StevenGuthmiller

If I misinterpreted your statement Doug, I apologize. The statement sounded like sarcasm the way it was written.......or the way it was read. Steve

I have just begun using Scale Finishes paint and to this point, I'm pretty impressed. Scale Finishes offers two types of paint. Enamel, and 2 part acrylic lacquers. I have not used the enamel and have heard of some drying issues. But the lacquers are pretty much like any other automotive type lacquer. They require a pretty good primer barrier to guard against plastic crazing, and they require a clear coat for the shine. Any good lacquer primer should give you good results as long as you don't skimp. It sprays very nicely from an airbrush with good coverage and Scale Finishes recommends an air pressure of 20-30 PSI. Steve

I'm beginning to think that you feel like you know the answers to everything, so why ask? I think I know the answer to that. To start an argument. Up until this point this entire thread has been pretty civil and informative with everybody expressing their opinions without taking jabs. It only takes one guy to start stirring the pot and start throwing around insinuations to mess up the whole thing. I absolutely offer encouragement and advice if I respond to anybody's thread, not just new guys. I would certainly be interested in any examples that you might have to contradict that. Steve

Letting a couple of things dry as we speak! Steve

I try as well to avoid ignoring any new members. If they are posting work that I am interested, I treat them as I would any long term member. We were all noobs at one point. Steve

It's undeniable. I know that this is the case. There are people that ignore me, and people that I avoid as well because of disagreements in the past, and I'm sure that they tend to take their buddies with them. It's sad because I have absolutely no animosity towards anyone on the board. Occasionally there are disagreements, and I guess some people hold grudges forever. The only reason that I don't interact with some people anymore is because I don't want to stir up their animosity. So I just stay away. Steve

I haven't accomplished much today, but I did manage to get the sun visors painted and the hood insulation completed. Baby steps I guess. Steve

I appreciate that Terry. Thank you. Steve

Very true. It's worth checking. Steve

We have to remember that subject matter can have a lot to do with the number of views and comments that a thread might receive as well. If it's something that is not of a lot of interest to many people, it might get a lot of quick views, but not a lot of comments. If your project is a common kit that has been seen a thousand times in 30 different colors, it's probably not going to get as much attention as something unusual. Steve

Not certain but the Coronet was an intermediate The Fury was full size Probably too narrow. Steve

Very nice work on a great old kit! It's such a shame that we never got any more Desoto kits. Steve

Wow! Now that is without question the best response to this topic that I have read so far! Thank you Chris! Nice job!! Steve

That sounds to me a little more like eyeing up the competition than a lack of confidence! Steve

I will agree with that to a point. It's nice to know that the people who are offering help are fellow builders that have the skills to back up what they are suggesting that you do. But on the other hand, I value the real life knowledge that they might be able to share that can be applied to the hobby as well. So if I receive a tip from someone whom I may have never seen a model built by, but someone who may have owned a 1:1 of the subject at hand, or otherwise just has sound knowledge of it, I'm okay with that too. Steve

I have received pointers via PM, and I appreciate them as well. It's kind of funny because most times I can detect the poster's apprehension by the messages that they leave. Generally, you can tell that they are a bit nervous about sending a PM to offer a criticism or tip for fear of getting their head bitten off, but I always appreciate them and let them know that I appreciate the tips whether I heed them or not. Steve

People are always free to do what they want to do, but that doesn't make a lot of sense for an open forum. The whole point of a board like this is interaction and discussion. I don't see much point in having a board at all if everyone is just going to clam up, say nothing and "mind their own business". I can tell you that I wouldn't waste my time here if it was just going to be nothing but "likes" like Facebook. Steve

Not sure if the '67 Fury up top is the same as the '65/'66 or not, but the Johan Plymouth convertibles from '64-'68 all came with an up top. They all require a little work to look right. Steve

I find myself posting in the "General" section often asking for tips on accuracy. This way I get more responses than if I ask questions on a build thread in the "On the Bench" section. Steve

Thank you Tim! A day off from work tomorrow. Maybe a little time at the bench? Steve

Sweeeeeet!! Thank you Bob!! Steve

It has happened to me more times than I can count. Not only with mistakes in execution but accuracy as well. I welcome with open arms all constructive criticism and always will. It not only helps me do a better job of building, I learn a ton about the actual vehicles. Steve

They are pretty! I recently picked up a rack of the GM and the Mopar B-body handles from Joseph! I only wish that they were already chromed! Steve

The only matching windshield frames for the Johan '65 Fury would be the Johan '66 Fury, or one of the MPC 1965/ '66 Monaco/Polara/880 frames. All very rare kits. Not much help, I know. If I were you, I would just check my stash and see if I can find something close to the Plymouth frames shape and size and use that. Very few people are going to nitpick, or even notice, if it's off a little bit. Maybe a mid-sixties full sized Ford, like a '65 or '66 Galaxie? Other than the rake of the vent window, (which can be modified) the AMT '65 Galaxie looks fairly close to me. Steve

Thanks much Bill! If I can manage some time at the bench over the next couple of weeks, I might actually be able to drag this behemoth over the finish line! It's getting close! Steve