mikemodeler

happy birthday Ed and here is to another year of building and good health and fortune!

Nice job Chuck, great weathering ! That car must be from Arid-zona as there is no body rot but plenty of faded paint and surface rust. I need to try weathering a model some day- beats the heck out of polishing a paint job!

Trying to get back on track and voted real. Either I will go 0 for 2 or start a new streak. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Check out the Modelhaus, It is available again, $92.00 for the whole kit! I plan on getting one and doing a 4x4 conversion like Terry.

Just got it, haven't read it, something to do on Friday as I emerge from my Turkey coma!

Like others, I haven't had a problem with packages and find them to be reliable and inexpensive. Now, if you want to talk about getting my magazines on time, that is another topic of discussion. I typically get "the other mag" like clockwork around the first of the month. When I hadn't received it by the 15th, I sent them an email and said it must have been lost. This past Saturday I went to the mailbox and there was my replacement issue along with my regular subscription issue! (and just for the record I did get my MCM yesterday!) Not sure what the deal is on the model mags as my wife's cooking mags make it here no problem-must be some modelers down at the sorting hub!

Very nice pics Gerry, I miss living in Chicago because of the Auto Shows, not the weather!

Sean, Alan's product is top notch and well worth the price but keep in mind he pours resin as he gets orders for it and therefore it can take him awhile before you get your stuff. The wait is worth it but if you are in a hurry it might be worth a phone call before you send in your order to see how long before it will arrive. Alan does his casting as a side business and does not cut corners on the quality of his parts. I waited about 2 months and was more than happy when the parts showed up! PM me if you have any questions.

That black '57 is my favorite but they all look great!

Pictures? Ha Ha Ha Chuck!!!! I have about 6 of these Novas, going back to when it was first introduced about 10 years ago. I have a resin 66 Nova Panel Delivery that I am planning on putting this Nova chassis under- if I ever get around to it! I have yet to start building one of these but if I do, I will take pictures!

Is it just me or does the front end on this look like it is "off"? That grille doesn't seem to be square to the radiator support or the fenders. Nice job on this, would like to see the whole truck!

Steve, Thank you for explaining how much work goes into resin casting and that along with the material costs keeps most of us from entering into that business. With that said, it is unfortunate that whenever someone has an issue with a resin caster not delivering an order, it seems to be the same culprits again and again! The term "buyer beware" is one that must be applied to us modelers who might consider purchasing parts or kits from certain casters as many posts here have warned us of others experiences and frustrations with those certain casters. There are many resin casters out there that seem to be able to offer quality product and customer service and as a result, have a solid reputation and healthy business. I appreciate you taking the time to defend the resin casters that you know or have dealt with, but that should not mean that there are not members here that feel the same as you do.

It was in Automotive News recently that Chrysler was shutting down the engine plant for the Fiat 500 models as the vehicles aren't selling- dealers have a 194 day supply on hand! I was in Richmond VA earlier this week and drove past a Fiat dealer and they had at least 60 of those cars in stock, in all colors. It will take $5.00 a gallon gas to get folks serious about one of those cars and even then there are many other cars in that same price range that have more room and are comparable in fuel mileage.

I have a dozen or so completed models and they are stored/displayed in the plastic display cases available from Hobby Lobby. I buy them when they run their 50% off sale on display cases and they are on a lighted shelving unit my wife found on Craigslist. I do have intentions of buying or building something more elaborate but considering how fast I finish them, I figure I have a few more years!

I have stockpiled several of this kits Doc "just in case" ! I get them at Hobby Lobby with the 40% off coupon and they end up being about $11.00 or so. The chassis, wheels and engine are quite nice for use in other kits.

I haven't tried it but would seem to think that there is enough room under that hood to fit it in.

There are alot of kits on the Revell 2012 release list that sure would be nice to have this year. I doubt Santa will bring me any new kits this year, only coal.

Looks like one of those fancy "your-a-peeing" cars, dressed up in Easter colors!

I bought his painting video at show in NC last year after talking with him for 45 minutes. What a great guy and willing to share his knowledge. I was impressed with his video and will start using the tips soon as I have to re-do my airbrush set up. I have watched that video at least 5 times and am anxious to use his method.

Looks nice and clean, must be on the way to the first race of the season! Good choice on the colors and the details make it look real.

It shouldn't be a big surprise to see paint go up, afterall the kit prices are getting up there too. I was in a Hobbytown USA last week and they had new releases from Revell that stickered at $28.99. Like many others, I remember cheap gas, paint and model kits but everything has gotten sky high (except wages!). Went to Wal Mart this morning because the Mrs. has a few favorites she likes to buy there. Got tricked into doing "a little grocery shopping" and $105 later, we walked out the door! I would be fine with the cost but other than some lunch meat, it was mostly pantry filling items and not meals we bought. Bottom line- we all must be smart with our money and be on the lookout for deals. Use the weekly coupons from Michaels and Hobby Lobby to buy paint and use Harry's tip to use cheaper craft paints.

Let the air out! Ha Ha Ha Okay, some have warmed up the tires and squished them down, others have sanded or filed them down. I don't have a proven method yet but I am sure someone here has. Dr. Cranky, what is your suggestion, oh wise one of the rust?

Thanks Harry, I am sure it is worth waiting for, like the others have been. I think I will stake out the mailbox tomorrow and interrogate the mailman when he pulls up!

Okay, I have been here long enough and a subscriber for even longer to know that sometimes the magazine runs behind. That said, has the October issue been shipped? I ask because apparently I am having a problem getting some of my magazines here. The contest issue from "the other mag" never made it and I had to call them and their December issue should have been here a week ago and it hasn't arrived either. Not sure if my mailman has taken up model building or if he is using my mags to heat his house this winter but I wanted to check here before calling the Denver office. I also didn't know if anyone else in the Charlotte area was having problems with their magazine subscriptions, seems like my wife gets her Southern Living just fine but I can't read about model cars! Thanks in advance and remember to thank a veteran today!

Ya Got me Harry! The steering wheel and windshield trim looked like it could be a model but then I noticed the headlights behind the grille and what appeared to be screws holding the wheel opening mouldings in place and went with real. I guess my streak starts over again on November 21. That was a good one and I hope the next one is equally difficult.