Earl Marischal

Finding that the "Check Engine" warning light on my Saab Convertible was not a real fault and cured by being switched off by the diagnostic check made by professional mechanic son. steve

I love this kit and built about 3 back in the 1960s and early 1970s. I have one still to do now but would love another one or two. Anyone got one to spare? There's a great build of one here --> http://public.fotki.com/V866/model-cars--trucks/racer-types/quarter-milers/vintage-monogram-32/ steve

Like the weathering. steve

Here are the latest pics: It got to this stage: And is now like this: In the background are the exhaust pipes and axles being painted matt black. Next up will priming. The roof and tailgate are still going to be yellow but as the rest of the body will be red. I am going to assemble it as far as sensible and then prime it in one go before going to top coat. I will be using rattle cans for both. Considering a few decals again as I'm sort of assuming it's a shop truck, certainly not a show rod Thanks for looking! steve

I have decided to strip all the gloss paint and restart from scratch. I will be retaining the red & yellow scheme but with a satin black bonnet/hood. I'm really impressed with how well the gloss paint comes off using Precision Paints stripper. This is a UK product from a firm that deals in railway paints. Matt paint seems to take a lot more time and effort. Is this usual? Have taken pics as I have gone along and will add later, hopefully. steve

Irritating bunch of w*nk*rs. They cause the local residents a great deal of annoyance. steve

That is beautiful! steve

Nice work. Dig the colour. steve

All round neat. I like it. steve

Don't worry, I will! steve

Getting a phone call to say my new Skoda has been built and is on the boat to England. Should collect it at the end of the month. steve

Correct on both counts Dave. It is said by Salvor Hardn. steve

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77% but like Mr Stock I'm UK-based. How would the rest of you do on 1950s British cars? steve

"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." steve

Sure it wasn't Lake or Palmer? steve

I have now stripped the yellow paint. It was near 40 year old enamel and came off in sheets, much to my surprise. I have discovered how much fun this is turning out to be and having thoughts about the other 'wrecks'. My intention is, basically, to restore the kit to how it was when I originally built it, but better. If you see what I mean. There's just one thing, l'm not sure about the yellow bonnet (hood) and wondered about doing it in satin black instead. I also think I will change the interior a bit. Anyone any thoughts? Cheers steve PS Photos to follow eventually

Thanks for the encouragement chaps! I have decided to restore the Aurora Chevy Draggin' Wagon for starters. A good wash of the parts showed me that the red paint is fine but the yellow needs to be redone. The interior has faded badly and needs a repaint too. Next job - strip the yellow and prime. steve

Formula 1 World Champion 2015, for the 3rd time. steve

I have dug out this box of 1/32 scale gluebombs/o;l builds and have decided to rebuild at least some of them. They are all complete, except for the Sunbeam Rapier and the 1/24 T body and interior. The only actual breakage is the front axle on the Willys but I can get round that. They were all built nearly 40 years ago and some have just disintegrated, probably due to the old type of cement. The Aurora Chevy Pickup is probably the best place to start. The only added parts are the 1/25 exhaust pipes from (?) and a Merc steering wheel from an Airfix 250SL I will post updates as and when. Thanks for looking. steve

Looks like fun to me... steve

Superb work! May well copy, if that's okay with you. steve

Matt, Nice work but are they all statics? No layout to have them parked in a siding somewhere? I'm guessing the Class 23 and the Hudson are Revell kits? steve

You might want to try this stuff. steve

That is a pretty amazing paint job. Respect, my man! steve (another Rammstein fan!)