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That's the one I had.

Wow! The Merc looks great.

A memories! I too got suckered in by those ads in Auto World and had to have one. Our local hobby stores did not the Auto World brand, but they had one made by Xacto. So that's the one I got. It was basically an Xacto soldering iron with a screw in tip that held a good old #11 blade. The best I was ever able to do with it, was ruin the interior of an AMT '71 Thunderbird, by accidentally laying it on top it. Melting through the dash board and the front of the interior bucket. Using it as they claimed? It just did not work very well. It barely went through the plastic and the blade would lose heat, and need to be heated up some more to make more of the cut. It made nice blops of plastic along the edges that needed to sanded off after the cutting. Making my doors too small to really look right in their frames. It was a complete disaster. And I don't think the problem was with having the Xacto brand vs. the Auto World one. Over the years I purchased a lot of cool stuff through those old Auto World catalogs. 99% I was happy with. And I've owned a lot of Xacto products. Which other than the soldering iron with the knife blade attachment, I've always been happy with their products. This was a concept that worked better on or in paper, than it did in real life.

The green plastic in the one issue, was very nice. Over all, I wouldn't paint it.

What's the word on using flame paint masks? Do they work? And how tough or easy are they to work with?

Oh! And Tamiya's primer is not too "hot." It will not craze or effect the plastic in any negative manner that I've found.

Again, I hope you try out a meeting or two. Back to paint. I prefer using paint specifically designed for our hobby. In the case of primer, I love Tamiya's White Fine Surface Primer. It can be picked up for a fairly reasonable price at Hobby Lobby. Now if Hobby Lobby would start carrying other Tamiya paint, I'd be in heaven.

Suzy since your in the Twin Cities, you might want to check out the MCCM. The Model Car Club of Minneasota. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Anoka County Library in Fridley. That's at 410 Mississippi Street, Fridley, MN. Meetings start at 6:30 pm. Several of us go to the local Perkins for dinner afterwards. Our club's motto is, "Build It, Bring It, Have Fun Doing Both!" So our next meeting is this Wednesday, on the 9th. We do have a monthly themes. This month is Moebius builds. But, you can bring anything. I'm bringing my AMT Three Stooges '40 Ford sedan delivery. I'm hoping to have my Moebius '53 Hudson done by Wednesday's meeting. But, I'm not holding my breath on that. As far as painting models, you'll learn a lot there from different builders. For years I had a lots of troubles with my paint jobs. I only use canned paint. I finally got it through my thick head to spend the extra money, and paint only with lacquer paints. And mainly with Tamiya. In the long run I save money, because I'm not having to strip off bad enamel paint jobs and repaint. Check out our meetings. We have a lot of fun. And you may learn a thing or two also. Hope to see you there.

I too want the 2-wheel drive, stock version of MPC's Econline. Prefer if came with the windows and seats to build the Club Wagon version.

Art, doors on horse drawn carriages also had doors the other way. I still say it was done in what ever way the builder or designer felt like doing.

Ordered one off of eBay tonight. Looking forward to getting it.

Okay. I just got back from watching this Block guy's run through San Francisco. It was okay until the end. The bit on the barge was too much. That and the way they were promoting the product. His attitude at the end, standing on the barge by his car with his arms up in the air. He comes across as an arrogant, look how cool I am, you know what. I started watching him with the "65" Mustang in LA. Watching him burn up 4 tires while chained in a warehouse. What was the point in that? I shut her down almost immediately. His though San Fra was okay. But, nearly as good as Steve McQueen's chase scene in Bullit.

Yes. That I liked. At least they are competing with a clock if nothing else. And real regular people are allowed to be their as its was happening. I didn't see a single machine gun. This was a lot more real. Again, that I like.

I don't know why, but I love these old safety films. Despite the Hot Rod's chassis not be the same car, I liked it.

Okay!? How does my quote fit in with that? Are you having venison? Maybe your cousin is deer (dear) to you?

I have mixed feelings about this film. Sure it was fun. But, what was the point? If it wasn't for the background of Dubai I think it would have gotten a little boring after a while. I also found it both scary and overly decadent. Dubai didn't come off looking like a very friendly place to be for "regular" people. In fact were where the "regular" people? I saw a guard with a machine gun and a lot of exotic cars used as police cars. This was nothing more than a sterile, rich mans fantasy. Again it was fun, to a point. There are more fun and interesting films of cars being put to the test, one might say. I'd rather watch a good car chase or racing film. Something that appears not as well controlled as this was. Again, sterile is the word that comes to mind. Where are the challenges, or challenger? It's a closed course with a race car and professional driver. How about another comparable car and driver out there challenging him? I'm sure I'm going to be booed here. And called a wet blanket for my views on this. But, I'm sorry this was only cool to a point.

Another fun and interesting film. Thanks.

Another great picture Ed. Your picture tend to pleases me. Keep them coming.

Simple when you explain it. And thanks again for the info in the PM.

Where in the heck is Hell's Kicthen in Minneapolis? I've live here all of my life, and I've never heard of it. Is it new? And other than kangaroo and frogs legs, what else do they serve? Do you recommend it? And please explain your joke. Because I don't get it?

You know, when I first opened this thread a few minutes ago, I didn't really know what to expect. Except I didn't expect it to be as interesting to read as it is. This actually very cool! I like it.

Wow! I have a DVD with about the first half of that film on it. It's shame it doesn't have the whole film. That was great Greg. You find the best stuff. Thanks.

Picked up one of these today using a 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby. If you watch Chris' review above, you'll know everything you need to about the kit. And like he said, it's worth it for the decal alone. Though my plan is to build it as the vintage auto parts delivery van. I'll use the Nestle decals somewhere else. Though I don't where as of yet.

Very nice job you did on Hawk Bill. Wow!

I agree. Great story.