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• OT.... Another one of my favorite actresses gone: Teri Garr, aka Inga from Young Frankenstein *NM*
  • AKA Roberta Lincoln, if you happen to be a Trekkie like me... *NM*
    • LOL.... I thought I was the only who remembered that episode... A very young Miss Garr at that. *NM*
  • NO!! One of the funniest movies ever and she was a big, big part of it! *NM*
    • "Put ze kendle beck!" *NM*
  • Sad news! *NM*
  • Star Trek was when I first became a fan and loved her in all those movies. Let It Ride is one many probably don't know. *NM*
• Spotlight Hobbies still has some of the '55 Chevy teardrop hoods and L88 hoods I produced left in stock. These two hoods were recently discontinued and will not be brought back out again. If you missed out on purchasing one this might be your last chance! *PICS*
• I think it might be my favorite hot rod build, period - straight from a HRM "Roadsters in Roto" section. Pitch perfect from every angle *NM*
• Does Testors still carry their "Colors by Boyds" but under differnt names? Thanks *NM*
  • Haven't seen any in about 20 years. *NM*
    • I picked up a can of Alumna Coupe yellow at the SLAM show a couple of weeks ago.... The guy also had a can of Dark Bronze Metallic Model Master lacquer that snatched right up!I *NM*
      • Incredibly... I was at a LHS that had several obsolete Testors cans on the shelf
  • I'd bet a few are still there under new names - but it is hard to find a good Testor's rack any more to compare *NM*
  • What color are you looking for. I have a couple of old jars stashed away that have partially evaporated, but that may salvageable for are brushing. *NM*
    • *AIRbrushing* 🙄 *NM*
    • Thanks Marty....I'm looking for a rattle can color. *NM*
      • Are you not set up for airbrush (totally get it if that's the case) because the same colors were available either way.. *NM*
        • I do air brush if that's the only way to get the color I want ( really like MCW paints). But I'm kinda lazy otherwise. I'm looking for Dusty Rose Pearl.. *NM*
          • That does happen to be one of the colors on my stash.... As I said it is partially evaporated, should be salvageable with a bit of effort..
            • Email sent, thanks. *NM*
• What is the best way to contact Keith Marks? *NM*
  • I sent him an e-mail last week and am awaiting a reply. Sent it to [email protected] *NM*
    • Thank you, David! *NM*
      • I'd suggest you mention wanting decals in the header of the e-mail so it doesn't get overlooked. *NM*
• That's the best modeling news I've heard in years! Definitely a need to be filled there. *NM*
• Matt, Dawn, Got my order today. Thanks very much! *NM*
• Anyone in the upper Midwest there is a great model show coming up this Saturday, 11-2-24, in Oshkosh, WI. Details inside!
  • Here is our show that same day in Ohio!
• Terry, I could furnish you with minty fresh flares and spoiler. Hit me up off the Board! *NM*
• Great variety of pictures Dave and I hope you feel better soon. Hang in there brother! *NM*
• Very cool Steve! Nice work! *NM*
• Anyone gong to the show in Detroit November 10? *FLYER*
  • I wish! *NM*
  • "gong?" Really Mike? "gong"..... obviously needs to be GOING... kind of like my brain cells apparently! 🤣 Next time proofread 2x! *NM*
    • We have weeks like that at our house, Mike. *NM*
  • Sure will! *NM*
  • Yes, my brother, Larry, and I intend to be there. It's always a great show *NM*
  • Yes sir! Wouldn't miss it! *NM*
  • I miss the Gong Show... just sayin' *NM*
    • "Gene, Gene, the dancin' machine." *NM*
  • I'll be taking a "few" big rigs and such *NM*
• I'm loivng this one, nice! *NM*
• Speaking of resin bodies, has anyone bought the Jimmy Flintstone Resin 1962-1964 Dodge Pickup SHORTBED Truck? Good/bad? *NM*
  • I bought one, it is typical Flintstone, better on the outside than on the inside. *NM*
• Easier to rake and clean up rather than leave them all winter to become rotten and slimy in my opinion. *NM*
  • Usually the grass under them is temporarily killed too. *NM*
• Dang! That is ultra-cool and the weathering is spot on *NM*
• As long as you can get the bits to about dime/quarter size, it is good for the lawn
  • My last ride on the old JD is about this time of year, as most of the leaves have fallen and dried out. They disintegrate very nicely with the final chop run. *NM*
• Thank you Dave Armstrong, it worked perfectly. "Gold" chrome removal...
