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16 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:
I'm still kinda surprised nobody's taken up the gauntlet, bought at least some of their tooling, and brought some new pieces to market.
I thought the same when Fred Cady retired. I was positive someone would buy up his silk screens.
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I figured it would happen at some point. Racing drag vehicles on a street? C'mon.
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I can recommend JAXCON, an IPMS show in Jacksonville, Florida.
@crazyjimDo you still have your shows in Ocala?
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7 hours ago, ybsluos said:
Bruce this is awesome! -Mark
Bruce hasn't been on this forum for about six years. He was a very active member back then and a terrific builder. I've no idea what happened to him.
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I really like this.
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Quick update. Pics this weekend. I have decided against the stripe. It's very novel and it sure stands out on a custom, but it sure isn't what I would do to a 1:1. I'll be using some nice pin stripe decals instead.
Also, if anyone plans on customizing one of these AMT '51's, do yourself a favor and be very careful sanding off the chrome hood ornament. I was a little to aggressive with mine and I ended up really messing up the lines/shape of the hood and it took me a few tries before I got it back looking proper.
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On 7/31/2022 at 7:27 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:
One of the most interesting threads I've come across in some time. Your mileage may vary.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/hot-rod-sports-cars.956823/
I could spend a lot of time in that thread. The 289 powered P1800s were very interesting. But sadly, my employer would rather I do some work. Break's over.
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On 8/2/2022 at 3:21 PM, NOBLNG said:
This is what I use. It measures .020” which is 1/2” in scale. It looks right and that’s what counts. I see a lot of builds that look like they’ve used heater hose for plug wires.
I use 30 AWG wrapping wire also. It looks right to me.
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Well done. I like it.
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That's a cool custom Jim.
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Sweet! Very nice work. I did an F-Bomb inspired Camaro several years ago that remains one of my favorite builds.
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On 7/26/2022 at 11:17 AM, Jonathan said:
Our local model car club holds an "It's All In The Cards" build-off every year. The idea is that each person draws two cards and they have until the end of the year (or whatever date) to build something that meets the criteria of the two cards. For example, a person might draw "Race Car" / "Paintbrush Only", or "1950's / Shiny", or "Snap Kit" / "Spray Paint Only" ... you get the idea.
It's a lot of fun. This year, I drew "1950's" and "Rat Rod".
That's a great build off idea. Lots of options. I'd love to know what all the cards were.
The Chevy is coming along great. It's right up my alley. Keep it going.
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Outstanding.
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Very interesting. Looks like you're getting ready to do a section job.
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Okay Mustang-files, what is the difference between this Boss 351 and a Mach1 of the same year? I've always wondered as my neighbor had a Mach 1 when I was a boy.
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On 7/21/2022 at 12:31 PM, Can-Con said:
I've always wanted to try my hand at something like this , ,
Two hands even. 😉
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Not that's a bumper I wouldn't want to see in my rear view. Terrific work.
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As a consumer, I'm not happy with the artwork (though it's terrific looking) on the new kits. I know those kits and they are made to look WAY better than they actually are.
The Mustang and the Deuce put a big 'ol smile on my face though. I had a neighbor with that Mustang growing up and I'm real fond of it. The '32 is the picture of the perfect hot rod.
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Terrific work on the model. Very nice indeed. But about your '64, I gotta say, I'm a pretty picky fella. So when I say that it makes my, very short list of "I wouldn't change a thing" hot rods, I've seen in my life, you should believe it. I'm so glad you own it now, but my hat is off to the builder who did everything just right, nothing overdone or dated in style. That truck will be cool until our sun goes supernova. Well done sir.
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On 7/17/2022 at 10:22 AM, StevenGuthmiller said:
Now the "fad" color seems to be that nauseating bright green that you see on EVERYTHING these days.
It looked good on a '70 'cuda, but seriously guys.......
Please, take me back to the Brandywine days!!! 🤮
Steve
I suppose there's always 'too much of a good thing" but I really like that green. Especially back in '17 when the Vipers came in Snake Skin Green. Very slick and eye catching, which is, of course the idea.
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Extraordinary! Terrific work.
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Very nicely done.
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1 hour ago, Bugatti Fan said:
Can we get back to discussing the nail powder chrome?
Agreed. Any further experience with this stuff? I'm headed to Amazon tonight to find some. I have two old Johan kits that I have been waiting for a chrome system.
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This one is sitting in my stash waiting for inspiration. Maybe I'll find some here. I like it so far.