Message Index

• Talk about variety!... All look good but the one I would like to see more of is the Buick. Congrats on a productive year. *NM*
• Custom 48 Ford - the details
  • Beautiful Build. Very well executed. For the grille you might look at the Monogram 41 Lincoln. It's very similar. *NM*
    • I see what you mean. I have one on the shelf. *NM*
  • Thanks for the note about the paint and the play by play on the build. Turned out great. *NM*
• Here are my competitions for '23 PICs Some good, some not so good!
  • Holy cow, that's a bunch! And all great. *NM*
    • It was a lite year. During the pandemic I was doing 50ish a year but I wasn't working at that time. *NM*
  • That is a very diverse set of builds! *NM*
    • I have a wide verity of interests. In '06 I entered at least one entry in every class at our yearly contest. Here is a link to those builds. *NM* *LINK*
• Thanks for another whole year of Christmas presents! Wishing you a Happy New Year! *NM*
• Newsstands are far and few between, nowadays.
  • There was a Newsstand in Charlotte I loved......
• Curious....what does the Econoline drag racer look like? *PIC*
  • This? *LINK*
  • Re: Curious....what does the Econoline drag racer look like? *NM* *PIC*
• Leong used to drive his dragster. His mother made him stop, so he reliedd on "hired guns" to drive (Prudhomme, Snively, others...). *NM*
  • If I remember correctly, it was after a bad accident that he quit driving. And yes his mom probably did make him quit....lol. But it was Keith Black that convinced him to hire Prudhomme as his first replacement driver. *NM*
• Some new magqzines are debuting. Saw a new GM street machine mag form the company that does C/K Trucks.
• Just got mine today... What year Packard does it look like? *NM* *PIC*
  • Here's a dead ringer 1942 Packard *NM* *PIC*
    • It's a mix of Packard and GM themes. Note that the while the mechanicals were copied off a Packard, they were dimensionally different, and will not interchange. *NM*
• Completed Models in 2023
  • Amazing work - especially since they are all heavily modified (and probably none are stock out of the box :-) *NM*
    • The red/black/white stripe Peterbilt cabover is 100% box-stock as it became the model the artist used for the Coors Pete 352 box art.
  • Wow, Tim! One busy guy! Hope the elves got a Christmas bonus! 8^)) *NM*
  • OMG Tim, WHEN do you sleep??? *NM*
  • WOW! Amazing in ONE year, WOW!! *NM*
  • I take it the pic of the one clearing snow was taken last winter. Absolutely great work on ALL of them. Thanks for sharing! *NM*
  • Holy Moses!! I take it you are retired. *NM*
    • And Single! *NM*
  • Awe-inspiring array! Man I'd love to have a kit of one of those '60 - '66 GM medium/heavy duty trucks! The digital print/kitbash scenario is a little further than I want to go right now, but I'd be down for a kit (while never expecting to see one). *NM*
  • Tim, Tim......your pics are of real 1:1 trucks.......lol.....o/k, truly fantastic builds and pics, a real credit to you, inspiring.. *NM*
  • Can hardly believe my eyes! That's incredible! And they ALL look amazing. *NM*
  • Amazing work! *NM*
• Does anyone still get the Finescale magazine subscription? How would you rate the magazine? *NM*
  • Great magazine if you like military stuff and ship models. Car models are an afterthought IMHO! *NM*
  • I think writing it off as strictly military is a mistake - there have been some pretty good car articles in there by some Boardista
    • Next issue has an 8 page buildup of an AMT 1966 Corvette annual kit, an in-depth look at some of Jim Kampmann's projects, and the recurring "Kit Classics" feature which is 100% cars and trucks (no military/aircraft/ships). May want to take a look if you ...
