweet.

NASCAR has starting using wipers on road races. The intent is to run in the rain as long as its not a heavy downpour with lightning.

This looks to me to be a modified diecast sized like a Hot Wheels.

I can identify Lakewood Edelbrock Zoom Scheifer Back window has Valvoline. If the bottom picture was larger, I could probably help with the others.

That's an amazing silk purse you're making. I agree no one has ever tried to make this kit this accurate.

Spoilers were not used on gassers except the gasser funny cars like Mustangs and Camaros for the most part in the later 1960's. Henry Js were not used in the gaser class by this time.

Try this: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/original-drag-racing-handout-gordie-509719305 and https://capitoldragster.com/nwnitro.htm and https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/gordie-bonin-bubble-monza-funny-car-3831178756

The first step in dealing with a problem is admitting it.

I recognize the name. Nice job on the Edmunds car.

Looks like you're doing a great job to add detail to this kit. It is very impressive.

I'm working on a deserted '29 Ford Pick up using the Revell kit. To be accurate I need to swap the wheels to wires. Any recommendations of what kit I should go searching for to find a set of stock wires for an early Ford? Thanks!

I've got several of the Revell issue of the Garlits Swamp Rat XXX which has been recently reissued by Atlantis. Question. Is it worthwhile getting the Atlantis decals to replace and/or upgrade the Revell decals. I was disappointed with the gray of the Swamp Rats in the Revell issue. Anyone have the Atlantis kit and can speak for the quality of the decals? Thanks!

I'll be watching this. Can you share a link for the transkit?

I'm old enough as I assume many of you that you found inspiration in printed media. At one time I bought every new issue of the following car magazines: Rodder's Journal, Hot Rod Deluxe, Rod and Custom plus MCM and that other model car magazine. i'm doing a change of pace build of a hot rod. Without current magazines to be inspired for build style and colors, where do you get your inspiration?