mikemodeler

Thanks for the memories, I remember buying those kits (Truck & Van) in the 70s for customizing my models!

I see both sides of the issue and while I would like to see a section where one could sell models, in the end it is Gregg's forum and his rules. I am sure he thought long and hard before he made his rules and we have to accept them, like it or not! While I have seen some borderline abuse of advertising/selling rules, for the most part the moderators tend to "nip it in the bud".

y'all think it will be warm in mid-April? Needing to get back home to see the parents and I don't want to have to wear a heavy jacket so I was thinking after Easter. Might even be warm enough to see a Cubs game, before the are out of the pennant race!

Thanks Roger, I thought my eyes were failing me! Not sure I have the patience to make the correct bedsides for this kit, might have to use a bed from a 90's kit and build it as a beater.

Congrats Terry, losing weight, at any age, is not easy but it sounds like you have it figured out. I am in the same boat, need to lose weight cuz I sure ain't gonna grow any taller!

Channel that worry into something worthwhile, like the things you want to do once you are healed and can get back to a more normal life. As Harry said, have faith in the doctors and their abilities and you will come out fine. Saying a few prayers wouldn't hurt either.

Me too! Great product and like others have said, looks like a kit and not resin.

Harry, that looks like your summer cruise mobile, did you shoot those pictures at Oak Street Beach??? I have no freakin clue!

That is great news Dave and we all are hoping for minimal changes to the tooling so we can have these kits sooner rather than later! Any shots of the mock-ups to share with us yet?

Dang Andy, I thought that looked familiar! What a neat way to honor a great hobby shop!

How cool would it be to have that in 1/25 scale? Imagine a diorama with a car show in the parking lot!

I remember this one, seemed to be a little rough and the wheel wells don't look right to my eyes.

What a great looking model! Very nice and the details are outstanding!

Has anyone created a shortbed version of the Model King 4x4? I have one of these kits to build and I really want to make it a shortbed but was hoping someone has pictures of doing one already. I know the frame and bed will need to chopped down, is it possible to use the kit bed? I thought I had seen a resin bed on eBay at one time but IIRC it was a rough casting with much work to be done to make it presentable. Any and all help is appreciated!

I thought that car was an ugly puke job back then and it still is! Everything bad about the 70's custom car craze is reflected in that car, including cheap foglights from the automotive department at KMart!

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And the best part of ordering from Danny is that he ships FAST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He has a ton of neat stuff and I probably should get another order ready. His bare ralley wheels are VERY NICE!

to add to terry's comments, MCW bodies are very nice and take little cleanup to be ready to paint. The "300" series sedans you reference can make for a great "sleeper" car.

Geez, all we got here in Charlotte was 60 degree temps and sunshine! After 40 plus years in Chicago, I am glad to not have to deal with that weather and I don't regret moving South.

Funny you say that Harry. About 12 years ago we went to Phoenix for Spring Break to see my Mother-in -Law and the Cubs spring training. It was 80 degrees every day in Phoenix but when we went up to the Grand Canyon, it was 28 degrees and 16 inches of snow! And we thought Chicago weather was strange!

In regards to building versus buying, it comes down to what you can afford and what you are comfortable doing. Some members here have some serious carpentry skills and can whip together a booth with a sheet of 4x8 plywood and a simple fan and others would rather go to a website and whip out the Visa card. If you have the time, tools and ability to build your own booth, you can do so for less money than a ready built one. There are many posts here about building your own (including some pros and cons) so research them and decided for yourself. The forum members here are a helpful bunch so if you see one that you like, I am sure if you PM them they will help you. Years ago Fine Scale Modeler did a feature article about building your own that was very detailed in what all was needed. Can't remember exactly which issue but it was about 12 years ago and not much has changed since then. You might be able to find it in their archives or maybe someone here can post it if they have it. I think I can find the magazine but it might be a couple of days. In the end, let yourself decide what you are comfortable with. I do advise to think about the safety and research the components you use to make sure there won't be any problems down the road. If your roommate hates the smell of paint, imagine how much he would hate the smell of a burning house!

I tried clicking on all three options but it wouldn't let me! It would be nice to have the choice of a Cummins, might get me to build a couple of those Dodge kits in the stash!

Never been a big fan of the slammed trucks but I will say you have great skills and I admire your work. Keep posting, we all can learn something if we pay attention.

Welcome back and to the hobby and the forum here. Looks like you are doing well as a beginner and will be a good fit here with the rest of us plastic nuts. A word of caution though- if you find yourself with 20 half finished models, about 250 more waiting to be built and you are spending more time on the forum than on building, there is nothing wrong with you, it is perfectly normal!!!! Just remember it is a hobby and have fun.

There is also a swap meet at the Serb Hall in Milwaukee on the 14th. I have heard that it is primarily die cast but some deals can be found. Details on another post in this section under Scale Hobby & Toy Show