StevenGuthmiller

I use them often as well, when I really don't want to mess around too much with a fuel filter. Occasionally I'll make my own filters if they're something a little more unusual. Steve

I appreciate that Kevin! When I joined a few years ago, I never really thought my builds would impress anybody all that much! After seeing some of the work on the forum, I thought it would be fun but didn't really know how much I could contribute with some of the "Master" members around here. I was just a small town, self taught, just for fun modeler who never belonged to a club, went to a show, or entered a contest in my life. To be honest, my real "knowledge" of cars in detail is limited. Oh sure, I've turned a few wrenches, but only in the "shade tree" sense. I still have issues occasionally with details here & there as far as accuracy goes, but with the wealth of information on the net, & of course, on this forum, it's getting better. So in short, to hear the compliments from other members like you makes me blush a bit, but it is heartening at the same time. It really gives me the drive I need to continue on & strive for a better build every time. I'm sorry guys, I did not want this thread to become about me, I just wanted to show Paul's exceptional work & what could be done with the newest Moebius kit. But I do thank you all very much for your kind comments! I am humbled! Steve

I have a collection of model cars because I can't afford the real ones! Personally, I probably wouldn't sell my work at the moment either Someday, when I can no longer build & I feel like it's time to let someone else enjoy them, I might consider it, but for now, they're like members of my family. I think it's great Paul can get what he does for his builds. If I thought I could get that sort of money, I might reconsider my position. Steve

Ok, now "You've Said it All" Greg! Steve

A neat little trick if you're looking to replicate the steel lines with the rubber tubing on the ends is to find a piece of black coated wire about the size you want & then strip off the coating to form your steel sections. Before you install them, slip small pieces of the black coating back onto the ends to replicate the rubber tubing. If you want to take it a step further, you can wrap pieces of a smaller gauge stripped wire around the ends of the rubber tubing to replicate the clamps. The filters in the photo would be easy to do as well. I'm thinking just pieces of sprue shaped into the barrel shape & then wrap a thin piece of wire around the center & paint them aluminum. Steve

The Budweiser can on the bumper guard really adds that special touch of class! Steve

Well I thank you Bill! That's very nice of you! Yeah, sorry about a lot of my photos going bye-bye. My Photobucket account was a real mess so I arranged everything into folders & when I did that, a good majority of the links disappeared on the forum. But if you're really interested, you can always check out my Fotki page. They're all there. Steve http://public.fotki.com/stevenguthmiller/

Thanks Bill! The dip sticks were just sort of a last minute thing I decided to add. Just made from plastic sprue & wire & painted. Steve

Thanks Roger! Since I recently got a bunch of pre-wired distributors in a trade from Kris Morgan, this is the first build I've used one on. Beautiful stuff! I'm sold! Steve

Correct. The song doesn't mention what type of vehicle. But I've seen the documentary, "The History of the Eagles" just recently for probably the third time, and they talk about Glenn's '55 Chevy that they would cruise around in early in their career. They even showed a photo of Glenn in front of it. Steve

Speaking of the Eagles, "Ol' '55 would be a good one. It was written about Glenn Frey's '55 Chevy. Steve

Just another progress report. Engine is done! I feel like I should be getting close on this one, but then I think of all I have left to do! Oh well, I'm really hoping to finish up this weekend........or next. Steve

Oh, I absolutely agree with that! I've seen many builds on this forum that are mind blowing, to say the least! Steve

Thanks Bill! I've never really been a huge fan of the GM or Ford rooflines from the early 60s, so convertibles are not out of my realm completely. Especially if I can procure an up top. You wouldn't happen to have a '61-'62 Pontiac or Chevy up top lying around, would you? Steve

Thanks Kevin. I guess it just gives me an excuse not to build mine yet. I have too many other projects to finish first. But I thank you for your vote of confidence! Steve

If you're planning on a full repaint, I would ignore the Acetone. Other things will work much better with no risk. Steve

Just came across Paul Hettick's '61 Ventura on ebay & thought people might be interested to see what it could look like finished. He painted his the color I wanted to paint mine & being as mine could never look as nice as Paul's, I guess I'll just be content to covet his for now. Current high bid is $430.00! Steve

The Aztec will always get my vote. My mother in law owns one, & not only is it the ugliest thing ever to sit on 4 wheels, it's also a steaming pile of........... Steve

If you're going the flat black route, I wouldn't bother priming either. a couple of coats of black will do the trick. Steve

Sorry Mark. I don't even have a '68, '69 or '70 of my own. Steve

Keep in touch Tommy. I have another one of these coming in a trade with another member. I'll be combining the 2 to make one nice build so I should have quite a few spare parts, including a second complete interior tub. Steve

Found this sitting on my front porch when I got home this evening. Steve

Another stripper worth trying might be "Finger Nail Polish Remover" I used to use it for stripping enamels years ago with pretty fair results. I would mask off the rest of the body & then just use "pads" of paper towel soaked in the remover to slowly work on the top paint. Don't soak the paper towel so "wet" that it runs under the tape & ruins the body paint, & don't use straight Acetone. While finger nail polish remover is made from primarily acetone, it is diluted to less than full strength. Full strength acetone will begin to melt the plastic. You should even be careful with the finger nail polish remover. It too can damage the plastic, but it is less likely. Steve

Very nice Michael! I assume this is the old AMT 1/16th scale T-bird? I remember those old gems! I had them all at one point or another. My favorites were always the '57 Chevy convertible & Nomad, & the '55 Chevy Belair. I had at least one of the T-bird kits back then too. Looks sweet! Steve

Sounds like a nice combo James. I actually did a google search & found a 1959 Desoto color chip chart that included the "spring color" "Bradenton Blue". Looks like a beautiful color! I hope we all get to see it when it's finished. I used a similar 1959 Cadillac color called "Argyle Blue" on a '58 Ford a while back that had a purple tint, although not as much as the "Bradenton Blue". Should be a real eye catcher! Steve