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• That's starting to look like a truck. Excellent work! I enjoy reading all the "how" as well as just seeing the finished product. I hate to pick nits, but I think the grille gaurd isn't quite symmetrical. :) (I'm guessing there's an extra light on the drivers side?) *NM*
• Challenge, .......... how many trees can you fit into YOUR cars' engine compartment? OR, what to do with the new Nova station wagon kit, ............... *PIC* ........
  • LOL.............Scott, at least the bumpers still o/k, I hope the engines not still there, checking the oil maybe be a problem. *NM*
  • Not a problem. They are disguised intake tubes. Right?? ;^) *NM*
• Today I visited a yard of unrestored cars...before you look, make sure you take your heart medicine..... :) *LINK*
  • What a pile of junk. If I had unlimited money, I wouldn't go near that place. *NM*
    • I'm with you Jim or at least not to do anything with it but sell everything. Not even sure I would do that. *NM*
  • Maybe the Maserati Indy,the Lambo in the shed,1 or 2 of the Porsches incl the 356 with the "hot" engine,maybe all the Corvettes might make 1 good one,maybe the Avanti,the Jag body shell might be o/k in the UK if rust free, the rest are basically parts cars, maybe the MG TF. *NM*
• Over the last few days, I took pictures of my 2021 builds to pass time.
  • Grrrrreat builds ! Awesome stuff there. You have a very eclectic group of well built models there. *NM*
    • Re: Wow that's a LOT of painting and glue slingin', congrats! *NM*
  • You are the most productive builder on this board. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm. I hope it is contagious *NM*
  • That works ot to 4.5 models a month. *NM*
  • I like that Studebaker stock car! *NM*
  • Wow. A BUNCH of nice builds. Way to go! *NM*
  • Man I thought I was Busy... nice showing *NM*
• Thank you.
• Marty, I was looking through your Rockford Wheels In Scale 2007 album and found this Fairlane apparently being worked on. Do you know if it ever got finished? *PIC*
  • Pretty sure that was one of Frank's projects..... Frank, care to weigh in? *NM*
  • HERE YOU GO MIKE.... Over the years I've wanted to take it apart and shoot it a different color, but seems I always have something else pressing. PIX
• A Laguna stocker car *PIC*
  • Very nice, great job. VERY clean paint on the tire lettering. If I send you about 50 tires, could you do mine for me ? ;^) *NM*
    • Re: Cheap white gel pen from Hobby Lobby. Best thing for lettering tires I have found. *NM*
      • Does it have a brand name?? Thanks. *NM*
        • Re:Classic White Gelly Roll pens. I usually get a 3 pack. *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • I have a build nearing completion that is quite close to one of the cars in this post. *NM*
    • I'll bet that it's this one. If I'm right, what do I win? ;^) ............... *PIC* ........
  • I see a few model car projects again Bill! Thanks for the PICS! *NM*
  • Nice 300B - with the proper ride height. *NM*
  • That 300B is perfect.......have been unsure of the next build victim, that pic sealed the deal as I have a can of Tamiya Maroon, thanks Bill. *NM*
• I picked up a 1960 Impala convertible promo to use the parts to build a 1960 Impala hdtp using a regular plastic kit body. I have a couple of questions please; ...............
  • Test fit the parts; with acetate, warpage sometimes includes shrinkage *NM*
    • They still fit fine. What I'm asking is, will they continue to warp or are they finished warping and can I put the parts in the Purple Pond since they aren't regular kit plastic. *NM*
      • I'd avoid the purple pond, it may etch it. Rubbing alcohol or oven cleaner would be safer for the plastic but use hand protection.
      • I wouldn't soak them in anything. Warpage/shrinkage could resume or stop, depending on the temperature, humidity, and other differences between where you are and where it was...who really knows for sure? *NM*
  • Stripping the bumpers and wheels should be fine, have found that these items tend to be moulded in styrene instead of acetate. I would suggest not using anything which generates heat to clean acetates. NOT the most stable form of plastic, by any stretch of the imagination! *NM*
    • Thanks Ken, I had a feeling that they may be styrene. When I drop them, they sound like styrene and when I scratch the back sides, they feel like styrene. So I did have an inkling. *NM*
      • Pretty sure all plated parts would be styrene. There is some degree (no pun intended) of heat involved in vacuum plating, which would tend to curl up acetate parts *NM*
  • Acetate is like a piece of swiss cheese, full of tiny air bubbles. As the bubbles leave the acetate, it 'warps'. To stop the warping, simply coat all surfaces with paint or clear coat.
