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• MARTY! Got my stuff! THANK YOU!!! *NM*
• BEAU-TI-FUL
  • Something going on with Photobucket...AGAIN! *NM*
  • Re: BEAU-TI-FUL...... Here's your pics, Frankie....
  • That is going to be so cool when you're done with it! *NM*
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  • Way cool! *NM*
• I have a model that looking at the styrene, I know I'm going to get ghosting when I prime and paint it. Have any of you use primer/sealer and if so, does it truly prevent the ghosting ? Any other suggestions for preventing ghosting ? *NM*
  • What I do....
    • David's tip works very well for me. *NM*
  • I use Zinsser Bin Shellac Base primer in the spray can from Home Depot. It goes on a bit thick, but sands easily. Never had any ghosting after that. I have put it on on top of and under primer with good results each way. *NM*
  • Best thing to use to prevent ghosting is Tamiya primer. *NM*
• Ran across a Youtube article about 15 odd vehicles. Some are really weird. *LINK*
  • Some HAV E been--the multi-axle orange Citroen exists in 1/43. *NM*
  • Even Italy had an Aztec at one time. *NM*
• I'm trying to change my email address on the My Profiles page but I can't amend the email address........any hints or suggestions?....thanks, andyd. *NM*
  • Believe you have to email Tom, or whoever is the board maintainer, with your new email address. At least that's how it was.
  • I think Tom Carter is still managing the site. In the past he has said to email him for site questions. I think it was [email protected] but might not be now. Otherwise, copy and paste your profile to a document file and start a new account with your new email
    • SeaJ beat me by a minute! ;^) *NM*
    • Tom is still managing the message board and the above email is the correct one for him. *NM*
  • Yep, email Tom. BTW, it's amazing the number of sites that don't allow you to change your email. *NM*
• WIP - 1999 Ford Focus WRC (3 Pix)
  • Nice touch on the detail.... NICE *NM*
  • That looks spectacular! *NM*
• Who does photo etch window cranks, door handles and power window switches *NM*
  • Try here:
• Two of my resent Ford Truck builds, nothing like the box photos. which one do U like best?
  • Where did the Coca-Cola cooler come from Jim, is it in a kit? *NM*
    • In the resent Coke '60 Ranchero kit. *NM*
      • Thanks *NM*
  • Partial to the '37 Road Service Ford. Nice build! *NM*
    • Re: Partial to the '37 Road Service Ford....but I'm digging that black F-100! *NM*
  • 37 *NM*
  • I like the suede '55! *NM*
  • Get some paint on that '55 and it'll be very cool..... Just kidding.... It's VERY cool now!!!! *GRIN* *NM*
  • I would normally pick the 37 but not with that cooler! I'll have to go with 55, hope it gets a Pepsi cooler! LOL! *NM*
  • The '55 *NM*
  • I like the Coke truck! Very nice! *NM*
  • The '53 is fresh money, looks perfect to me - have wanted to do something similar for a long time!
  • I like the Ford best... LOL. Actually the 55 is my favorite. *NM*
  • I think my fave is the '37, but it's a hard call; they're both good. *NM*
  • Nice shop! How do you keep the floor so clean? lol! *NM*
• My lucky day!
  • Excellent find! *NM*
  • Great score! Just curious what that
    • I beleive it is tweezers that you would put a rubber band around, never used any like them before. *NM*
      • the tweezers are included on the sprue and so is that clamp. Thats a great kit. I would build it, been looking for one to build lately. You scored big time. *NM*
        • No, I want to keep it in the box as is. They are still reissuing the '63 with some parts taken away and other parts added. *NM*
    • Lucky you!! Congrats man! *NM*
  • Great find!
  • What a great find! Glad it was found by someone who appreciates it. On the rare occasion I see a kit or promo in one of those places, it’s priced like it’s made of gold. *NM*
  • That is a great find! *NM*
  • How come I never find anything like that. Great score! *NM*
  • So cool. I find the glass piece interesting! *NM*
  • That is a great find! Especially for that price. I have kind of fallen in love with the old AMT kits myself. Great piece of history you have there! *NM*
  • I agree! REAL lucky! ;^) *NM*
  • A nice time capsule of the glory days. I wouldn't build it either. *NM*
• I also have these, 32nd scale Aurora...
