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  1. Straightliner59
    Well, I'll be...somebody made that old turd of an AMT FC into one that actually looks like a Vega FC! Nice!
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    My first lathe was an old Unimat, identical to the one Bill posted, above. I've had the Sherlines (mill and lathe) for a little over 20 years, now. The Unimat did a great job, but, I sold it when I needed some cash. The Sherline lathe definitely has more rigidity. I wanted to buy both machines, because I have always wanted to make as many of my own parts as I can. I used them in conjunction, and was able to make aluminum AN fittings for my Nostalgia Top Fueler. I use the lathe to bore Plastruct hex for nuts, and fittings, as well. I machined the pop-off plate for the blower manifold. While machines are a large investment, I would recommend them, for serious scratchbuilders. Start with the lathe--you'll be amazed at the possibilities even that will open, for you!
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    This is really coming along nicely, Roger! Beautiful work, sir.
  4. Straightliner59
    There isn't a single thing that I don't absolutely love about this! Fantastic model! Great work, Mark!
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    Thanks, Keith! I appreciate your kind words, Trevor. It turned out to be quite a satisfying journey! Thank you, sir!
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    Very cool! I need to pick up a new Attempt 1. I haven't had one, in some years. It's a neat little kit!
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    I have both a Sherline lathe and mill. I have only really started "working" the mill, in the last few years, inspired by a few guys on this board. I've spent a lot of money on accessories for both machines. Those can easily add up to the price of a base machine, like Bill said. If you're serious about scratchbuilding, I would certainly recommend them.
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    Yes, and not a particularly easy one! I made multiple alterations, to get there!
  9. Straightliner59
    Dennis, that pickup is absolutely gorgeous! The wheels, with that grey paint--sublime. Beautiful work, sir!
  10. Straightliner59
    I understand. That's how we become better modelers. It can be as much about what not to do, as what to do. Our earlier projects are the mileposts of our progress!
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    Let's do it! Thanks, Jesse. Yeah it's been a long time coming! I've been just futzing around in the shop, waiting to see what grabs me, next I have a few directions I could go, one of which is my Surfers project. If I remember correctly, the chassis is done, except for tabs and stuff, and it's been "Riceman Approved", so, maybe...
  12. Straightliner59
    That looks just like I remember it! You nailed the fuel system! Great work, my friend.
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    Ah, yes! I forgot the shipping to Canada.
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    I did this one, back in the early-mid '80s. I think it was green.
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    I had one in green, and another in orange. I've seen a lot of Johan kits, in a lot of different colors!
  16. Straightliner59
    Nice artwork, Jim!
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    I appreciate that, Michael. Thank you. I've always thought the NTF cars were way cool! Thank you, Pierre. That is very kind of you to say! It's also helped to know some folks over the years who are nitro racers, who've helped, immensely, with their knowledge. Thank you, Hakan! Thanks! Thanks, Walt! I really am happy with it. The reception it's received has been humbling and thrilling, at the same time. Thanks, sir!
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    I've had a 100G for over 30 years. I absolutely love it! So much so, that I sold all my other airbrushes. The times I miss a siphon tube are virtually non-existent!
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    That would be excellent! We should get right on that!? All kidding aside, Testors metalizers are sorely missed. My sprays are thinning out. Fortunately, I have 2-1/2 cans of aluminum left, and probably at least part of two bottles. I have most of a bottle of the old SNJ buffing aluminum, as well. I thought I heard, way back when, that Testors bought their formulas, but, I can't say, for certain.
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    Kudos to you, for the paint! Brushing silver has to be absolutely harrowing!?
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    Unless you prefer the Fujimi branding, I've found Testors boxings to be more reasonably priced, frequently.
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    Beautiful work, my friend! That stance, with those wheels...
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    Right?! Then again, I still see guys recommending thread, for plug wires, so, it takes all kinds!
  24. Straightliner59
    You could use the original to make a mold, then pour that solid, with resin, and use that as a buck to vacuform or thermoform a new one. I would probably try thermoforming one over the original, first. I've had decent luck, doing that with windshields.
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    Thank you, Ulf. I appreciate that! Thanks, Hanjo. I'll consider this an extra-complimentary post. It's much appreciated! Thank you, Bob! It really is almost how I envisioned it, way back when! I'm very happy with it! Thanks, Christopher!
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