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• A Model A Day *PICS*
  • That's not a model A...it must not be a model A day then...oh well.. *NM*
  • Wow, lowered duallies, that's a blast from the past! *NM*
  • Full circle story. Thanks for the daily post *NM*
• Sunday photos.................................................................................................PICS
  • Nice as usual. ...........................................................................PICS *NM*
  • Wow, that yellow Roadrunner woke me up! Beautifully simple. *NM*
  • Neat starting line photo of Tameless Tiger and Eliminator *NM*
  • I miss watching the old front engine Indy cars...and the special hood ornaments etc.... *NM*
• Hey Boomer, I have been responding to your emails, please check your spam folder. *NM*
  • I was wondering where Boomer was... *NM*
• Just found my Strombecker razor saw I got in 1968, still works ok, after sawing brass, aluminum , plastic and wood! Best tool ever! NM *NM*
  • Is it much different from the old ATLAS saw (intended for cutting model RR rail)? *NM*
    • My primary saw is an Atlas Snap Saw that hadn't been used since the early 60s, still works great *NM*
• Time to grab a cold one, sit back, and take an extended look: Teaser images of a complete portfolio of my 17 Funny Car Model projects from 1968-2020. Link to over 200 images, many new images and several models never seen online before now...... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Nice stuff, Tim! Great to see that bit of history. Great builds. Whats is the story on the last pic? I see the rear engine. What happening with the gears? *NM*
    • Scott...it was to be the Hemi engine visible through the rear window of the greatly cut down/modified MPC 1971 Dodge Demon body (modified to look like a 1973 Duster). The gears were to have been a working clutch setup.....adding to the working driveline feature I used for..
  • Thanks for the trip back in time! So cool to see those old builds again. *NM*
  • Thanks Tim some really kool stuff. *NM*
  • Those are cool! *NM*
  • Love 'em! *NM*
  • That was a great era for model building. Thanks Tim! *NM*
• RIP singer B.J. Thomas 1942-2021 *NM*
• kinda goofy looking
  • Nah--look like fun. I really like that coupe. *NM*
  • Where did you source the cheaters from? Re: kinda goofy looking *NM*
  • Super-short box or a beer keg on the back of the pickup? Looks neat from here! *NM*
    • thanks the body is up on the mounts for tweedy pie fuel tank, didn't notice till now, will sit down lower and more forward. Slicks from AMT Gasman. *NM* *PIC*
  • The coupe looks like a t-shirt illustration come to life! *NM*
    • thanks, this looks like a t shirt design, my inspiration I saw at the races a few years ago *NM* *PIC*
  • Not goofy at all! And I'm really digging that Altered. *NM*
  • Very cool. I like how you are able ti capture 'the look' with your projects. Keep up the good work! *NM*
    • "to", not "ti"... *NM*
• 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner owners, past and present, ARISE!
  • The way mine came from the factory:
    • Or do you want to know what I modified it into? *NM*
      • If you have them, would you post pics of your Roadrunner as new, and as modified? *NM*
        • I have no pics of it as the factory built it. These pics were from when I sold it. Description of modifications also:
          • A couple notes: The car I owned was a "coupe"; it had the B-pillars, and rear windows that did not roll down (pivoted out). Also note the front bumper vs the Monogram kit. When you build the kit, raise that bumper up until it nearly touches the grille. It'll look way better. *NM*
            • Thanks Bill *NM*
  • Mine was in Hemmings Muscle Machines in June 2014..Sold it to guy who ownes it in the picture.. *NM*
    • As I recall, you had a 383 “coupe”. Beyond that, I’ll have to find my pics. *NM*
  • I had a 70 Six Barrel Roadrunner, Tor Red, black vinyl top, bench seat and a pistol grip! *NM*
    • Thanks Phil. *NM*
• RIP Gavin MacLeod (1931-2021) McHale’s Navy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show , The Love Boat *NM*
  • Don't forget Kelly's Hero's. *NM*
    • "Always with the negative rays, Moriarty"! LOL *NM*
• Who is up for the Summer build off? Come on guys! This place used to very lively, now too many lurkers! Read down the board!: *NM*
  • Not a competition lurkers, just having a little fun! No big deal! Please join in! *NM*
    • I wonder if it's lurkers, or the change in the board, or that better weather is taking precedence... I know some people are having difficulty posting after the change (ie. Marty). *NM*
      • 1:1 cars and car shows take precedence this time of year for me. Plus I find the big ones a lot easier to work on than models these days. *NM*
  • Hopefully I'll have something for you to see in a couple of weeks. *NM*
• Revell-Carrera *LINK*
  • Ain't the first time 'Revell' name is on a slot car...... *NM*
  • How does this fit in with Atlantis? *NM*
    • I'd think nothing.....Atlantis is a private independent company. *NM*
      • But I thought Atlantis is Revell now. *NM*
        • Atlantis bought all Revell Monogram tooling that was stored in ILL.......