  • You're welcome! Glad to help! *NM*
• happy,Happy,Joy,Joy....mailman just delivered my Griggs Turbinator Allison V12 Hydroplane kit......yippee!!.....apparently this kit is the only one with the V12....I'm a happy camper...where did I put the glue?.....lol..ison *NM*
  • Too cool! How soon are you going to start on it? Maybe do a build review and turn it in to one of the magazines. *NM*
    • Yeh, have been grokking it & checking online pics to get colours, its no a cheap kit but even includes a turbine engine sound thing.....tho' my kit is the V12 Allison....lol....it'll get built starting soon. *NM*
• I haven't built a model in 15 years now......but will occasionally get as far as getting one mocked up! Once the molds are used up this body will be discontinued. If not ordered direct this body can be purchased through Spotlight Hobbies along with the AMT donor kit. *PICS*
  • Looks great - worth getting out the bits to finish this one! *NM*
  • I did just that. I don't have a build for it planned yet. I am regretting not getting your stock roof willy's body when you had it. I'll not make that mistake again. *NM*
    • Glad to hear it! Many guys fail to understand just how limited production this hand crafted resin really is.....averaging 125-300 copies (at best) of anything I offer before it is discontinued. *NM*
      • Where is it in their catalog? *NM*
        • Here *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
          • Thanks. I did not see it under the resin listing. *NM*
            • It disappears for me at times I've noticed. I saved the direct link to it however. *NM* *NM* *LINK*
          • Thanks, just bought one! *NM*
            • If you haven't bought any of his products, you won't be disappointed. I recently bought one of his chopped 32 3-window coupes, TOP NOTCH! *NM*
• Terry I have a body but the windshield frame is busted if you want it. I will send you photos *NM*
• "Green 'Gator" '61 Pontiac kustom *LINK* *PIC*
  • Re: "Green 'Gator" '61 Pontiac kustom WOW! I'm not much on Customs usually, but that is pretty cool! In fact, It's very Kool! Great work! *NM*
  • Love it Chepp. Great paint and custom work. *NM*
  • AWESOME!!! So much work put into that! *NM*
  • Very neat! And thanks for linking to the build album, was like reading a how-to article. *NM*
  • That is great - I like the flickr workflow and how easy it was to follow, makes it super easy to understand. *NM*
  • Nice design and great build album! *NM*
  • Thanks for the kind words about my '61 Pontiac - build threadkustom *LINK*
• '98 Cobra I bought in July. Has about 2,900 actual miles on it. I added the
  • Lucky guy!! *NM*
  • Does that mean you sold the Dart? Chrysler has NOTHING now that they quit making the Challenger..Enjoy your new toy.. *NM*
    • Yes, sold it . And I agree, Chrysler/Dodge has really lost their way. Although the Sixpack (gas engine) 2025 Chargers might be cool. We'll just have to wait and see. *NM*
      • Blame Fiat, Chrysler Dodge have no voice *NM*
        • Or Stellantis. *NM*
          • If Fiat has the same fate then yes. *NM*
          • It's Stellantis. Been all over the business news in recent weeks. All sorts of innuendo and rumors afloat.