  • I still keep a subscription. Like Bob said, there's always something useful. Besides, I like dirt. :O)) *NM*
  • Depends on what your interests are. If you want ONLY model cars articles, it is a little thin. If you have any interests in weathering, dioramas, figures, painting techniques, adhesives, tools for modeling, etc. it may still not be worth it to you but they are improving
• I finally let me hot rod subscription run out even though it was cheap, I don’t think there is any magazine I buy regularly except a model magazine. There are tons of euro magazines that are huge but mostly ads and expensive. *NM*
  • FWIW, the foreign car and train mags are cheaper if you get them digitally. *NM*
• Nice work. I like that color combination and the interior work. *NM*
• Only built one model in '23. Just way too busy dealing with family "issues". **PICS*
  • Pardon my ignorance, but which kit is that? Kool build, and that exhaust is really sweet. *NM*
    • Thanks! Most of it is the AMT Meyers Manx kit. Some engine parts from Replicas and Miniatures of Md. My parts box supplied the wheels/tires, seats, other misc... *NM*
  • Looks good Bill. Nice and clean. *NM*
  • Gotta tell ya..That's a sweet little build. *NM*
  • I know I am not the only one here who grew up during the dune buggy craze. It would have been nice to have had a 1:1 as fine as that back then! *NM*
• GO BLUE!! U-M won Rose Bowl in OT 27-20! *NM*
  • !!! *NM*
  • B2 flew over my house on the way to the Rose Bowl flyover. *NM*
  • Michigan vs Everybody. One more game. craig cochran *NM*
• Happy 2024
  • Cool model and display case. Did you make the arched top cover? Nice idea to make a calendar with some of your builds pics, too. *NM*
• Chevy pickup interior ready to install,, [PICS]
  • FANTASTIC!!! *NM*
  • Looking absolutely great! *NM*
  • Wow! Beautiful work *NM*
  • Stunning! *NM*
    • WOW is right *NM*
  • Man that looks real, fantastic design and build, I love it! *NM*
  • Your seat material looks real. *NM*
  • Looking very nice. Great work. *NM*
• What did you need to change on the charger ? *NM*
  • Not much really. Had to adjust the exhaust system for the 383 from the Revell '69 Dart kit. Added different tires and the wheel covers are from an original MPC '66 Charger kit. Adjusted the interior console for the automatic transmission. Minor things
• Vintage Workbench - The Year in Plastic - 2023
  • Nice work Dave.........especially like the T Bucket & Coupe...has anyone built the bucket without the metal front axle & found a way to add strength to the axle assembly, I normally don't mind metal axles but that ones in such a prominent spot, maybe I'm too anal....lol. *NM*
    • On dropped axles such as that, I usually glue stubby plastic axles on each side that don't go all the way across...and I've never had any problems with axle strength. *NM*
      • Thanks for the info Jim, I've done a similar thing but was curious about what others may have done.....thanks. *NM*
        • They sometimes look a bit flimsey but I've never had a problem. They're strong enough to hold up the small ammount of weight that's on them. , , , Don't know if I'd trust a resin one over time though. *NM*
  • That '36 is beautiful!!! And the T-bird is so sweet. What is the color? I like the matching top better. *NM*
    • Thank you! The T-bird is Model Master Dark Bronze cleared with Testors High Gloss Clear enamel. Both discontinued. *NM*
  • Wow!! *NM*
  • I like that T-Bird…very nice! What are those blue things around the windshield frame? *NM*
    • That's Fun-Tak. The T-bird is still in mock-up stage. The Fun-Tak temporarily holds things together without glue. *NM*
  • Very nice ! I really like that Thunderbird :-) *NM*
  • I love the old Monogram 1/24 builds.......I have collected all the original issues! *NM*
  • that is a great collection of vintage models. Well done on all. craig cochran *NM*
  • The T-Bird is great - R2 should look at that as an enhancement for the kit
  • They all look fantastic, Dave. *NM*
  • Wow! All nice stuff. Great builds and paint. *NM*
  • Always a treat to see your projects, Dave! *NM*
  • I LOVE THIS STUFF!!! *NM*
• Happy new year from the Atlantic time zone! *NM*
• Only managed to get one build completed in 2023 (To be fair though, that is one more than I completed the year before).... *PIC*
  • The truck has the right era vibe with the steelies *NM*
  • Mighty fine Marty. mighty fine, craig cochran *NM*
