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    Thank You to everyone!

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted · Edited by Troll hunter

    I dunno maybe it's just me, But this thread seems to have a little bit of a sarcastic flavor to it. With all the craziness that's going here lately, this thread made me chuckle a little

    I know you mean well, and I appreciate you taking the time to post this, but it did put a bit of a grin on my face.

    Mr. Norm's 68 Dart

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    Thanks for the info.

    But I have to ask for clarification about your comment of Augie (Hiscano) building a running 1/25 scale small block Chevy? I knew Augie, and I don’t recall anything like that, granted he was a very humble man, but I am shocked that I did not know about a running 1/25 scale small block Chevy. That would be an incredible feat. Please clarify. Thanks.

    I echo Mark's thoughts here......I'm very curious to hear more on this alleged 1/25 scale working engine.

    Would love to hear about how the entire rotating assembly was done, as well as a working valve train, fuel system, ignition system, piston rings, valve springs, etc....

    Any pics or vids to help confirm?

    Mr. Norm's 68 Dart

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    Im almost afaid to comment.... B):lol: but here goes, the work so far on your build looks to be comming along well. Just keep moving forward and dont worrie about what the next man has to say :blink: And dont get upset if someone makes a comment about your model that you dont like. When we put ourselves up for examination people will do just that. And if you cant take the heat of the examination ..... well get off the doctors table. Just build your model to please yourself because you cant please everyone. Now move over Jeff so i can fasten my seatbelt and hand me the popcorn Brett this is gonna be aheck of a ride. :huh:

    It's kinda like downhill skiing........Fast, explosive, and on the verge of losing control... ph34r.gif:huh:ph34r.gif

    Walking the razor's edge is never easy...Yikes.. :o

    Mr. Norm's 68 Dart

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    The spirit of the Treehugger is strong with this one B)

    I would suggest you not rag on people here for box-stock building. There are some of the most talented builders in the world on here who build out of the box.

    edit- I guess Harry edited the box-stock comments out. Calling someone a box-stock modeler is considered a compliment on this board.

    I was thinking the same thing as I read through this thread......

    It's like "Treehugger-gate" all over again...LOL...

    "THD-2.0".. :lol:

    What did you get today? (Model Car Related Items)

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted

    yep pretty happy with them if you want to follow the rainbow or at least the link :D theres several angles including innards

    http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v392/awesome55/the%20stash/resin/

    Thanks Brett, yeah, they do look pretty good..I don't see many pin holes at all.

    I could have fun building a couple of those.

    Some of the pro mod bodies I had in the past looked like swiss cheese the pin holes where so bad. These look good...... Nice!

    the Norbie method

    in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

    Posted

    "Norbie"....is actually Art Anderson, and John K. Dezan is his pupil/young-Jedi that was chosen and "taught" the secret painting method, and the galactic powers of the model car building force.....LOL.

    I'm not sure what all the hub-bub about this "Norbie" sillyness is....There's nothing really secret about it. Alot of folks have used variations of the "Norbie" stuff for years...

    And yes, the famous model car "A-Rake"..[nose slammed down in the weeds, tail end up in the air}............I remember that look in the 1:1 world from the late 70's and 80's when the Hi-jacker shocks were the big thing.

    The "A-rake" has been around for years....

    JWAC "BOMB" 47 lowrider

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    Looks great Mike, I was planning on doing my version with the stock parts, but I like the lowered look you have going. I may do a mild drop but will still use the stock wheels/tires.

    I have used the bodies in this kit before for other various projects, but never actually built a complete kit with all the parts. The tooling does look great and well done.

    Last question I have is how are the metal transfers? They look real nice in the kit but I've heard that they have adhesive issues and come loose. Are you using them on your version? or did you use strip styrene and BMF as an alternative?

    I had metal transfer issues with the set that comes in the Tamiya MK-II Jag kit...I had to use a small amount of epoxy to get them to stop from lifting back up in some spots....

    This project does look just like the drawing....nice work!

    JWAC "BOMB" 47 lowrider

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    Nice work..

    I like what you've done with the interior, but why does the steering wheel appear to be nearly touching the seat? Do you have the column fully mounted all the way, or is it just laying in position for mock up purposes?

    It just looks a little too low to be realistic. The poor driver would be pinned against the seat with that configuration you've got going on.

    I'm not trying to flame or critique, but just asking a question in regards to the kit tooling...I have this kit but have never built the interior yet, so that's why I ask.

    What Just Happened???

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted

    Hey Greg does being hacked mean this is a world wide popular site?

    I'd consider it as a compliment. Back handed compliment but still a compliment.

    Mike

    The folks that hacked this site, hack lots of sites....

    "the islamic ghost team" has done this to many sites both big and small....

    It was likely a random hit.....It could have been much worse. Those guys have been known to implant code, malware, and all sorts of trojans/viruses...

    This was a mild attack. MCM was lucky.

    Randy Lammers is back on the Hobby Heaven board

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted

    I have tried numerous times to understsnd the system over there! I guess it must be too simple for me or something!laugh.gif

    After about 10 minutes I have a headache and have to get out of there! It's like being in a classroom full of kids all talking at the same time!blink.gif

    I think the problem is that there is no "system"...

    Like Harry said, it's just a bunch of conversation and commentary all jumbled together, and it's up to the Board-user to weed through it all to try and find what they are looking for.

    If You're looking for just the models, the easiest thing to do is to just follow all of the "attaboys" and other comments that say:..."great job"...."nice work"...."looks sharp"........etc..etc..

    Those fellas with the longest list of compliments and attaboys under the original post, are typically considered to be the "board super heros".

    The folks with the fewest attaboys, are generally not part of the "regular family" and "circle of friends", and are given less attention no matter how great the model may be.

    I've been on HH/SL off and on, for the past 6 years or so, and once you get used to the format they have over there, the patterns are very easy to spot. I could practically write a book on that forum, and all of it's crazy adventures.... :huh:B)ph34r.gif

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