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  1. Straightliner59
    Went to a contest at a local shop, and picked up a few things. They had full racks of Revell paints, both enamel and acrylic. I picked up a tin of red that is similar to the old Pactra International Colors IJN Red. I also got a Mr. Hobby Super Metal color. I got the clay for a mold, or two I want to make, and wanted it to be compatible with the Alumilite rubber I usually employ. I had been wanting to pick up a Long John, because it's--well, it's an old Monogram kit, and I think I might like to build another one! The Model A from my Model Roundup pre-order arrived, today, as well. Most of Pegasus' wheels I've seen are more low rider oriented than I have use for. These were just too pretty to pass up! Not pictured is a tube of (2) Special Shapes 1/32" square brass bar stock and the latest contest issue of the magazine that is no more.
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    I got the fuel pump finished and installed, as well as the radiator. The fuel pump is scratched, and consists of 21 pieces of plastic and brass. The radiator is a cut-down kit piece with the tank made of laminated sheet styrene. The draincock is made from a short length of hypodermic tubing with a valve/handle made from thin brass strip. It feels like I am pretty close to installing the "short block" assembly. Questions, comments and critiques are, as always, welcome. Thanks for looking!
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    I just got the first one I had ever seen, the other day. I will be getting a second one, from Model Roundup, Monday, I think. That one was a pre-order! I found the one I already received on Ebay, for $26, shipped. It was here in three days! I digress--it is a gorgeous kit! To think I have all that work in my Monogram one!
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    Yes. It hasn't been manufactured by Castrol, in many years, now.
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    It was originally made by Castrol. That's where I first got it. Castrol was giving out sample packs at the drag races. I picked up a few.
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    Agreed. Either will fit, nicely. I started one, back about the time the Dobbertin kit was released.
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    I use Super Clean, generally. If you lightly sand through the lacquer, SC will flow under the paint and soften the primer, and usually the paint and primer will just slough off. In instances where the SC doesn't work, I have had success with 91% alcohol.
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    Agreed. At least, however, you can still find some rarer stuff, on there. Mostly, though, it's retailers.
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    I got one of the Model A Coupes I ordered, today. Found it on Ebay for an excellent price and free (very fast!) shipping! I also received a 12 pack of Tropical Shine 4-way polishing boards ($15, shipped!) and a package of five of their blue 220/320 boards. I have come to prefer their boards, because, as they're for salon use, they are quite durable, and are washable, so can be used wet. Oh, yeah! Issue #210 also arrived, today!
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    I got the front cover and water pump painted and installed. I also installed a couple of the water hoses. Hose clamps are made from aluminum duct tape. I am not sure where the tubing came from. It is very soft and flexible. I suppose the left side hose could have been routed directly, but, somewhere in my searches, I saw one routed this way, and liked it, so...Thanks for looking! Questions and comments are always welcome.
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    Thank you, my friend! It's true--I am happiest at the bench. I enjoy sharing the things I have learned/figured out. It may be something simple, or, perhaps something that played on my mind, for years, like the louvers. It's better when we are all being inspired by, and learning from, our fellow modelers! You're right! We call it work, but, it's really our "play"! Thanks for looking, and, as always, for your comments!
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    I believe Altered States used to make them. I might have a set, around here, somewhere.
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    Since I got home from work, I've spent some time working on the fuel block. Inspired by the works of Francis Laflamme, Tim Hoagland and Charlie Libby, I chucked a short length of 1/4" aluminum rod in the lathe chuck, mounted the rotary table vertically, and milled it square. I then through-drilled the single hole; It will mount the throttle crank. Next, I rotated it 90 degrees, and drilled the four holes for the lines that will feed the injectors. I then moved the chuck to the lathe, and drilled lengthwise through the piece. This hole will provide the main fuel feed from the pump, and the return. Lastly, I cut it off with a razor saw, in a miter box. Helpful hint--run your saw blade through beeswax for an easier cut!
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    That's what I meant! ☺️ One wrinkled forward the other to the rear.
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    If I remember correctly, those wrinkle in two different directions?
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    Thank you, very kindly, Alan. I sincerely appreciate your comments! Some have called me a little daft, for putting so much work into these old Monogram kits. ?But, I truly love them. I find it satisfying to end up with something that is pretty unique! Thanks again, my friend. I am glad you're enjoying this!
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    Since my last update, I have built a radiator, installed pins for all the hoses--I found some very flexible vinyl tubing that will serve nicely for the water hoses. I borrowed a water pump from a Monogram sprinter. I had to move the oil filter mounting location, in the interest of clearance. I have been putting the mill to good use, drilling precision holes in the scratched fuel pump (not yet quite complete) and in the throttle bodies. I went over the throttle bodies again, with the sanding sticks, and polished the stacks. I'm very happy with the way those look! Questions, critiques and comments are always welcome. Thanks for looking!
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    Or Arvada.
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    Fantastic work, as always, Francis! That is gorgeous. Keep up the progress, my friend!
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    I have several sets of punches (Harbor Freight, Micro Mark, Tandy), and a few loose ones, and some I made from tubing. I don't think you can ever have too many tools.
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    Indeed, that is much preferred!
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    I use a circle template to mask the wheels. Just shoot the tires, then tape over all the holes around the one that "fits" the wheel, hold it in place and spray the wheel. I've had excellent results, doing it that way!
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    Mooneyes arrived today! Can't wait to dig into it!
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    I keep my photo-etch along with aftermarket resin, etc. in a drawer in a stackable plastic bin. Decals are in suspended file folders in my workbench (which is an old office desk).
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    Okat. NOW, my Mooneyes has been shipped!
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