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• I've noticed a number of people posting "don't use Facebook". Why I ask? Curiosity got the best of me. *NM*
  • Because I despise liars, fakes and two faced people. *NM*
  • Heard of too many people getting hacked through there and from what I've seen of it from people who use it not much to interest me. *NM*
  • As a retired Senior Computer Systems Analyst of 25 years.......
• A parts overview of my F100 project *PIC*
  • That's a beautiful array of parts! I'm sure it'll be gorgeous when assembled, it already looks great *NM*
  • Wow! Impressive! *NM*
    • WOW is right *NM*
  • Sweet! Have you made up your mind on which wheels? They both look like they're ZFMW wheels/tires. *NM*
  • wow!! *NM*
  • You shrunk a SEMA build to 1/25 scale, wow! *NM*
• Robert "Boomer" Lindboom obituary *NM* *LINK*
  • Thank you Bill... *NM*
  • He was a fixture on the board, and his absence will be a void that can't be filled. RIP Boomer. *NM*
  • I've been hanging around this board for the better part of 15 years.....
  • I always enjoyed his nostalgic stories of the old days. He seemed very happy, almost playful, in his last posts on here. RIP “Boomer”. *NM*
  • So sad! RIP *NM*
  • Rest in Peace Boomer! Even though we lived in the same state, I never got the privilege to meet you in person even though we went to some of the same model shows our paths never crossed. Journey well good sir…. *NM*
  • Will miss you Boomer, enjoyed "seeing" you on this board all these years! Thanks for posting Bill and thanks to Retired Soldier for posting on FB! *NM*
  • Peace to you Boomer, you will be missed! *NM*
  • Rest in Peace, Boomer. He brought a sense of joy to this board. I never saw a negative post from him on any subject or about any person. That's his gift to us. *NM*
  • RIP Boomer.......sad day *NM*
  • Thanks for Boomer's photo, Bill. *NM*
  • Condolences to the Family.Wishing you fair winds and following seas Boomer. R.I.P. *NM*
  • RIP, buddy. Sad to lose another modeler. *NM*
  • I am sad to hear of this. I always got a little smile when I saw a post from him. Prayers for the family. Will miss his posts, *NM*
  • RIP Boomer. never met him but always read him. I'll miss your positive additions to this group. craig cochran *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Thanks Bill...prettiest of the bunch is the Chrysler 300! *NM*
    • 2nd on that! *NM*
      • I was literally just thinking the same thing! *NM*
• Futurista...time to finish it... *LINK*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Great Canadian Chevy pickup & Fiat...thanks :) *NM*
  • The Sam Gregory Chevy is one of my all time favorites *NM*
  • What a Show What a Show.... Greatest show on Friday nights. Thanks for posting Boomer's Obituary. Here is a picture I have of Boomer and myself with the car I built for him.
    • Oh by the way thanks for posting that early picture of me and my Vette... For those that don't know I'm the skinny guy with his back toward the camera in the black shirt. Must have been only one camera on me (you know cameras add weight). PIX
  • Cool pics sir! Like the clean 59 Elky, red 68 Malibu and love the old pic of the 40 Chevy coach, sold mine like that. wish had it back as usual, LOL! *NM*
  • The "Case Collection." What a hoot. Thanks, Marty. *NM*
• Fargos were built here til '72... *NM* *PIC*
  • and sold at Chrysler/plymouth dealers, much like GMCs were sold at Pontiac/Buick and Mercs were sold at the Lincoln/Mrerc dealers... *PIC*
• Couple of hours ago I received word that our Ole Friend passed on Nov 1st services on Nov 9th .... Sorry it took me so long I was on the road when I found out. RIP TO OUR FRIEND ROBERT "BOOMER" LINDBOOM. He will be missed. *NM*
  • Sad, sad news. So sorry to hear that. RIP Boomer. *NM*
  • Sorry I can't post obituary but having trouble phone to computer downloads again. *NM*
  • This is so sad to hear. Rest in peace Boomer. *NM*
  • While I only knew him through this board, he will be missed greatly, as I enjoyed his sense of humor and enthusiasm. *NM*
  • Boomer was One of the first people that I met after moving to Dixon, nearly 40 years ago. He was partners with the local hobby shop owner, so I got to know him pretty well... He will be missed. *NM* *LINK*
    • Sad news even if you didn't know him personally. Always fun to see his posts. RIP. *NM*
      • RIP Boomer..Sad to hear of his passing..Was always good to read his comments on the board site.. *NM*
    • Marty, Frank, do we know what happened to him? Sad news. *NM*
  • R.I.P. Boomer. I'll miss his posts and sense of humor. *NM*
    • RIP MY FRIEND we are going to miss you. He help me when I was having tough times *NM*
  • So sorry to hear of Boomer’s passing. Condolences to family and friends. His contributions here will be missed. *NM*
  • RIP Boomer. I was thinking about him a couple of nights ago, so unlike him to miss a day without posting. *NM*
  • Ahhh. I'm going to miss him. Although we never met it was if we were just old friends. Rest well, Boomer. *NM*
  • OMG! He was just posting here a few days ago. What the heck happened? *NM*
