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mikemodeler

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  1. Be proud of your daughter Ray, it is through the examples she had at home that she became the person she is today. You are correct in that they grow up fast!
  2. I have that kit and can tell you that it is hard to tell that it is not a plastic styrene kit from one of the manufacturers! You will not be disappointed with the quality!
  3. That there is too funny Jim!
  4. Nice set up Dave, glad to see you on here and hopefully some new builds will be forthcoming!
  5. gonna be there with a bunch of kits for sale so be sure to stop by and say hello, bring your $$$$ because i will be trying to leave with more money than model kits!
  6. Great guy, excellent product and prompt service in the several dealings I have had with him. He is among the tops in service and quality in my book.
  7. Looks like Leno's Garage. He is known for some obscure cars.
  8. Nice stuff Joseph, can't wait to see what you have next! On a side note, I was reading Smithsonian magazine and they have a great article on 3D printers in it and how they are becoming more common and will be changing the world as a result.
  9. Replicas and Minatures of Maryland has them , SRD 7104 is the SS hood and SRD 7103 is the flat hood. These are designed for the Revell kits.
  10. You will definitely hear that one coming down the street- thump, thump, thump!
  11. Nice job Nick, glad to see this one finished! You need to build a roll back to compliment your fleet!
  12. I was browsing the Tower website a few minutes ago and they mentioned a 359 Wrecker for $89.99 in the Revell section and am wondering if this is something new or did they combine a couple of kits? The last time the KW kit was out it was $100+ and the RoG rotator wrecker was even more. If someone in the know (hint Brett!) can shed some light, let us know!
  13. another awesome build Tyrone! I have several of these kits (68 & 69) and need to get started on building them like yours! Any idea what color you are going with?
  14. Considering those shows are done in California, i would imagine very few people actually end up with the cars as they are taxed by California. Not sure but I think you have to take delivery of the car there, you cannot live in New York and get your vehicle locally, also contributing to the cost of the prize.
  15. That, is a classic Smokey tale! He is the reason NASCAR developed the body templates that are used today.
  16. That is WHITE! Nice clean build and well detailed. Maybe someday they can reissue this simple kit.
  17. I believe the MPC 78 Monte Carlo was reissued a few years back as an iHobby show special. I have one in my stash and will build it some day, just like all the others!
  18. There is a HobbyTownUSA near me that has new releases at slightly less than MSRP and if I am in the store and they catch my eye, I will pony up the money for them. If I am looking to buy multiples of a kit or several kits, I will check with online places like Tower Hobbies or Modelroundup to see if there are any deals like free shipping or discounts on larger orders. The shows near me rarely have new releases available but I go to look for old kits and aftermarket parts.
  19. Donn is lucky in that Kathie is supportive and involved in his hobby and that makes a difference. My wife is supportive of the hobby from the standpoint that she knows where I am and it is something that brings a smile to my face when I am at the bench. She would like to see less unopened kits but as long as I am not spending the life savings, she figures it is cheaper than many other hobbies I could have! If you get the chance to meet Donn and Kathie at a show, you will see why he is smiling! They are both great ambassadors to the hobby and nice people to talk with.
  20. The Blazer did not have 8 lug wheels, nor did the 1/2 ton trucks that the Revell 77 GMC are supposed to replicate. I have some older 6 lug wheels in the spares box that will be used on this kit. It is disappointing that this kit is being reissued with plastic tires but thankfully there are options to replace them!
  21. Thanks, I was thinking of swapping some wheels/tires and the plow parts to re-create a friends' old truck.
  22. Andy, you are going through what many of us have experienced in our lives and sometimes a break is necessary. As others have said, this is not supposed to be a stressful hobby so if it is for you, walking away for awhile is a smart thing to do! Check in like you said and someday, maybe sooner than you think, the urge to be creative will come back to you. I was expecting to see another Gearz winning build from you soon, maybe next year! Take care.
  23. Nice job on that Tyrone! Those wheels throw me off, I am thinking I am looking at a slammed Top Kick!
  24. This should be a good one Dave, can't wait to see some more progress!
  25. Nice tribute for your Dad Dave and as always, a clean detailed build! I have seen others you built for him, have you replicated all of his patrol cars or just certain ones? Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!
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