  • You got one more completed than I did for 2023. 🤣 Your shop truck is absolutely great. Here's hoping we see more to come out of WTH Motorsports. *NM*
  • Very cool Truck Marty. Your dad would love it. *NM*
  • More than I completed in the past two years. Nice truck BTW. *NM*
  • Really nice truck for sure! Thanks for all the pics you give us with the rest of your spare time. *NM*
  • What engine goes in a Yenko Chevette? A potential there for officially and technically crazy fast! *NM*
    • In my mind, given the MPG obsessed era that such a vehicle would have theoretically existed, I'm thinking a V6. *NM*
• Wishing all of you and yours a very happy, healthy, prosperous, safe and fun 2024!!! *NM*
• Last one for 2023 - Custom 48 Ford
  • I like that roof treatment…Nice! *NM*
  • Cool, you brought that from a pudgy old country coupe to Cinderella going to the ball! *NM*
    • Totally agree. That airy smooth sloping greenhouse just makes it sleeker. *NM*
    • I agree. Gerry, you've built yet another cool kustom. *NM*
  • I like the curve in the door shut line. Nice balanced style! *NM*
  • This has been in build for a while. I think many of you have forgotten that this started as a resin kit from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland designed by Juha Airio. It was produced over 25 years ago and I just got going on it last April *NM* *PIC*
  • Is that reflective (or metallic) tape? *NM*
    • Metallic. It is very thin and originally for fingernail art (believe it or not). I got it in a stack of different colors that I was looking at for a different model. I thought this would add a little more zest to the Inca Gold paint *NM*
• Happy New Years! (and Belated Merry Christmas!) *NM*
  • Back at cha! ... and to everyone else, too! *NM*
• I'm digg'm that little black '29 coupe, Bob. It's something that's been on my mind to build lately too. , , Everyone should have a little black coupe. ;-) *NM*
  • Thanks for the compliments. The coupe was a 9 month project and has parts from 4 different kits plus my parts bin. *NM*
• Try as I might, 17 was the most I could get finished this year.
  • 17 finished!? Are you trying to keep up with Frank? 🤣 Put kidding aside, really nice variety of subjects. How often do you build character or sci-fi subject matter? *NM*
    • I could never keep up with Frank's pace - I'm still working! Lol I don't do much in terms of figures but I do have several other sci-fi kits, mostly Star Trek ships. *NM*
  • Actually, I finished 18 this year. I forgot about this '62 Comet.
  • Nice stuff.... really dig the "Dead Pool" head. Thought the first movie was ok but the second one was a little to campy for me, but that is the character. *NM*
  • All are nice but that black 442 made me drool! *NM*
  • Bob, nice work.........what kit is the Maserati....I've a Bora with opening doors & rear engine cover, detailed engine & flip up headlights,1/24,molded in bright blue, think it was a Japanese kit ,I've never seen another. *NM*
    • It was a Revell kit from the early '80s. I have one I bought new back then. *NM* *PIC*
    • Thanks Andy, mine was a Testors reboxing of I believe a Gunze tool. *NM*
  • Nice stuff. Where did you get hubcaps on black 64? What paint did you use on porsche? *NM*
    • Thanks Lenny. They were old resin items I think came from Missing Link. The Porsche was painted with Testors Purplicious. *NM*
  • Great stuff - those Olds cars and amazing *NM*
    • Thanks Bruce! For some reason I was in a big Oldsmobile phase last spring. *NM*
  • You must manage your time well to finish all those to such a high standard. Happy New Year to you! *NM*
    • Somewhat! Lol Thanks for the kind words James! *NM*
  • Very nice Moggie! *NM*
    • Thanks Bill! I have two more I'd like to tackle one of these days! *NM*
  • What a nice diversity of builds. *NM*
    • Thanks Gabe! I like doing different stuff too! *NM*
  • I like the Olds items, all done well. *NM*
• 2023 builds finished (some started earlier)
  • What's the story on the tractor? Kit or modified diecast? Also dig the Hitachi roller and A highboy roadster! *NM*
    • Marty, the tractor & roller are 1/35th Hasagewa kits--200+ parts. The tooling & fit are the best I've worked with, above Nunu, Ebbro, Tamiya--had to be to get it to go together--so intricate, so delicate. God Bless Tamiya thin cement! *NM*
      • These PIX give an idea of how small these build are.
