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Back in the 80's when I was a bar hoppin' weed smokin' Pootang chasin' wrench turner, i thought I was done building and only wanted to build 1:1 stuff so... I donated all my kits, parts and tools to a "Make A Wish" child that really loved models. I have never regretted it, because I able to help make a dying kid happy for his last days. I'm currently sitting on a couple hundred kits since getting back into the hobby in the 90's. Told the wife that my kids and grandkids get first pick of the stash when I pass, the rest go to "Make A Wish"

Rockettman, I need a hood, if you have an extra one?

ACE hardware stocks it too.

Modelers helping modelers, i'd buy you a beer if you were closer....

if they still have them, I can get you one for $12.99 + shipping

how about actually walking into the store?

No way this thing can be built stock. Says shortened body right on the box. Does say build 1 of 4 ways. Drag, Street, Dune Beetle, or Open Dune Buggy.

I bought the Nova wagon and VW gasser there last week?

How about a vinyl mask? -vs- decal. I have access to a Cricut vinyl cutting machine. Bought some temporary / removable vinyl to see if I can cut flame masks with it.

i have these if you're still looking.

Check a local tint shop in your area, I asked one and they gave me a couple "stub" rolls in different shade %'s. The guy said he used to build as a kid, I said the hobby is still alive and come on back.

Thanks, I'm missing just the hood to complete the kit.

Do you still have the hood to the Swamp Monster kit?

Bump - Still looking for this hood....

Hey Gang, I'm looking for a hood for the 1:16 Chevy Pick up "Swamp Monster". Have plenty to trade...

Okay. if you ever want a second one, I'm still looking for one of Jeff's mail Jeeps...

Kris, Are you looking to make masters for casting? or just a set of bumpers? I have a '60 ranger conv in my stash.

if you still need some, I have some on a stub roll the local tint shop gave me when asked for some scrap.

I posted the flyer on Reddit, r/model cars to help spread the word.

Thanks Guys! I'll have to Shoot John an email and do a curbside pick up, he isn't open to the public yet, I rode out there last weekend and tugged on the door. I did pick up some MM "Chevrolet Engine Red" that looks close. I'll have to spray up some spoons with the MM, Tamiya, and the Mr. Color and take them out to the USCG station on Belle Isle and compare them to the 1:1 chopper. I'm building a Trumpeter HH-65A Dolphin Helicopter to get me over some automotive funk i've been in. Edit: and I Know plenty of people that have never been on a plane (whatever that was supposed to mean?)

Does anyone know where I can score some Mr. Color #68 "Red Madder" in the Detroit area? or a shade that is close? Thanks

I use panty hose. Cut into 2" x 2" squares. Get the plus size and it will last you a while. no cleaning it either, strain and throw in the garbage.

I still use the good 'ole X-Acto. I have different color masking tape around the bottom of the handle to identify which is which. and to stop them from rolling, I leveled my hobby table...

I didn't even know John Candy was a modeler? I was at the '74 Detroit Autorama, good times....

Another vote for the H, I've used the single action H so long, I cant get used to the VL double action. I have both and reach for the H every time.