• Aurora Indy cars, nice to see return! *LINK* *PIC*
  • I'd like to see some new tool 1/25 or 1/20 Indy car kits from the early era. *NM*
    • I'd love that. More 30's cars in general, but it won't happen. I think the risk taking days of the plastic model is over, with a few exceptions of course. Re-issues will be all we will see. *NM*
      • Not necessarily 30's cars, but what about the new kits coming from NuNu, Belkits, Ebbro, ICM, Aoshima, even Revell of Germany and Heller have a couple of new ones on the plate. *NM*
        • Forgot that for pre-WW2 Italeri has some really nice race cars out or on the way, just too bad they're 1/12 which puts them outside my realm. Don't have room for the 24-25 as is. *NM*
• Here's to Indy... Gary66 have a look see... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Re:Thank you Sir! *NM*
• Since Indy is this weekend, some cars that ran there: 2013-06-29 Riverside International Raceway Museum. Unfortunately another museum that didn't survive the founder's passing. Wasn't real happy with the photo quality and by the time I got a chance to get back found out that *LINK* *PIC*
• A Mini-Stream for Saturday. A little weekend miscellany. *LINK*
• FYI...If some of you are wanting to thin your stash or kit pile, consider donating any unbuilt kits to your local VA hospital. I just did that and there were very happy to take them.
  • Good on you, what a nice gesture. I'm sure some of those who will get them might not be able to afford them anymore and it might also bring back some happy memories of their youth such as it does to us. *NM*
    • I've donated hundreds of kits over the years. They really appreciate it. *NM*
• Cleaning up some old stuff *PIC*
• NOT REALLY SURE HOW TO SAY THIS..... BUT! I'm getting BACKED UP! Oh, sorry I mean my bench is. Got up early this morning and started painting and home duties so I did them at the same time. PICS and thanks for looking
  • ... And a lot more satisfying than Metamucil.... LOL *NM*
  • It does look like some great projects though, nice! *NM*
  • You have a lot more faith in push pins than I... *NM*
  • Frank, you're not kidding...you better get back to your bench, lol. *NM*
  • And I thought i was suffering from bench congestion! *NM*
  • Variety can keep you on track if you always have something else to bounce to...and you've got lots of cool stuff to bounce to! *NM*
• I know it gets asked periodically, but in an effort to encourage some of us lurkers to post, looking for photo site recommendations *NM*
  • Photo hosting sites? Most of us use Fotki. Around $25 per year. *NM*
  • If you have pics on your computer like
    • Another vote for postimages. Easy to use for computer-challenged folk like me. *NM*
  • Imgbox is another free one. I’ve had it for years with no problems. *NM*
• A Model a Day. *PIC*
  • That's for sure a blowing in the wind day.... What would be the point in having a head if you owned that and couldn't let your hair blow in the wind........ Well maybe some of us. Nice touch on the brass horn *NM*
  • Loved the narrative on the "Oh John Dear." *NM*
• Decal question, or, "Don't make me stop this car!"
  • AMT's '65 Chevelle "Surf Wagon" has decals for the rear windows, and... *PICS* *LINK*
    • IIRC, the Revell 48 Woody had decals. When it comes to wood, research what you're replicating...
