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    Issue 215

    in Model Cars Magazine News and Discussions

    Posted

    Just received #215 today October 18 in south-east Ontario. I've been waiting for info on 3D printing - terrific effort here guys. Thank you!

    Maybe everyone (but me LOL) knows the birdcage link provided isn't correct, but if you "copy" the URL from the webpage and paste into the browser address bar, it'll download OK.

    MCM #208 is HERE!

    in Model Cars Magazine News and Discussions

    Posted

    So glad to see Gregg & friends getting MCM back into shape, really enjoyed #207, and the new cover looks fantastic.

    Was surprised to receive Gregg's subscription renewal reminder in the mail yesterday, with the new prices ($55 foreign, works out to over $12/issue Canadian) at first sounds like a lot, but I checked my stash: Back in 1968, when model kits cost $2, Car Model mag was 50 cents. 50 years later, good new-tool kits are running $49 Canadian. Do the math - still 25% cost of a kit. And I think we can all agree - the content and color pics in MCM are miles ahead of late 60s. I'm good to #210, and have renewed to #216.

    Internet is great, but I still prefer flipping pages of a hardcopy magazine I can take anywhere over scrolling thru images on a monitor.

    MCM Relaunch Update 08/2020

    in Model Cars Magazine News and Discussions

    Posted

    Hey guys - let's give FSM a chance, they do cater to all (well maybe not railroaders too much). In the past, FSM has run feature articles and how-tos by some of the best car modelers you likely know: Paul Budzik (stuff he was doing with Tamiya F1 and motorcycles late 80's just blew me away!); Mathew Usher; Bill Coulter; Pat Covert; even Steve Magnante! just in a few issues I have picked up from newstands over the years. And maybe all the competition for space will mean any car model articles published will be superb. I may not subscribe - but certainly will check out each issue.

    I too was puzzled by a FSM renewal notice received few days before my Final SA(E) arrived.  (I had never subscribed to FSM previously)

    Isky-U-Fab Special--New Photos 07/27/20

    in Drag Racing

    Posted

    Thanx for these Daniel - I agree "Very Impressive". How ever did you get the front tractor tires lettered?

    I've been to Garlits shrine several times since the 80s - I'll be sure to check out your work if I ever get down there again.

    So Ray has released some parts - I'll check that out too . The 16" K-H's have been a problem to source for me, and Raymond has nailed them.

    Isky-U-Fab Special--New Photos 07/27/20

    in Drag Racing

    Posted

    On 7/27/2020 at 4:03 AM, Straightliner59 said:

    ....... This is one of only two replicas I have ever built, the other being Dick Kraft's "The Bug".

    Terrific job on that old dragster Daniel. Now how about letting us see that BUG you mentioned :)

    I've been collecting parts for one of my own, and would love to see how you built yours.

    Also waiting for Raymond (Flat32) to assemble his 3D printed BUG - but I don't possess his talents so will stick with styrene.

    Model Cars Magazine Renewals

    in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)

    Posted

    .....Have any of you received the postcards?.........

    Let me know!

    I did not receive a postcard, but I know my current sub expires with #204 (any ETA yet?), and I had renewed for another year early Feb'17 so maybe wasn't sent a card?

    I am another of the very many supporters of all Gregg has done, and continues to do, for the magazine and the hobby.. Thank You Gregg :)

    Slot Cars Magazine

    in Model Car Racing

    Posted

    Just received #5 yesterday - Fantastic!  The re-creation of Lee Gilbert's Sundance car is stunning, I have the old CM magazines - the article was iconic at the time, and Jairus has done a superb job of it.

    That was always my favourite. By the time I had the skills to attempt it, the chassis was obsolete, and the body was not available. Now, the nostalgia craze brings it all full circle. Luv it!:)

    Is #6 close behind?

    The Legendary SURFERS!!!!!!!!!!!

    in WIP: Drag Racing Models

    Posted

    I built another Cirello "Frankenstein" Magneto. Very popular Mag with the fuel crowd. Surprisingly, I haven't seen one in kit form so I built one...

    ...at this point you will need to find a dist cap...

    If anyone is interested in seeing the fuel pump built I can do a tutorial just say the word guys.

    There is a magneto very close to the Frankenstein in the Garlits WynnsJammer kit and its various re-releases, but I found the distributor cap on it very small & hard to drill out. I also got one on a resin parts sprue that came with a 1966 Comet body ordered from Reliable Resin.

    Norm at Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland has a "pre-drilled distributor" 3-pack in resin. The cap is separate from the body/shaft and is molded in a reddish/brown color. Should work perfect here. I've used the caps on turned alum magneto bases before. (I'd give the catalogue # but am away from home for a few more days)

    I know I am interested in the pump tutorial, although Straightline have a tutorial for a similar pump if you are short on time.

    Great build of a significant car going on here,

    Thanx for taking the time to share your progress.

    Audi R10 TDI progress

    in WIP: Model Cars

    Posted

    AWESOME job on the R10 Jim - first one I've seen completed.

    Thanx for sharing your expertise and A/M parts; and thanx also to Peter & Brendan for the research links.

    I too have seen these guys run, at Mosport (and they're so quiet, I wasn't sure there was really an engine in the back. Never seen a good photo either - only tarps LOL)

    I picked up the kit a week or so ago, have PE on the way. Got the itch to get this one going.

    Mike.

    Here is a recent car I built Ohio George's Mr Gasket Gasser

    in WIP: Drag Racing Models

    Posted · Edited by ricki

    Let me know if you have any questions. I have done a fair amount of research on the Blue Malco Gasser.

    Why thank you Len. Actually, perhaps you can help me if you have the Sept 1967 issue of Car Craft (has the Malco Gasser feature - AND the Linda Vaughan interview :rolleyes: ). After more than a year searching eBay, I finally bought a copy, but it is missing pages. If you have it, and could scan page 44 and send me, I'd be ever so grateful. I think it shows some interior and exterior paint details. Also, any suggestions on paint colours to use?

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