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Great shots, thanks Marty :) *NM*
  • Another good set of pics! Thanks *NM*
  • Re: Likin' those track roadsters Marty, and thanks for all the photos tonight. *NM*
  • Wow, what great pictures! *NM*
  • Wow! Great selection. *NM*
  • Re: Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • Super stuff, Marty. That metallic green chevy woodie wagon is as immaculate a build as I've seen. *NM*
  • Re: Love that little Lark wagon, thanks for sharin' Marty. *NM*
• The second edition of the '63 Nova wagon is getting closer to release. I just watched a build video of one. I CAN'T WAIT!!! *NM*
  • What's different?? *NM*
    • This.... *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Saw them at my LHS today, shouldn't be too much longer for you... *NM*
• Finished A Flock of Ford Falcons PICS
  • Very nice trio!! *NM*
  • Cool Falcons! *NM*
    • Great to see your name. Hope all is well.
      • Hey Dave, all is good here in the Peg, how's life in cottage country? Still got your furry buddy? Contact me for a visit when you're passing through! Cheers. *NM*
  • All very nice.... Of course I am partial to the dag version. lol *NM*
  • Nice work,here in Oz we had that 4dr body shell up till 1972,no 2drs but a 4dr Wagon,Ute & high roofed Panel Van,if that kit was reissued even as the stock 2 dr it would sell like hotcakes as there have been various resin 4drs but no easily used interior or frame available *NM*
  • Nice group of Falcons! *NM*
  • Re: Nice group of Falcons *NM*
  • A Flock of Falcons. Weren't they a band in the early '80's ? No.....wait....... *NM*
    • One of the collective nouns for Falcons is A Tower of Falcons but that just sounds weird. *NM*
      • I was making a joke about the early 1980's musical band "A Flock of Seagulls". Referring to that both Falcons and Seagulls are birds. *NM*
        • I thought that band should have been called Flock of Haircuts.😏 *NM*
    • I was thinking of a ficticious shop doing Falcons and T-Birds, "The Dearborn Birdhouse" as I've done a few Falcons and T-Birds already, I love them, Falcons especially! *NM*
• Any recommendations on a bottle flat clear that looks truly flat and not satin-y (I'm tryin to mimic mohair and cloth upholstery) TIA *NM*
  • Depends on what you mean by bottle, but I've had some recent success with Revell's Acrylic Flat Clear *NM*
  • Model Master acrylic flat clear dries dead flat (if you can still find any...). *NM*
  • A little expensive for an experiment, and I haven't tried it myself, but Culture Hustle makes good art supplies so I'd bet this would work very well. *NM* *LINK*
• Re: Finished ....1913 Ford Model T Speedster....................PIC's *NM*
• I think "nice build" would have been much more appropriate and certainly more tactful than bringing what kits might be better. *NM*
  • OK then. Nice build RS *NM*
• Sweet build. *NM*
• Cool!! *NM*
• Yeah, except I have yet to pass the prerequisite lower level courses for that level. ;^) *NM*
  • Most of us haven’t. *NM*
• Nice detail of heel scrapings/wear in front of the chair. *NM*
• For the lighter airborne panels you might try heat curved clear plastic rods or stretched sprue, although that might be too fragile. It is looking like another great race diorama is in the works. Go for it! *NM*
• For the fans or old speed boats, here's a film from 1949, of a race from Albany to NYC. *LINK*
  • Have always wanted to build a small boat like those to cruise....one day I will. I have the plans drawn out... *NM*
  • Fun video. I wonder if that race or one like it is still an annual event up there? *NM*
  • I'd think all that pounding would get awfully old real quick. I'd pass on that, but neat to see those small boats. *NM*
  • Cool Video! I had not seen that before. The house I now own in Kingston NY was the home of Ben Rhymer who had raced with some success in that race or a similar race in 1931 and 1932. I believe he raced in other years also. As far as I know they do not run it anymore,
• Had a great Thanksgiving day, then got that call that my Brother in law and his wife was killed in a car wreak in Nicolasville, Kentucky on their way to have Thanksgiving with their children... *NM*
  • DAMN!!! you have my sincere condolences, R/S!!! DAMN!!! *NM*
  • Re: Condolences and prayers to you as that is so sad. *NM*
  • Prayers to all......so sad to hear. *NM*
  • Sorry to hear that. My condolences. *NM*
  • Prayers sent from Huber Heights, Ohio for you and your family. *NM*
  • Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. All I can offer is my prayers for your family as well. *NM*
  • Lord: Look down on this man and his family in his time of need! Amen and Amen. *NM*
