StevenGuthmiller

Probably should have included my ‘67 Galaxie XL 427 R-Code. Steve

Although I love them all, I’ll limit this post to a few of the ones that I would consider my “Favorites”, in order. Steve

It’s from the AMT 1961 Mercury Monterey, without question. Steve

1961 Mercury. Steve

I'm sure this is just satire. At least I hope it is. If it's meant to be serious, it's just plain stupid. If you're alive, virtually EVERYTHING can kill you. You could make a list much like this for eating a donut! Steve

Very unlikely that anything you try to brighten up the chrome will work. As others have said, it’s most likely due to thinning of the metal layer, not oxidation, and even a mild abrasive such as toothpaste is still an abrasive and likely to make the matter worse. Unfortunately, refinishing is probably going to be the only option to bring it back. In that case, I recommend re-plating. It’s the only way that you’re going to get a durable finish. Steve

Personally, I’d just use the chassis and engine bay/firewall from the AMT ‘57 Chrysler 300 kit and.a Mopar big block from some other kit. But then again I’m not inclined to just plop an engine into a curbside kit. If I were going to commit, I’d go all the way, with a full detail engine, chassis and interior. But that’s just how psychotic I am. Steve

Absolutely! I love a good sloppy Joe or hamburger hot dish occasionally. Steve

For our Valentines dinner, Caesar salad with homemade dressing, Chicken Piccata, Garlic Linguine, and Olive Fougasse Bread. Steve

For my sweetie for Valentine’s Day. A Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake The cake is a mix, but the frosting is homemade. 3 sticks of butter in the frosting! 😛 Steve

I know pygmys are little, but how many does it take to make a pie? Steve

Good old fashioned pot roast on a cold February day. Steve

I’ve had it happen just shaking by hand. It’s a great way to ruin a good shirt, a pair of jeans, or lot of other things. Now multiply that times 10 with a mechanical shaker! Steve

I can't imagine what "mess" you're talking about. Unscrew the cap, insert the stir stick of your choice, give it a stir, and wipe the stir stick clean with a paper towel. No mess. A stir stick will get the settled pigments out of the corners of the bottle much quicker, and then after a few stirs, replace the lid and give it a few shakes by hand to finish the process. The only thing that might create a mess is if your paint bottle is full all of the way to the top, in which case shaking isn't going to get a lot done either. Far be it from me to tell you what you can or can't do, but it just seems to me that another piece of equipment using up space in the shop when a simple stir stick will do the same thing in a fraction of the time, is unnecessary. Should you end up with a leak of some sort while mechanically shaking, then you'll find out what a "real" mess is. But hey, we all have our own thing. You do you. Steve

I always just use thin evergreen rod. Drill holes of a corresponding size and glue in short pieces of rod. Once dry, trim the rods and sand down to the length needed. I've never used this method for a truck tonneau, but I use it frequently to add convertible top boot snap moldings. Steve

Unscrew the cap. Steve

More from Cancun. Shrimp with Vegetables, and Shrimp Fajitas. Caribbean Surf and Turf. Coconut and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Tequila Chicken by the pool. 😉 Steve

Some more Mexico meals. Pasta Puttanesca and Linguine with Clams at an Iconic Cancun Italian spot. Chicken Fingers and Club Sandwiches on the beach. 😊 No trip to Mexico would be complete without Fish Tacos! 😛 Steve

A few meals from our trip to Cancun. Nachos Grande and Chicken Enchiladas with Red Mole. More Nachos, and Pastor Tacos. Coconut Shrimp and a Pork, Chicken and Chorizo Molcajete Steve

Why bother shaking paint bottles? Seems to me that it’s a LOT easier to stir. I just use the handle of an old Testors plastic paint brush that I’ve had for 3 or 4 decades. Open the jar, give it a stir, and you’re done in a few seconds. I could maybe understand a shaker for larger containers or spray cans, but I certainly wouldn’t waste shop space on a machine for shaking 1/4 oz to 2oz. jars. Could be just me, but I don’t get it. Steve

Same 1965 Elcamino kit that has been being re-popped over and over again since I was a kid. The latest incarnation is I believe this version which highlights the included camper. Steve

Thanks everyone!! Steve

You can use the Revell ‘68 Charger dash if you want better detail, but you will have to modify the dash pad to be accurate. The leading edge of the dash pad on the Charger had a heavy pad and was pretty much straight. The Coronet pad was thinner and more “V” shaped. This photo shows the beginnings of the dash pad mods, with the original unchanged Charger pad on the right half, and the thinned and reshaped Coronet pad on the left. Another consideration is the dash itself. The Coronet dash depicts an air conditioning equipped car. The Charger dash does not. Vents on the Coronet dash, and none on the Charger’s. When I was in the process of building this model originally, the interior parts were replicated and offered in resin by Ed Fluck Jr, but I think that they are unavailable at this time. A couple more dash photos. Steve

Looks like a heck of a lot less work than I had to do! Looking good! Don’t forget the torque boxes and skid plate. My guess is that you might have been the one to suggest them to me on my project! 😉 Steve

Thank you!!! Steve