  • If you have a printer, Google Vintage Surfing Decals, choose what you like and print them *NM*
  • Enter "How to fake wood grain in scale" in a Google search, there are lots of tips and videos... *NM*
    • Many thanks to all for the links and ideas - much appreciated! *NM*
• My bench is having overflow problems. *PIC*
  • Liking the shade of blue on the one '40...looks like some neat stuff in the works *NM*
    • Tamiya's Mica Blue. *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Another great selection. Sure would like someone to do a kit of this. *NM* *PIC*
    • I am no expert but Bill's pic is a Dodge with a ram hood ornament (plus I can read it on the front chrome, lol) but yours may be a Plymouth if the hood ornament is the Mayflower (can't tell for sure). Branding goes way back in many automakers, although it may *PICS*
      • Duh... Goldbach's pics included both the Dodge and the Plymouth, I was referring to the Plymouth pic you showed as the one you want issued as being available in diecast. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused. *NM*
        • Yeah, I saw them both. Either would do me. *PIC*
      • 1941 Plymouth PT125 Pickup.
    • Any Doge or Plymouth truck of that era would be great! *NM*
    • Motormax did a diecast model of a Plymouth truck.. *NM*
  • I still would like to own a Magnum like that.......thx *NM*
  • Love that second picture.... reminds me of the hay-day at Byron IL and Union Grove Wisc where I hung out during the summer *NM*
    • Did you have a nice Belvedere like that Frank? *NM*
      • 5th picture Sorry..... I did have a 68 Sport Fury lll, got that when my 66 Coronet got wrecked *NM*
  • The '78 Magnum's set up neat...in case anyone is interested, Hot Rod did an article on it (LINK INSIDE) *NM* *LINK*
  • WOW! Both Plymouth & Dodge pick ups. Thanks, Bill. *NM*
• Guess since Marty is still having computer issues, I'll post an old museum visit. 2010-08-26 Towne Auto Museum in Sacramento, CA. Think its called the California Automobile Museum *LINK* *PIC*
  • Thanks for the pics! *NM*
  • Went there a few years ago when they had the vintage travel trailers display. Well worth a visit anytime. *NM*
  • Towe Ford Museum i think it was called. I had a couple cars and a few old Schwinn bikes there at one time. *NM*
    • That was the original name, he had this and one in ND or Montana also. Then I think it became the Towne Auto Museum. Sometime after he passed and financial problems it became part of the overall museum complex and was renamed as California Auto Museum. At least it survived. *NM*
      • I think you are confusing "Towne" for "Towe", who was the original guy the place was named for.
        • You're correct on the spelling. Dug around in my Ford books and found a book on the collection that I picked up the 1st time I went there. On the dust jacket it says at the time it was done he had 210 FoMoCo vehicles between 1903-1953 *NM*
  • On a cross country drive in Oct. '92, I ran across a Towe Ford Museum in Deer Lodge, Montana. Every car had an IRS seizure notice attached. Nice collection. Included an '08 Ford Model K six-cylinder.... *PIC*
• Any word on MARTY *NM*
  • I just talked to him about a potential project which will remain nameless for now...Anyway, he is waiting for a call about getting to his problem. He hasn't forgot us. *NM*
• Per David's request....fresh photography (14 overall and detail images) of the 1971 Charger funny car model that won 2nd Senior in the 1971 MPC Detroit and Dayton contests....TIM *PIC*
  • Thank you Tim!! It's great seeing it again. Been a long time. Did I ever tell you that I ran into Scott at the G.N.R.S. 6 or 8 years ago.......
  • I'm sure there were and are plenty of adults that would be happy to build something that nice...
    • Dave I'd love to see your teenage modeling builds, and those of others as you suggest. Great idea! TIM *NM*
  • Boy is that nice..... I wish I was doing that good back then. I was lucky if the car made sense on how one would drive it let alone paint like that. *NM*
  • Cool, I always enjoy your builds Tim! *NM*
  • Quite a work of art! *NM*
  • Really nice even today. Interesting that you lost to Scott Sullivan *NM* *PIC*
    • Scott's winning model. *NM* *PIC*
      • Always wondered where Scott got his start, pretty amazing paint and detailing *NM*
        • Scott was a major player in those MPC contests. He always had great builds. *NM*
  • Wow, great model, Tim. I think it holds up well to today's standards. The detail proportion is dead on. *NM*
  • The sound of me falling out of my chair. *NM*
  • Very cool and crisp paint scheme, definitely an early 70s color palatte *NM*
  • IMO, this still holds up very well - to achieve that level of paint quality in that era... wow. *NM*
• I don't think Testors chrome silver will hold photoetch Bob ,, it'll never completely dry. *NM*
  • Not to ruin the joke, but if you put it in a food dehydrator for a couple days, it DOES dry! And it is even pretty chrome-like on small stuff. *NM*
• It's odd that you would tell me that it's odd that I'm wasting my time telling you it's odd.