            • They also announced recently that they are closing their Arizona proving grounds. I hope I’m wrong but it appears whatever small slivers of Chrysler still remaining are dying a slow, painful death. *NM*
            • Jason, they are hopped-up inline six engines. Presently in some Jeeps and Rams in one form or another. *NM*
              • I rented a Jeep Grand Wagoneer a few months back with one of those new sixes…
  • I like the shot in the engine compartment, you can actually see the ground. Wow! Great color, too. *NM*
    • Engine bay pic answered a question I've had....so thats what the engine in the AMT Phantom Vickie originally lived in....lol...thanks. *NM*
  • Very nice! Congrats from one Mustang owner to another! *NM*
  • Nice little Mustang, Bill.... If I'm being honest though, nowhere near the cool factor of the Dart. *NM*
  • I bought a 94 new......decent little cars....Congrats! *NM*
  • Well, it ain't no Power Wagon, but I guess it beats walkin.' *NM*
  • Very nice Bill! Though I thought you were strictly a Mopar guy? My brother had one of those in black with tan/black interior. *NM*
    • I have little brand loyalty. But there are some brands I refuse to buy, or have anything to do with. If anything, I have mostly owned Fords. *NM*
      • Pretty much the same way.... I think I have owned representatives of pretty much most domestic makes manufactured since the 70's....
• John Force update. Looks like he's made A LOT of progress. *NM* *LINK*
  • Great NEWS!! *NM*
• Nice! It looks like Ray could help a few more folks along the way with his Road Service truck. Good weathering job! *NM*
• Fisher files for bankruptcy
  • Oops. Fisker *NM*
    • Whats fisker? *NM*
      • Electric car maker, former now *NM*
      • I had never heard of them until just now.... Had to Google it. *NM*
  • They sold off all inventory months ago, stopped customer support and updates. Was a high risk buying their stuff from day one. *NM*
    • Yet another reason to be leery of electrics *NM*
• Before we became apartment dwellers, I handled the leaves with a combination of raking and bagging the front yard, built simply mulching the backyard....
• Here's another one. *PIC*
• Gloss for sure. *NM*
• The blue tape on the cab makes it look like it's marked for a top chop. *NM*
• Here is another recent build by a customer of mine, Steve Freund, of the chopped '34 Ford coupe body. You can now purchase this body (and the donor kit even) from Spotlight Hobbies. *PICS*
  • I like it! especially the color combo. *NM*
  • Nice build!! *NM*
  • Very nice build! Steve does nice work! *NM*
• Thanks Tim! Means a lot, coming from you. *NM*
• Yes.... *PIC*
  • Thank you! *NM*
  • Coolness! *NM*
  • Very nice! A 1:1 like that would have the Mercedes purists screaming. :^) *NM*
• Well, Bill, if it's just some folks, I'm not worried about it. I clean them up every year and each year they come back just as strong!There is never a lack of leaves! *NM*
  • Agreed, I clean them up every year, in fact spent most of Yesterday raking the back yard. I do wish the previous homeowner had planted less Maple trees, I pick up limbs from those things on a daily basis. *NM*
• Welllllllllll, Terry??!!! 8^) *NM*
  • Like I don't have enough stuff going already... :O) *NM*
• That diorama is absolutely astounding. My mind is blown. *NM*
  • Re: That diorama is absolutely astounding. My mind is blown.
  • That's the work of Ken Hamilton. You can ignore the other reply. *NM*
    • That's funny; Ken Hamilton was the first name that came to mind. *NM*
      • I should be seeing Ken in person next month. He has an exhibition coming up in Summerville, SC. Hopefully I'm up to it. *NM*
        • In case folks missed Ken Hamilon's amazing diorama that was in the pictures that started this earlier thread, here it is again. *PIC*
• Mine too, and I believe I have the correct paint (or close) to build it. *NM*
  • It's Testors Colors by Boyd Dusty Rose Pearl. *NM*
• Truss bridge like that near me also, planking nearly all gone, once was a highway bridge tag has built 1898 *NM*
• Those wheels are known as "wide fives" *NM*