peteski

I think MeTV broadcasts Matlock at 11am EDT.

Cool! Thanks Greg!

Yes, that is a very welcome feature since many users here do not know how (or don't feel like) trimming/resizing photos in quoted threads with lots of photos, just to post a short 1-sentence reply.

I wasn't questioning your color choice Charlie, I just thought it was unusual (in a good way). I have seen fire apparatus in the standard red, fluorescent yellow/green, and even white, but until now I have never seen it in blue.

If "by not misting" you mean "lay it on heavy and wet", then yes. When the paint lands on the model surface partially-dry (when misting), it doesn't have a chance to flow and smoothly level out.

Wait, what? No more Bare-Metal-Foiling? Say it ain't so!

Christie also made fire engines wit a transverse-mounted engine, and front wheel drive.

If you use white decal paper and print black on it remember to take a black Sharpie (or another permanent marker) and color the edges of the decal (before placing it in water). If you don't do that, the white edges of the paper will be visible once the decal is applied.

I'm glad that you tried it. We all kept telling you - no misting-on the paint - you need to lay it on heavy to allow the liquid paint to spread out and level itself. Like I said, I don't sand/wax/polish my paint jobs. They are glossy enough. So many modelers don't seem to understand that, and end up with orange-peel finishes. But you you also have to be mindful that if you go overboard on the heavy coat, you risk runs. Doing it just right is something you'll learn with experience.

Well then, the forum update did something. I use the type of tags that you use, but not on this forum. Here, I always just pasted the untagged URL into the text editor window, and the photos would show up. I'm on a Windows laptop. Does Fotki also provide direct link to the photo (like the one I used to show your photo)? Unless the admins can change some settings, you might have to start using direct URL links.

I just took the URL (link) part of the text you posted and pasted it above. It shows up as I would expect. Why are you using the [URL][IMG][/IMG][/URL] tags around it? This forum doesn't use them. Just paste the direct URL. Here is what I pasted to have the above photo show up: https://images34.fotki.com/v1605/photos/7/2740157/16353125/1619410454759-vi.jpg

Another amazing creation from Charlie! Strange to see fire apparatus in blue, but I like it!

Yes, silly, but I think it is pretty cool. Where did you pick up this kit?

Jack, Contact John Hagen. He is one of my friends from the Alps printer group, and he does custom decals. His email address is sprinthag@yahoo.com . Tell him Peteski sent you.

Then it is ether not your post you are trying to edit, or the post has been locked (timed out). If it is editable, there is a 3rd choice "edit". Try it on the posts you just created.

It is there, but they moved (hid) it. It is those 3 dots on the upper right. Clock to open a menu. Very silly.

Very nice! Pretty color. That transkit is awesome! I'll get to building mine some day too. It would be good to fix the Subject Line though (if you still can before the post is locked).

Yes, looks like a large scale (1/8) model. Probably the 1/8 Monogram Trans Am. B built one of those back in the '80s. Still, the engine bay is very well detailed (not too sparse like many large scale models have). Nicely weathered too. If the date imprint is correct those photos are over 21 years old, and probably scans of prints from a 38 mm camera. Vintage stuff!

Would it be fair to enter one of those models in a model contest?

Yes, I know Meng makes very good military models, but at least the 1:12 version of the GT40 has quite a few mechanical parts that just don't look realistic. Those silly grooved brake rotors are just one example. Looking at the photos of the build threads here, to me some parts look coo clunky, or not shaped like properly scaled parts. For example the ribs in the model's transmission housing have relatively sharp edges, where the 1:1 version (metal castign0 has smooth rounded ribs). Stuff like that makes the model look toyish. It is hard to describe, but some models just look "right", while some look more like toys (approximation of truly scale models). Again, I'm not talking about the overall shape of the body, just the mechanical detail parts that miss the mark for me. If their designers have deep interest in the hobby, and a passion for their subjects, I'm not sure how they didn't quite get the smaller detail pars right.

Do you mean you like the "primer", or is this the final "paint" coat?

I've seen many eBay listings for "box only". I wonder if this listing also specifies that it is for "box only"? Either way, the fact that the empty parts tree is still there makes it funny.

LOL! And it is all true (unless the owner of that electric car charges it from their own solar, wind, or hydro electric plant in their backyard).

There is an ideal application for an electric vehicle: that small Postal Service Truck used by the mail carrier to deliver mail to the roadside mailboxes. Those things drive slowly, don't drive very far, lots of stop/go driving (regenerative braking) and they return back to home base for overnight stay (perfect for recharging). Also, less maintenance - most of the drive train is sealed, and no oil changes, etc. To me that would be a no-brainer. Yes, I know, there is the initial expense of acquiring the fleet and ancillary equipment, but still . . .

Like Snake, I was also very protective of my toys. I never purposfully destroyed any of my toys/models. My mom (by my request) used to hide my most delicate toys when my cousins were visiting, to prevent carnage. Blowing toys up just for the fun of it up never appeal to me. That's not to say that I didn't do my share of pyrotechnics - just not with my models. Yes, I'm weird.