StevenGuthmiller

My take on the article posted by the OP? Know something about the subject you're writing about before attempting it. Steve

Before about 5 years ago, I had never participated in any contests or shows either, but since then, I have attended a half dozen or so. The show that I enjoy the most is not even a contest per say. It's the NNL North show in Bloomington Minnesota. There are awards given by some of the model clubs in the region and there are some plaques awarded for "peoples choice", but otherwise, it's a very laid back event. I don't care as much for actual contests for various reasons. I attended a small IMPS event last year, but it was quite obvious when it came to the judging that there was considerable "old boy network" mechanics at work. I much prefer events tailored just for model cars and trucks as well. The IMPS event I mentioned above was for all genres and had in all likelihood no more than a total of 50 entrants, yet there was an entire table full of awards! There were a total of 5 entries in the factory stock automotive category, and 3 of them were mine. Needless to say there are entrees in these shows that will take home a medal that wouldn't even get a second look in most shows. I hate to be too blunt, but the other 2 factory stock entrants in that category looked like an 8 year old built them, yet they both received medals. I guess it's only natural in this age of "everybody gets a medal" mentality that we should expect this. In conclusion, I've come to understand that it's not all about medals and trophies. Granted, it's fun to be recognized by your peers, but in my opinion, it's much more fun just to be in the company of your peers than it is to be in the company of some club members who want to make sure that their buddies have plenty of bling in their award cabinet. Steve

Fantastic! If you paid half of the $500.00 for this collection, your probably already half way to being in the black with that score alone! These Johan '65 Plymouths are getting rarer and more expensive every day! Steve

I'm clean! Steve

I just swallowed hard and went back to look at that glorious Gremlin again and noticed another detail that made me chuckle. Did anyone notice the stickers on the door jamb? Just in case anybody might want to know what the correct tire pressure should be for a stock Gremlin I guess. Steve

I was wondering what that color was called. Now I know. Steve

Today I started out by foiling the very tiny Grand Prix scripts, (especially the front quarter panel scripts) and then shot the final color coat, followed by cleaning off the scripts. I really didn't see the possibility of being able to foil each letter on the quarter panels separately, so I was forced to break the cardinal rule and foil the letters with rectangular pieces of foil. You can currently make out the edge of that piece under the paint, but it will disappear under the clear coats. Clear coating will commence over the weekend. Steve

They might have been able to save it if they would have removed a couple more items. Like say, the roof and doors! Steve

I usually just use the leftover scraps from the pre-wired distributors from M.A.D. that I use. I just strip the jacket and use the inner wire. Steve

Yeah, that's just hideous! You can tell be the swarm of admiring spectators crowded around it. Steve

It's not possible. Steve

The '63 Comet has triple tail lights as well. That plus the other features mentioned make me fairly confident that it's a Comet. Steve

Pretty sure that's a '63 Mercury Comet convertible Snake. Shape of the front of the hood is wrong for a '65 Impala, as well as the size of the cowl vent, upholstery pattern, "triangular" shape of the trunk lid and the fact that there appear to be fender ornaments. Just the overall size compared to the '65 Plymouth above it also tells me that the model is a compact and not a full sized car. Sorry Snake, but I'm pretty certain it's not an Impala. Steve

I usually wait several hours if not overnight. Steve

I'm not out of the woods yet! I still have to foil the scripts and then give it at least one more shot of color. Then there will be as many as 5 coats of clear to contend with! Steve

I use Duplicolor clear straight from the can. Steve

No problem Scott! I live for these old annual kits, so I've learned to pick out a good number of them. Good luck with your deal. You just about can't go wrong with this group. Almost all of them are at least relatively rare and desirable. Some are very rare! A really great find! Steve

Where do you see that one? I'm not seeing it. Steve

THAT IS A STEAL!!!!! Steve

It's hard to tell the condition of these models, but upon second inspection, it appears that the '65 or '66 Plymouth might have significant A-pillar damage. Just something to take into consideration. Steve

No kidding!!!! I wouldn't leave there without the '65,'66 Plymouth Barracuda, '65, '66 Fury, '60 Ford pickup, and the '65 Olds 88! There are a ton of really good finds there depending upon condition. It would be hard for me to pass on almost any of them,.........except for the SS Enterprise thing. Maybe you could get your friend to take that and give you the rest! Steve

