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16 Fords and 13 Caprices, then.

This is just a scrap of plywood I found in the garage. Strangely and thankfully, it fits perfectly on a table in my room. I think I may call this done quite soon and make another.

I will appease you with daylight pictures soon enough.

The shine is just from the light I think. Much duller in person. As for the glass, it was all broken, so I just pulled it all out. Maybe I'll toss a box in the back with some acetate cut to shape like quarterglass that needs to be put in, but it's a junkyard car anyways; people pull parts all the time. That's why there's no light on one side and no filler flap. I'll try some Model Master Dullcote, maybe it'll make a difference.

For the Avalanche diecast... could you use an Escalade EXT? If so, the kits are cheap and plentiful online.

There is a hanger, but nought else.

Watched Roadkill, and it inspired me to pull out an old Datsun I built. The glass had been broken, there was no front end, the engine was hanging in place, the bumpers and grille were terrible-looking, and the paint had huge metalflakes... my fault for using non-model metalflake. Anyways, I decided to rust the cr-p out of it for my diorama. Who hasn't seen a Datsun or three like this? Intent behind it: someone prepped up a street machine, then got busted for not having blinkers. He parked the car, then some quick salvagers stole the engine, glass, bumpers, and front suspension for their own project car in the middle of the night. Forlorn, the owner sent his car to the scrapyard. Used a weathering set with three rust colors (dark, medium, and light: I call these "oldest," "old," and "new" rusts) and a soot black, and the underlying rust paint is... Model Master Acryl Rust. Who'da thunk? Everything is sealed with Krylon Matte Finish spray, the only Krylon stuff I trust. This was about a two-hour effort, and I really love the way it came out, not to mention it shoehorns perfectly into the diorama, of which I will update tomorrow when it's light out. Questionès, comments, and whûtëvar are gladly accepted. Shake, rattle, and rust!

I worked yesterday. Quiet day, at least.

What are your paint intentions? I think it looks sooooo good right there! Real garage-rod, cobbled-together-with-care look.

I call into play... the 2000 Honda Civic Coupe. Yes, really. ...and the maximum it should be taken to is this: Still retains the original, smart-but-quiet styling with a little bit more oomph.

If the Simple Green goes too slow,you could try Purple Power.

"Manage Attachments" in your settings is where you can delete photos.

What did one orphan say to the other orphan? "Okay, Robin, get in the Batmobile."

This looks like a guy with a big nose, constantly sneering at you, "I'm better than you because I'm rich. Nyeah! "

Swamp cooler!

Could possibly be Aston Martin's fault. I like to call these "Flying Flounders."

Thanks, Richard! I'm awaiting to see what your new diorama turns into!

Some daylight pictures.... This one here is my favorite picture so far. The perspective gives a good illusion of distance. The start of a pile of engines and other junk spilling over.

"Durr. Hai, guys!"

And here's an overview right now... Sorry about the bad picture. It is night right now, after all... The Dodge and ScourScout aren't glued down; however, everything else is.

This one went a while without being touched. However, the Shoebox rustbucket drew me in, along with the Dodge pickup. However, here's some stuff. Recognize the tractor? Repurposing and recycling at their best. Scratched in this pic: desk, orange crate, toolbox, tractor, and boiler stove. Makes a nice photo background... That's the real intent behind finishing this. Old build of a kit I got from Jesse Talmage. I rusted it... uhh, a couple weeks ago? Used a couple decals from the sheet Tom Geiger sent me. Cool dudes, both of em. So, there's still stuff to do.... thankfully. I'd go stir-crazy without something to do!

I can say for myself I will be remembering my Uncle Dave. He served in the Navy during the Gulf War, and died young of a heart attack last year.

I suppose I have a good excuse for most of my builds... All junkyard finds that have been recently is covered and improved!

For new kits, I go to Hobbies and Toys - Models and Kits - Automotive, then search "new." For gluebombs, I go to Hobbies and Toys - Models and Kits - Automotive, then set my limit to $5 or $10, because gluebombs are usually this price or lower.

Work! Work = Money!