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    I want to do the un-chopped, lavender version of Walt's Puffer. You're right--there's a ton of stuff available again, that hasn't been in a very long time!
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    This just goes to show that, with some time, some thought, and some effort, we can pretty much re-create anything we need to! These kinds of challenges are one of the things that make this such an interesting pursuit! Keep up the great work, sir!
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    Thanks so kindly, Claude! The names on the cowl: Fahrni (Don, who was my best friend and mentor, and certainly a well-known builder!), Brown (Mark. A good friend whose modeling philosophies were very similar to my own.) and Himmel (Conrad, my Dad, of Conrad's Engine Service fame). It's a fictional business I made up, as a tribute to him, and is present on all my race cars, since he died. All three influenced my building, and I wanted to pay tribute, in their absence from this world. I appreciate you taking the time to comment, sir!
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    Nice job, re-creating that side!
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    Nice job, re-creating that side!
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    I saw him, here, at a contest/show, in October. That's when we spoke. I tried to buy a set of Chaparral wheels from him, but, he wouldn't let me pay for them.
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    Thank you, Dan! Well, it's certainly the finest one I have ever built--and I'm a little surprised by how happy I am with it. There's only one thing I'm disappointed by, and it's something that happened late in its construction, and I didn't catch it until there wasn't anything feasible I could have done about it. I dropped the car, from just above the level of the bench. I thought I had repaired what little damage I found--the blower manifold and the puke tank came loose (at least I know the blower restraints work!?). Later, when I put the cowl on the car, I discovered that the motor plate had moved forward, ever so slightly, out from under the cowl. Oh, well. It's not a huge distraction! Thanks again, sir!
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    Your kind words and your encouragement have meant so much to me, throughout the completion of this project, and indeed, throughout our friendship! Thanks so much, Francis! You're right--I've been feeling a touch of sadness, along with the pride of knowing that I have, indeed, produced my best effort, to date. But, each one is a stepping stone toward the next one! I think my next will be something a tad simpler, and quicker. I have a couple of possibilities I am considering. Whatever is next, it's likely to be followed by the Surfers' dragster I have always wanted to do. The chassis is already built, so...
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    He old me he was shutting it down. He stuck his head in here, a couple of weeks ago, and commented on a few threads. I think he was just kind of burned out on running it, and he wasn't feeling it was worth the time and effort it took. I hope he'll find some time to get some work done on that Birdcage Maserati. That thing is stunning!
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    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.
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    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!
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    Dennis, that pickup is absolutely gorgeous! The wheels, with that grey paint--sublime. Beautiful work, sir!
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    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...
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    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!
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    Nice artwork, Jim!
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