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The suggested Tamiya set scale out to just over 15"

I have more models than I could ever hope to build but they are all opened and fair game, except for one; a Monogram 1950 Ford Pickup. I got hooked on models as a kid when my dad took me to a dirt track. There was a vendor there selling built-up model kits of the race cars. I thought they were so cool. I started building immediately. My first build was a mess, parts in the wrong place, pieces following off (especially the chrome parts), the usual stuff. I quickly became frustrated. My Dad didn’t have the time or patience for such things so my Mom stepped up. She helped me complete my first couple builds. She learned to identify parts by name, alternators, distributors, etc. She also learned, by reading the instructions (whoda thunk it) that you need to scrape the chrome plating from the gluing surface in order to allow the parts to bond. In spite of having eight kids she found the time to spend with me to teach me how to build. Model kits where always a welcomed birthday or Christmas gift. She would buy them for me from time to time even after I became an adult. When she would give me a kit she would always say “Remember to scrape your chrome or it won’t stick.” The ’50 Ford was the last kit she ever gave me. I thought about building it, as a memorial to her but I just can’t bring myself to do it. I even bought a second kit, hoping I could build it and only made it though some of the engine assembly. Maybe someday I’ll finish the second kit but I don’t think I will ever build her kit.

Don't be a kit collector, be a modeler.

Your are right, I have corrected my oversight.

"Album" is the correct term. An "Album" is a collection of songs that can be available on various formats (LP, cassette, CD, digital file, etc.)

Robin, it is the original kit finish on all the wheels.

I think your right Bill about the unknown set. They have poly cap mounting. I'll confirm the scale diameter but they are in the 14"-15" in range. I'll post some of the aftermarket sets I have in my collection this evening.

Very nice Krishna. I have one of Fujimi's racing versions that I want to build one of these days.

Tommy, I'll be watching this one. I am a big Porsche fan.

Animals is my favorite Floyd album. Here is Pigs on the Wing - Not bad, not bad at all!

My favorite Primus song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XVtfWxNMss

Thought you guys might find a photo collection of the different styles of Fuchs wheels and tires that are included in various Fujimi kits useful. This is not a complete list but it's a good start. I apologize but the first set I don't know the kit source. They appear to be Fujimi as are all the other sets.

Bill, really really enjoyed reading this entire thread. Thank you for sharing it with us.

More like wire mesh than photoetch but I hope these are okay.

Touring Cars, GT Cars (Tudor, Le Mans, DTM, V8s etc.) is what NASCAR used to be. Production based race cars that fans and the consumer can identify with. I will buy this kit and just about any other production based race car kit. And if I could make a suggestion why has no kit manufacturer produced one of Alex Zanardi's touring cars? He is a supremely talented and popular driver. And the things he has accomplished on and off the track since he lost his legs is an inspiration to us all. Please please some one step and make a plastic or resin kit.

I really like the engine and the additional detail your adding. I'm not very knowledgeable on Cadillacs or 50s cars, is this the Monogram kit?

Your welcome Jeremy. Glad to see you were able to put them to good use.

Yea two completely different bands. Rumors is one of my favorite albums. and Never Going Back Again is my favorite song from the album

Great trade Austin (Austin T), thanks for working with me. Hope to trade with you again. Thanks Marty it was a pleasure trading with you.

Very nice Steve, silver is tough color to get right.

Shelby Lynne's cover of Dusty Springfeild's-Just a Little Lovin'. Outstanding recording and very sultry. Not sure which version is my favorite.

Very nice. I really like understated cars.

Fabrizio, I'll admit when I saw the paint scheme you were trying to recreate I had seriously doubts about the end results. But you have turned me into a believer. Your brush work is remarkable smooth. What paints are you using for the artwork?

Thanks for the comments gentlemen. Check out Bruce's sister car.

Very nice Bruce, glad you decided to post it. It would be great to have our two cars together.