• Anybody up for a general SUMMER build off? Whatever cars say summer to you? inspired by my dune Jeep idea. ????????????? *NM*
  • When would finish date be? *NM*
    • Dunno. Maybe Labor Day? Whatever !!! *NM*
      • I'm up for it!! *NM*
        • Sound off guys! If I can actually finish anything it will be a miracle ! Let's do it! *NM*
        • I'm in. Have no idea with what, but.... *NM*
          • RULES: No rules!!! campers, vacations, sand, camping, cruising, boats WHATEVER you associate with summer !
            • Count me in..... OD *NM*
          • Here, build this park tour bus! *NM* *PIC*
            • Or this! Musta been a dream to drive! *NM* *PIC*
              • A diorama! *NM* *PIC*
                • :) they look proud of themselves! :) *NM*
  • Ill try it. I have several top down convertibles i can build. Might just be the answer to my builders block! *NM*
• For Tim Boyd: Didn't you do a how to on stretching the Double Tony Nancy dragsters.......
  • It was in an article on creating a competition roadster dragster in Scale Auto. Don't have an articles index in front of me, but it was sometime around 2010 or so....here's a picture comparo with.......TIM *LINK* *PIC*
    • Great collection of builds Tim!! *NM*
      • Thanks Barry....TB *NM*
    • Really lik'n that collection TIM *NM*
• Old time dune buggies! *PIC*
  • Shades of Mad Max. Cool idea! *NM*
    • Here's what I'm talking about! Really fun cars! *NM* *PIC*
      • Wow! Great pic. *NM*
• A Model a Day. *PICS*
  • Love it! Creative and funky! *NM*
  • Looking good Terry!! *NM*
  • Fit the times... In HS I worked at a Baskin-Robbin and across the walk thru hall was a Mary-Kay store and the lady was always made up in her pink dress w/ make up pasted, she drove a pink car make? Just reminds me of her and the car. I LIKE IT! *NM*
  • A great idea. It will be cool to see an example of your work and its story each evening. It will be fun and instructive. ;^) *NM*
• Dear Message Board Members, it has been brought to my attention that some of you are not playing nice. When we took over the business from Tom, we said we would continue the message board, though there are days when we question that decision...
  • Just hang in there and do the best you can. I’m not aware of any real problems but then I’m not looking for them.
  • I haven’t seen trouble, but it occurred to me certain people might choose to test your limits. I’d just ban them - no warning. Tom used to ban people but let a couple iffy cases slide. If you play hardball it’ll send a signal and nip things in the bud. *NM*
    • Not everyone Tom's banned has stayed away. He's told me himself of one that keeps popping up no matter how many times he bars him. , , And, no, it isn't me. LOL *NM*
      • I had a conversation with Tom about this same thing. He also told me about that poster. I have strong feelings that i know who it is but not saying *NM*
        • I know exactly who it is because I've had more than one run in with him and the last time Tom told me he was glad I stuck up for myself. He's posted on the board using several different names including as a woman at one time so I've been told. *NM*
  • Re: I got the message and will be more careful of the photos I post on Sunday Photos. *NM*
    • Haven't seen anything inappropriate yet from you my friend..just sayin *NM*
  • I don't have a guilty conscious, but if I've ever said or did something it for sure is not intentional. It's not my nature to put someone or something down, I may not even respond to anything like that and I hate to even respond if I do. *NM*
    • Please! Frank, come on! you are stalwart member! *NM*
    • Only problem i have with you Frank is that you get models done and i cant lol *NM*
      • LOL.... It keeps me off the streets, keeps me busy, My mind stays working, Hands keep busy, I don't drink, I don't smoke, what else do I have to do. Oh! live in a condo and retired, but I have to admit this getting old thing is tough. *NM*
      • Re: Ditto! *NM*
  • Several other boards use volunteers to do the policing
  • Dawn, sorry you have to remind us, but thanks for reminding us. As someone who was still a kid in the early days of the Board, I'm guessing there were more kids viewing the board and may still be in the lurker population *NM*
    • DITTO! But I think I'm the youngest of the old dudes at 65. I always think of the days in the late 60's early 70's loving the mid 70's. My email address tells it all. *NM*
      • I'm a younger old dude! (63)
        • Yes you are.... in my small mind 60 is the cut off *NM*
          • I made the cut! I'm 63! *NM*
• Cool Cad...congratulations. *NM*
• Guys what is the formula for thinning paint for air-brushing? I know it has been said mix to the consistency of 2% milk but is it 2 to 1 or 1 to 1? I think it doesn't matter for enamel or laquer I think it is the same. TIA. *NM*
  • I've always started with 2:1, paint to thinner but depending on the weather, type of paint etc you may have to vary it slightly but thats been the starting reduction. *NM*
    • Thanks Andy. Thats what I thought. *NM*
• A couple question for guy about electrical connections on Jeeps........
