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The reply concerning you and someone else has been edited, as offered. My last comment was directed to you, no one else. I'll pass on the PM though, not to worry.

Tim, removing my comments was not the offer, just editing the comments was the offering. I don't remember reading that you accept only positive replies or comments. I find it strange that you receive praise from only members of your choice. But then we both know that sometimes criticism goes both ways, don't we? Your preference may not be the same as mine. Still wonderful work on the fronts wheels.

Tim, wonderful work.... @Dave, edit....lots of very good modelers here on our forum and ....edit Should my comment be out of place, I'll gladly edit.

Hi Jaroslav, I'm not a truck expert, but recently I bashed an AMT 359, and lowered the rig drastically. The kit suspension will not work for lowering a rig this much. Using kit parts, you would have to cheat by bending and cutting parts that would otherwise not look realistic. I'd suggest, mount the wheels and tires to the axles you want to use, then match these up to the frame you plan to use. You will see something drastic has to happen to make this work. Consider a "C" cut in the frame rails to let the axles sit closer to the top of the frame rails. This is done on 1:1 custom trucks, a good remedy. Otherwise, you will have to make a more adjustable rear suspension from scratch. As an example, if you don't mind, I chose the current and modern day axle setup from Volvo/Mack. This allowed lots of room for lowering the rig to where I wanted the thing to sit; It worked very well, but this setup was for a custom truck. If you want a stock axle setup, I can't help you.

Thanks for the update Joe. I'm expecting them to want me to pay soon, probably right while I'm uploading.

Something simple to report now. What a treat! Just around the corner is the city's oldest pizzeria, still in family hand, still plain and simple, still the best in town. No modern-type deep dish or junky loaded up pies here. The best I've ever had outside of Italy. Tuesdays bring a special offer. Pizza and a great Italian salad. The wife and I do this almost every week for lunch, 2 great original Italian pizzas and 2 great salads, including tip, $17.50. This pleases me.

Hi Tim, not only does the car on this current thread look amazingly clean, the one posted on above link is fantastic as well. I keep looking to try and find a way to make my own appear this clear and perfect, what a great incentive! Question: Pic #45, especially concerning the grill shell, it looks like metal. The light reflects, the blue oval, the whole deal is overwhelming. I've seen lots of polished nickel, but never any styrene that has that kind of shine. Could you offer some insight? Greetings, Michael

Meantime, I'm thinking ditto. The last truck project looks finished from a distance, what a shame. I know though from ship building days, here and there touch-ups are great for in-between projects, also for the dark and short winter days coming up.

Joe, sorry to hear of the stress with an online deal. I'm kind of wondering myself when they're gonna want some cash from me. How did it come about exactly? Was it the free deal beforehand? Then you paid, and the crud hit the fan then? Please tell.

Joe, man that looks great. I don't know anything about the fat tire cars or how they're supposed to be built, but the color and look of this one really kicks butt, my opinion. I like. Great idea too with the tow rig!

I can't stand Tom Cruise.

Ray you don't need to raise the rear, the car looks like it just got the green light and took off. Great weight shifting, this is what drag cars are all about.

Is that a wild cat? Beautiful animal.

Ed, those few critters are enough. At least they're big enough to be seen (if you're lucky). Things like crawling insects not to mention. Great pics.

Yes, its been awhile, but still a very nice build, compliments. @Ian, I have several Revell kits of this era/genre, and I as far as I can tell there are hardly any changes noticeable. Some motors have a better looking injection, otherwise they are all the same, just different bodies. Even the frame parts and such are interchangeable. This series though, has a very nice kit, the Tom McEwen Funny Car. I won't bash this kit or rob it for parts like the others, its nice. The overall perspective and attention to kit detail is great, my opinion. Its a so called level 3 kit too, it is somewhat different than the rest. Just some info from what I've observed.

John, another great build you're showing here. You really have it down with clean builds and attention to details. I like the pins on the trunk and hood, and your paint jobs are as good as it can get, my opinion. Also the finish on the blower and hat for instance, another point for praise. The car just looks right. Compliments. A great era too, you've done well.

Looking good Mike, great to have another N-Scaler on the Drag Forum. I'm in Germany, so those brands you know well, really a great scale to have as a railroader. My preference are the steam locos from the 50's and early 60's. Nice plumbing on the motor, you're doing fine. Michael

Great view Ed, a beautiful photo. Man those paths are just screaming do go riding on. I love riding/walking down such paths out in the country. Just in Old Europe (Western) , there's no wildlife that can kick your butt anymore (wolves have come back to Germany though, but no incidents), there are some critters out there though that would probably keep me from walking readily with my dogs.

It started Sunday, 6am no internet. Just today at noon (Wednesday), its been fixed. So, no TV, no internet or phone either for the 4th day. Now it works. Then, today the plumber guys came, still water problems. The kitchen wall behind the dishwasher was cut out (read, no dry wall in Europe. The walls here are brick and block!) , the pipe that feed the bathtub on the other side pisses water like crazy. The basement has water everywhere and dripping down, and then the verdict. Bathtub and tiles have to be removed, sink too. Ain't life great?

Peter, I think you just stated the two hardest parts. Future need and nostalgia. Well, three parts, "you can't take it to the grave....". Upon the last move the wife and I went through, we both bit our lips often, and went through with the plan of really cleaning out the place (finally). The basement was the biggest obstacle. Books. Wife's dad was a judge, and he read a lot. Law books everywhere, travel and vacation themes, all the clubs he attended....read, rooms full of books, magazines and a just unbelievable collection of stuff. Plus our junk. The law books brought some cash, the rest was chunked. It hurt, but the wife relayed she was good with it and soon it was no issue. I've come to the conclusion, excepting tools, if I don't use it in the last five years....don't really need it. I'd probably buy it again anyway, being I forgot I even had it. Chunk the excess baggage and make room for other stuff.

Usually I build just one at a time, stick with it till its done. My 359 project is the exception, 99.5% is done. Just the paintjob sucks and I've lost interest for now. Maybe this winter it'll be finished. All parts are done, probably need an hour or two to finish it. Meantime, I'm in the middle of something else.

Nope. Waylon Jennings' last one, done with co-operation of Tony J. White. Waylon Jennings is the author. Here the link, sounds real good, my opinion; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79AmbKVrXjk

My guess is, it'll probably show up here soon as one of those Pro Street models.

Another thing to consider guys. We all bless the 1st of the month. Hey, some cash coming in! Great when there's a small surplus. I'm gonna visit Harry again.

I like this project. As a kid, this was the 1st car I made as an AFX model, back in the day. I was 14 or so. Completely bashed the kit. Painted gold, it had an altered wheelbase and the interior was done with smooth cardboard that looked a lot like an aluminum sheet deal. The motor was placed further back, more under the windshield with the injector stacks popping up from the hood. Just like the pics shown on the great SS&DI magazine. Man was that a great treat to buy that magazine every time it came out!!!! I really liked the Ford AFX cars, there were some in my area that I'd seen running, way back when.