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It would seem that I had not expressed a third option for model builders regarding the inner fender issue in that they may have decided to build their model in the style that has no inner fenders. My apologies to Ron if he thought I was criticizing how he executed his well done Henry J. Sometimes we forget to ask a builder why they chose to build in a particular fashion rather than expressing how we feel about it. That being said...maybe we need to have a section where people can post their builds and only nice things are ever said about them.

it's fairly common (IMHO), not so much a "mistake" so much as the modeler either doesn't know to put inner fenders in or doesn't want to take the time to make or adapt a set to fit. I think it's because a lot of kit makers don't bother to make inner fenders or don't make them separate so the can be bashed onto something else.

excellent detail work!

Harry is correct. Anyone else that uses the engine/clutch to slow their car down may or may not make your brakes last longer and may or may not wear out the clutch faster. if have to "slip" the clutch each time you change gears then the clutch will wear out faster than a person that doesn't "slip the clutch" when they change gears...whether it's up shifting or down shifting. (all this is assuming there are no fluid leaks or other problems with the clutch assembly)

I once had to drive a fiat 124 spyder thru two cities with no clutch because the clutch pedal broke from the pivot rod, I only had to start it in gear once on that trip thru city traffic.

about the only time I needed a clutch was to get moving from a dead stop, after that it was all syncros and a good feel for the engine revs, except in my TR4, no syncro in first gear.

ALERT! The (cough) "other magazine" is having a 24hr sale on old issues including Car Model annuals for 50% off plus free shipping, must use code "fshpsc24" for free shipping.

I see you put a "suicide knob" on the steering wheel, pretty classy for cruisin...

NICE, I see the doctor is in and it's CRANKY-TIME!

the name of this show truck was chosen from a write-in contest that was run by a now defunct model car magazine, the winner was not even old enough to drive when his entry was chosen.

I have collected a few 1/32 kits from various makers (Aurora, Pyro, Life Like, Lindberg, AMT, MPC, Airfix, Revell, Monogram) and have this to say: 1. Most of the lindberg/pyro kits of cars earlier than 1949 have better details (even engines and separate tires) than the later model year kits, the 1949 ford and 1950 chevy kits just look wrong to me, too boxy. 2. The wheels/tires later Aurora kits are NOT 1/32 scale and the chassis/frames are very simplified (this seems to be the case on most 1/32 kits with the exception of the mid 80's run of 1/32 kits from Monogram). 3. If the hood isn't designed to open or be open, they're only going to give you the bottom half of an engine/transmission. 4. The "Brass" series from pyro was nicely done and makes great dress up goodies on other kitbash 5. Some of the later issue snap together kits can be improved greatly with other older lindberg/pyro kit parts but be prepared to make a few parts yourself 6. The V16 in one of my old pyro Cadillac kits just may get cast in resin so I can hot rod a few other "engineless" 1/32 kits

My finger is so stunned by that exhaust that I can barely type this on my phone.

Are ya gonna V the roof at the top of the wind screen?

You typed "snuggles".

I have the "Happy Days" version of that kit, the only clear parts is the windshield/windows and there is no chrome, the wheels in this version snap onto the suspension (no axles), the upper body is 3 pieces (roof/hood plus 2 sides) and may be tricky to assemble and have it look good. As with most 1/32 kits, all chassis detail is molded in with the exception in this kit of the front axle and wishbone. Bare metal foil and some craft store rhinestone headlights will improve this model greatly. practice of good basic modeling skills should yield a decent looking display model. The AMT 1/32 version of this kit is much nicer in my opinion, has a 1 piece main body and chrome parts.

I commend your choice, good luck with your training, I hope you do well. FYI: "collage" is an art project, "college" is a place where they try to teach you stuff.

does Brett has some "special" connections ?

I'm sure that I'm not the only person that wants a '57 ford 2dr wagon with a ranchero option...

Since cobraman is doing the vette spine I can mod my old kit (yup, I still have it) with a hatchback so I have better access to the package tray.

Sometimes when I look at this kit I almost expect it to have a ferrari engine with six carbs almost poking thru the hood.

IMC kitted a beetle, not sure how good it was but there are a few lurking in the wild.

It might have been more popular than the stingrays of that time if it had gone to production.

Actually, this is thinking outside of several boxes. Party on!

I started one of these back in the IMC release days and while I never heard about the tube chassis being Cobra, I can see how that could be said. There are vintage model car magazine articles on how to build one before it was kitted. If lindberg didn't ruin the molds it should go together just fine.

Yeah, little Aztec lava lamps.