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Good to hear there is another long time Wren B user here. I've had mine just over 40 years. It's the only one I've used to paint models. It's like an old friend, I know it well. We must be around the same age Robert if'n we've had 'em this long.

This was in my mailbox today. Yep, an old Badger 250. This was the first airbrush that I purchased many many years ago. Yep, it wasn't much of an airbrush then and I'm sure it isn't much of one now. Back then they were $9.99 so it was cheap. I got this one for just a bit more than I paid for the first one. The one I received today has never been used. Had to buy it for nostalgia's sake. Second pic is the airbrush I bought after the first Badger 250 (mid 70s) and it's still the one I use today. And I do use the nylon handle as a paint stirrer, can't ya tell?. Third pic is the book I learned from and I'd like to find a copy of it as mine is long gone.

The thing I liked best about Dirt Bike Mag was they told it like it was. If the bike was bad, they let you know. They didn't sugar-coat their tests to please the MFGs (for the sake of advertising dollars) as I believe Cycle, Cycle World, et al did. I'm fairly certain that I've been able to track down every bike magazine that did a test on the SDR though, just to have.

Recently I have been looking at a lot of airbrush listings on feeBay. I am planning to sell off some of my collection and I use it to measure value. I believe more than half of the listings are from people who find them at garage and estate sales. They have no clue if they are complete or operable. What gripes me are the ones which say "look at the pics to determine condition". Really??? How can I determine condition from a picture? Without being able to physically look at it myself or take it apart to inspect it, I can't determine condition other than the outward looks of it. Asking them to do it is about useless. And quite often there is only one or two pics to look at. You can find good deals this way if they do not know what it is and list it as something else. Here is an example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Paasche-Airbrush-P-118-Kit-And-Instructional-Lesson-Manual/202584295176?hash=item2f2af70708:g:wnYAAOSwpRxcVLRP:rk:1:pf:0 Unless I am mistaken this is a Paasche model V, side feed, double action. The P118 number (I think) is a model H which matches the box. I thought about bidding on it but I already have a V. The V is worth a lot more than an H. This is the same with model related stuff. They have no clue what it is, BUT IT'S OLD, so it has to be worth a lot!!! They also say to look at the pics and they usually show a jumbled pile of stuff. I usually don't even try. At least with models you can ask the seller questions about them and maybe get an answer that helps you. EDIT: Here is what I am talking about: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PAASCHE-AIRBRUSH-TYPE-H-BRINKS-ETC-LOT/362529502070?hash=item5468713376:g:LbgAAOSw7F9cNjYs:rk:37:pf:0 The Badger 200 (wrapped hose) and the upper Paasche H (red handles) have no trigger. The lower H has the screw on type jar adapter but there is no jar for it. The Binks Wren (BRINKS?) has no needle/nozzle and the one in the box looks to be a cheap knockoff that ain't worth much. It's hard to say what the pack of parts contain. It looks like the Wren parts are there but I don't see any triggers for the others. The description=see pics. You better know what you are looking at.

Simply put, excellent!!! Kudos!!!

Ossa's were mostly known for their enduro bikes, at least here in the East. The Pioneer was a big seller. They are also well known for their trials bikes, the Explorer and the "Mick Andrews" replica. They came out with the Phantom MX bike that was popular and fast. I had a subscription to "Dirt Bike Magazine" back then (loved Super Hunky) and they did a test on the SDR. I fell in . I found this SDR used and bought it. That would have been in the late '70s.

Interesting concept and excellent execution. Cool looking ride.

Unique concept very well executed. Nice!!!

Just completed great trades with DrKerry and Miatatom. Both good guys to deal with and I'd recommend trading with them. I would with both gentleman. I need to give Casey a shout out. He sent me 4 tires I need for a build on his own dime. I didn't have anything to return. I will be looking for a chance to pay it forward for someone else. Thank you again Casey!!!.

Off the top of my head, one car I'd like to have as a model is the 1989-1993 Buick Riviera. I owned one a while back and drive one now. I think that they are great looking automobiles. I'm surprised (and disappointed) that there was no dealer promo made of them.

Being I got last weeks correct, which was easy for me to find, this one again eludes me, as all but one did. It is a nice looking car, whatever it is. I'd drive it.

The bike is a 1973, the only year that they were produced. It was a cross between the Pioneer and the Stiletto based on Ossa's entry in the International Six Day Trial (ISDT). I've owned 24 motorcycles in my life-time, dirt, dual purpose and street. The Ossa is the only bike I currently have... for now. If I only still had half of the vehicles I had as a youth...