  • Howard here is the box art of the Hot Surfer and my take on it
    • I was able to find some history of the kits online
      • The 'Hot Surfer' was also released as a HOT DOG truck!
• My latest acquisition - 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 convertible promo (PICS)
  • Re: Very good score, congrats! *NM*
  • Nice find, will be anxious to see what the area under the boot looks like
  • Dear Dean, please stop buying everything I'm trying to buy, LOL. Nice score on that one BTW. *NM*
    • But I left the one that was being auctioned :-) I got this with an offer from the seller. *NM*
      • I didn't know that was legal on Ebay. *NM*
        • The seller can do an offer through eBay to a watcher of they want. So yes, it is legal. *NM*
  • You have picking up some awesome stuff man! *NM*
• More projects to clean up...minimal paint means repairing and polishing...
  • Cool collection of projects! *NM*
  • Love the fire truck! *NM*
• Update on 64 Pontiac GP. (PICS)
  • Looks clean enough to start working on. *NM*
  • Sent you an email *NM*
• So I ordered and received a couple of castings from Jimmy Flintstone. No kind of instructions came with them. What is recommended to clean his castings? What should I seal them with, just regular primer? *NM*
  • I've gotten an instruction sheet with every piece I've ever bought. I soak them overnight, same stuff that Modelhaus recommended (I forget the name). JF uses a LOT of mold release, make sure everything is clean BEFORE doing any priming or even sanding/grinding *NM*
    • Would the stuff to soak it in by any chance be Westley's Bleche White (whitewall tire cleaner)? I seem to remember that on the Modelhaus instructions. *NM*
      • That's it. If your fingertip "drags" on the surface when the stuff is all cleaned off, the part should be clean enough to start working on *NM*
      • Don recommended 'Marine Clean' - and 2X on the mold release
  • I just purchased a couple bodies from them and I used lacquer thinner to clean them and had no issues with the primer or color coat. I was very through during the cleaning so don't take short cuts. *NM*
• Very well done - worth the watch!
  • About 20 yrs ago I got the Revell die cast kits of both cars, they're still unbuilt. *NM*
    • Mustang went together nicely, a little BMF and some detail painting, turned out pretty nice
• There are lines at drive-thrus at fast food places in Texas...due to SOME restaurants NOT opening their dining rooms!
  • I would say that's most places.... But it was raining and this is the getup being used. *NM*
• Today is the day that our Village is inaugurating its "Brand Spanking New Post Office" and what better parcel waiting for me than...
  • Enjoy your rainy read. *NM*
• That's gorgeous!! Nice work! *NM*
• Another batch of awesomness! *NM*
• Love your builds. I really need to get back to some street rod builds. *NM*
• I like everything about this! *NM*
• Thanks for the wip pics of the red one. Just goes to show how much went into achieving the excellent final result. Congrats. *NM*
• Smooth! *NM*
• Just got back in town tonight. Umm... Marty, did you mail them to Brian or to me? It is really okay either way, I just need to know if I should be on the lookout for them. :^) *NM*
  • LOL.... I sent them to you, Bill.... Just having a little brain cramp moment. *NM*
• Got it this time. Thanks for the repost. *NM*
• Re: Does anyone know if there's much of a market for used magazines, or its like todays print media?
  • You have mail *NM*
• Thanks guys for all the nice comments. *NM*
• Pete's Plastic Place🚘 2021 update........pics
  • Looks good, very clean, good color choice IMHO *NM*
  • Great how just a little color can make a neutral interior pop. Looks good. *NM*
• I started another project last night...
  • Nice Job so far! Sorry for your friend's passing. *NM*
  • Like that interior a lot. *NM*
  • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
  • You're doing a great job on this! *NM*
  • Former Vibe owner here.... looks good!
