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I really like what you did here Tom, super clean build. Did these wagons have any side trim on the body? I know its a plain jane, but was just curious. Thanks for showing how you cut the diecast, as that is the worst part of modding diecast cars for me. cheers, Lance

Change is not always good, especially for us old guys! But, I am happy to have the quote function back, and the rest will fall into place. The only thing I see,or hardly see, is the lines that separate the posts. Also, why a circle around our avatars? Cheers, Lance

Actually that trick has been around for a long time. Like Nick said, we would use clear glosscoat on decals from original 60's kits, or whenever we ran across decals that looked dried out. Cheers, Lance

You could repair it, and have it rechromed. Cheers, Lance

Did someone say Daisy? Cheers, Lance

I'm sad to report that Brian McClure, AKA slammed1, has passed away. I understand he passed yesterday, but there is no word on what caused his death. He leaves behind his wife and sons, and a ton of friends. I will say a prayer for his family and friends to help deal with their loss. May you rest in peace Brian, my friend. Lance

Nice flame jobs, Guys! Hey Nick. I think the hardest part would be making both sides match if you painted your own. Cheers, Lance

That's the fun part of modeling, you can do anything you want! Kool Cheers, Lance

Hey guys, a few more pics of my 1/18 Drag Camaros. Thanks. Cheers, Lance

Thanks, Brian Thanks Mike, yes, Tom was a very good friend, and I attended every Hillside show with him. Sorry, your name is not ringing any bells The 65 Dodge Coronet AWB was made by Supercars. www.supercar1.com/ They still have some for sale on the site, last time I checked. Thanks for the info on the foam board, but mine has the coating also. Happy fourth! Cheers, Lance

I agree with Mike. with the shape of the hood, and that scoop, It looks like T bird. Cheers, Lance

Wow, that is one of those rare steel bodied Vettes, I heard about Cheers, Lance

Great idea! If my memory serves me right, I used 14 gauge solid copper electrical wire to make radiator hoses. Its the same principle as above, but its already done for you. It usually comes with a green, white, blue, black, or red rubber type coating. Its the same style wire used to wire a switch or oulet in your home. Just visit Home Depot or lowes to purchase some. The copper bends easily and holds its shape. Just make sure you buy solid copper, and not stranded copper wire. Cheers, Lance

Cool Tom, I did that with my 1st generation Camaro display cabinet, I added 3 more glass shelves. I'll post pics later of that one. Have you gathered any material yet for your background diorama? Cheers, Lance

Here are a few more pics. Cheers, Lance

"Very nice collection!!!" Thanks Joe! More pics to come later. Cheers, Lance

Christian, there actually is a fair amount of 1/18 wheel/tire sets made by GMP over the years, and now Acme is making some as well, although the majority of sets from Acme are Drag racing related. GMP and Acme also sold engines as well, although, again racing related. The problem now is, prices have soared over the years, and GMP Engines, and wheel/tire sets are very pricey. You should be able to check ebay, to see some of these. Also, there are a few sellers that take cars apart and sell the parts, which include the wheels and tires. There are some decals to be found for 1/18, although they are becoming harder and harder to find, again, check ebay . The market for 1/18 has been rapidly changing, and we modders will see less and less attention to the release of extra parts for us to change the look of our cars. Cheers, Lance

Very Cool, nice Job! Too bad you couldn't figure a way to have dirt kicking out the back of the tires. hmmm... Cheers, Lance

Here is a recent purchase. I picked up this hand held tubing bender at Harbor freight tools for $10. It works great for every size it will bend, except 1/4" tubing, which is what I need, for a 1/18 project. It bends 1/8"- 3/16"- and 1/4". Cheers, Lance

You and I are somewhat alike. I get all fired up about a project, and take it to a point, then I get another idea, or see some other cool car or truck, and start another project! I'm sure there are enough builders out there that can relate. Hope to get them all done, eventually, but at the rate I'm going, its doubtful For as far as you got on the build, it looks great! Cheers, Lance

Hey Nick, I remember those! I had a set on my 58 Chevy Delray, with a transplanted 409, back in 1968. I loved that car! Here are a few more pics. The 51 Merc has been modified. Cheers, Lance

Here are a few more. Cheers, Lance

Tom, I built the backdrop for taking pics, quite awhile ago. There were two walls when I built it,(corner L-shaped) but the foam board, warped severely over time, and the sheet brick was popping off. I bought the sheet brick from Hobby Lobby in the dollhouse section. It seemed to be the proper scale for 1/18. I used brush on rubber cement to glue the brick on. I cut out the openings for the door and windows, scratch built frames for both from plastruct shapes, then added clear acetate for the glass. I hope to someday rebuild it from a better material. Cheers, Lance Thanks, Nick! Cheers, Lance

Hey Guys, just thought I would share some of my 1/18 collection. Cheers, Lance

Nice Job Tom! That blue looks great Cheers, Lance