mikemodeler

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Very nice WIPs you have going there, I really like the Suburban. Should be another nice one when you have it done.

Check out Scenes Unlimited, Danny has a great selection of wheels and tires. Great product, fast service and I am sure you will find what you are looking for.

It was intended to state that what one wants to build for themselves is fine with me as they obviously didn't take the safe route and use off the shelf parts for their car. I was not trying to hide or refrain from offending someone, just merely admiring most aspects of the build.

Missed it, but happy belated birthday to "the old man" ! Met him at a show about 4-5 years ago, a great guy and convinced me I needed his two DVDs to be a better modeler!

Nice job mark, looks like Professor Chuck Most has influenced another member! LOL ! Nice details and way to make stuff from what most of us scrap.

Not my cup of tea, I would rather have the Chevelle next to it, but I admire someone's attention to detail and desire to create their hot rod.

Thank you Chuck, I think this sums it up. Please keep a copy of this for the next time this topic comes up (and you know it will).

Yeah, that sounds logical, but try explaining that to someone who says "I remember when a headlamp was $6!". It truly is a changing world out there in the auto repair business. We don't have to do yearly tune ups anymore but when the car won't run, people forget that part and are in shock over the high $$ it might cost to replace sensors or coils. Try explaining to someone who buys a new car that requires synthetic oil that their oil change is now $80 or more because the filter is no longer $2.99 and 6 quarts of oil is $60. Funny how the salesman didn't tell them that when they signed the papers!

As someone who works in the auto parts industry, you are partially correct Lee. We catalog and sell replacement parts based on the OEM design, so if they complicate things, we are not to blame, they are. Don- not sure where you went to get parts/information, but the internet can be your friend in this case. Check online a couple of parts sellers (NAPA, Advance, etc.) as they may have options with different brands. NAPA has a line of import specific replacement parts that come from the same companies that are supplying the OE, and in many cases may be the only part listed and might even be cheaper. Advance has a couple of options too. Google search your car and see if the problem you are having is a common one, chances are someone has a solution and can point you in the right direction with parts and procedure.

"Hi, I'm Justin Bieber and I have just been OverHauled!"

What size wheel and tire is that supposed to be? Nice work as usual!

I have a son who has entertained the thought of becoming a police officer and as of late have been encouraging him to consider another line of work. I think he would make a great cop- he has a grandfather who was one and I am sure some of his interest comes from him- but the current political climate is such that he would probably hate his job because of the media fueled whackos who have somehow made being a police officer a bad thing. I didn't know the police officer from Fox Lake but know someone who did and all they could say was he was true professional and not one to do something foolish. Hopefully we will find out what happened yesterday that caused those three thugs to take his life, but in the meantime prayers for his family and police family will have to suffice. I cannot imagine what his wife and children are going through, losing a loved one in such a tragic manner is not what any of us are prepared for. I hope that somehow the media will see through the BS and realize that giving legitimacy to these anti-police hate groups is not helping anyone advance any agendas and is doing more to widen the chasm between the two parties. May all police officers finish each and every shift and make it home to their loved ones and for those not fortunate to do so, may God hold them in a special place in heaven.

Looking good Tom. Interested to see the finished model as your builds are always impressive.

Can't say enough about how first class Don and Carol are with their business dealings. I have an order that has been sitting here and I will place it come late October once they are back taking orders via their website.

Nice conversion work on that 55, very simple but yet spot on.

Love the color, nice shade of blue. Take your time on the scripts and they should look just fine.

A black wash on the wheels, dullcote or both would make them less gaudy. I painted mine with gunmetal gray and it looked great.

Looks great, nice detailing on the kit.

The Christmas stuff is in earlier than normal this year, probably figure start selling it now if the public will buy it. As far as the kits go, I remember them having some foreign kits at one time, but I think they discontinued them do to a lack of sales. IIRC, they were in the $35 range at the time when the AMT & Revell kits were $20 or less MSRP. I doubt they will take them on again, but I could be wrong. The 40% coupon is helpful if you do find something to buy- paint, kit or otherwise. I stopped in one today and picked up a Revell Snapper Raptor for about $10 and change with tax, cheaper than the interweb and if I can, I just might get it painted this weekend! back on topic- it will be interesting to see if Wally Mart brings kits back for the holidays.

Despite telling myself "No more models", I have found a couple of the MPC WWII Jeeps on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $14 the last two weeks and figured they were worth it for parts to fix some Jeeps already in my collection. I truly have to rid myself of some more models before I buy any more as I am trying to de-clutter my life in other areas. I am looking forward to getting some bench time here real soon, maybe getting a bunch of WIPs finished!

I saw a news article last night that mentioned Wal Mart was getting their toy department ready for Christmas shopping earlier than usual this year, so I would imagine there was a lot of stuff that was clearance priced in anticipation of this event. Haven't seen a model kit at Wal Mart in years that had me wanting to buy it. Lately it has either been Hobby Lobby or online for me, don't see that changing much soon unless someone opens a hobby shop in the Charlotte area.

There goes more of my lunch money! Those look nice Danny!

Sure wish I could have made the show, looks like a lot of great models.

Very nice, simple, clean and well detailed!