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• And since it seems like its been pretty hot all over, a bit of a ocean breeze at Hearst Castle and Morro Bay and through Flagstaff on the way back. A few vehicles and trains. *LINK* *PIC*
• Since Marty could make it tonight, I'll dig up an old show that probably hasn't been seen by most. 2010 Phoenix Orphan Car Show *LINK* *PIC*
  • 'couldn't make it" Where's my proofreader? *NM*
• I only have one build of a vehicle from the 2010's, but I think it's pretty cool..... *PIC*
• Sorry gang, but life got in the way this week, so there will be no Friday Evening Randomness....
  • Was really looking forward to it tonight..Take care and hope all is well.. *NM*
    • Ditto to what Wayne Farmer said!!!! *NM*
• VARAC...about 700 photographs from June 17th added... *LINK*
• I haven't seen an pictures of the Heartland show in Kansas City from last weekend, anyone know where they are posted? *NM*
  • Some have been posted on the Model Cars Mag forum under contests and shows *NM*
    • Okay, great, thanks! *NM*
• My only 2000 plus builds...
• I actually forgot about my favorite 2010 + build. PICs
• 2010s. *PICS*
• My 2000 plus PIX
  • Sweet GT!! *NM*
• A few years back while I was building Ferraris and Lambos, I realized I did not have any Corvette kits. I started getting them from various places, including Spotlight Hobbies here and have finally did an inventory of them. PICS & *LINK*
  • When it comes to model cars (and trains), there's no such thing as overdoing it. LOL. Also, that's a bunch of nice looking Vettes. *NM*
  • Looks like the right number of Corvettes to me *NM*
  • So, its just a passing interest in Corvette models?........lol.......they look fine to me.........we've all got our poison....lol. *NM*
• Dave Van you have an email *NM*
• 2001 late for the party **PICS**
  • Nice work! Borbet is a wheel maker I have not heard mentioned in a long time *NM*
    • Tire rack still has them. But it does not appear they have anything at all like the wheels I had in 2001. I thought they were pretty nice. *NM*
• Let's finish the week with 2010 up. I don't a couple so here they are. PICs
• Here's one for the Emergency Vehicle Fans: IHC Travelall ambulance. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Early days of EMS! *NM*
• Just finished. Did you ever have one of those builds that you wished that it would be your best work because the subject was very special to you but just about everything went wrong? Here's one. I fought this build at every step. 1971 Pontiac GT-37. ............... *PICS*
  • Scott, nice clean build there.....BTW whats the GT-37 significance?.......I know what the LeMans is but I've never heard of the GT-37 model or option. *NM*
    • Not Scott, but here's a GT-37 article... *NM* *LINK*
    • Good write up in Hemmings at link below *LINK*
      • Thanks guys now I know what a GT-37 is, good to learn something every day. *NM*
  • I think it looks great Scott!! *NM*
    • Great Scott!!....It does look good, huh Ron?? *NM*
  • I seem to getting more and more of those. At 74 I feel I should be doing my best work but the kits are out to get me. *NM*
  • Great model of a very cool car! *NM*
  • Excellent build of an insurance beating muscle car *NM*
  • Looks like you won, or, I'd hate to see the other kits...
    • Yeah, it's a Missing Link conversion. *NM*
• I have never built a model car newer than 1970 ! have few in the pile but have not got there yet *NM*
• 2000s *PICS*
  • Love the GS *NM*
• Hello guys I got good NEWS today NO SURGERY on my shoulder. I just deal with
  • Great news! *NM*
  • Glad no more surgeries. Sorry about the pain. *NM*
• 2000 plus, eh...
