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Did not know that, Harry. Thanks for the info. As far as I know, Lester sang it on the Flatt and Scruggs albums, it never occurred to me that someone else might have sung it for the actual intro.

RIP Earl, I'm listening to "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" in your honor. Yep Harry, that was Lester singin' and Earl a-pickin' in that BH intro. They also appeared on that show a few times. I saw Earl perform many times. A modest gentleman, but when it comes to a banjo, he will always be The Man!

The coupons don't work on Clearance items. Some stores have airbrushes on clearance. Anywhere from $19.99 to $49.99.

It is definitely a good idea. It needs to have the charcoal canisters and the paper pre-filters. A paper mask without the canisters would do almost nothing to protect you. Having the garage door open is a good idea. You should not be able to smell paint while painting if the mask fits properly. After you have used it for a while, if you start to smell paint, it is time to replace the filters. They're not terribly expensive and they're not uncomfortable. There's no good reason not to wear one. Consider it the cheapest health insurance you will ever buy.

I've never done it, so how does it work? Do you order by phone, online, mail? Do you pay by credit card, Paypal, check? Inquiring minds want to know!

Tamiya TS-7 Racing white is darker than Wimbeldon white. Maybe not quite that dark, tho.

This thread has warped my mind (more than it already was?). I was following a school bus today and the idea popped in my head of a bunch of third world crazies with AKs poking out of every window. That's just wrong!

I like using aluminum for some parts. It's stronger than plastic for a given thickness. If it's relatively thin (.020 or less) you can work it like plastic. It can be cut by scribing with a knife and then bending it back and forth until it breaks. You can file or sand it, drill it with your regular drills, and bend it either freehand or on forms. For sharp bends, Patrick's suggestion is a good one. It's sort of a mini version of the "bending brake" used for 1:1 sheet metal. It will glue with CA but epoxy is better. HTH

I hesitated to mention this, but since Rick put it out there, I do it too. I call it PIA tax. My attitude is "You're going to have to pay me to put up with your grief." The moral of the story: Sometimes being a jerk can cost you, big time.

Wow Jerred, you're making great progress! Lookin' Good!

I can't remember either. Mine has progessed to CRAFT.

How about just plain water? If you buy it in bottles at the convenience store it's probably pushing $10.00 a gallon.

Thanks, Ken. I'll have to look into that kit.

Whoa Stoney! I think you have lost your mind, in a good way! Those are some awesome vehicles. Ken, yours are awesome as well. I like the "modified" and the killer stage coach is off the chart. Can you tell me what instruction sheets your models are sitting on? It looks like there is a welder on there, I need a welder. Great job!

Hey Jerred, that is mean! The support structure on the front is cool, and that buzz saw is over the top! This reminds me I still need to put shocks on mine, gonna be a rough ride otherwise. Your shocks look great.

You probably already know this, but in 1/25 scale, 1mm = about 1 inch. Without knowing what 1:1 size you're trying to duplicate, it's hard to make a recommendation. In 1/24 scale, 0.4mm would be around 1/2" 1:1. 1.4mm would be around 1-1/2" 1:1. HTH

This may not reach the depth you're looking for, but I just like to make stuff. It doesn't matter much what it is. I've been that way as long as I can remember. In that respect, model cars are just one more thing to make. I suspect that's why I can't just assemble a kit. I treat 'em more like raw materials. I agree with you about accomplishment, advancement, and pride. Whatever you make, if you do your best, you should feel that way.

The resin six cylinder is available from Kitchen Table resins. Here is Ken's Fotki page: http://public.fotki.com/KenK/kitchen_table_resin_kits/kitchen-table-resin/ktrflyerjune2009pg1.html He has them from 1941-1996.

Me too. Is it surprising that two cabinetmakers would reply to a question about respirators? Nope, not at all.

If you can smell paint now, and couldn't before, the mask was working and it's time to replace the cartridges. Also replace the paper filters if it has them. I doubt if manufacturer makes a whole lot of difference (I have a Binks), the main thing is that it fits you well and really seals to your face. To get maximum life out of the canisters, keep the mask in a sealed plastic bag when not in use. HTH

I vote for the 427 as well.

There was such a movie. It was about the British blowing dams in Germany with cylindrical bombs dropped from Lancasters. The history is coupled with an attempt at a modern re-creation of the bomb. Cool flick.

Here's a link to a thread about a '65 Polara. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=48924&hl=%2B%26%2339%3B65+%2Bpolara&fromsearch=1

Eelco, all I can say is: :lol:

You can do a lot with MS Word. The Word Art function will do all kinds of cool text. You can also re-size images from other sources. I have had limited success with MS Paint, but I've made a couple of stripes and such.