mole53

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  • Scale I Build 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Location Baton Rouge, La.
  • Full Name Carl Krumm

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  1. mole53 added a post in a topic DIY dehydrator   

    Thanks to both of y'all for your suggestions, but I got some money for Christmas and decided to just buy one. Most probably from Wally World or H.F.


  2. mole53 added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers   

    DIY dehydrator
    Does anyone know of plans, tutorials, whatever on making a homemade dehydrator.
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  3. mole53 added a post in a topic "Father & Son" Dodge Truck build.. NEW progress pics 9-10-16   

    John I feel for you man, I know what you went, and are still going, through was tough. Two years ago I tried to do a manicure on my left hand, with a table saw! Needless to say that did not end well, limited use in three fingers and the middle finger does not bend, permanent bird. Keep up the positive attitude and don't let it limit you. Also if they recommend p.t. take it, it helps.


  4. mole53 added a post in a topic Kubel Scratch   

    Pat I have one I'm want to get rid of, send me a PM if your interested.


  5. mole53 added a post in a topic Help with a 1/16 Lindberg Model T Rod   

    Thanks guys, ya'll gave my brain a jump start. Ray, a quick question or three. What did you use for your fan belt, what size wire did you use for the ignition wires and did you shorten the radiator?


  6. mole53 added a topic in Big Boyz   

    Help with a 1/16 Lindberg Model T Rod
    I need help with this model. I'm looking for aftermarket tires (typ. street rod) to replace the two peice rubber things in the box and rims to match. I normally build 1/24-1/25 cars, I need help with general detail stuff like ignition wires, rad. hoses, etc. what sizes should I use? Any help (good, bad or indifferent) will be appreciated.
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  7. mole53 added a post in a topic Now that's a real replica builder.   

    THUNK!!!!    Sound of bottom jaw hitting the floor.


  8. mole53 added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers   

    Harbor Freight Dehydrator
    Harbor Freight has thier dehydrator on sale, http://www.harborfreight.com/5-tier-food-dehydrator-66908.html, and I am thinking of getting one. How good is it and what is involved in modifing it use for painting? Any info would be much appreciated.
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  9. mole53 added a post in a topic anybody else have this problem (brake fluid)   

    Dave I feel for you buddy. A long time ago I tried to strip a model RR engine, key word try, with brake
    fluid and it stripped the paint fine. It also stripped the bonding agent from the plastic leaving it in the shape of an engine but a rubbery, crumbly mess. That being said, I'd say your problem is the plastic. I now use brake fluid exclusively with no problems. Besides its cheap, a buck at the dollor store, and I can't find purple power around here.


  10. mole53 added a post in a topic 1/16 Scale Army Vega Funny Car - Updated 9/25/2016 - Fuel System Stuff   

    Chris, HELP! I'm going thru Mooneyzs withdrawls, and I need a fix bad. I have followed your build since the beginning and have been blown away by your phenominal attention to detail. Please get back to the bench, for your own sake, I'd hate to see this project end up in a box on a shelf, yoyu got too much invested in it.


  11. mole53 added a post in a topic Two Questions   

    Bill E. ---- Thanks for the link to the Craig Stansfields 2011 R & M catalog. I'm building Revells Datsun 510, with the moulded
    in tail lights and would like to keep the surface detail.

    Joe ------- Thanks for the suggestion, but like I told Bill E., the tail lights where moulded in and I cut them out without any thought
    as to what next.

    Bill G. ---- Your links were older than Bill E.'s link but include pictures. Thanks anyway. Buy the way, I like your YouTube channel.

    Snake45 -- Thanks for the tip on the epoxy, I see what you mean about rubbery, the 5 min. stuff I used has filally hardened
    (only took 4 days).

    I'll let y'all know how the next batch turns out.


  12. mole53 added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers   

    Two Questions
    Like the title and tags state, I got two questions. One, does anyone know where I can find a picture referance to the latest Replicas & Minitures releses. Two, I have tried casting taillights with 5 min. epoxy and two drops of red food color. The results where OK but nothing to write home about, too dark & opaque. I only need two, I want them clear red & I don't want to spend money on bottles of resin dye, I'm cheap. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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  13. mole53 added a post in a topic Dad's going to kill me.   

    Great model Rick, I know how you feel. Back when I was 16 I totaled my moms '63 Buick Electro 225. lost it on a wet street and slide sideways into a phone pole, digging a 3' trench. I got my drivers license 2 days before and the car just returned the day before from the upholstery shop with new seat covers, mom was NOT happy.


  14. mole53 added a post in a topic Bending tubing   

    Thanks guys, was thinking of making a set of headers for a double dragster build, but decided go with plastic rod and drill out the end instead.


  15. mole53 added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers   

    Bending tubing
    Is there a tutorial or could someone tell me how to bend small dia. tubing without kinking it?
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