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Hint: From late Tom Showers, here is a method of making round slam locks. Drill a hole the size of the lock, then on the back of the door place thin sheet piece at the lock hole covering it. Take a small dowel of plastic and place in hole at the diameter of the hole. Done many years ago. Photo not the greatest. but it is an example of his work. greg

This is national fire prevention week. A 1954 flash card. greg

Nice project, gonna look good. Phil Jenson's 'how to' was on the money. Comparing it to a First Gear die cast. I used airplane aileron hinges for the side out riggers doors. You will probably find something better; this was built when I first saw Phils article way back when. greg

Welcome. We need more Buckeyes greg

Got no pictures but I live by the junction of I 80 and I 76 and yesterday and today got to see that NYC opened its wallet. Yesterday saw new Metro transit bus and today saw new refuse truck both with big apple logos. greg

My Fotki album of the show: Three Rivers contest 9-25-2022 album | GLMFAA1 | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy. Thanks for 2 place in Die Cast MIsc, greg

My friend and I have sellers' tables, see you all tomorrow. greg

Pop truck body for a friend, Mockup on IH 4300 toy truck that has stake body removed. Right side is wheelbase from plans, left side is cut for the toy. greg

I agree, I wonder if Revell had other plans for the trailer in future kits. greg

I had two older brothers, so my first models were military and ships. My first car was the ITC Rayco large scale Corvette. My first AMT model was a 1959 Mercury convertible. greg

Nice, was expecting a 'dark side of the moon' motif. by the way which one is pink? Does it come equipped with 'Interstellar overdrive'? greg

Sorry, I have a street mailbox that gets all the bills? It's only decorative. Will get covered for the winter. greg

Hydraulic cylinder hints: 1. Use thread inside to stop ram pulling out of tube. Connecting end of ram to top of cylinder. 2 Use 3 different size tubes: larger diameter as outside, inside diameter tube would be shims on ram and cylinder. shim at top of ram and shim at bottom of cylinder prevents ram pulling out. this can be accomplished using mix materials such as styrene, brass or aluminum tubing. greg

Somewhere in my stash is the AMT parts list where you could purchase certain parts from the kits during the 60's. It must have been you that caused them to go to a price list for the goodies. thanks. I mostly bought the cement blocks that came in the trophy kits. Had a fellow car builder that wanted to build a building with them. greg

Thought this might be a neat project using the re-released Dodge Van and the midnight wrecker smashed together. Also, a small service body for the Datsun or Ford courier kits. Pictures from a Cleveland auto show many years ago. greg

Many moons ago my late friend George was commissioned to do refuse trucks. I would do the rough in construction and he did the detailing and finishing. So long ago that the cab was a Jim Etter casting, Packer was styrene sheet bought in bulk from a distributor. Using factory specks and pictures we built this: Arms were home-made but the dumpster arms were Etter castings greg

Yes, I had the misfortune of having a house fire 14 years ago, I had painted this kit before the fire, and it was exposed to the fire environment. It is amazing the chemical changes in the atmosphere of a fire. My collection was in the basement and as the old saying goes "they saved the cellar". Thanks to Charlie for teaching me how to do the hose lay. greg

American LaFrance Pioneer cab with modified pump body. Scratched built cab, extra cabinet added on the side and rear cabinets modified. Undecided on color. greg

Humbrol purple with clear coat: Yes it is purple, faded a little as its been years in the works and exposed to house fire gasses. Real purple trucks are in Grapeville PA. Booster reel are14 gauge wire. Hose load is 1/4-inch elastic. box stock kit greg

Looking over the Ranger, contemplating buying it: Molotaw chromed wheel, figures by prieser, greg

Got into scanning more negatives and came across this model built for the boyfriend of one of my dispatchers. It is so long ago I don't even know what year Chevy, but started out as MPC kit, cut in rear doors, Home-made twin sonic, police gear from JoHan police car. Decal from Hobbyville and dry-set lettering. greg

Looking at your original photos it looks like there is some type of line above the bottom of the cap that might help you with the problem you have. greg

Another good-looking dog, looks like it would 'climb a tree' greg

Started another thread on this by mistake: windscreen from an old flashlight lens. Calling this one done and shelved.