jamie

everyone's builds look great!

This is one I did last year (a different version): work in progress with this link: http://badscaleracing2.com/index.php?topic=1361.0 Jamie

Why the grumpy response, Harry?

I don't think he was ripping you. He was just saying that the project wasn't going to be too hard. Take a chill pill, bud. He also mentioned how you could do it.

For a window net, MCG makes a template with everything you need.

PERFECT..........

Thanks guys, muchly appreciated!

I managed to build this in time for the NNL East. I literally pulled an all-nighter and finished a half an hour before I left to go. I was contemplating building the large scale Poncho when Dave built his. I asked him, Jay, Clay, and TJ a MILLION questions, and I just wanted to thank them. I can officially say that this was the biggest pain in the ass build I have ever done. You were right, Dave. I had to scratch built and / or modify pretty much everything, including the fuel cell / entire trunk area, roll cage, engine, etc. a BIG thank you to patto @ www.pattosplace.com Feel free to comment - good or bad. List of stuff: AMT 1/16 kit, Tamiya blue & Tamiya yellow, Patto's Place decals, mesh grills, window net made from plaster netting (the stuff you use to fix plaster walls) Detail Master line scratch built fuel filler hood hinges on front & back Again, thanks guys! jamie

Why is it pearl? the original was basic black...no?

So, i guess you must love the COTs. What most people refer to when they say Pontiac's is the body shell. Of course they are generic GM setups. So, if you want to be that minute & say that there weren't Pontiac's since the 80's, that's fine. But i think you're making a mountain out of a mole hill. No offense, but if he had said, "here is a generic GM platform NASCAR", we would have probably asked him what he was talking about and let him know he built a PONTIAC.

Nice job man! I haven't seen that scheme yet. Looks great! Jamie

Not that bad for a first-timer! 1. Use better brushes if you must paint with them. I use Sable brushes. 2. You might want to try a different brand of paint. Model Master makes a great line of Acryl paints that go on smooth. 3. Try painting the pieces with Tamiya spray instead of brush painting. I only brush paint the finest details. Hope this helps...

That's going to haze the plastic. I know you don't want to do it, but I recommend a clear sheet of plastic and use that.

Beautious. Brilliant. Etc. Already commented on this beauty and I LOVE IT!

Ohhh..gotcha....but it was regular black, right?

You obviously didn't read the prior posts, George.

OK, OK. I'm done with arguing with everyone. Once I get started, it's hard for me to stop. Ask my wife. I will not post anything, unless it's to defend myself yet again!!!!

All very good points, I have to say... those aren't the reason for my tirade. But yes, good points indeed.

"Bri" - (the same Brian that was building a Wrangler Tbird on another board who was crying that there were no replies to his thread?) I'm "ranting" about people not responding to my posts??? I WISH people would read sometimes.... Man, I said - "that I just don't post there because I've posted many cars there a while ago with VERY LITTLE interest. Do I care? No." I guess that's ranting. It's not a big deal to me. Would I like SOME feedback on my builds? Sure, who doesn't? But do I need my thread to blow up in order for me to be satisfied? Not at all. Oh - and sorry for thanking Dave. My bad. Should I have said, "piss off Dave"? Go put a resin nose on a body.

You just don't get it, do you??? WHO SAID I'M NOT HAPPY???? CAN YOU READ, DUDE??? After I said it was created recently & the fact that the site isn't geared to NASCARS, I said, "Which is fine with me, I have no issues with that". C'mon man, lay off the Kool-Aid. I just don't post there because I've posted many cars there a while ago with VERY LITTLE interest. Do I care? No. I don't need 350 replies to make me feel content. But I won't post if it's obvious no one is into it. No biggie.

It wasn't until recently that the NASCAR section was put up. And you know that this forum is not geared towards NASCAR - "geared" , i.e. the main focus. It's blatantly obvious that the main focus on this forum is stock replicas of cars from earlier periods. Which is fine with me, I have no issues with that. I have my home away from home that I post on. The cars on here are great, you've never seen me post anything bad on anything until today. I'm done ranting. Enough is enough.

THANK YOU, DAVE!!!!!!!

Harry - I'm not surprised you responded... I NEVER SAID ANYONE WAS BASHING THE BUILDERS. FREAKIN' READ MY POST, MAN. I was mad about the lack of respect for the NASCAR kits and how many people posted with LAME responses of how Revell did the right thing by dropping the line. Do I agree that NASCAR is money hungry and that they shouldn't be charging royalty fees on everything? Absolutely. But my response was based on these, and I quote: "I heartily support Revell in their decision." "I think Revell did the right thing...it sucks for the guys who still think todays NA$CAR is worthwhile, but enough is enough" "Harry, I am with you 100%!!! Hopefully, this will free up some of Revell's money for other things. Hopefully, the new AMT will stay away from them too. Revell's anouncement is something that they should have done a few years ago." "Anyway I'm glad Revell did what they did,good for them." "Hurray for Revell and I hope the rest of the model companies follow their lead." You would be mad too, if Revell or AMT did away with Chevelles, Triumphs or whatever...the uproar would be amazing. And then to have people say "good for Revell and whatever, you'd be a little bothered, I'm sure. And yes, I do know there is a NASCAR section. Oh and.... "Obviously not everyone likes NASCAR models, but the fact is that there's a NASCAR section here... people who post and respond there are all obviously NASCAR modeling fans, wouldn't you think?" - Are you serious??? THANK YOU CAPTAIN OBVIOUS. You made no point with that comment.

"see it this way....for some hard core NASCAR fans and builders, Revell stopping the production of those NASCAR kits, is like Revell stopping production on Muscle cars and HotRods for me. I would be angry if that I would be forced to stop building a style to my liking because of the almighty dollar at work again....and worst off, not being my choice. I feel bad for those who love to build NASCAR." I build NASCARS 99% of the time, and after reading the lame responses here, RadRidesByDan is the only one who gets it. I don't bother posting my builds on this forum because of the lack of responses. I don't care what you guys think of NASCAR, just don't start bashing it like it's nothing. What if Revell was taking away '57 Chevys and RatRods? There would be 55,000 heart attacks from people on this board within an hour of the announcement. Do I enjoy building the things that you guys build? No. But do you hear me bashing anything? No. I understand that this forum is not geared towards NASCARS, and that's fine. To each their own. But after reading the ridiculous responses saying that it was about time that Revell cut the line, I couldn't help but chime in. Later.

Let me see what I can come up with.....