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In Response To: MCG could make money hand over fist with exterior-only sets for oft-reissued kits they don't offer full sets for. $10-$12 apiece, they'd sell tons of 'em *NM* ()

I think there are parts on the MCG frets that have a lot of shelf appeal, but in practical terms, are really not usable as provided.

The scripts are great, only issue I have is alignment ('59 Cadillac Eldo rockers) and spelling lol.

Some of the soft radius bending is easily managed, and with patience, some sharper creases.

Beyond that, a builder needs a LOT of experience to make the bits work, if they can be used at all.

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QUESTION: Does the AMT 1965 Pontiac GP kit decal sheet have fender badges/scripts for a stock build? *NM*
- 'Fraid not! you can find the decal sheet at about the 6:30 mark of this HPI Guy video...... *NM* *LINK*
  - Thanks, CD. ( I was afraid of that...) *NM*
    - I 'm at a loss to explain why they include them in some kits and not others, seems a no brainer to me that they would. *NM*
      - Me, too, CD. I build replica stock mostly. If there's no MCG detail set, or kit decals, then I pass. I'm not good enough to foil shallow detail first, then rub off paint later like Terry Jessee does. *NM*
        
        MCG could make money hand over fist with exterior-only sets for oft-reissued kits they don't offer full sets for. $10-$12 apiece, they'd sell tons of 'em *NM*
        
        Agree. *NM*
        AMEN to that, Mark! I've long thought the same thing. *NM*
        Amen - or open a decal business
        
        I've never had much luck with alot of the bends either, but then, I've never been much with finesse! *NM*
- I don't know if Keith Marks is still in business. But he had many sheets that included scripts/emblems that were better than any kit decals.
  - Unfortunately for us modelers, Keith Marks retired from making decals in Autumn 2025. *NM*

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