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Thank you, Stephen! I am pretty happy with it!

Absolutely, my friend! It's the constant drive to be better, and try new things. Back in Rush's earlier days, Neil had a case he took on the road, with him that had some tools and paints. He built model cars, to pass the hours! This has always been my favorite body style Dodge pickup, by the way. Yours is exceptional, Francis.

Thank you, Johann. Sorry for the tardiness of my response! If my work has inspired you, I am happy for that! Let me know if there's any way I can help with advice, etc. I may have to seek out the coffee shop! Sounds cool!

Nice to know we are kindred spirits, that way! Neil's lyrics constantly inspire me to excellence. I miss that man. Time Stand Still, indeed! It's exciting to see this really coming together. It is looking great, my friend!

I'm in the process of finding places that need a bit more weathering, and adding that, and getting the wheels finished up. Hope to have more photos in the next couple of days. Thank you, sir!

Excellent work, Ron. I love watching stuff like this--of this quality--coming together. Simply beautifully crafted!

Well, my friend, it's not a race! As the late, great Neil Peart wrote in 'Prime Mover': "The point of a Journey; Is not to arrive". Your craftsmanship is worth whatever time it takes you, Francis! It's why I will make a part multiple times, until I am happy with it, or until I have decided that it's about as good as I am going to get it! It's the joy of the experience that matters.

I used some springs for the puke hoses on my junior fueler. This also illustrates just how long these have been in use. This represents a car from '68-'70, and they were in use at that time. I used the copper conductor wire from some Romex, to hold their shape. Clamps are aluminum duct tape.

Charles, here's the added oil. I hope it's not overdone. It sure looks like oil! As you have likely noticed, the engine is installed in the chassis, now, as well. As always, critiques, comments and questions are welcome! Thanks for looking!

Thank you, Charles. I'll get some oil dripping from the pan rail. I debated doing that, and just kind of said, "Nah!", but, I think I knew I should. Based on your input, I will do that! Thanks, Warren! I've done small bits of weathering, before, but, this is my first try at an entire model. Feedback looks to be pretty positive, so far. ? Thank you all, Brian, Brian and Eric. It's much appreciated! Thanks, Tom. I'll have to try that, once I get it finished! That should be fun. Thanks to all for looking, and for commenting. It is greatly appreciated.

I finally got enough guts to really get into the finish on this engine. After applying the basecoat of Krylon Chalky Finish grey (reminds me of Hot Rod Primer), I began applying ground pastels and Dullcote in different areas, until I achieved a finish I liked. I used a mixture of Permasol Black and Raw Umber with some linseed oil, to apply "oil" to areas indicated by reference photos. I used heavy thread for the plug wires. I wanted to mimic cloth insulated wires. Given a mulligan, I would simply use small diameter wire. There's still a bit of paint work to be done, and some touch-up to do. I'll take it, for a first effort. As always; questions comments and critiques are welcome! Thanks for looking!

This thing SCREAMS to have a driver figure that looks like the guy in the old Maxell tape ads! Tie, and all!

Thanks, Gerald! You should build it! It's simple and fun, and it looks gorgeous! The windshield is painted with Humbrol Metallic Blue. I've had the tin for 35 years, or so. Couldn't believe it was still viable! Thank you, Scott. I built one many years ago, and didn't change the exhaust on it. When I got ready to build this one, I knew I couldn't live with those pieces! ? They were a little tricky to figure out, but, once I did, it wasn't too bad. And, yes--that baby would knock the daylights out of somebody, if necessary!

Thanks, Dennis! Appreciate it!

Thanks, Trevor. You can see the completed model, in Under Glass! It's a bit tricky, painting an entire project in under 24 hours! I am sure it must be quite a sight to behold. It's such a beautiful car.

Thanks, guys! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It was a fun project! Can't believe I finished in time.

Drill them to get a starting point, then use saws and files to open them up, the rest of the way.

That's very true. I remember it, as it was happening--as I'm sure you do, as well. Of course, crash data suggests they were on the right track, safety-wise, but, it took them a couple of decades to catch up, aesthetically. IF they ever did.

That looks like a nice assortment of chunks for a reasonable price. I have a piece of the 450 that a friend sent me that's about the size of a 4" (yes, inch) long section of 2X4. One of these days, I will need it for something, I'm sure.

Thank you, Tony. Yeah, the kit pieces weren't going to cut it! Thanks, Carl. Appreciate it.

I do, too! I must have been holding my mouth wrong, this time! ? You are correct about that, Tom! It could double as a billy club, for sure! Yeah, something like this, or your van just need to be slammers, basically. They can still be made interesting to look at, though! This was the second of these I've built!

It's the Ford Sunburst Gold Metallic from Dupli-Color. Thanks, Bob! It's a neat "little" kit that can double as a nightstick! ? I think they can still be found on Ebay, from time to time.

Thanks, Josh! Hi, Dave. It's Dupli-Color Ford Sunburst Gold. Thank you, sir. Thanks, so much, Claude! I reckon you've seen my reply, above, regarding the color. Yes, I love lakes and salt racers! I have a tank lakester I built years ago, as well. I also have an idea for a Blowfish inspired 'Cuda. I enjoy your flats racers, a ton, my friend. And, I agree--it would be great to see more of them! Francis. Thank you, sir! I am as stunned as you! Hahaha I don't usually attempt timed challenges, because, for me, it's as much about the journey to the display case, as it is a completed project. Indeed, I will tell you it's a simple build--for once, I managed to keep it that way! ? Still, there are some things, that just can't go ignored. Those pipes were one of them--I HAD to do something with them! As always, I appreciate your kind words, my friend. Thanks, Phil. It is a gorgeous car! And a badassed one, at that! Hahaha! Actually, I work nights, so, I didn't lose much sleep, at all--a couple of hours before the "start" to sort out the pipes, and be sure I had enough of the proper sized tubing. I did--but, just! Thank you, Kurt! In case you missed it in the replies,above, the paint is Dupli-Color Ford Sunburst Gold. It's pretty nice, with a wide variety of tones/hues, given changes in light. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to have a look and comment. It's always appreciated!

I built this Jimmy Flintstone kit for the 24 hour build . This is about all I would stand any chance of finishing--and, I did! I made the open header ends and the pushbar. It's far from perfect, but, hey, it's amazing enough I finished in the allotted time! It was a fun project. It looks much better than the first one I built 23 years, or so, ago. That's a good sign! Hope you like it. Thanks for looking!

It was a roll of tape that, as I recall was made by Dubro, or some other RC model outfit. I stuck it to my t-shirt before I applied it, to reduce the tack, although it really isn't too sticky to begin with. Oh, well. I'm going to dab paint in it and call it good. Here are the headers, installed.