  • Nice tribute! Reminds me of how Albert used to detail his upscale models *NM*
• Making slow progress on my '56 Chevy junior stocker....... *PIC*
  • Looking FUN Marty! That's going to look awesome! *NM*
  • Looking good from where I'm sitting. Love the door slammer, cant wait to see it finished. *NM*
  • NICE!!!! *NM*
  • Re: Making slow progress on my '56 Chevy junior stocker.......You know I like it!! awaiting to see progress. What colors? *NM*
  • Neat work so far! Good to take a break when you get one section done, before you get frustrated *NM*
• Fun look at the automotive hobby circa 1963 *LINK*
  • That was fun! *NM*
• I see Squadron is on the auction bloc. *NM*
  • Ebay Buy It Now Free Shipping? *NM*
    • That's funny! Actually notice came in a FSM email of all things. Go figger. *NM*
      • Was talking to a few other guys on another forum about 4 weeks ago, and two of them had ordered kits from Squadron, about a month before that, ZERO response of any kind, period. The story is(so one of the guys found out), a NEW CEO(Young, and had never built a model), was
        • Part of the problem was the PREVIOUS CEO wanted to leave, due to problems that arose during the COVD pandemic.
          • Well, Jason, I don't build model cars either. Haven't for a few years now. Have roughly 150 assorted WWII aircraft and armor, built but not painted as of yet. LOVE to build, HATE to finish. Approximately two years ago, I talked to a lady at Squadron about I was having
  • From what I've found on the interweb, it sounds like trouble has been brewing since mid January *NM*
• pair of Miss Deals **PICS**
  • Great looking builds. *NM*
  • Good Deal....... sorry I couldn't help myself *NM*
  • Both are beautiful! I really need to build one of these. *NM*
  • Yes those are both great looking builds! *NM*
  • Nice builds, I've never really gotten the attraction to that kit, but those are helping me see the light🤔😁 *NM*
  • Man, those are both really nice!!!! Really nice!!!!! So nice I said it twice! *NM*
  • Outstanding. *NM*
• Was Austin Healey day at my neighbor's place today. *NM* *PIC*
  • More... *NM* *PIC*
    • Cool! Obviously they planned these pics but it's really neat to see them from both ends. *NM*
      • half the cars are pointed out, the other half in. I took the pics within about 5 minutes, no cars were moved. Just to clarify. *NM*
        • whats a little confusing is there were two yellow Frogeye Sprites there. *NM*
          • Why confusing? Sprites are Austin Healey's, right? *NM*
            • Oops! Do you mean confusing because the two yellow Sprites are facing the same direction? Now you have me confused. I'll go back to my corner, sorry. *NM*
              • yeah i meant it was confusing that both photos show a yellow frogeye and make it look like the other cars moved, but it was really two Sprites that looked similar from a distance! *NM*
  • Cool!!!! I'd love to see a lineup like that at my neighbor's place. *NM*
• A little progress on a couple things, , [PICS]
  • Looking good! *NM*
• by the way, thank you, it was the same addy i already had so i will try it again. *NM*
• Probably make a good anti covid suit to wear to the shows. *NM*
• OT for the Model Railroaders: I stumbled upon this series of pictures showing the restoration of a set of HO brass passenger cars. You should see the "Before" pictures! *LINK* *PIC*
  • They look like they were recovered from the Titanic. *NM*
  • Wow! My son has some brass kits on his dream list.
