StevenGuthmiller

I agree. Could have used one of the many custom "show rod" kits, but as Mark said, trying to wring a few more bucks out of something that the powers that be thought was a dead horse. Too bad that they couldn't have just retained the stock parts and still included the custom dreck for anybody who wanted to build something that horrible. They did it prior to the "sweat hog" swill. Steve

Give it a shot. It's quite easy to work with. Steve

I just picked up another set of the basic colors myself! I needed some red for an upcoming project and the metallic set doesn't have bright red. I should be set for embossing powder for a very long time! Steve

One that pops into my head is the MPC 1969-'72 Pontiac Grand Prix kits. I suppose they became the "Super Fly" and finally that nauseating "Sweat Hogs" abortion. What a waste. Steve

Thanks guys!! Thanks Tim! With the paint regimen that I use, I normally don't have to worry a lot about burning through during the polishing process, although it can still happen. I use as many as 5 clear coats which greatly reduces the risk of burn through. Steve

I haven't needed to buy any for several years, but the set that I have been using was found on ebay some time ago for about $15.00. The brand is "Hampton Art" and the set that I have are metallic colors. They are available in different color sets from various distributors on ebay. You can get them in "basic", "pastel" and "metallic" colors for around $20.00. A set will last a very long time. Basic. Pastel. Metallic. Steve

They are strong! I've had them "jump" a few inches from my bench to a tweezers or other metal tool. Steve

Since I've started using embossing powder, I have never looked back. I have had nothing but good luck with it, and it can literally be applied in minutes with virtually no fuss, once you get used to it, with no special tools or preparation. Steve

Appreciate all of that guys! There will be no further updates for a week or so. Heading out on vacation tomorrow morning. See you later! Steve

The nice thing is, with a $20.00 investment, why mess with replacement parts. It's kind of like re-soling a pair of $25.00 shoes. Steve

My neighbors might drive me nuts by mowing their lawns at 9:00 PM, but at least they're not shooting at me..........yet! Steve

Except that I do. My wife is on Facebook all of the time, and all I ever hear is things like, "look what your idiotic niece is saying now". I like to think that my life is pretty happy. I like it that way and really don't need all of the background noise to aggravate me. Call it ignorant bliss if you like. Steve

Thanks Keith! While I was messing around, I thought that I just as well add the carpet to the door bottoms. Steve

Thanks fellas! Continued with some interior work today by working on some foiling and detail painting of the door panels and seats and did a little revamping of some pedals. Steve

Geez!! Your neighbors are much worse than mine!! Steve

If that's your thing, I say knock yourself out. Yard work in my opinion has always been just that........work! I get enough work during the week. I mow my lawn when it needs it, or when I have to, not just to get that nice little "cross hatch" pattern that my neighbors seem to get the shivers over. I get out the chainsaw when there's something that needs cutting, not just to kill time. Steve

I keep thinking that with printed materials going away, why have none of these magazines taken the obvious leap into the 21st century and tried an online publication? I keep hearing about the prohibitive costs and difficulties with publishers. I know nothing about magazine publishing, but wouldn't it be a much easier endeavor to publish an online mag? Just seems like a natural next step to me. There are a lot of us out here who do not subscribe to magazines, (I don't need all of that extra fill for my garbage can) but there is every possibility that I would subscribe to an online publication. Steve

I suppose that there comes a time in everyone's life where they feel the need to move on to other things. Myself? Every time I look out my window and see neighbors all around me whose only joy in life seems to be mowing their lawn 4 days a week, power washing their driveways and scrubbing their siding, I thank God that I have something that I really love to occupy my time. I tell my wife constantly that if I ever begin to feel the need to keep up with the Jones's and spend all of my time farting around in my yard just to shoot me and end my misery! As long as my eyes are good, and my fingers are capable of doing the work, I cannot see myself ever giving up on this endeavor that I love. Good luck in your quest Alan! Godspeed. Steve

For $20.00 it's certainly worth a try. Steve

I'm with you Bob. Never belonged to Facebook, and never will. I have in laws that are political A-holes that think people want to hear their stupid opinions in every post. If you aren't a member, you don't have to explain why you aren't "friends" with them, and you don't have to tip toe around their stupidity every day. I don't need that nonsense in my life. Steve

I think you're right. I seem to remember reading somewhere that this '61 was not an actual production vehicle. But from the first time I saw it, I thought it was a very eye catching concept. Steve

There is a product available at many craft stores and on line called "embossing powder" that has become the cutting edge for carpet Joseph. Do a little looking around on the forum and you will find that it has become a very popular option, and for good reason. Give it a look see. Steve

Welcome aboard Joseph! Steve

Finished up the small interior and exterior chrome parts today. The interior door handles and window cranks are scratch made. The antenna base is a Grandt Line railroad bolt and washer. Console vacuum gauge and shifter are modified kit parts. The exterior door handles are of course the venerable Fireball Modelworks pieces. I also made a set of door lock buttons and a blinker switch. All finished with Alclad chrome. Steve

I agree. In my view, the swooping lines around the headlights of the Plymouth are a much better match with the similar shape around the tail light of the Dodge than either one of these cars had alone. Both the '61 Plymouth and the Dodge looked completely mismatched front to rear in my opinion. Steve