        • Dang, that roller is smaller than I remember! *NM*
  • Diggin those! *NM*
    • Much appreciated, Frank. *NM*
  • I REALY like the yellow '40! *NM*
    • Thanks, David. FWIW, the yellow is real John Deere Yellow Enamel--thick, goopy, took forever to cure, hard as a rock, not rubbed out (wouldn't live long enough to do that anyway). Warbird chrome strip decals--easier than BMF!! *NM*
  • Nice stuff. What’s the details on the gulllwing? *NM*
    • Thanks, Lenny. Tamiya kit, Tamiya yellow & red sprays, "Blue Stuff" decals/resin detail kit (European w/cartograf decals), Doc O'Brien weathering powders from Micro Mark *NM*
      • Re: Thanks, Lenny. Tamiya kit, Tamiya yellow & red sprays, "Blue Stuff" decals/resin detail kit (European w/cartograf decals), Doc O'Brien weathering powders from Micro Mark
        • No, they're not. They're part of the detail kit from Blue Stuff. *NM*
  • Good stuff - the wheels - tires combo on the hot rod is perfect for that car! *NM*
    • Thanks, Bruce. RMCoM wheels & tires, Parts by Parks hub caps (they fit real well on RMCoM steelies). *NM*
  • Nice builds but love that tractor detailing. *NM*
    • Thanks Gabe. Weathering those really small parts was real tricky--bend & break easily (which I found out). *NM*
  • Those Hasegawa construction and tractor kits are super cool. I've had a few of those construction kits but I sold them because they were too small to go with the rest of my stuff. It would awesome if they'd do them in 1/24th scale. Beautiful work though! *NM*
    • Thanks, Bob. I'd have all of them if they were in 1/24th or 1/25th. These 2 were awful hard on shaky hands and old eyes. *NM*
  • Masterful job of dust/dirt film on the tractors and Mercedes rally. Very realistic. Congrats! *NM*
• FIRST OFF.... Like to wish everyone a Happy and safe New Year. SECONDLY thank everybody for my 2023 build comments, and third starting to line up 2024. PIX and thanks for looking
  • "Busy, busy, busy!" Boggles my brain how you get so much done. What's the story on the Vette in primer? *NM*
    • That's my "Streamliner 68 Corvette"... Just needs a final prime and paint. *NM*
    • Oops... Sorry Mike I thought you meant the 68 but you mean the 57 but I'll call it 56. It was a Road Course car that was started and given to me so I started tweaking it and bought a donor kit to finish it *NM*
      • I thought I was going to finish it in 2023 but to much new stuff came out and got my attention. I'd like to get to it in a few. *NM*
  • what's going on with the Corvair ? *NM*
    • Jack when I built this earlier in the year+- I liked it so much I bought a second one so I could make it a SD to add to my "Freak-n-Rican Speed Emporium" shop trucks. It's actually ready for paint I just haven't decided on wheels/tires. PICS
  • Wow Frank, you are a modeling beast! I hope to get lots of models built when I reach retirement but that won't be for a few years at least. *NM*
    • Thanks... But not being able to get more than 5hr of sleep and living in a condo helps. Curse as well because now I've resorted to rotating my builds in the mancave because of no room. *NM*
  • Nice production line you got going there… *NM*
  • It was Tommy Smothers, not Dick, but very cool output! *NM*
• HEY DRAG CITY CASTING: Your '32 Uptop is too wide for the old Mono '32, way too wide for the Revell '32. Quality is excellent--no flash, good detail. So...what kit is it for, please? *NM*
  • Almost forgot--old Mono 1/24th has an Uptop in the kit (the 2 issues I have do). *NM*
    • Does it go with his 32 pickup casting? *NM*
      • I have no clue, Lenny. I only know it doesn't fit the above. *NM*
        • I looked at his fotki page, look like the revell kits but I don’t know. I would email him direct *NM*
  • Re: HEY DRAG CITY CASTING: Your '32 Uptop is too wide for the old Mono '32, way too wide for the Revell '32. Quality is excellent--no flash, good detail. So...what kit is it for, please?