  • Cool builds! So, basically, the cops, and the guys they chase.... *NM*
  • Nice cars.....I especially like the DBS. Whose kit is that? Don't remember seeing it. *NM*
    • I'm pretty sure that is the Tamiya Aston Martin DBS kit that was released in 2010. Would be nice if they would re-issue it again, it is a nice kit and they are going for really big bucks on eBay. *NM*
      • Yep, thats the Tamiya DBS, BTW are you sure you painted it?.......lol.......its molded in a gunmetal metallic so I just polished the body tho' I did paint the engine, chassis & suspension etc & a nice red interior...its a real nice kit with no vices at all. *NM*
• I have a couple of 2000's plus some 90's...pics
• So this evening we're showing our 2000 and aught builds, eh??? I have a few of those..... *PICS*
  • Man, those are all great! *NM*
• VARAC 2022...vintage race weekend at Mosport/CTMP, Thursday practice...mote to follow through the weekend :) *LINK*
• Ford starts an online "Heritage Vault" of photos, brochures, etc. useable by the public. *LINK*
  • Good time waster/resource *NM*
  • I"m getting an error when trying to open the Ford archive site. The brochures on the linked page are a nice tease, though. :-) *NM*
• Parts request: one stock chrome exhaust tip from the AMT '71 Mustang *PIC*
• My 2000 and up builds. I have more than I thought I did.......pics.....
  • NICE! There is a lot to like there!!! *NM*
  • Modern muscle *NM*
• OT--Gerry Paquette mentioned driving through Billings yesterday and seeing the Yellowstone River doing its' 500-year flood dance. *PIC*
  • My niece is a vet in the area - glad to hear the water is going back down *NM*
• Ok, let's do 2000s. Post your favorite 2000 to 20009 build. PICs
  • Ok. Two of my favorite builds of that time.
  • Cool concept. *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
• Does anyone have Craig Stanfield's email addy? How come we can't view "Profiles" anymore? *NM*
  • I think you can click on his name and get it *NM*
  • Ray, like Frank said. Click on the name to see email address and read profile. *NM*
    • I did a search for his name on the board and I don't think he's posted in a while so I can't see his name. If I could, I would do that. *NM*
      • I stand corrected, I just found him on THIS page.... I had done an Archive search. Thanks guys. *NM*
        • Ray, next time you're trying to locate someone search the prior days postings one day at a time. You would have found Craig quickly on 6-13 and 6-9. Probably others. I only searched 2 prior pages.😎 *NM*
• I've got some '90's.....pics....
  • You don't like those Chevy truck kits, do you? *NM*
    • Let's just say that I'd like to see them all reissued. *NM*
      • You, me.... I'm not a betting man, but I'm sure there are a lot of others wishing the same. Those trucks are still popular. Especially the dually in stock and that prostreet version. Just make it a 2n1. *NM*
  • And they are also the fastest rising in value in 1:1! OBS's are going crazy! *NM*
• BUSY AT BENCH... Well, painting in the garage the stuff that has been backing up on the bench. PICS and thanks for looking
  • Frank, what are those storage boxes you're using? Great idea! *NM*
    • Those are the model boxes cut down and turned inside out... I do that for the room most kits even when not started will fit when the sprues are cut as well. I cut them down to measure 2 1/4 inches *NM*
    • Look in the back ground and you'll see cut down boxes stacked in the book shelves. *NM*
  • Its hard but try clay baring a model..Works wonders.. *NM*
  • Nice looking Chevys! 🤔 Chevies?... ANYWAYS! Interesting idea with the model boxes. You get more stored in the same space. May hafta look into that idea.