  • I had a bad feeling about that...Boomer was a part of the soul of this Board, condolences to his family *NM*
  • So sorry to hear this. I didn’t know Boomer but always enjoyed his posts and the positive energy he brought to the board. RIP, sir. *NM*
  • in a way he was the heart and soul of this board, seems never a day without a post from him. Sad RIP Boomer *NM*
  • Jeez, I hate reading this type of news. RIP Boomer. *NM*
  • Whenever I found some nice pictures of '28-'29 or '46-'48 Fords I'd often posted them on the board for Boomer... Always looked for his posts when I logged on. *NM*
    • My most sincere condolences to his wife, family and friends... RIP Boomer... *NM*
      • One of the few pictures I have of our friend Boomer... *NM* *PIC*
  • Sad news. RIP Boomer. *NM*
  • Boomer made this board a better place with his positive attitude. He will be missed *NM*
  • Very Sad. He was always a bright spot on the forum. Great source for nostalgic info and humor. I will miss his sassy quips and friendly demeanor. *NM*
  • Oh damn!...I am trying to express my sadness on hearing this, I never met Boomer but had a few conversations directly on here & via email....I am truly sorry to know this & express my sincere condolences to his wife, family & friends, he was a good friend, RIP Mate. *NM*
    • Very sad to hear this. He will be missed. *NM*
  • RIP Boomer *NM*
  • Frank, I hope you can pass the link to these responses to his family. They should know how much we cared and were glad to have made his acquaintance here on the board and will miss his contribution to the friendliness we enjoy here. May he rest in peace. *NM*
• Wayyyyy OT! Have you heard the new Beatles song that dropped today?
  • Can you post a link for it? *NM*
    • Here *NM* *LINK*
      • Heard that yesterday.... isn't that something from so long ago. *NM*
      • David, from what I heard it's supposed to be on the re-relese of this album.
  • I like it but the process to create it leaves me feeling it isn't a real Beatles song *NM*
  • I love about 95% of everything they did. But this song just seems very bland, boring, generic... *NM*
  • Agree it was bland. Didn't sound like John Lennon that much. I've got an entire history of the Beatles and solo careers I can still enjoy. *NM*
  • It'll do. *NM*
• One step down, two steps up the ladder. ;). *14 IMAGES*
  • YUP! Now was the time to square things up. A little shim here and there will take care of minor differences. Use some strip stock the same width as the sheet stock, glue it in place and then sand the excess away. *NM*
• My 1969 F100 project *PIC*
  • I am REALLY looking forward to seeing this one come together!!! *NM*
  • LIke the hood treatment! Nice job! *NM*
  • OH HECK YEAH! Looks fantastic *NM*
  • Would love a PIC at full side view, please. *NM*
    • This is the best I can do right now *NM* *PIC*
      • That's just fine. Thanks. *NM*
  • It already looks amazing! *NM*
  • Nice!! *NM*
• For those near Vegas...SEMA cruise today *NM* *LINK*
  • #smdh - When I was working on GM Performance, my partner and I suggested to clients they could arrange and sponsor this - about 15 years ago
  • I'm as close as anyone unless you're at SEMA.😎 For me the SEMA CRUISE would be over before I found a parking place.
  • I sure would love to be there! *NM*
    • Been there once (2008). OVERWHELMING!! Took 468 photos. No one has invited me since. Sample photos...PICS
      • Girls and cars...that's a match made in heaven if there ever was one. *NM*
• Who offers "seat cover" decals? Thanks. *NM*
  • Scale Motorsports off upolstery pattern decals. *NM*
    • That should be offers. *NM*
      • Thanks Marty, not a lot there, I'm looking for something in red. Anybody else? *NM*
  • STS Decals has a good selection of interior fabric decals. *NM*
  • Jim, PM me as to what you are looking for. Nice meeting you at the show. *NM*
• If a builder wanted to backdate a Cobra to AC Ace - what kit engine would be appropriate to represent the Bristol I-6 ?
  • I asked that same question several years ago. The answer I got then was the BMW 328 by Heller. *NM*
    • Ow, that's not a cheap date. *NM*
  • The Heller BMW seems to be a bit hard to find, think they only have the race version in the catalog right now. Here's photos of a Bristol block and the Solex carbs for reference. *PIC*
• Was reading one of my English magazines and once again got to thinking of "why is there an Austin 7 model done'? Basically the GB version of the Model T or A. They were made for years in all kinds of body styles. Plus they were the basis of hunderds of specials. The closest *PIC*
  • So much for my proofreading - Why ISN'T there an Austin 7 *NM*
    • My memory might be playing tricks again but I am pretty sure that Revell Germany did do the BMW Dixie which is a licence built German version of the Austin 7...early mid 2000's. *NM*
      • And the American Austin Co. built a licenced version of the Austin 7 from the late 20's, the drag racing Bantam Roadster was a late 30's version, the AMT altered Bantam Blast an example. *NM*
        • The Dixi is a Heller kit originally. The American Austin (later American Bantam) was a licensed copy...