Third pic. From left. First row, top to bottom. 1. AMT 1962 Buick Electra. 2. AMT 1965 Ford Galaxie 3. Another Monogram '58 Thunderbird. 4. AMT 1960 Buick Invicta 5. AMT 1953 Ford pickup? 6. (Black Car) AMT 1960 Mercury Parklane. 7. (Orange Car) MPC? 1969 Dodge Charger 500, (General Lee) Second row, top to bottom. 1. AMT 1965 Pontiac Bonneville or Grand Prix. 2. AMT 1965 Corvair. 3. AMT 1967-'72 Chevy pickup. 4. AMT 1960 Ford pickup. 5. AMT 1965-'68 Mustang. 6. AMT 1959 Mercury Parklane. 7. AMT 1949 Mercury. Third row, top to bottom. 1. AMT 1960-'61 Chevy Apache pickup. 2. AMT 1965 Oldsmobile 88. 3. AMT 1964-'65 Chevelle. 4. AMT 1957 Thunderbird. 5. AMT 1964 Mercury Marauder. (I don't think it's a '63) 6. AMT 1964-'66 Thunderbird. 7. AMT 1963 Pontiac Bonneville. Fourth row, top to bottom. 1. AMT 1964 Chevelle wagon. 2. AMT 1961-'63 Thunderbird. 3. Boat. (I don't do boats) 4. Looks like a Plymouth Valiant. Steve

2nd pic. From left . First row, top to bottom 1. Trekky stuff.....Yuck! 2. Don't know. 3. Don't know. 4. AMT 1962-'63 Mercury Meteor? 5. (White Car) AMT 1960 Pontiac Bonneville. 6. (Green Car) AMT 1951 Chevy 7. (Red Car) AMT 1953-'55 Corvette. Second row, top to bottom. 1. AMT 1953 Corvette. 2. AMT ElCamino, (don't know which year) 3. AMT 1962 Chevy Impala 4. (Blue Car) Johan 1961 Olds 88. 5. (Red Car) AMT 1960 Edsel Ranger 6. (Cream Colored Car) AMT 1964 Chevy Impala 7. (Yellow Car) AMT 1963 Ford Galaxie. Third Row, top to bottom. 1.AMT VW. 2. Don't know. 3. AMT 1951 Chevy Sedanette. 4. (White Car) AMT 1962-'63 Chrysler Imperial. 5. (Yellow Car) AMT 1962 Mercury. 6. (Light Blue Car) Johan 1961-'62 Cadillac. 7. (Dark Blue Car) AMT 1959 Buick Invicta. Forth row, top to bottom. 1. AMT Kenworth 2. AMT 1953 Studebaker. 3. AMT 1962 Chevy Impala? 4. Johan 1962 Plymouth Fury. 5. (Red Car) AMT 1961-'67 Lincoln Continental 6. (Bright Blue Car) 1965-'66 Buick Wildcat 7. (Black Car) AMT 1950 Ford. Steve

These are the ones that I can identify and the ones that I would want. First pic. First row, left, top to bottom 1. AMT 1959 ElCamino 2. AMT 1958 or '59 Edsel. 3. AMT 1960 Pontiac Bonneville 4. AMT 1961-'64 Lincoln Continental. 5. Johan 1964 Dodge Polara. If it's the flat box kit with factory side trim, you will want that one. 6. AMT 1958 Impala. 7. Monogram 1958 Thunderbird? Second row, top to bottom. 1. Johan 1961 Olds F-85 wagon 2. AMT 1962-'66 Chevy Apache Pickup 3. NOT SURE. Possibly a Plymouth Valiant? 4. AMT 1961-'63 Ford Thunderbird. 5. NOT SURE, but Possibly an AMT Plymouth Signet. I would want it! 6. AMT 1964-'65 Ford Mustang. 7. AMT 1964 Ford Galaxie. Third row, top to bottom 1. AMT 1964 Corvette? 2. AMT 1962 Pontiac Tempest. 3. AMT 1965-'66 Plymouth Barracuda. Take it!! 4. Another 1961-'64 Lincoln Continental 5. AMT 1963 Corvette 6. NOT SURE. Another mid 60s Lincoln Continental? 7. AMT 1962 Ford Galaxie. Forth row, top to bottom. 1. Monogram '39 Chevy. Meh! 2. AMT 1965-'66 Mercury? 3.Johan 1965-'66 Plymouth Fury. TAKE IT!!! 4. AMT 1963 Mercury Comet Steve

Thanks guys. If past experience with Scale Finishes base coat is any indication, the color will deepen considerably with clear. Steve