  • Those look great just as they are. Nice weathering job. *NM*
• A little OT. 1/64 scale Rallye car racing..... *LINK*
  • How funny is that! Check out marble rally racing. The commentary is really funny. Battle Bots commentary is gut wrenching funny *NM*
• Wow ! *NM*
• 'nother hot rod *PICS*
  • Cool hot rod! Are those ribs on the truck lid? *NM*
    • That should read "Cool hot rod! Are those ribs on the trunk lid? *NM*
  • Looking good Terry!! *NM*
  • I like the bigger tires on that *NM*
• 1972 Chevy pickup truck questions please. Was the last issue a few years ago of the AMT 1972 Chevy truck made from the original tooling? Also, can someone positively verify if the 1972 truck is going to be re-issued soon? Thanks! *NM*
  • The "recent" one is mostly the old AMT kit with the MPC interior and a new engine. It's out now as the wedge hauler (stock pickup bed still included), Coca-Cola version on the way *NM*
    • Thanks. I'm pretty sure I understand what you're saying, but I want to be clear for myself. If I buy the Wedge Hauler kit, I can build a stock pickup truck? Thanks. *NM*
      • Yes. Choice between the two new issues is, do you prefer an extra ramp body or Coca-Cola decals and whatever else comes with that one? *NM*
  • If you are just building a stock truck the wedge kit is the best deal! You can sell the wedge bed and that way Coca Cola gets nothing in royalties! *NM*
    • Yeah, I want to build a stock pickup. After learning that I can do that from the above post, I figured I'd buy the new ramp truck kit and sell the ramp and other parts that are not for a stock pickup. *NM*
• I think they want to be able to text you a code to verify your account, particularly when you log in on different devices or locations, deny them your 'cookies' etc. I get emails when I log in when traveling *NM*
• I have concidered that car several times the problem is all of the 64-65 Comet decals I have listed will be pulled from the system the sales have hit bottom for those two cars. I will pull them for maybe a year then bring out some to see what they do. If Round 2 brings
  • Thanks for the update Bruce. I might try them myself anyway...
• I'm calling this one done because I just don't want to mess with it anymore. PICs. Building the engine, chassis and body were fun but messing with the fenders and the headlights are just so frustrating that it's done and going into a storage box. I think I would really...
  • Is that the Heller Bentley Blower? *NM*
    • Yes, and it's a great kit but I just don't like fiddley bits and it has a few but if you have patience then it would be fine. *NM*
      • Patience? Not me. I don't have enough patience to even finish a model. But, I NEVER run out of "projects". Just ask anyone who knows me. *NM*
  • I built the 1/12 Airfix one .. *PIC*
    • That looks cool. I think cars from the '10s, '20s and '30s work very well in the larger scales. *NM*
  • I like that!! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • Well, Terry, what you've done so far looks awfully good to me. *NM*
    • Thanks, I wanted to stop before I screwed up what I had already done. *NM*
  • I bought the Revell reissue of that kit a few years ago but have yet to start it. One of these days... *NM*
    • That should be the modelers national anthym. One of These Days! *NM*
  • I like it. You did a nice job with it. *NM*
    • Thanks, I stopped there so it would stay nice. *NM*
  • I think it looks great. You should not box it up but you know all the flaws and I don't see any. *NM*
    • It's not really flawed that much. I just don't have space to display it. *NM*
  • Neatly done, paintwork and all! I just might like it better without the fenders, it looks ‘faster’! Of course that opens it up to a whole new level of weathering whenever you’re ready, LOL *NM*
    • Oh, now you got me thinking. I could do a lot with weathering. Oh boy now comes the fun. *NM*
• What a gorgeous bike, Terry. I'm jealous--got ruptured discs & bad knees--couldn't even straddle a bike let alone enjoy it. Ride some for me, please. *NM*
  • I am so sorry. I shouldn't be flaunting something that I know others can't enjoy but I will print out your post and carry it will me on all my rides. *NM*
• Bob, like the wood-graining. What's your process, please? Great body color, BTY. *NM*
