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Getting a complement from the Master of Creativity.Wow, thanks Ira

I just brushed on some flat black and sprinkled "flocking" on it. I can't remember where i got it but it said "Flocking" I got the idea from a build on this site, thanks to whoever it was (can't remember that either)

It's finally done. After 11 years (10 years sitting in a box half finished) Well here it is.

Finally got the body together and finished the exhaust. I'll post the finished build in "Under the glass"

The most i've spent on 1 kit was a Testors 1/12 Lamborghini Countach LP 500S. 1987 it was listed for $150.00, they sold it to me for $120.00 and i had no intention of not building it, i could barely hold composer for the drive home. Oh the smell, never forget it. Because of the rubber they made the tires out of, the kit smelled like a Tire Store. It was incredible.. I still have it and probably never part with it (and it still smells the same)

I for one found this tut very cool and although i probably won't switch completely over to heat welding, i do know that if i'd have used this handy procedure in the past it would have saved me alot of headaches on some mod builds.. Thanks so much Rob, i will remember this one..

Wow, i like the look...Do i have to get hot sauce? I'd prefer the green sauce.. Thanks for sharing

Exactly...Quote from another referenced post... "Oh well... I wouldn't get too worked up or waste any time worrying about weird word usage..." Somehow the point gets across

I didn't post this thread to start contraversy. it was simply a tip.

Tomatoe..Tomotoe. Hey as long as it splatters on a windshield, who cares..LOL

Trade it with me. I built one years ago, then my daughters boyfriend thought it would be fun to push it across the kitchen floor (while i was at work) like it was as tough as a Tonka...It wasn't, He's down the road and the leftover parts are still in a bag waiting for me to get inspired Come to think of it. Both of my daughters boyfriends were the demise of a lot of my old builds.....Hmmmmm

I like the use of the upside down bottle for dispaly case...Very cool project.. BTW if i did date her, I wouldn't admit it in a public furum LOL

Or a Dead German soldier LOL. (refer to post http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54152) Pretty cool though..

Someone asked how to paint tiny parts. Here's something i've been doing for years, it's not a new idea but i figured i'd post it anyway.. Here's the items you need, which we all probably have laying around. Cut up some old pieces on spur into 2 inch lengths (or whatever you desire) Cut the head of the straight pin with snips Then you hold the other end with pliars and heat it up with a lighter and push it into the end of the spur. Find aan old piece of Styrafoam and push holes in it with a pencil. Now you can push the sharp end of the pin into the part you want to paint (usually at the glue point) Then you can spray or brush paint, when done, prop the spur in the styrafoam to dry. I made this in about 5 minutes..Hope this helps anyone...

I just posted a tutorial in "tips and tricks" that should help you out....

Alot of times on very small pieces i use a straight pin, find a spot on the part (preferably the glue point) and push a pin in gently with tiny pliars, it doesn't have to go in very far, just enough to hold. You can hold the pin with your fingers or aligator clip. Then i paint, when i'm done, i have a piece of styrafoam close by with little holes pushed in with a pencil, i prop it in the hole till its dry.. Hope this helps..

I agree. Thanks for the tut. I understand all the different angles of the other input and see where other methods could work better in different situations. I have a project that stalled out a while ago because of a frame customizing problem and here is my solution... Thanks for all the input... BTW (i was a sheetrocker for 25 years) the best way to bend drywall is to soak it with water and bend it very slowly till you get the curve you want. It is a major hassle but looks great when it's done...

This was a fun build. I left the inline 6 in it and cleaned it up, rather than a radical V8.

Did you know that, "Kids" are the real reason behind the invention of duct tape.

We'll from one old guy to the other. Welcome! Your builds are incredible. you definately have some skills and i think you'll fit in nicely around here..

Don't go away mad. I worked for 3 days before i figured out how to post pictures. I've got a bag full of stuff for old sail ships and a complete kit, (uss constitution) if you are interested. what specifically are you looking for...

Sweet! I remember when my son and i used to build together..I sure miss those times now, and him.

Ok, i got another photo i want to share. These are my son snowboarding off the top of his car a couple of years ago.

Howdy Brian Welcome to this niche..hope you stick around and enjoy...

Welcome aboard..This site is awsome, i membered up about a month ago and i love it...Hope to see your stuff posted soon..