I grew up in a small town in SW Pa. named Finleyville. With a job I had previously there were security guard checkpoints that I had to pass through to gain access to where I needed to go. I had been doing it often enough that I knew most of the guards fairly well. A couple years ago one female guard, who lives near Barnesville Ohio, invited me to a garage sale she was having. It is something that I normally would not do. I stopped anyway. She had a barn full of clothes that would not fit me. Since I was there she said she had an old dirt bike she wanted me to look at to see if I could give her an idea of it's worth. I said OK. We went up the yard to an old, falling down, shed. Just inside was the bike. I looked at it and knew right away exactly what it was. I told her "it's an Ossa Six Days Replica. I used to have one back in the early 1980s". I had to buy it so I told her $400 without checking it over. She agreed. She said she thought she had the title. We went back down to the barn to look for said title. When we got there she had a phone call and asked me to sift through the stack of titles she had while she talked on the phone. I found the Ossa title. It had the name of the person that I had sold it to, who lived in Columbus Ohio at the time, as the buyer and MY name as the seller/previous owner. I found the bike I had sold about 35 years ago. It turns out that the son of the person I sold it to and the security guards son were friends in the military. The security guards son bought the bike but they never completed the title transfer, that is why my name still showed on it. Once I started tearing into it I've found that it doesn't have spark. That has been a big disappointment. My plan is to restore it, at least, to the point of being reliable to ride. I do plan to ride it. Since then I found an old Ossa Pioneer for parts. The coil works so I will have spark. The SDR is disassembled as I try to get the funds together to have the frame and swing-arm sandblasted and powder coated. Seems every time I may have the cash something comes up. I’m hoping to start on it early this spring and enjoy some riding time this year,again. This is why it is in my signature line. Pics are from when I first took it out of the shed.

This does look interesting. Can't wait to see the direction you go with it.

You did a fine job on this. Looks great! I like it. It does look kinda Eldo/Riviera-ish. The car seems to have a lot of styling going on. I hope there are seat belts in the rear passenger area. Slamming on the brakes looks like it could really hurt , or decapitate.

Welcome from western Pa.!!!

I just came across this one which I wasn't familiar with. Molded in an unusual color to say the least. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1990-Monogram-Ground-Pounder-Chevy-Monster-Truck-1-24-model-WOW/113570662762?hash=item1a7156c96a:g:72EAAOSwKdpcQCom:rk:57:pf:0

Add me to the list of the 2 reply's before me. I build my models to not roll. I make either the front or rears stationary. Hate to have one roll someplace it shouldn't.

I like it. Lowered trucks are my favorite. Not a big fan of the large wheels/low profile tires but it's still a nice looking truck.

For a 1/32 scale car the Porsche looks to have a considerable amount of interior detail. Not like I remember from back in the day. I'd be interested in seeing your track set up once you start building it.

Excellent!!! Your attention to detail is incredible. Add in the lighting and it puts your model over the top. A tip of the cap to you.

Cool Snake, I've never heard of the site but if you're sort of familiar with him I think I'll may take the chance. Thank you sir.

Thanks for the link Snake45. I emailed the guy. He said they are still available. After thinking about it my question is, if he's collecting money for his wife and child's visit to the US how is he ahead with shipping costs only? Doesn't seem like it would put him very far ahead. I'd be interested to know if anyone else contacted him. I'd like the body's but I really don't want to contribute $15 to their trip and not get them. Not saying it's a scam, I've just become wary.

I have been working on the Amtronic, I try to do at least something everyday. Spent a lot of time just sanding the body for paint prep. I used 400 grit wet or dry, sanded dry, to knock the sheen from the plastic. I started to fab up the center console, I made a mini fridge and I was able to strip most of the flat black from the engine. I've reached a snag. The low profile wheel/tire set that I was going to use isn't large enough in diameter. The rear squats too low with the front tires in place. I have an ad in the truck trade section but this is what I need: I am looking for a complete set of pickup on road tires, with the inner and outer wheels.I prefer something a bit wide but beggars can't be choosers. I need the tires to be somewhere between 1-1/4" to 1-5/16" in diameter. The '58 Chevy's are 1-1/8". Semi wheels and tires are too big. If you have a skinny set I may need two sets to run duals. I'm sure I can find something here to trade for them. Edit: I worked on the center console. If you look at the first pic there were 5 gauges on the drivers side and a raised portion representing a glove box opener on the right side. One gauge I drilled out for the shifter and I sanded off the rest. I put in what was important. CUP HOLDERS!!! I had an Ebrake lever off the 911 but I seem to have misplaced it. I found one from a Ferrari 308 rebuilder that I have. It's in the brake on position but I can live with that, at least I know the model won't roll away.

I don't know if this will help you. Pros and cons to each. https://rxtooler.com/best-quiet-air-compressors/ The SMT SL-40 seems to be the quietest at 48 Db. If you plan to use it mostly for airbrushing I doubt that it's output high of 115 PSI should matter. It is pricey, how much is a happy wife worth? Quick price check here: https://www.smtmax.com/detail.php?id=229 And no, I am not affiliated with them in any way. Just became intrigued while searching quiet compressors. They do offer a variety. The California Air compressors seem very good too. Look to be well made, relatively quiet and reasonably priced. I would stay away from Harbor Freight. Spend a bit more and get a good, name brand compressor.