  • So tragic. Sincere condolences to their children and your entire family. *NM*
  • I'm so sorry. God be with you all. *NM*
  • Condolences and prayers, R/S *NM*
  • Oh no. Thoughts and prayers. *NM*
  • What a tragedy! My prayers go out to their family and yours. *NM*
  • My sincere condolences to the entire family... *NM*
  • Prayers for you and their family. A tragic loss. *NM*
  • That is terrible news... Their Thanksgivings will always be a reminder of this tragic event. My most sincere condolences Jim, my thoughts are with you and your family. *NM*
  • Please accept my sincerest condolences... You will be in my prayers. *NM*
  • So Very Sorry to hear that. *NM*
  • Such terrible news.Condolences to all your Family. *NM*
  • So sad to hear. May God's comfort and strength be with them in this time of need. *NM*
  • So sad to hear that Jim. Prayers going out to you and their families. *NM*
  • So Sorry to Hear. My Deepest Sympathies! *NM*
  • OH MY GOD!! Marilyn & I are so very, very sorry. May The Lord be with you now... *NM*
  • I’m so sorry. What a shock this must be. My condolences to you and your family. *NM*
  • So sorry for your loss, prayers being sent your way. *NM*
  • Sad to hear this news My Condolences Jim! *NM*
  • That's terrible. Wishing you and the family all the best. *NM*
• Happy Thanksgiving, l want you all to know, I'm thankful for this board and all that visit. You've made me smile than you know. Stay safe. *NM*
  • I feel that way, too. Thanks folks. *NM*
• Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.....
  • My favorite scene ever. Thanks for the laugh and Happy Thanksgiving everyone. *NM*
  • Never gets old! *NM*
  • OMG!!! Just that one line snaps the whole scenario to mind. I began literally laughing out loud! Thanks! *NM*
  • For those who may not have seen it, or just want to experience it again... Here is a link to the relevant part of that tv episode. *NM* *LINK*
    • Heck, I posted the wrong link. Here is a more complete one. *NM* *LINK*
  • I never watched WKRP...who is the actress in the studio scenes?? Thanks *NM*
    • Jan Smithers played Baily Quarters on the show. *NM*
      • Thanks Dave. *NM*
• 2021 so far... *PICS*
  • Interesting assortment Terry, Hope you are doing better now, are you going to do articles in FSM? It would give a reason to subscribe to it, great detail on each one, *NM*
    • Probably not. I have a tremor from a TBI and it's gotten more pronounced. Don't think I'm really capable of magazine-quality models, anymore. *NM*
      • Just have fun with it then, you've done more for this hobby then most folks can say. *NM*
  • Neat bunch of builds. The weathered Dodge and the Chevy II feel really familiar here in the rustbelt! *NM*
  • I love the diversity of your builds. *NM*
• Projects on the Bench *PICS*
  • Those are different! *NM*
• Really Nice Build *NM*
• Have you been into my White Paint again?? LOL!! *NM*
• Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! *NM*
• THANKS MATT and DAWN I received my "Tommy Ivo" dragster yesterday.... Man that was quick. Have a happy holiday season. *NM*
• A very Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! Going to our oldest son's house this afternoon. He did the turkey!! *NM*
• HAPPY THANKSGIVINGS TO ALL....HAD OUR NOVEMBER...meeting of the Southern Wisconsin Table Top Cruisers last weekend, had a good turn out. Lots going on: Meeting, Display, B-N-B, Auction, and DEMO. PIX and thanks for looking.
  • Thanks Frank...that blue and white El Camino really pops, as does your '37 Chevy. Lookin' good. *NM*
  • Great pictures Frank, I really like the vintage unpainted '61 Plymouth and Dodge..I remember my cousin got the Plymouth Christmas '61. I remember liking those cone taillights.... *NM*
  • Congrats on having an active club with accomplished members. Lots of fine builds. *NM*
  • Good showing from your club. Thanks! *NM*
• Wow.... Just freakin' WOW!!! *NM*
• A Thanksgiving turkey
  • Super Glue it !!!!
  • Ouch.... I can definitely relate.... Had the same thing happen about ten or so years ago with a JoHan '66 Toronado body.... *PIC*
    • Ha, same thing! You have me beat, I’d be crying over a wrecked 66 Toronado body. 78 Monaco, not so much. *NM*
    • the front fender when trying to insert
      • Re:Ouch....can't you pretend that its a Ltd issue Johan muliti piece body kit, I had a lovely polished red plastic Italeri Ferrari Daytona crack horizontally from the rear valance to the drivers side front fender when I tried to install the chassis *NM*
  • The both of you are taking kit bashing to a new level. *NM*
  • Re: reminds me of when we lived in a trailer park in Ohio in the mid 60's, a older mean kid had a 60 Chevy wagon, he asked me if I ..