  • Many older cars of today are converted to 12 volt simlpy for conveniance and available parts. If that helps. *NM*
    • I know that, but I'm talking models of a 1950's vehicle, a surplus Jeep
      • Kinda like this....................... *PIC*
        • A lot of winches back in the day were powered by a PTO shaft and chain drives *NM*
          • HUH? What? Explain please! I don't know what that is. *NM*
            • PTO-power take off. A vehicular mechanical connection that can be engaged or disengaged. Requires no electrical operation. *NM*
      • Back in the day they would sometimes run a second battery to power 12V equipment.
        • THANKS! This is what I'm looking for and the type of vehicle I'm trying to create, though not so rusty and worn! *NM*
  • Early Jeeps (up through M38A, at least) I think are 6 volt, but as others have said, 12 volt conversions on 50s vehicles is common *NM*
• How about some pics.....pics....
  • I really dig that Lincoln! *NM*
    • Man I'd have to double down on that Caddy *NM*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • HEY! I have a kit of that red Mercury! *NM*
    • Some more pics for you.....pics.....
      • Thank you Sir! Maybe send to me email? hen I can print them out....watsha say fella? *NM*
        • E-mail sent! *NM*
  • What's the story on the Anglia body, David? *NM*
    • Wish I knew. That's how I bought it. *NM*
  • Re: How about some pics.....Love that white 61 BisCane and the 41/46 pickup *NM*
• ARRRRRGH! I've collected Revell Parts Pack s for years, I opened a couple chassis p
• ARRRRRGH! I've collected Revell Parts Pack s for years, I opened a couple chassis p
• My latest understanding is that this is a USPS delivery issue; Kalmbach is aware of it. Remaining undelivered issues should arrive momentarily....TIM *NM*
• Mike, Matt or Dawn. Why do I get a message every time I post to save my password? Also when I open the message board now (in the past few days) I don't get the flag stating new message anymore! What am I missing? *NM*
  • The password save prompt is a feature of your web browser. Most likely your browser will stop asking if you save it. Otherwise there are options to disable that if you prefer to always type it in. *NM*
  • The 'NEW' flag is based on browser cookies. It'll only work if you have cookies enabled and are on the same computer. *NM*
    • Thanks Mike.Maybe both have to do with cookies, cause neither happen on my home computer just my work one. Thanks for the quick response. Your teaching this old dog some new tricks. *NM*
• I turn 73 today. They can keep this getting old stuff lol. *NM*
  • Congratulations! I hit 71 a month from today. *NM*
  • I hear ya loud & clear, Richard. Ticker stabilized, not causing problems? *NM*
    • Doing better wiyh new devise thanks! *NM*
  • Happy birthday! Had one myself 4 days ago. A little older than U! *NM*
  • Happy Birthday Richard. Yeah its something we cannot stop! *NM*
  • Happy Birthday young man and many more. I will be 80 this December. *NM*
  • Made 3/4 of a century last week. *NM*
  • Only one way to stop and I'm not in favor of it. *NM*
  • Re: Happy Birthday Richard and getting old is a privilege denied to many. *NM*
  • Happy Birthday. *NM*
  • Re: I turn 73 today. They can keep this getting old stuff lol.
