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  1. Straightliner59
    Very nice work, and a great idea for doing the rad-wall! You're a wizard with the styrene, my friend! Congratulations.
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    Okay! First off; Francis, I am always glad when something from my workbench finds its way to another's.? I made 20-some-odd zip ties for the roll cage padding. I need to trim most of them. Then, I began hanging the body panels, and installing the tail section and 'chutes. I may redo the bracket that mounts the 'chute cords, as it looks bulky, to me. Even though they're very close to being permanently mounted, I couldn't resist putting the wheel/tire assemblies on, just to look! Next, I'll finish the steering and get the magnesium and rubber on it! Comments, critiques and questions are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!
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    I like Alclad Chrome for polished aluminum. It's what i used on my SG Vega.
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    That's definitely an oldie! I've never seen Pactra 'Namel in that type bottle. Very cool!
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    It's interesting how we all approach this stuff differently. I use Alene's Tacky Glue, for that very reason!?If it's very difficult to remove, I just use a little water.
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    I have a Testors marked 35 cents on the cap, and one marked 40. I have three of the old Pactra 2/3 oz. bottles. One is Hot Rod Primer that's still good--it has 25 cents printed on its label. The other two are not marked. I have a ton of ancient Humbrol paints I bought back in the early-mid '80s, that's still good, too.
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    Excellent work, JC! These are all very cool!
  8. Straightliner59
    I really like the work you're doing with the engine. Not sure how much that's saying, as I think all your work is impressive!
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    That color is excellent! I'll need to remember that.
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    I hooked up the EGT modules, and made the clamp for the engine RPM readout. Thankfully, I'm running out of wires, etc., to hook up! Also, I have been making zip-ties for the cage padding. I've added a step to the process of making them, that makes them look much better. Before I "ball" the end with a lighter, I place the monofilament in the vise, and flatten a length of it. This simple step creates a much more believable tie.
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    When I saw Randy at a contest here, in October, he told me he was shutting down. He said that he just didn't feel it was worth the time and effort, any more. I tried to buy a set of Chaparral wheels from him. He told me to just take them. Anyway, it sounds like he may have done just that, unfortunately.
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    I like Alene's Tacky Glue. And pins. Drilling and pinning is not only good for temporary assembly, I also makes for a sturdier final product.
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    I appreciate that, Ian. You have it in you! I have confidence in your abilities, my friend!
  14. Straightliner59
    Looking really good, my friend! You're making great progress!
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    For sure! Same here.
  16. Straightliner59
    I loved following your Flintstone Flyer(s) project. Nice work on those!
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    At some point, I think around the mid-'60s, the rules changed to state that cars must sit level, or with a slight forward rake. I'm with you, though, those nose-high cars all would have been chasing Mazmanian, Montgomery, or SWC! And, they look idiotic!
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    It would be difficult to elaborate any further than you have, Skip! Nice job!
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    Strangely enough, mine managed to stay together through several moves. Whew! Start going through boxes, and find stuff that I didn't even remember I'd started on! ? I hear you, about not getting any younger! I've had some fun, finishing up some of this old stuff! I am really looking forward to having this one completed!
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    Oh, yes! That's why a nitro crew chief's number one concern is, "Did I make the fuse long enough?"
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    I appreciate that, Walt!
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    I found them via Ebay, but Amazon delivered them. I just searched for "switchable power plugs", I think.
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    I got an MPC McLaren Mk 8B to go with my Mk 8D. There's something oddly sentimental about those kits, for me. It makes no sense! I also got these cool switched plugs. Now, I don't have to plug in and unplug my Weller iron, every time I need it.
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    Using the angle stock is an excellent idea. Going into the memory bank!
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    This is excellent information, imparted very well. It embodies the text I highlighted, above. Something that directly relates to that, is that writers often omit the simplest aspects of accomplishing something, because it's such a fundamental part of the task, that they simply forget just how important it is.
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