mikemodeler

Sure, tease us with a couple of pictures...where is the rest of the model?!?!?!?! Looking good so far and should be killer when done. Another way of opening up a grille from behind is to use a sanding stick on the back side- easier to control the speed but harder and slower than using a Dremel.

The Vantom is to be reissued later this summer as the Phantom, so if you can be patient a few more months, you won't have to worry about having the body cast.

While the plates here in NC might only be $28 for a renewal, there are other "fees" they get you with. For example, every year your vehicle is safety inspected and it costs $30 for a newer vehicle (1996 & newer, OBD II emissions), and then there is the personal property tax, which is determined by the state. They determine what your car is worth and then they assess taxes accordingly. My 2008 Toyota Camry with 143,000 miles is valued at $12,000 and was taxed $190 while my wife's 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with 38,000 miles was valued at $14,000 and taxed $220, yet I could probably get more for the Santa Fe than the Camry over the "assessed value". if our gas taxes were a bargain, it would be worth it but they are not! Luckily I live 2 miles from SC where gas is routinely 30 cents cheaper per gallon so guess where I fuel up? Yep! Glad you got what you did for the General Lee, hopefully the buyer will realize how much work you put into it and cherish it as much as you did.

I might have a Midnite Cowboy Wrecker cab & front end available for trade, I will have to check. PM me if you are interested.

I am speechless. Incredible details and excellent finishes.

There is a stark difference between what is in my display case and what is in the WIP department! My display case is mostly 1969 and 2006 Camaros of the Revell snap variety with a few other 60's-70's GM muscle cars thrown in while I have all different years and makes of cars, trucks and hot rods in the WIP pile. I like Ford hot rods & pickups, GM cars & trucks (50's-70s), Jeeps of all years and the occasional Dodge pickup.

Tom, Their catalog states that they accept Visa, Mastercard, Check or Money order. When I have ordered in the past, they did not charge the credit card until Carol was ready to ship my order. Hope this helps!

As others have said, don't worry about the order, it will get there! My first order years ago was explained by Carol like this: " We fill orders in the order in which they are received". This means that even though the parts you are ordering might be in stock, you will wait until they get to your order, ensuring previously placed orders are not overlooked. I always allow the 4-6 weeks they advise when placing an order so I have something to look forward to when going to the mailbox. They have probably been pretty busy if they have been to many shows recently as that tends to spike interest in the product- both through having stuff on hand at the show and the resulting orders from attendees.

Try using a blow dryer to gently heat up the glued section to see if that helps. If you don't have a razor saw, try a hacksaw blade and go slow. Continue researching this piece on the internet, you may find someone who is selling one that they repaired and you might be able to get them to share their secrets!

Because they can!!!!!!! If they had chopped the cab to be more in line with the rest of the body, it might look better.

That and the windshield will be enormus, much like on those old GM FWD minivans from the early 90's. Great concept, just a couple of tweaks and it will be killer!

I think he had posted in the past that he is also involved in Scouting with his kids, and that could explain the absence.

Best of luck with the rebuild project Tom, be patient and hopefully it will be better than before! Jim- they had a housefire last month.

I like the education aspect of this show. While I am not a huge metal head, I do enjoy learning about music and the stories and characters are pretty wild! I ran into Eddie Van Halen about 5 years ago here in Charlotte when they did their first re-united show with Diamond Dave. Like you, I just said thanks and have a nice day, I am sure he probably expected me to ask for pictures or an autograph but I figured he needed some rest after dealing with David Lee Roth!

I went with Real, the details look too good to be a model and the paint is awfully shiny.

That is coming along nicely Rob! Years ago I worked with a guy who had a 67 Nickey Camaro- low miles and near mint- and what a blast it was to drive. His had a black cowl induction hood with the body painted a turquoise green. It was a head turner for sure and it had torq thrust 5 spokes on all 4 corners. I like that Dana hood, something you do not see much of. Can't wait to see what you do with this and the convertible too!

I got a new camera last week, just might have to make the trip! I was thinking about getting a table and selling some kits, still not sure!

Your best bet is to research some other attractions in the general vicinity and make a short vacation out of it. There is a nice train museum in Union, IL and east of Volo is Six Flags amusement park in Gurnee along with the big outlet mall, Gurnee Mills. From Gurnee you are only 45 - 60 minutes away from Milwaukee and there are some neat hobby shops and a ton of other things to do. Later in July is the Wisconsin State fair and usually some good music acts of all tastes play there so you could have a great time without having to drive more than a couple hundred miles.

If you have a Big Lots nearby, check them as they have a good selection of clear plastic containers with snap on lids. I like them because I can see what is in them easier than a cardboard box and stack easily. I think the brand is Sterlite and I think they have a website so you can see all that they have available.

There are some nice resin automatics available out there. I believe MAD has a few different variations.

That Testors Icy Blue will have a TON of metallic in it compared to the Tamiya. If you are going for a heavy metalflake finish, use the Testors, if you are looking for more of a factory color or less metalflake, use the Tamiya. I have used them both and the Testors would be more appropriate for a bass boat or custom show car paint job while the Tamiya looks like something that is a close factory match.

Thanks Lyle, I need to get one for my upcoming 67 Camaro convertible project.

Doesn't sound too good for him Patrick. Spend these upcoming days making him comfortable and asking him to relate stories that you can pass along one day to your children. If he is able to do a favorite activity, join him in it and put a smile on each other's face. Enjoy him while you can, life is too short !

The history of Reliable Resin and members experiences have been well documented here Jordan and the posts become nasty and usually locked in a small amount of time. The best advice is for someone contemplating buying from an online supplier is to first ask for references or opinions from the forum, saves a ton of headaches and heartaches! My thoughts on resin buying are these: 1. Never send someone money you aren't prepared to lose. 2. Check with others before sending off your money. 3. Buy it in person at a show if at all possible. 4. If it seems to good to be true, then it probably is! There are some resin casters who you never hear a complaint about and they tend to have the highest quality product- coincidence or not? Two rules about buying via the internet: 1. Buyer Beware 2. There's a sucker born every minute.

Me too! I have also made it a point to learn how to use the new digital camera my son bought us the other day at Best Buy before he leaves for college in 9 weeks!