          • The goverment did throw them a bone by giving them the contract to built the trailers for the Jeeps. For the Jeeps themselves, the Willys was the MB and the Ford the GPW. *NM*
    • This one... *PIC*
      • That's pretty cool. *NM*
  • I don't really consider that close to a "T" or an "A" at all. Way different. *NM*
    • Not a style copy of, but that it was the biggest selling affordable car for the mass market in GB over several years as the T and A were in the US. *NM*
    • Jim, remind you of anything?....PIC
      • Not a model A chassis. *NM*
        • I knew that but the simplistic design, to me, is reminiscent of the T's & A's (my favorite classics). I'll go back to sleep now😉. *NM*
  • Looks like the running board step plate, the doors, and the size and positions of the front seats mean the 2+2 configuration requirement of contortionist abilities of passengers to get to the back seat has a history that goes much further back in time than I realized. ;^) *NM* *PIC*
    • Think they were built from the late 20's thru to the mid 30's, size in the UK was due to their licencing cost based on the HP rating, therefore cheap equaled small, also narrow streets & lanes. *NM*
      • The HP system (taxable horsepower) had nothing to do with the size of the car. It was based off a formula of the engine bore and number of cylinders, one of the reasons GB cars up until the 50's tended to have small bores with long strokes. *NM*
  • Wills Fincast did a white metal Austin 7 Tourer. *NM*
    • Forgot about that one (Now South Eastern Finecast) but would like to see one in styrene. *NM*
  • So many little British cars would make great kits, but maybe only appealing to old guys. LOL. *NM*
• Pacific Palisades is a fairly high rent, if older, area. Sits on the bluffs overlooking the ocean.Like we used to say in Orange County, every foot closer to the beach add another hundred dollars. *NM*
• WOW!! *NM*
• WIP - Custom 1948 Ford (3 PIX)
  • Gerry, looking very nice....whats the colour?it reminds me of '60/70's Aztec Gold metalflake, the frame mods & suspension are yours?...impressive, thanks. *NM*
    • RTestor's Inca Gold with Wet Look Clear. Frame basic was in kit and based on AMT 69 Chevelle. I added parts to detail including the 4 wheel discs. *NM*
  • Looking good! *NM*
  • Wow, paint and car looks great! *NM*
• Chaparral 1...front engine car...from a local 3D printer :)
  • Looks great!!!! Is it available??? *NM*
    • ...he has a FB page...
      • "No longer accepting orders" ......but thanks anyway *NM*
        • order through his FB page via messenger *NM*
          • No FB here but thanks both of you *NM*
    • Dave, It's on the Cults3D website. Contact Andy Lesiak. He'll be able to print it for you. He's on facebook also. And tell him I sent you. Ken *NM*
      • Just received one of Andy's '62 Dodge D-100 Utiline pickups. *NM*
  • That's a very cool project. *NM*
• These are VERY helpful, andyd. Thanks so much, friend. *NM*
• This a great reference, Gerry. (I use RMCoM distributors, coils, and vacuum advances.) *NM*
  • Great choices. I use those, MAD and a couple of others depending on what I doing *NM*
• Any way to get those decals??? I am collecting ZZR parts now! thx *NM*
• A little update on my '57 Chevy Cameo pickup , , *PIC*
  • I hope you checked the fit of the windshield. Some of those the opening was larger than the glass. *NM*
    • I did. The glass fits in this one pretty snug. I was kinda hoping it was loose so I could make the correct overhang of the roof but there's still a slight one. *NM*
  • Looks pretty nice so far. I'm working on a 55 Cameo and glass fits nicely. Trying to figure out best way to lightly tint the glass. *NM*
    • Here's a link to how I do mine. There's captions under the pics explaining them but if there's anything you need to know about any of the pics, please just ask. *NM* *LINK*
      • That's the tint (especially the overall factory blue green tint) but I do not have an airbrush. *NM*
        • I use Tamiya clear green mixed with future floor wax brush painted on windows *NM*
          • Thanks Jack. *NM*
  • Looking great so far and love the painted wheels body color. Any pics of that Volare Road Runner in the background you would like to share? My dad had an orange Volare that color not a RR but I loved that car. Had a slant 6 and 4 speed it was awesome. *NM*
    • Sure, here's a couple , , [PICS] *PIC*
      • So nice!!!! *NM*
  • Looking great Steve! *NM*
• Holy Moly! *NM*
• Looking great John. *NM*
• OT, but this comes up in my modeling efforts occaisonally. I know how to convert fractions to decimals, but is there a way to convert decimals to fractions? Thanks. *NM*
  • Rather than doing math, it's easier to use a conversion chart like tool companies give out. Find the closest decimal and read the closest fraction. Just a thought. I normally wouldn't need accuracy beyond that. Now if you're machining something, that's different. *NM*
  • Jim, in your browser type: "fraction to decimal converter". *NM*
    • Oops! "decimal to fraction converter". *NM*
  • Since fractional measurement have always been in 1/64" increments, you can really only convert those (equivalents) back to 1/64" increments. Anything else will be in-between and could be off as much as .008" *NM*
    • Yes Bill, good info to know. I often use decimal since my caliper has decimal readout. I rarely worry about small small fractions in model measurements. *NM*
• Off the bench and on the shelf.
