David G.

That's the nice thing about hobbies Jim, they're not jobs. If you're just not feelin' it, put it back in the box and finish it later. Or not. I had one build that took me almost nine years to complete and about a half-dozen I haven't, and may never finish. It's just a hobby. If you're not enjoying it, what's the point? Cheers, David G.

Thank you Len. I have some other options to consider. Currently, I'm kind of working through that part of the build. I usually don't dive into a build like this unless I've prepared at least one fallback position. David G.

Maybe they intended the product to by bought and used by people who are to young to have memories of or much interest in the movies on which it's based? Other similar kits have provided both options. That would have been nice. David G.

Thank you Alan. The good news is that since AMT has released the updated ambulance version that's actually an ambulance, none of ever have to go through this again! I almost feel as if I "took one for the team" as the saying goes. Thanks EMRE, I'm glad that enjoyed it. David G.

I think that that's actually happened to me! 😮 I remember working on a Mustang and I was cleaning up one of the front parking light lenses, deburring it with a file when it slipped from my fingers and just... vanished! I was working less than six inches above my desk, I had a cutting mat down and a magnifier light lighting the scene. As I searched for it I remember thinking "Where the futz did it go?! There's no place for it to go! It should be right here!" Gone. That's okay, I left the other one off and just painted the holes where they went in transparent amber. No one even missed 'em. David G.

Here's my next subject of interest. The multi-piece body will pose a challenge but it doesn't look like it will be too bad. David G.

Wow David, those hinge assemblies look like they would require a keen eye and a steady hand. And patience, lots of patience! I I like your idea of modeling the side window and quarterlight opened. It's a nice added touch of "lived in" character. On the whole, the doors look great. David G.

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That would also work. But lacquer thinner has the added joy of being not only a paint solvent but a solvent for styrene as well. David G.

Spray cans of lacquer thinner labeled as "Clear Coat". David G.

Thank you Len. Now that I have the color where I want it to be, I'll have to sort out the markings. The kit comes with stickers instead of decals. 😕 David G.

Thank you very much Donato. That's a bummer. Thanks Steve, I appreciate that. David G.

Thank you Jim. You have some impressive building skills yourself. I really enjoyed watching you knock that Plymouth into shape. David G.

Wow Ken! I don't know how I missed this one but I'm glad I found it. Great looking chassis and engine detail, excellent paint and choice of colors. Beautiful work as always! David G.

That's a sweet little roadster! The woodwork looks great! David G.