    • I don't have aphoto. It's the one you sell thru Spotlight Hobbies. The labeling says "Revell Monogram." Excellent casting, BTY. *NM*
      • Re: I don't have aphoto. It's the one you sell thru Spotlight Hobbies. The labeling says "Revell Monogram." Excellent casting, BTY.
      • Re: I don't have aphoto. It's the one you sell thru Spotlight Hobbies. The labeling says "Revell Monogram." Excellent casting, BTY.
• Diggin that! *NM*
• OUTSTANDING STUFF............. *NM*
• All great models. My favorite's the first Mustang. Reminds me of the "Hoonigan" style. *NM*
• Interesting look Howard....Is this a thing or something from your inner mind ??? *NM*
  • That roof is in the kit... *NM*
• You are one of my favourite builders on this board. I always enjoy seeing your work! *NM*
• Calling Mr. Milberry - Are my Impala headlamp doors crazy or what? *NM* *PIC*
  • That is too cool! If I had a 1:1 I would like to make that work. I’ve always been a huge fan of hidden headlights! *NM*
  • Diggin' it !!!! *NM*
  • OH HECK NO! *NM*
  • Looks pretty sweet Steve-o! *NM*
  • Looks excellent Mr. Knox. , , Printed? *NM*
  • Too cool! If you printed it, did you design it yourself? *NM*
    • Yes, I drew these up in Tinkercad and printed them. This lowrider build is becoming a lot more than I thought it would be. *NM*
  • Very cool sir! I need a set for a 67, 68 and 69 is all, LOL! *NM*
    • Uh..... You supply me me with the kits, and I'll make them.....only catch is I keep the kits. LOL *NM*
  • Wow! *NM*
  • Nice ones! I like that dark blue paint, too. *NM*
• My 2023 builds....pics....
  • Those are nice, clean builds - and my personal favourite building style. Would it be safe to say that you like the new Charger kit? ;) *NM*
  • Great stuff sir. Really liking that Supra! *NM*
  • Very nice ensemble. *NM*
  • FAN-TAS-TICO! *NM*
  • Super clean David. *NM*
  • Some real quality builds! *NM*
  • Nice! I really like that Supra. *NM*
  • Nice stuff David, really like the red OBS! *NM*
  • Nice output! Happy New Year! *NM*
  • Nothing wrong with box stock! All are very nice. *NM*
  • Nice bunch! My favorites are…
  • Sharp! And yes, that LIL GTO is lookin' fine... ;^) *NM*
• My 4 for '23 , , [PICS]
  • Great looking collection Sir! *NM*
  • Beauties, all of them. I like how you take on a challenging project and if one didn’t know the difference when looking at the finished product, you’d think it was kitted that way. Perfection! *NM*
  • Show stoppers... *NM*
  • All 4 are really nice! *NM*
  • They all show your cool style. Nicely done *NM*
  • Very nice! I really like the woody, what yellow paint is that? I am trying to find a match for a dream list replica project. That looks pretty close. *NM*
• I just saw that Cale Yarborough has passed. *NM*
  • Bummer. Cale was a great driver - always entertaining to watch. RIP *NM*
  • The racing world is taking a hit these last few days. *NM*
  • To bad.... I have a Jr Johnson car started when he passed I do have a CY kit I may have to get them both out and finish JJ's and start on CY's car. *NM*
• Those comments are well deserved. *NM*
• Great looking builds, Steve. *NM*
• Great collection of builds Steve!! *NM*
• Pretty cool Steve-o. Love the Dodge utility truck. , , but about that green Elky , ? *NM* *PIC*
  • LOL. You must have been a subliminal (or is that "Sublime"-inal) inspiration. *NM*
• Excellent assortment of fine builds! Mustang with Lambo wheels, cool! Cheers! *NM*
• ... and who can forget this guy!
  • I'm not in that league but I still like to build. *NM*
    • Very few of us are Bill... LOL *NM*
  • Fantastic! Okay... who IS that guy?? *NM*
• OK.... The new year is upon us....When will we see the Demon and those anxiously awaited Ford Trucks..???? *NM*
  • The last I heard was the Demon is due any day now. *NM*
    • Demon....Demon....Demon....Demon....Any minute now....Demon....Demon....Demon....Aw man where is this thing !!!! LOL !!! *NM*