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[Tom Geiger]

Unfortunately they can't fire them! It is even worse than trying to fire teachers with tenure.

Same as the no layoff clause in their contract so they just find somewhere to stuff them and keep on paying!(Just heard a government spokesman tell that one today)

 

Actually their day of reckoning is coming!  My bro-in-law works at a sorting center scheduled to be closed. He doesn't know if he'll be relocated or laid off. And he's been there better than 25 years.  He has been on third shift because as they have cut back due to attrition and layoffs over the years, he is low man in seniority. He has stayed there because he thinks his chances are better there, than to be low man at a local post office.

 

The local post offices will be cutting back once the Saturday delivery is nixed.  I think we can do with 5 day mail delivery.

[Tom Geiger]

 

I never thought I'd be so happy to find basic supplies!  I moved out here to PA and the local hobby shops don't have much of anything. In fact I got rock hard green putty at the closest one.  Shows you how much they cater to modelers.  So I was back in NJ Saturday for my club meeting and hit Avenel Hobbies. It was so nice to ask where the Metalizers were and the person behind the counter didn't give me a stupid look!  I got the three Metalizers I was out of, Stainless Steel, Magnesium and Aluminum Plate. I regularly use all 5 tones to give interest to model undersides and engine bays. I also was all out of Bare Metal Foil!  Man, I almost couldn't build without all this stuff.  And while I was there I bought a new supply of Micromark decal paper for the inkjet. I'm down to using partial sheets for small decals. The only thing they didn't have was Alclad spray can. I think I can get that from a buddy this Friday.

 

 

And it's brandy new NNL East swag!  The pens came in the mail this week, so I shared them with my fellow club members at Saturday's meeting. This was our annual work session where we bag up the license plates.  20 guys working an hour sure beats one guy working 20 hours!  Thanks guys!  And of course once the work was done we ordered some food!

[1930fordpickup]

Derick  we have great carriers here they do there job like champs.

You need to have a talk with the postmaster.

Your carrier might just be a temp , they are all over in small towns. 

[Evilbenny]

My wife and I went to the MCMA showdown in Dallas this past Saturday. It was a great show and many talented builders participated. I sold some of my stash and added a few more. One of my trucks was photographed and will possibly be in another mag. Enough talking here is what I got to take home.

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[JamesW]

My wife and I went to the MCMA showdown in Dallas this past Saturday. It was a great show and many talented builders participated. I sold some of my stash and added a few more. One of my trucks was photographed and will possibly be in another mag. Enough talking here is what I got to take home.

I want that Tamiya Wrangler and one of the Caravans.

[Lownslow]

Got my trans am snowflakes from shapeways

[Green Duster]

Got these shipped to the house for 10 bucks each. Got them from a guy on one of my Mopar

car forums.

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[Roadkill2525]

Feeding my Gunpla needs.

 

[lanesteele240]

Following the good doctors advice (on his youtube channel) i bought this

Have not tried it but you cant argue with Cranky's results

[Custom Mike]

You'll love that stuff Gary, the biggest problem I have is finding somewhere around me that can keep it in stock. It's used by every body shop around here for door jambs and small touch ups. And you will definitely need a mask or (Preferred) a respirator when you spray it, it is pungent!

[lanesteele240]

You'll love that stuff Gary, the biggest problem I have is finding somewhere around me that can keep it in stock. It's used by every body shop around here for door jambs and small touch ups. And you will definitely need a mask or (Preferred) a respirator when you spray it, it is pungent!

I got mine from Napa in rockingham nc. They had a whole bunch of it. I have a respirator. I just hate to use it.

[martinfan5]

Gary, where did you buy it at?

[JamesW]

[MAGNUM4342]

I got this little 43rd scale beauty. Side trim, window trim, grille and door handles are all photo etch as well as the hood ornament!

There's no chassis detail but I don't care. Made by NEO models of Germany. The only thing I don't like is that it was advertised as a 1976 Dodge Charger but the pe badges say Cordoba. Heck they can't be seen anyway without a magnifier.  

[outragis]

Following the good doctors advice (on his youtube channel) i bought this

Have not tried it but you cant argue with Cranky's results

you will love the results!

[ffreak]

I got this little 43rd scale beauty. Side trim, window trim, grille and door handles are all photo etch as well as the hood ornament!

There's no chassis detail but I don't care. Made by NEO models of Germany. The only thing I don't like is that it was advertised as a 1976 Dodge Charger but the pe badges say Cordoba. Heck they can't be seen anyway without a magnifier.  

Does it have the " Rich Corinthian Leather " ?????

[MAGNUM4342]

Does it have the " Rich Corinthian Leather " ?????

Yes, but it needs conditioning. It feels like plastic.

[MachinistMark]

Wing nuts and spreader bars for my valve covers,also one day closer to hhopefully buying that 81 Z/28.

[Green Duster]

nice you even got a GM in there..

 

Yeah and I'm going to build that GTO also. Learned to drive a 4 speed on my brothers Judge!

Just have to put some N50-15's on the back to match.

[MachinistMark]

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