    • Happy Birthday my friend *NM*
  • Happy Birthday Rich.All the best! *NM*
  • All I know for sure is I'm way too old to die young... LOL I'm turning 74 on June 17th... Health still good so I'm hangin' in there for the long run. *NM*
  • Thank you everyone. This board is the best. *NM*
  • Happy birthday! *NM*
  • We are all in the same boat and the alternative is worse. Happy Birthday!! *NM*
  • I also hit the 3/4 century mark this week. Congrats to all us old geezersll *NM*
    • Re; Congrats to you Carl and I hope I can make that same 3/4 Century mark this summer, we'll see? *NM*
  • Dang, my life's odometer just rolled over to 74 last month. Sure are a lot of us in the same general mileage range. *NM*
• During these times masking, staying at home, etc.... I've been keeping myself really busy and I'd like to thank all for checking out my projects and giving me inspiration. *NM*
  • I only wear a mask where it’s absolutely required and not so many places require it anymore . I don’t stay home. I’m out every day and have been even during the times of the highest cases. I never....
    • I don't want to get into a bigO thing here but I'm still fat (so I eat), I still need milk and bread (so I spend money) I still go to the lumber store (so I still build), I still plant flowers. So I don't think I had to know your views or opinions about what is going on. *NM*
      • Hear hear Frank! I REALLY enjoy your involvement and your terrific skills! *NM*
        • Thanks OD..... All that was needed was what you said. Thanks again. Reading between those lines we should keep politics out of it. *NM*
      • My basic point was that I haven’t let the pandemic keep me stuck at home. It’s not........
        • Then talk about models Chuck, not your personal life. *NM*
          • Oh, like they’re not related?
• I love that color! Beautiful build! *NM*
• Congratulations! *NM*
• Though instructions vary from caster to caster, I think generally you don't soak the parts for a long length of time, just SCRUB with it. *NM*
  • Good point, Brian. Never thought about it. So now I'm not sure whether to soak or scrub... *NM*
• Mark, who's "whining" about the moderator doing his job? That's not news to anyone I'm sure about keeping a safe space. My comment was not that pictures shouldn't be removed when they are inappropriate. I was asking if a pic that was (apparently) removed from one post was
  • Dan, I dont think you get a say in how this board is run. Grow up and let it go! Jeeeeesh! *NM*
  • It's all good, Dan. We can let it go at that. I just ask that you re-read your notes and ask yourself what you would think if they were written by somebody else. No reason to be upset, but there's no value in telling the admin how to run the board. Peace, and model on! *NM*
• So we're in lockdown again, and I've got out this old Lindberg F150 Flareside kit.
  • Going the stock route, or changing up the build a bit? Have colors in mind already? Keep us posted. As for the weather there... depending on how tough the winter gets in your area of "down under" I might be willing to trade. Although we have had a little rain here in
    • Snow is pretty much a myth here, in most of my country..
      • FWIW, it’s currently 6C here with plenty of sun. Going to about 16C or 61F *NM*
  • Why lockdown again? *NM*
    • Australia had a "flareup" of COVID cases this week. The "authorities" decided to clamp down again until the numbers improve. *NM*
    • Like Jason said. More inside.
      • Oh, okay *NM*
• DECIDED ON A DIFFERENT DIRECTION..... Looking at my GG GTO I pulled out the 64 OLDS hardtop I made from GTO roof and I already have the resin hardtop I'm turning this one into a post/sedan car. PIC and thanks for looking
  • That is very cool. *NM*
  • It needs a Rat Motor Frank, a common swap back then. *NM*
    • Here is where I'm going with OD. That's the 5.7 out of 93 Camaro Pace car
      • Which wheels are those - interesting! *NM*
        • I wish I knew cause I'd like to have another set. Friend of mine gave them to me.... I thought the snap 57 Chevy but the tires are wrong. *NM*
          • They look like they could be out of the Foose version of the '67 Coronet. Those are what I used on this '60 Ford
            • Sorry...PIC above *NM*
            • Thanks that's them.... they have kind of a wide/tall tire. By the way that wagon is smokin *NM*
              • Thanks! *NM*
            • Whoa there! You can't just go showing one picture of your wagon build. Please post more. *NM*
              • I only have one other picture. It is the old Hubley promo so no engine or chassis detail. Found it for $5 at an antique store, missing the chrome. Fortunately, got that from Modelhaus before they retired.PIC
                • Thank you Bob. That is one cool build! *NM*
            • Sweet Country Squire! *NM*
            • Re: Beautiful wagon! *NM*
            • Oh, dang! Wow.... love this build! Walked past a Foose Coronet at the LHS yesterday
              • They are supposed to be large 500s Bob, Nice too but kinda too large for most cars. I had the kit for the wheels a couple years ago and traded it off as the wheels were too big for my project. They look good on that 1/24 wagon though. *NM*
                • My thought exactly - there are so many ways to do the wagons... but I've only got three.