  • I just used a couple of Tamiya tans, drybrushed, followed by some drybrushed flat black, finished with Tamiya clear yellow. *NM*
• The coffee drive-ups in yuppie Oregon look like that... (Cold day in Hell before I sit in line for ANY cup of coffee!) *NM*
  • I agree. *NM*
• Died way to early. *NM*
• OT: Can anyone put a name with this face? TIA....MUGSHOT
  • Yes. I can. Initials are M. S. *NM*
  • Scale Model Techniques on You Tube....Donn Yost *NM*
    • Ok. You guys know more than me! Glad I didn't say who I thought he was. *NM*
  • The old man from Lone Wolf *NM*
  • Donn Yost: A legend in his own mind. *NM*
    • Aha! Yost. Should have remembered that. Thanks for the responses. *NM*
    • Ha ha... but he has done some nice work. *NM*
      • Yes he has, Dan. Didn't say he didn't, didn't imply same. Read that interview in SA a few years back--the 6 paint experts of which he was one. *NM*
• Many of our (friends) garages posted with her, Jungle Pam, and several more. ESPECIALLY one but I can't say here but Marty knows which one. *NM*
• The cars sitting in just plain site driveways etc... just brings me back to my buds in HS and the memories I had cruising my streets. Summer break in the summer you would see all kinds of makes and brands just waiting for a wash ready for a drive that night. *NM*
• Yeaaah I'll miss you too Bob... I'm still a bit over cautious with my past recent health issues still not comfortable around a large group of people. Sorry I'll miss the event and the peeps. *NM*
  • I don't blame ya Frank! Hope to see you later this summer maybe? *NM*
• Looks right out of the brochure *NM*
• Great job on the woodgraining *NM*
• I agree with all the others!!! *NM*
• I got my DVD yesterday and got the complete disc on the computer, no need to put the disc in now and I can get to the magazines without password. *NM*
  • When you download the entire disk.....you load Kalmbach's proprietary software along with the mags....
    • being spied upon should not be the "price we pay" when the price we pay is over 40$ for a dumb dvd.
      • I don't disagree..........
• Very nice build Peter! *NM*
• Was that at Chik-fil-A? I've only seen lines that long there and at In-N-Out, and I know you are not near any In-N-Outs! *NM*
  • Yes and Yes.... aren't those funny, but they serve a purpose. still funny *NM*
• Sunday photos.................................................................................................PICS
  • Great PICS as usual Nick! *NM*
  • Nice Impala wagon! *NM*
    • The Salt Flats look good on it... *NM*
  • THAT's some nice stuff.... The light saber on that boat is a smart idea. *NM*
    • What boat? *NM*
      • Laughing....... The one with the American flag attached. *NM*
        • Re: "The one with the American flag attached" ... Funny, I was looking at something else with an American flag attached, LOL...! *NM*
      • You know I didn't notice that flag on the saber I was looking at the other flag. How funny is that *NM*
  • Nice Pics Nick!! Like the scoops on that boat! *NM*
  • Thanks for the Cheetah, Nick. Made my day... *NM*
  • OMG, that is a LOT of motor in street Willys. craig cochran *NM*
  • Hi Nick, it looks like you included some pics from the last AMG meeting. I didn't see you there - those must be from somebody ele's pics. Are you planning to be at the NNL next Saturday? *NM*
  • Wow, love that Continental and Heidi's not bad either. *NM*
  • I would not mind a model of this '56 Lancer ragtop. That's really sharp in yellow and black! *NM* *PIC*
    • Better looking than anything equivalent Ford or GM made back then. IMHO only! *NM*
  • Cool stuff! I look forward to your pics every week. *NM*
• Those are just too sweet looking. *NM*
• All great pics, but love the winged car pic. *NM*
• Thanks Bob....you are doing a really nice job with that . I like it! I thought I had one of those at one point...but I can't find it. (maybe I never had one! LOL) *NM*
• Off the bench - Nissan Micra/March G# (Pics)
  • I know it's a Nissan but it almost looks like some kind of Pontiac.... Bet it gets a 100 miles a gallon. Your funny Pete Laughing near you. *NM*
    • For a while there European Nissans in particular had that shape grille.
  • awww...ain't that cute? *NM*
  • Nice clean build Peter!! *NM*
    • Thanks Barry. It's getting more awkward with the shakes.