  • I'm digging it 😎 *NM*
  • Nice van builds! *NM*
    • What did you use for decals on the ad build? *NM*
      • Re: What did you use for decals on the ad build?
  • COOL! *NM*
  • These are just too cool for words, R/S. That decaling...Lordy... *NM*
  • Looks Rad Bro. Nice job. *NM*
  • I like them Ford vans!! Well done.......
  • Brings back fond memories. I was a "vanner" for YEARS. Owned a '75 Ford Chateau Club Wagon first. Then owned an '83 Coachmen Conversion for 14 years. Both looked very much like internet posts below. Heck I've owned a Toyota van now for 17 years ....PICS
  • I painted the surfboard orange, then wiped it with a paper towel, I like how it turned out, I put deep rims on the wide AMT indy style tires on the back. *NM*
    • Great finish on the surfboard. *NM*
  • You did good R.S.!! *NM*
  • Great builds on both of them and thanks for the warning of the decals. *NM*
• Hey, John. You gonna be in Moncton for the swap meet Sunday? *NM*
  • Not John, but I plan to be there too! :) *NM*
  • I’m not sure as it depends on how I feel when I get up on Sunday. *NM*
• Changed the game in off road - Even Parnelli Jones couldn't break it and not for lack of trying *NM*
• Try giving them a jingle, bet they have a kit in the back room that could donate to the Elco cause for you *NM*
• Plenty of opinions for the same thing, mostly
• Revell is excellent with the parts - just toss it and do over *NM*
• Anyone building the Revell 1971 Mach 1 Mustang check this link out *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks!! That kit is on my 'to do' list when it comes out. *NM*
    • The 007 429 version is already out. But I wonder -
      • I believe the Boss 351 kit has a couple of unmentioned extra parts, which would point to there being different engines in each version. I can’t recall Revell cutting corners like that *NM*
      • One way to tell: pull your Revell Torino Cobra and compare the engine parts
        • That’s a cool story from back in the day! *NM*
        • When the new Boss 351 and Mach 1 kits began development, Revell reached out to a number of contacts in the 1/1 and scale model world to find actual engines to scale. Ideally they would be engines that were out of the car (not installed) to get better info. I do not have...
          • I did see a pic of the 429 model engine on another site and it looked darn good to these eyes. *NM*
          • (slaps forehead) Bob Perkins is up in Wisconsin, would be a day trip from Chicagoland
      • I know AMT has an 007 Mustang kit out but I haven't heard about the Revell kit being out. *NM*
        • It is (or will be) in moments if not already. *NM*
          • Just did some searching and found that the combo kit (includes some paint and other things) is out but the price is about twice the price of a normal kit. I'll wait. *NM*
            • I can't find a 1971 Revell Mach I Mustang kit anywhere! Not even at Spotlight . Where did you find it? Email me , we should not post it on the board. *NM*
              • E-mail sent *NM*
  • Curb, that is an absolute gem! Love the white on white, you almost never see that. Thanks! If I had $52K and a place to keep it.... *NM*
• Help! Question about the Salvino Super Modified. The seat doesn't look right to me. PIC Am I doing something wrong? It looks like too much space between the 3 parts.
  • the bottom two pieces on a Kirkey seat should have no gap, the upper section has a gap. Google search and you'll get plenty of photos. *NM*
    • Thanks, that is what I thought had to be how it went together. *NM*
  • Salvinos really over simplified it. Paint the whole thing flat black and nobody will know how goofy it is. Or try to rework it to look more like the real ones. *PIC*
    • Thanks so much for the pic. I think I can make it look a little more realistic now. Again, thanks. *NM*
• I love it!! Nice work *NM*
• I should have a set if you need it Marty *NM*
• 🤣🤣🤣 *NM*
• He learned how to do that from me !! *NM*
  • Best response goes to you Scott! *NM*