  • Love your truck! *NM*
    • Thanks, bought that for myself when I retired back in 2013, it had 33k miles when I bought it. It's a 1998. *NM*
  • Frank? YOU DA MAN!!!! That sure is a pretty '48 Ford. *NM*
  • Man that big Chevy sure looks great, '68? *NM*
    • Thanks and it sounds fantastic... For sure you can tell there is a slight cam. I have a video but my host plan doesn't let me do videos. *NM*
  • You have been busy. Nice projects you've got going but where is the '64 Nova? *NM*
    • LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! which one? This green one *NM*
      • Re: LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! - ? The green one is a '65 isn't it? *NM*
  • You are a machine! I bought a clay bar for my daily driver but have yet to get the motivation *NM*
    • Just keep it wet and don't drop it *NM*
• And some '90s... *PICS*
  • Great group there, I think I remember the Sonoma from a mid 90s Light Commercial column *NM*
    • Great selection, as always. That Sonoma is excellent! *NM*
• Yes, I have even built a few from the 90's....*PIC*
  • love the Saturn; you don't see that everyday! *NM*
    • That's a Geo Storm. The Saturn has NEVER been done in 1/25 or 1/24 scale. *NM*
      • Good eye. Guess it's been a long while since I've seen either in the wild. *NM*
• 1961 Studebaker Lark. *NM*
• Help! I'm not that great with computer programs, and I need to find someone reliable that I can just show them a pic of what I want and they can create a decal for me. WhoopieKat and Firebird are gone. Frank, anybody, know someone? TIA! *NM*
  • Dave, one suggestion. Post the photo here. There are decal makers that visit this board. *NM*
  • Try SMP DECALS (our own Bruce Sadewater) he may be able to help you. *NM*
    • Thanks Frank! I sent him an email, see what he says. *NM*
      • Welcome *NM*
    • Got some - they are excellent *NM*
• Question about the AMT Eckler Corvette. This has probably been asked before, but I'm gonna ask anyways. 😁 Are the wide fenders molded to the body, or are they separate pieces? *NM*
  • separate add on.....4 fenders and nose 'cone' *NM*
  • Separate, and they aren't a bad fit on other 'Vette bodies. I've got an MPC '75 convertible in the works with them, and I'd like to do one of the hatchbacks without them *NM*
    • With you all the way on that one - Project CC Vette
• HI everyone. I'm back. I didn't have access to a computer for the last week to join in on all the fun posting pics. But you've seen them all before anyway. I do have one '80's build so here it is.....pics.....
  • Totally RAD! *NM*
  • With that kit to be reissued soon, I might attempt a similar build. *NM*
    • It's a 427 from (I think) a '57 Chevy kit. To get it to just drop in all you need to do is turn the oil pan around. *NM*
  • I am just guessing, you understand, but I suspect a 1:1 of that might be a wee bit quick getting on down the road... ;^) *NM*
    • I wish! *NM*
    • Might be hard to steer until the front tires touch the ground. *NM*
  • That's a great build, Dave. *NM*
• Did you ever consider doing 1 to 1 body work in your spare time? *NM*
  • Nnnnnooooooo! Fred said I was to slow.... and I don't want to do it for work work doing it for fun and play is just fine for me. Besides Fred pays me to help him. *NM*
• Were the Vega GT 4 lug wheels in this car's kit? Which specific kit or source is that? Look great! *NM* *PIC*
  • Those aren't Vega rims, they're Mustang IIs! Both AMT and MPC M2s had them . Vegas had the wheel with the hubcap in them. *NM*
  • Thanks Bill! Those came from either a Mustang II or possibly a Pinto, I don’t recall which. It was the closest thing I could find at the time. I do have some resin wheels that are the proper design that I will probably put on sometime. *NM*
  • I was aware of the Mustang II wheels, but the ones on that Vega appeared to be a bit deeper than the IIs. Probably the detail painting? the centers to emphasizes the chrome rims. I wondered if one of the many Vega releases actually had a set of GTs. I was aware *PICS*
    • Doh! I have been up too long to be typing a post... Edit second sentence to "Probably detailing the centers emphasizes the chrome rims." LOL Goodnight, folks. *NM*
      • NO Vega kit had four spoke GT wheels *NM*
