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Chris, I don't think I have commented on your build before but I just want to join in with the others in saying that you are doing an outstanding job on this build. I believe your build, once finished, will be what I call "GSL worthy" and will be competing for many Best in Show awards. Keep up the good work and I look forward to more updates. Ep

I didn't see it mentioned but before you put ANY KIND of paint on the body, you must wash all your parts (excluding chrome) with warm dishwater, usually the palm olive brand works best, to remove any mold release that is invisible to the eye but is there none the less. This is a chemical that is on every new kit that comes out of the molds and it will wreck havoc on your paint job (fisheyes) if you don't wash the parts. Also, you would want to lightly scuff the plastic of the body parts with 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper (wet, dipped in a bowl of water from time to time) just so that you will get the "sheen" off of the plastic. This will promote better paint adhesion when you do this. And lastly, like everyone has said, if you can't afford an airbrush at this time, by all means get some spray paint. Testors has some really nice colors that are geared towards automotive subjects. Hope this helps. Ep

You didn't mention specifically what you're looking for. Are you looking for a specific car or just contingency decals? What era of drag racing are you talking about? 60's,70's, current cars?? Funny Cars, Top Fuelers, Gassers, Pro Stock?? Help us help you. Ep

These are all fine builds. I have a qusetion: On the Brand X car, does the full sized car have the steering linkage on the right hand side? I don't think I've ever seen a funny car with "right hand" drive like that before.

Hello everyone, This is my first post on this site but I'm posting to a subject that has become near and dear to me. Yes, the AARP crowd is supporting the hobby but eventually they will be heading for the " Big Hobby Shop in the Sky". Who replaces them? The younger crowd. But kits that are "sorely needed" (50-60 year old subject matter) by the AARP crowd won't cut muster with the younger set. Ask yourself this question: What kits in the near future (5 yrs) will the now 15-20 year olds are going to want to be building? I don't have a crystal ball but I'm pretty darn sure they're NOT going to want build what I call "vintage iron". Yeah, there may be an exception or 2 to that statment but seriously, how many 16-17 yr olds are going to want to build a model of something that was manufactured 30-35 years before they were born? I'm not saying to never release anymore "vintage iron" but we as a hobby need to think toward the future. AND these companies can't keep reissuing the same OLD stuff over and over again and expect to recruit new blood to the hobby. Aside from the near fanatical attention (and money) the younger set gives to video games I just don't think we can keep continuing this trend of ignoring a segment of the hobby that could be a future for the hobby. I, myself, am closer to 50 than 20 but as of now, I don't even look at domestic companies' new releases anymore with the anticipation that there will be something that will be out there to look forward to. Why? Because of all the reissues that have been reissued for the umpteenth time! Now you may ask "what would you have them release"? Well, licensing issues aside, NASCAR. I know that some of us don't like NASCAR but this isn't being aimed at you. It's what would appeal to the younger set. Also, NHRA. Again, some of us may not like the 300 mph billboards but it's not aimed at you. Besides aren't there enough "vintage iron" releases these days to make at least some of us happy? I'd hate to sound like chicken litte but I believe the botton could fall out of this portion of the hobby if the trend continues. I could be wrong but I just believe that in the long run, this sort of "AARP" thinking won't be beneficial for the hobby. Earl P