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Absolutely tragic....... Spire of Paris's 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral COLLAPSES as fire ravages historic building

Super excellent pick ups, Rich. What are the chances of snagging two models actually featured in mag articles from 50+ years ago? For you, even money.

Great job, man. I scratchbuilt a complete chassis and had to do the same with the lower suspension arms and rear suspension. Here's the Chassis Suspension details for the '63. It's applicable to the '64 as well. 04 -Chassis Suspension.pdf

Great idea, Chris. I've got a couple Johan Caddys that'll get the treatment.

The technology is here; it's just a matter of the equipment used. Reedoak Resin, for example, laser scans actual equipment and live models wearing uniforms and equipment in order to produce printing files. The same could be done with automotive components; that is, if the 3D producer is willing and financially able to invest in the appropriate equipment. Some more 3D printed resin items from Reedoak: 1/24 scale 1/35 scale: 1/144 scale: The printing lines/striations on the Shapeway-produced 3D parts can also be taken care of using the following method from the Reedoak website. Using this method eliminates the possibility of removing fine detail by using abrasives.

Yeah, that'll work. Thanks mucho, Bill.

This is recommended by spacecraft modelers who use intricate 3D printed detail parts to remove the striations: https://www.smooth-on.com/product-line/xtc-3d/

It's right on the box in the phpto. Contact Randy Ditton for more information: (970)-817-4985 randyditton@gmail.com

I had problems with them in the past, too. AAA must be in business, or, at least what passes as one. Their webpage has a 2019 copyright and they have the same items as listed in recent FB posts. They posted on FB as recently as yesterday. Here's the link. Here is the phone number if you feel like busting their chops: 507-348-4071

If you're going to restore it, you might consider using parts, and maybe the chassis too, from an AMT 1960 Ford Starliner. Just about all of the AMT parts should work. You can check out the parts available HERE. You can also check Fred's Model World. He has a mostly built (very well) Starliner (Open & Complete, BTW) listed for 7 bucks. You can strip it down and also use the windshield in the Hubley. The side and rear glass can be scratched from cleat acetate.

Canada's style is reminiscent of John Kricfalusi, creator of Ren & Stimpy, among other cartoons.

Wind-up key or AAA batteries?

A flat sharpening steel is best for removing tabs and burrs from photo etch parts. Much faster and better than using sand paper. Hold the part with tweezers and either rub the steel on the protrusion or place the steel on your work table and use the tweezers to move the part along the surface.

What about fake wood trim inside the passenger compartment, especially in Caddys, Lincolns and other top-of-the-line models? Nothing says cheesy more than plastic simulated wood trim.

Nope. That isn't a '44. No exceptions to the no-car production policy: Production of all American cars halted in 1942 as the country entered World War II, with Lincoln producing the last Lincoln Zephyr on February 10.

Not possible because no cars, commercial trucks or auto parts were made from February 1942 to October 1945. WWII got in the way.

Heller also produced what would be the only 1/35 helicopter until MRC-Academy's helo kits in the mid '90s.

Ordered this today: It's an Arcade1Up Deluxe Edition 12-In-1 Arcade Cabinet. Comes with 12 classic '80s arcade games, the same ones we remember playing at our favorite gin mills of our youth. It will be set up in the living room of our new place. My son and his friends will be able to enjoy themselves doing goofy stuff when they come over. It's the perfect companion to the AFX Giant Raceway slot car set (all 62.5 feet of it!) that will be mounted on a 4'x8' folding tabletop. Man, it's great to be single again!

Just so happens that Factory Five Racing does: Pretty affordable, too.

Coming from a guy who spends his time posting videos about what is inside a model car box, that's funny.

The same could be said about you. BTW, I wasn't pissing and moaning about this kit's unavailability. You have me confused with one of the other of the two dozen posters who have actually pissed and moaned about it. You're a mind reader, too? I defy you to indicate where I said that. You can't. Now is not never.

Hobbico-operated Revell and RoG/Revell.de are polar opposites in terms of credibility. RoG doesn't need to reestablish its bona fides. Its reputation is solid and should speak for itself regarding its dealings with distributors and vendors. Unlike the Hobbico-run Revell, RoG isn't in any imminent danger of rolling down the gates on its operations anytime soon. Also, RoG already has working collaborations with the various molding companies in Eastern Europe and China; so, it wouldn't be a question of finding one to willing to deal with it. Yeah, right. We don't want to hurt their feelings by saying mean things. The brain trust there can handle criticism. It's all part of running a business. As for me, I really couldn't care less about getting this kit now. It's not high on my priority list.

Yup. Aside from Dragon cheaping out on PE, metal barrels and other neat stuff in its armor and a/c lines, the other companies are going out of their way to ensure one will get his money's worth when buying one of their kits. That, in itself virtually guarantees return customers. What do car modelers have to look forward to? Tampo printed tires, retro box art and new decals included in a 50 year old reissue........ Here, take my money. Now. Then, we come to the availability problem. Revell just had to know from surveys, forum discussions and other picture postcards that the '68 Chevelle was one of the most anticipated kits in the past few years. So, what does it do? Absurdly low initial production run and almost zero distribution to the largest market for a classic muscle car....North America. Brilliant!

I've said it before, car modelers are notoriously cheap. They expect filet mignon quality at ham sandwich prices. In the overall modeling hobby picture, car kits are on the bottom rung of the price ladder when compared to armor, aircraft, sci-fi/fantasy and ships. Armor kits average about 50-60 bucks, with more than a few hitting $100+. Even low-end 1/72 a/c kits are in the 30-60 dollar range. Also, the hobby, as a whole, is in relatively good shape. Take a look at all of the new kit manufacturers (Meng, Takom, Rye Field Model, Kitty Hawk, Kinetic, etc.) that have entered the market within the last ten years. Also take note of the numerous armor, a/c and sci-fi kits released every year. There seem to be a lot of people interested in model building as evidenced by what these companies are willing to produce. These manufacturers aren't gun-shy about cranking out stuff because they know the kits will sell well and put a lot of money into new tooling. Modelers in these niche segments can expect new kits almost every other month.

Got'em in just now from Steve Kohler aka Star Models. Bro, that was super fast! Thanks for the great service!