  • Always fun to see your builds since many are asian products of cars I have never seen before. Clean builds, too. *NM*
    • We've had so many cars here you didn't get in the US. *PIC*
  • That sure is cute and the color looks good on it. *NM*
  • Last time I saw a Nissan Micra, was in an issue of Autocar I have from 2012--writer Colin Goodwin had been invited to RACE one in a British grasscross event!
• HELP.........I am trying to get some Johan grilles & Bumpers, there is a guy in Pa, "deadplasti2002 who has some of what I want, I am happy to purchase the items but would like them sent to a friend in Delaware, "deadplasti2002" has said no......does anyone on here know
  • Couldn't your friend just make the purchase himself and send them along to you when he gets them and you reimburse him? *NM*
    • My friend is not really a moddeler & he has a few health issues so am trying to do this as painless for him....but it maybe the only alternative, but I can't fathom why its an issue for the seller, he is not loosing a sale. *NM*
      • Probably it's an issue because it's a way sellers can get scammed. If they only send things to the address on the PayPal account, it's a lot harder for a hacker to use a hacked account to buy stuff. *NM*
  • A ebay seller MUST ship to payers address or they stand to loose the money and item......ebay and Paypal rules. *NM*
  • i have had nothing but bad vibes from him including him shipping only part of what the auction was for and then getting snotty when i asked for the rest.
    • In person he pegs the bs meter. He used to do the shows. Just after he purchased and was selling the JoHan “archives”. Avoid. *NM*
    • Retalitory Feedback? Sellers have been unable to leave negative eBay feedback FOR YEARS *NM*
      • OK not Retalitory Feedback exactly, his replies to your feedback is what I am referring to. And they still allow that. And you probably know that too, buzzy. *NM*
  • Thanks guys,I appreciate the info,I wasn't aware of the ebay rule,but surely there would be a way for a decent seller to accomodate a request such as mine, looks like these old models will stay in the box unloved.......lol. *NM*
  • What parts are you looking for? Maybe some folks here can help. *NM*
  • Email sent maybe I can help! *NM*
• Anybody ever do the JoHan 60 DeSoto as a Kustom? *PIC*
  • I am sure I have seen some Customs and Low Riders built from that kit but they are usually in the back ground of pictures and youtube videos of nnls *NM*
  • Bob Black built a very tasty mild custom one a few years ago. Candy green with wire wheels, IIRC. *NM*
    • When I saw that picture I immediately thought it was something you could have done. *NM*
      • True, it is my build style. There are some details I'd have done differently though. *NM*
  • Mainly the taillights and trim. Did this about 45 years ago. *PIC*
    • Pretty kool! *NM*
• I just finished a rebuild of a rough 1933 Chevy Hess tanker *PIC*
  • Cool. There were 2 versions of that same Hess promo, 1982 & 1985. I've left my 1985 version intact. I disassembled the 1982 version to use the tanker and some other parts for a future project.....PICS
    • I now know how hard disassembly is. Pretty much a razor saw job *NM*
  • IIRC, they seemed to come apart easily at the time if you were a kid and not intending to break them... *NM*
  • I built one of those into a fire truck. A shame they oversized the headlights so much. *NM*
  • Holy Moly, Carl. What a great job--beautiful save. *NM*
  • Where did you get the Supertest decals??? *NM*
    • ''The logos are just computer generated stick-ons.'' *NM*
  • Very cool! Looks more like a proper heavy truck than most kit-based ones. Love the livery and striking colours! I want to do a range of vehicles to go with my Supertest service station so I may be stealing some ideas, LOL *PIC*
    • There seems to be a variety of colours used as Supertest orange. I used Omaha orange over John Deere beige primer. I looks close enough for me *NM*
• I agree with Farmer Wilding!! That black Charger is fantastic, although I bet those black vinyl seats got hot and painful!! *NM*
• Still miss mine, but I'm not having to worry about getting run over by some nitwit texting. *PIC*
  • You've had some nice riders there. At 73 I thought my riding day might be over but after 2 yrs without a bike I took the plunge yesterday and took a ride today and I'm ready to go for another 10 yrs. *NM*
• EXACTLY *NM*