StevenGuthmiller

Seems like that happens to me a lot! When I'm ready to buy, I wind up paying too much. A week later, the same kit sells for much less. I've learned that bidding on kits where the auction is ending on a week day is always a good idea. Steve

The red wheels were one of those kind of quirky 50s things that I thought I'd consider. I've seen some odd, but actually kind on neat looking combos on these old cars. Examples; a '60 Plymouth Fury in yellow with a red interior? Another I've seen that kind of raised my eyebrows was a dark blue '57 Olds with red wheels. Anyway, I just thought red would fit with either white or gold, why not with both? Adding red for the interior would blend it together. Looks like the consensus so far is gray & coral anyway. We'll see if there's any more input. Steve

I've had my eyes peeled for a '67 galaxie myself for a couple of years Andy! Just can't seem to find a decent one that doesn't go for $250.00!! Steve

Thanks Mike. I usually try to stay away from too much red. Although I like red, & I've never seen a car that didn't look good in it, I like to try & use a little more unusual combinations. Helps keep my interest! A huge part of the build for me is coming up with a color that really grabs me. I think either of these combos would fit the bill, but I'm just undecided. I thought black would really show off all of that chrome trim, but I'm more partial to white. Either one would look good with the pale gold. On the other hand, for 50s cars, I just love coral! But I don't want to over do it. I already have several examples of variations of that color in my collection. But not one with metallic gray. Steve

I have a '59 Pontiac Bonneville coming to the bench very soon & I'm blocking on a color scheme. Usually, I just look at a body style & get a feel for a good color, but this one is stumping me. I have it narrowed down to a couple of options & I'm just interested what people think. I do know I'm going 2-tone & I was originally going to go with either an off white or black body with a pale gold for the top, between the fins & the panel around the tail lights, with possible red wheels & a white & red interior with gold accents. Today I was going over color chips & ran across a pair of colors I really thought would look good as well. A medium metallic gray body with coral accents. Not sure about the interior color with that one, but probably gray & coral with possibly white, silver or black accents. What do you all think? Steve

The old Revell tri-five kits had engine blocks with the crank shafts molded in & some pretty good valve detail on the inside of the heads. The pistons are molded into the block also. Even the underside of the intake was well detailed. I know there was at least one kit that had a separate crank shaft, but I don't remember which one. I know it was a chromed piece. Steve

Thanks guys! I need to get a few of my '65 Chrysler 300 in the sunlight too. I think I managed to get the rest at some point. Lee, the up-top & the continental kit are both from Modelhaus. I don't know if I'll be able to function as a builder without those guys! Steve

Just came today. More MCW paint. 1959 Chevy "Shadow Gray" metallic 1966 Mopar "Turbine Bronze" metallic 1967 Mopar "Light Green" metallic 1961 GM "Fawn Beige" metallic 1967 Pontiac "Royal Plum" metallic Steve

Got a few new shots of the '58 Ford today. 60 degrees in Minnesota today!! WooHoo!! Steve

If it's just "fogging" or "blushing" you can probably just polish it out. Steve

I always got a kick out of this one! Steve "Pretty women out walking with gorillas down my street. From my window I'm staring while my coffee grows cold."

Very good Harry! Steve

They just don't get any nicer than that Yuri!! I can honestly say, I've never seen a better built example of this kit! & this one's been around for a long time! Just beautiful!! Steve

What's next, A 1:1 '57 Chevy to sit in your driveway? Steve

Thanks guys! My intention was to get outside this weekend & get some decent out door photos, as the weather has finally began to improve a bit here in Minnesota. But, I was feeling a bit under the weather so I had to postpone. Hopefully soon as I'm not really "feeling" the pics I posted already for this build. I guess with spring coming on, I have plenty of time. Steve

I also remember hearing somewhere that there was a son heavily involved in the business. I would expect that he would take over.......I hope! Steve

Color coats are on. May have a bit of an issue with the hood. Think I may have laid it down too heavy. I'll let it dry & see how it comes out. Steve

Another car one that's probably been done. Steve "And now the sun's comin' up, I'm ridin' with lady luck, freeway cars & trucks, stars beginning to fade, and I lead the parade, just a wishin' I'd stayed a little longer, Lord, don't ya know, the feeling's gettin' stronger."

Bingo! You win a cookie! Steve

The latest shipment from Model Roundup. Should keep me going for a while! Steve

That's ok Cameron, I never really thought it was real. Just reminded me of something you would have seen in an "alien" movie back in the 70s. Steve

This one probably hasn't been done yet. Steve "I called you so many times today, and I guess it's all true what your girlfriends say, that you don't ever want to see me again, and your brother's gonna kill me and he's six feet ten"....

Well, #1 is the Beatles, "Baby You Can Drive My Car". Not sure about the rest. Steve

As I said, I just thought it was a fun picture. Steve

Sorry, I didn't read all 267 pages! Steve