  • Neat Idea, love the post cars. *NM*
  • Liking that post car Frank! *NM*
  • Very cool Frank. I'd personally go for a late1960's/early 1970's 400/455 Olds V8 swap instead of a BBC, but that's just me. Anyway you go, it will be a winner! TIM *NM*
  • Looks great Frank!! *NM*
  • Nice work, looks great so far! *NM*
  • VERY cool! Can't wait to see what you do with it!! *NM*
• Take a deep breath OD. You'll be ok. *NM*
  • You are just being a jerk Dan. Acting like a middle schooler. Grow up. *NM*
• I'm still here fighting my depression big time .I'm still building
  • Hang in there, I too have chronic pain. Do positive things, beat the depression! Good Luck. *NM*
    • Keep building that will get your mind on to other things..... One project leads to another. *NM*
  • Thinkin' of you Charlie.
  • Re: Hang in there Charlie and keep going, as I also have a couple of chronic health issues myself. *NM*
  • Hey Charlie don't let the dark side rob you of your happiness. I know what its like to have arm and shoulder pain and its no fun but just keep pressing on forward! *NM*
  • Keep it up, Charlie. An hour a day is a lot more than I’ve been able to manage lately. *NM*
  • Charlie, any time you need some human contact, there will be somebody here for you! You aren't being self indulgent or feeling sorry for yourself ! *NM*
• Question for administrator. How do I contact you? *NM*
  • The email on my profile is wrong and I need something.THANKS! *NM*
    • Send an email to [email protected] I won't be able to fix anything until the morning though. *NM*
• Just got mine today!! *NM*
  • I'm still waiting. *NM*
    • X2 *NM*
• Nitto did a kit of this bodystyle in 1/16 scale. *NM*
• It's not just the pictures. It's the juvenile, inappropriate comments that follow them. *NM*
• Frank, that must have been the next-to-last one you bought way back when. After I saw yours at a contest I was able to order one, so maybe I got the last one. :) *NM*
  • I do remember that, we had a conversation about it. Was that Indy or Louisville? *NM*
    • I think it may have been at a Derby City Shootout. *NM*
• The R-2800 that powered the Corsair was nearly 5' in diameter. They kind of built those (and similar) planes around those huge radial engines. *NM*
• I've been lurking since about 1999 so here goes *PIC*
  • Re: And some more Indy since it's about 500 time *PIC*
    • Very cool. New modern kits for earlier Indy cars would be nice. *NM*
    • Those are great! *NM*
    • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
    • Great stuff. *NM*
  • Those are really cool! I have several in my stash! GREAT WORK! Thanks for posting! *NM*
  • Great timing and terrific models! *NM*
  • Nice job, that's one of the more fun looking Indy cars of that era *NM*
  • Drop in more often Gary..... and share *NM*
  • Like the backdrop fence with signs and some bushes. Helps the outdoors shot look really good. *NM*
  • Nice! I'll be In Indianapolis for the race, can't wait. Anyone else going? *NM*
    • I wish! You lucky dog. I've ALWAYS wanted to go. *NM*
  • Those are such simple/fun kits. Thanks for sharing some great builds. *NM*
  • Lurk no more, Gary66! Love this stuff. Clean build, BTY. How do you like IndyCal's stuff? Been wanting to try some... *NM*
    • Re: His stuff is high quality. A bit thin, requires patience, but well worth it. *NM* *PIC*
      • Thanks, Gary. Should I clear them first if they're thin? *NM*
        • Re: He gives really good instructions on what to do just follow that and it'll be fine *NM*
          • Thanks so much, Gary66. This is big help to me. *NM*
• The AMT Silhouette has a mag drive you can modify . *NM*
• LURKERS! Liven things up, stop lurking and post! *NM*
  • Re: LURKERS! Liven things up, stop lurking and post!
