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I have a dalmatian so you get gray carpet as the white and black mix greg

Looks like NO: https://graphic-express.com/products/1978-dodge-warlock-complete-exterior-decal-kit greg

Got there at opening, have some of the models getting set up: https://public.fotki.com/GLMFAA1/plastic-undercover-/ greg

Inside info: Ambulance kit includes both light pods greg

I use produce boxes from grocery stores that are used for like grapes, small fruits that have handles on the ends, a layer of large bubble wrap on the bottom keeps the trucks in place and are long enough. greg

Nice construction, I called and 'Jenny' answered. greg

Round 2 could easily make a squad 51, They would need to back date the Dodge pick up with the correct grille, make the squad box, air bottle rack, K-12 saw box, and fire extinguisher that are exposed on the body. Change the wheels and add dualies, modify the light bar to a cali bar, add radio, siren, and helmets for the interior. Licensing from LACoFD, Univeral Studios or even Jack Webb Productions would be needed to be squad 51 Let's call it 'West Coast fire/rescue truck' with generic decals greg

As an ad a long time ago said: Stop the insanity! Why can't we get a true high top ambulance or a true length van type raised roof ambulance? The closet kits were the JoHan Miller ambulance and the 1/20th MPC Ford van Superior version. BTY: Is Dan Gurney the driver,patient or attendant (includes all new gurney) What happened to stretcher? The greatest emergency vehicle would be Squad 51. greg

I have been working on this for years, I want to do the original original ghostbuster moble when Ray Stantz delivered the Caddy to the station. I mated thefront of the Monogram Caddy convertible to the ecto II body so that I would have engine detail and tried to mate 1/24th to 1/25th. Is the Revell Caddy 1/25th or 1/24th or repop of Monogram? greg

A local fire district celebrated its hundredth anniversary this year and when they held their banquet I asked them what they were using for center pieces at the tables. I volunteered my collection of fire models to be center pieces in return for a free dinner. Original projection was for 35 to 40 models, in the end it was just fifteen. For their cake display I had an aerial ladder flag salute set up. Each table had a different fire apparatus. All went well and all were unharmed. Each model was in a display case and chipped with rfid chips. They also asked if I could do a replica and raffle it off, The time crunch prevented that but I was able to modify a 1/50 scale die-cast to replicate their Mack C85 pumper. The raffle was to go to their Christmas for a family project. It went for $200.00. A very different type of display that was pleasantly accepted by the participants. I took a leap of faith that all would be well and it did. Thanks to Charlie for the replica decals and thanks for the friendship of the fire department and on to the next 100 years greg Apology for the blurry picture.

Somebody didn't like the air horns, here is a pic from a Buell (air horns) from that era: greg

On YouTube,HPGuy does the 1969 'Cuda' build and the tree has some traction bars. (2:06) greg

Let's set some historical facts out there. First the late Jim Etter made the original Mack models for Mack trucks Inc. He was taught master molding techniques and made the resin castings of several Mack cabs, He turned the lessons into a side job of selling the raw castings to the scale model makers. AIM was the original company. After his passing the molds got to ATIM where they were refined and improved. I don't know who has rights to Mack trademarks for models since so many toy and model companies have replicas and with the fluctuation of Mack ownership.So if someone looks hard enough a Etter cab may come up for sale. The B61 was always a great fire chassis. I would like to see a true plastic model and I believe the chassis of that era was a straight frame as opposed to the Y shape of the modern R type. I had the pleasure of meeting and being at Jim's 'factory' in McConnelsburg, PA. Always a Mack fan. greg

Are there any model shows this weekend? Sept 30th, Oct 1st greg

I obtained a craftsman 60 Chevy station wagon, kept the green plastic and did the interior with a darker green trim and the contrail in the interior color, lots of foil and Molotaw. Interesting how it is squashed when compared to Prieser figures Friction toy Escalaide is another 4 door that matches Revell's version. greg

Open channel "D" greg

here's the show flyer, welcome to the forum. Just 100 miles from the home of Rolling Rock! greg

Maybe 4 Maisto 1/18th Harleys to make the engine, frame, wheels, handlebars, and then lots of evergreen or K&S tubing. Don't get you pants caught in that open gear, looks like a pad on the rear tire for a brake, no foot pegs that I can see. direct drive? glad he stuck with aviation and left the bikes to Harley and Davidson greg

What does it take Ollie's to sell discount models. First there are 490 stores, so if each store gets 2 cases of let's say the Rat Fink 4040 that's 11,760 units. Let's say they get them at 20 cents on the dollar: that's $ 64.99 retail price so 12.98 each. so the cost is $152,644.80 cost, being sold at 19.99 equals $234,964.80 so a profit of $82,320 This is all conjecture on my part but interesting use of my calculator. Just keep building greg

I'm in the middle of attempting a day cab International. Has anyone done one. There is a you tube but only shows finish product on a turntable with not much how to's greg

I don't think Dave has anything like that. You might try Charlie as he has made older models of fire apparatus If you DIY I would start with rear of Johan LAPD siren back and work my way forward. good luck greg

Mark: All I could find is from the Castle Shannon fire hall rental page that has a model car show penciled in for Sunday the 24th of September. greg

I watched an Adam Savage video regarding making miniature figures and the professional manufacture dips the figures in CA vats to smooth the figure. Has anyone tried just brushing CA glue on small parts to remove the ridges? I don't expect anyone to have a vat of CA glue? greg

I got a prepaid Master Card in the mail today as a settlement payment to user of electricity that were in the settlement from the companies for bribing the Ohio legislation. A whopping $7.84 was what the card is worth. That's about what a kilowatt of electricity cost. The processing and cost of creating the card is probably more that the card is worth. Now we get both ways: coal plants closing, higher rates, and wasted money. Anybody got an idea what I could by in the hobby for $7.84? greg

Gee I always thought the story was that the fish in his office was a marlin and not a shark and they took the fish to match the colors instead of using shark colors. greg