  • Been there, done that ,, [PICS]
  • I have seen that with old JoHan bodies, where they break after being in Super Clean or something similar...must be a reaction with the plastic and the chemical :( *NM*
    • Plastic is weird stuff. *NM*
    • I have only had that happen with a Lindberg Crown Vic. *NM*
  • I tried to strip a chopped Model A coupe that was mostly wood putty. I wish I had left it alone, it would have made a great beater. *NM*
• plus it is a newer updated tool than the AMT 50+ year old tool. Like comparing the real 63 Impala to a new computerized cars of today with more gadgets you can count. I enjoy building the "vintage kits" like this one, my collection is mostly reissues that I grew up with. *NM*
• Good advice on overcoming mistakes. *NM*
• Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy this bonus edition of Photo's from the past..but first get a cup of coffee, buckle into your favorite recliner, it is long ride to the end of memory lane.....
  • Took me my entire POT of coffee to go through all this! How iconic were the early days? WOW! *NM*
  • Really a fun look back *NM*
  • Thanks RS, fun seeing all those 2.00 kits, lot of them same now except move the decimal to the right couple places! Lol! Sure would like to see the 67-68 Chevy trucks with round inner fenders and not the 60-66 underhood mess! Very enjoyable viewing sir! *NM*
  • Re: Happy Thanksgiving...
  • Thank You RS!!! What a wonderful trip down memory lane for this old guy. *NM*
  • Thanks for the great memories!! *NM*
  • Be neat if someone scanned the Auto World instructions for the Shuklis and Smitty builds *NM*
    • Re: I got the picture by picture build of "The Bob Tailed Shamrock" Corvair that Dave built in 1962, I can post it if you like, you got to come up with a 1962 styline Corvair *NM*
      • If you could post it, that would be great. Not that I have a 'Vair, but I've been curious how he did that one *NM*
    • I was thinking that for the 32 5 window p/u *NM*
    • Some of those appeared in CAR MODEL magazine, the AW instructions were reprints of the articles *NM*
  • stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuPENDOUS!! *NM*
  • I was fine until I got to the Jo-Han section........watch out advertising for that other company HH!!!!! *NM*
    • Re:.watch out advertising for that other company HH!!!! You must have missed the change over back in 2006 when Hobby Heaven became Spotlight.. *NM*
      • WHAT!!!!! NO ONE TOLD ME!!! Knowing Tom since 1983.....I was being funny.......well aware! Thx *NM*
  • That old SAE Hobby Heaven ad is from around 1993, long before we had the message board. You had to order the printed "sheets" catalog, I used to have one.. ...another picture from the past... *NM*
  • The 1980 MPC Catalog did it for me....I actually found myself smiling....Oh the memories...THANKS !! *NM*
  • Thanks for the memories. Built some of those old ones as a kid and wanted many more of them. *NM*
  • That 36 Ford 3 Window Coupe on the top right of the 6th page down is still around and... *PIC*
  • Thanks brought back a bunch of childhood memories of ones I had years ago! *NM*
• That looks just like the cars that would have been cruising the McDonald's on Stadium Blvd. in Ann Arbor c. 1970 or 1971. Very, very tasty! TIM *NM*
• Charlie, the difference between you and I at the model bench? I build, you CREATE. I'm a model builder, you are an ARTIST! My opinion. But don't tell anybody I said that, o.k.? *NM*
  • You have my word, Boomer! No one will ever know! 8^)) *NM*
• A Happy Thanksgiving to EVERYBODY, on this here Message Board!!! Not that its really earth shattering news, but Sixty One years ago tonight, I met my, (future wife), at the local bowling alley lunchenette. Eeeeeeeha!!! *NM*
  • Happy Thanksgiving to you Boomer! *NM*
    • Back atcha, kopperkart, to you and yours. *NM*
  • Another great reason to be thankful. Congrats and Happy Thanksgiving. *NM*
    • I thank you kindly, young man. *NM*
  • That's just awesome congratulations *NM*
    • Thank you, Jeff. Muchly appreciated. *NM*
• I wouldn’t even think of trying that. Go Ron go! *NM*
• Can’t wait for eight! 😀 *NM*
• Happy Thanksgiving everyone! *NM*
  • I second that! *NM*
    • I third that! *NM*
• Mmmm. *NM*
• How close to accurate are the Guides? *NM*