• Chuck, the only thing I see in your post text is the two words: Watkins Glen. Was that originally a link? *NM*
• Oops--missed the '80s. *PICS*
  • Yeah.... I miss the 80's too..... *PIC*
    • Dang! Lovely lady, cute kiddo, and a custom '56 Mercury... Life was good! *NM*
  • Oh, and I meant to mention that your Mooneyes truck is a long time favorite of mine! *NM*
    • Thanks, Marty. *NM*
  • Nice. Hope you're high and dry. Drove through Billings yesterday on I90 and saw the Yellowstone River flexing its muscles. *NM*
• I'd like to hear more about that one! *NM*
• Anyone have pics from NNL West? *NM*
  • Check out David Tucker's link *NM* *LINK*
    • Sorry that's not working *NM*
      • Try this one *NM* *LINK*
        • Lotsa nice stuff there! *NM*
        • Great show. Thanks for the link to David's pics! *NM*
        • Any info on this kit on display????? *PIC*
          • I didn't see any info with it but I'm sure I have seen that for sale someplace. *NM*
          • Didn't AMT or Polar Lights do the Flintstone car 10-15 yrs ago? *NM*
            • I was sort of close, lol.........just did a search & it was by Lindberg, looks like plenty available too. *NM*
            • I have a Lindberg copy......the model in the photo is 'tuned' with the 'lowbrow' figures...... *NM*
          • I remember a drawing of that a few years ago, not sure where though. *NM*
• BTW Marty, who made that Escort kit, AMT? *NM*
  • Yes...That is the AMT kit, though it's been smoothed, de-burred, and tweaked a bit..... I built that about 15 years ago, starting with a built-up that came out of a big junk box I bought at the Rockford show....
• All of them are nice builds. HOWEVER.... It isn't all that often (if ever) you see a tuned FORD ESCORT! I may go looking for an Escort kit now. *NM*
• For you heavy haulage fans, a chance to buy the first 100ton lorry built. *NM* *LINK*
  • And if you want a bunch of detail photos, I've got some drawings of this (somewhere) but since I have more projects already then I'll live to see its just another dream project. *NM* *LINK*
  • That's an odd beast. *NM*
• Charlie, Tamiya clears work well, and don't eat decals. I find Gunze clears to be thinner, hotter, dry a bit harder which I prefer. BUT, not over decals--eats them in a heartbeat! *NM*
• Favorite 90s Build. PICs
• So much kool stuff but that Cadillac and the Corvette's give me that special feeling... and the yellow Pantera is for sure in the same team picture. *NM*
• I had to buy another Camaro to go with the green Firebird. The other Frank has that gray Camaro now. *NM*
• Always dug that copper colored Cuda. Dig it *NM*
  • Thank you Frank! *NM*
• Well, you have until October, you could display your with us at KKIM! *NM*
• I missed the 80's *PICS*
  • Now you put that Miami Vice music in my head, Which is OK to me.... Great job *NM*
  • I spy a ZX !!! Where is the RX-7 build ?? Great thinking on the lazer pointer idea !!! *NM*
    • Can't forget the Mazda RX-7; here is Tamiya's old kit, straight from the box *PICS*
• I'm going to post some 70'S AND 80'S cars today...........................*PICS*
  • Fantastic on all counts..... especially on the GTO's *NM*
• You do nice work, I LOVE the 'Cuda convertible. *NM*
  • Thank you Ron! That’s one of my favorite builds! *NM*
• Nice stuff, I have always loved that green Firebird! *NM*
• I always enjoy seeing your funny cars! This one is going to be another great build! *NM*
• Nice work! *NM*
• That's awesome! Cool idea! *NM*
• Those are really cool!! Very nicely done too! *NM*
• Some wicked body work going on there..Going to be killer when done..Fine work Frank..e *NM*
• For all the flack that '56 kit gets, in this context, its front end grafted onto that funny car looks dead-on right *NM*
  • Lots of cutting, fitting and sanding. The plan is to build the Tri-Fives in F/C form to match the Jr/Gassers I'm building. 55 Ivan the Terrible, 56 Bad Hombre, and the 57 The In-Bomber. *NM*
• Thx everyone...glad I finally got a chance to share it with you all.....TIM *NM*
• Thanks Dennis....I do kinda wish that article had reached a broader cross-section of the model car building community, but really glad you saw it and found some valuable info....TIM *NM*
• Thanks all for your comments and kudos! TB *NM*