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Same situation here. Watching Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies, Segar-produced Popeye, Woody Woodpecker, etc. requires knowledge of history and cultural trends contemporaneous with the storylines. More than a few people watch them and laugh without understanding the inside jokes tossed in as background images or in the dialogue. A regular bunch of ta-ra-ra-goon-dee-ays, I'd say. Tex Avery was a genius.

The same people have owned Red Frog Hobbies since 2004 and are the same folks I've dealt with for years. Nothing wrong with the operation. The problem is with HRM. Red Frog places orders, expecting them to be filled in a timely manner so its customers can get their orders. HRM informs Red Frog that it's running behind schedule and will send out the outstanding order(s) as soon as possible. RF informs waiting customers that the shipment from HRM should be arriving shortly. It doesn't. The familiar refrain of "any day now" was HRM's mantra. More back and forth between irate customers, RF and HRM. HRM claims that the delay was caused by assorted issues which prevented the proprietor from satisfying outstanding orders; yet, he still found the time to attend various shows during this period and sell the same swag which people previously ordered through RF. How do I know this is fact? There were guys on this here forum who saw him at different shows and raved about the boxes of of stuff available at the HRM table, including the Cobra Daytona Coupe I was sitting on my thumbs waiting for. One even mentioned that he picked up the Cobra at a show. Swell. RF apologized for the delay and offered to issue me a refund; but, I told them I'll wait since it had gone this far. I ended up waiting 13 months before receiving my entire $250+ order. Wasn't enthusiastic about that; but, my choice. RF sent my stuff as it arrived and picked up the shipping on the smaller items. I didn't hold RF responsible for HRM's shortcomings. I also never have a problem with receiving replies from RF. I've even received calls to let me know if there were any problems with my orders.

Welcome to Moonbat Central.

Use .010 solder. At 1/24-1/25 scale, nobody will notice. If somebody does, they need to get a life.

They're on the job, Chief!

I like to check out pics of finished models (that's for you, Harry ) in the "Under Glass" section. Since there is usually only a single model being showcased in any particular thread, there is NO FRIGGIN' NEED to repeatedly repost the photos ad nauseam just to say "Nice job". We get it. We're all looking at the same thing. We know what you're referring to. Nobody switched pictures. Stop it. The Redundant Content Squad is keeping tabs on you. They're just itching to drag you downtown. While you're at it, getdahelloffamystoop!

I have that Hot Rod '55 Custom Chevy Sedan, The Skip's Fiesta release and the '73 released H-1374. The Skip's version is the one presently in construction. I noticed issues with the fit (gaps) of the doors and hood. I found that the parts from the Hot Rod version fit much better and, conversely, the Skip's parts fit better with the HR kit. Go figure. Getting back to '57s, I prefer the Pro Shop release over the Pepper Shaker.

The one problem common to the Revell chassis is that the frame is offset to the right of center of the body pan and transmission hump, making the right rear wheel well narrower than the left side. That creates problems when trying to use some tires.

There is. If and when such a thread is started, just post pics of your finished projects from this past year in a reply. Or, is that too obvious?

I have all three of the old H-series Tri-Five Bel Air kits in various states of progress. Contrary to the bandwagon critics, they aren't as bad as some say. The '57, like the '55 and '56, has its issues with fit and chassis details. Nothing a little patience won't take care of, though. I added a lot of details to the chassis using an AMT '55 Bel Air as reference. It was only afterward that I realized I could, with a few tweaks, slam the AMT chassis under the Revell bodies. Coulda saved a whole lotta work. Oh well, live and learn. The '55 has a fully operational rear suspension. I scratchbuilt the leaf springs, mounts and shackles from scrap 2 mm wide PE frames and it also has functioning coil over shocks.

I'll wait for either R2 and/or MK to re-release it sometime in the next 15-20 years.

Last week, I received an offer for the third-party hosting starting at $49.95. In the event that you run out of choice invectives, I have a selection of maledicta, previously unused here, which you are welcome to use at the reasonable rate of only 29 cents per curse word.

Sez you. I've a saved search on eBay for this kit and gotten ugatz for notifications for almost two years. It's a nice kit; but, not for $50+ as seen on some sites.

I bookmarked it after reading the article you posted the link for in the other thread. You possess the enviable ability to tell a story in an interesting and entertaining manner. You're the Jean Shepherd of the styrene set.

You've just described nearly every non-male broker at Corcoran and Douglas Elliman. They dress like they're on the prowl and palaver until your will to resist is broken. You end up buying that insanely overpriced shack because you just want them to finally shut the h*ll up before you are forced to step into traffic.

Unless you want ugly, prime it before applying your chosen color.

Yes, I neglected to mention the 24 under-the-pier mooring slips which make hosting post-regatta soirees a snap. As an additional bonus, each slip has its own overhead trap door which allows for quick, discreet "cargo" transfers to and from unmarked speed launches.

Nice selection. Thanks for the link.

Buy it and you'll be one of the fortunate few to own one of the extremely rare and hard to find homes that George Washington never slept in.

My friend, today is your lucky day. I know it's not exactly what you were looking for; but, this beautiful, unrestored historic wre...residence has plenty of potential for the right person. I might be able to persuade the owner to let you have it for only $3.9 M which, I might add, would mean a personal sacrifice on my commission. I'm only doing this because I like you. Just sign here, here and here.

You also have a leg up on most by possessing 3D printing equipment which not everyone can build or afford to purchase.

Nostalgia, real or imagined, means big bucks. Using "retro" and/or "vintage" as selling points usually translates to a whole lot of ka-chings coming from the seller's register.

Nope. 100% Gen-OO-Wine. Read about "Halfy" Rodriguez here.

Those pesky "know-it-all customers" are annoying only when they actually do know as much, or, in some instances, more than the salesperson/broker. Some people actually perform research on the things they are considering to buy. This keeps both sides honest. To quote the late, great Sy Syms: "An educated consumer is our best customer." Gotta disagree with the last part of your quoted comment. If I'm shopping around for a car or house, or anything for that matter, I'm the one who's in charge of the relationship. I hold all the aces by virtue of my willingness to spend my money on something I want and the salesperson is trying to sell. I tell the salesperson/broker what my requirements are; and, it's his job, if he expects that commision check in his pocket, to accommodate me. If you, as a salesperson, can't satisfactorily accommodate my needs/requirements, I'll go elsewhere. Salespeople are experts in understanding human behavior and use psychology to manipulate potential customers to their personal benefit. Too many car salesmen/real estate brokers use the approach that they're doing you a favor by pushing something you're not interested in, or can afford, and that you should be grateful that they're even wasting their valuable time with you in the first place, essentially making the potential buyer feel obligated to complete the deal. They attempt to guilt trip you into a sale because the average prospective mark feels embarrassed to say "NO" so as not to look like a chiseler and, at the same time, offend the friendly, helpful salesperson.

Checked out the .stl file for the '57 Star Chief wagon. 318 bucks plus the cost of 3D printing all of the parts....I'll pass. For that kind of mazuma, I might be able to find a real one in an upstate barn.