    • But you CAN type and pitch in! It's fun! *NM*
  • Lurkers of the world, unite! *NM*
• Richard Deacon...is he still living? *NM*
  • No. Passed away in 1984. *NM*
• Back when funny cars WERE funny1 *NM* *PIC*
  • You gotta pull that stuff out don't you. *NM*
    • Just read up on this car in an old magazine ! Several resin caster make it! BUILD FRANK ,BUILD! *NM*
• An MPC kit I'd love to see re issued! *NM* *PIC*
  • Well.....I know this guy...... *PIC*
    • I went crazy with this kit when it came out! First accurate FC kit, the tires SUCKED! *NM*
    • Dave, I sent you an email awhile back. re : '66 MPC GTO decals *NM*
      • I remember you did a 'got mail' but I never did. Thx *NM*
    • BEAU-TI-FUL *NM*
  • Me too.......the version I had came with a small jar of the blue paint which had gone hard by the time it got to Oz, still got the instructions tho', no idea what I did with the rest of the model.....lol. *NM*
    • I remember the paint. Mine ended up with a stock Charger back and a AWB front, looong wheelbase with the Pirahna chassis, The chassis went under a 68 Firebird FC, MAN I wish I still had that old stuff! *NM*
      • My original kit, years ago, had a damaged A pillar and slightly warped body. Didn't know how to repair then. It's still around here somewhere. *NM*
• Go CRAZY! *PIC*
  • Never seen that one.... should be a great project if decals are available *NM*
• Sideways! *NM* *PIC*
  • Very interesting. A large go-cart! ;^) *NM*
• Oh, yea, that should have been AMT rear fenders. The only ones that are really close to accurate. I have found that they are slightly too narrow. about 1 and 1/2 mm each. Makes the bed assembly 3 mm too narrow overall or 3 inches in scale. I did widen mine though. *NM*
  • Been trying to get a couple sets of those rear fenders FOREVER! *NM*
    • I'm surprised no one's casting them. *NM*
      • If they are, it's a well kept secret. *NM*
• Chuck I see a Menu from a chain here in the Rockford Illinois area did you once live in this area at one time? *NM*
  • I have never been there in my entire life. *NM*
• Congratulations,Frank! *NM*
• Thinking of a relaxing build, the Predicta. Any feedback on issues? *NM* *PIC*
  • Built the 1990 blue version last year,no real issues tho' found the head & taillight grilles a little fiddly,also the lever to raise the roof needed a small extension,also the steering linkage needed a small piece added to square up & allow it to operate without ...........
    • Looks cool Andy! You did a great job! I love these Jetsons type 60's cars! A KOOL era of weird show cars! *NM*
• Will do! *PIC*
  • My next youngest brothers 1970 Eliminator clone *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: My youngest brothers '64 S/S tribute Fairlane *PIC*
      • Re: My youngest brother also has this project Mercury *PIC*
        • Cool. It would be nice to have more big Mercs in scale *NM*
    • Lordy, that's a beautiful car... *NM*
      • Re: He's proud of it, did most of the work himself except for the paint. *NM* *PIC*
        • WOW! *NM*
        • That car really pops, Mark. *NM*
          • For a clone, he did a pretty good job! *PIC*
• Was this an AMT or Monogram base kit? If AMT...
  • AMT.... Thanks for the info that will help. *NM*
• Re: GOT MYSELF A NEW PROJECT....... When I find all the parts. I just finished cleaning up the resin flash and filed narrow the hood to the Olds. PIC and thanks for looking
  • Dan thanks for your update.... I enjoyed our conversation so many years ago when I bought GG. I'm sorry I didn't put your name with a face from the message board. Now I know. I've gotten so many compliments on my build of the GG. Thanks it's nice to reconnect. *NM*
  • Dan did cool stuff. *PIC*
    • Yes he did and that's a beautiful Cobra. *NM*
• Re: GOT MYSELF A NEW PROJECT....... When I find all the parts. I just finished cleaning up the resin flash and filed narrow the hood to the Olds. PIC and thanks for looking
• I think we've seen that in the past .....
  • Agree - Revell '57 convert had a broken cowl...what the heck?
• I once bought a then-new pre-painted Goodwrench Corvette C5-R at aLHS years ago, and returned it because the kit contained TWO lefthand frame rails and NO righthand framerail!!
• Congrats and well deserved for a fine build. *NM*