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Better than JB Weld: Lab-metal

Top-notch work on this Schnellboot, Chris. What did you use for the Schnellboot Weiss? I'm slowly working on the Italeri S-100, turning it into an RC boat with functional Lurssen Effect rudder control. Model Master Schnellboot Weiss, which was good, is no longer available. A few years back, I read at one of the RC boat forums that mixing Humbrol No. 28 Matt Camouflage Gray and No. 34 Matt White 1:1 obtains the correct shade. I tried it and it certainly does. The best reference available if Harald Fock's "Die deutcschen Schnellboote 1914-1945". It contains many line drawings, plans and details. Also, Robert Palmacci's Schnellboot! site is a must visit to obtain plans for correcting the S-38 and S-100 boats.

Okay, I did some surgery on a Lindberg '64 Mopar chassis to stuff under the body. Measuring the wheelbase, it comes to exactly 122 scale inches. Supposedly, it should be 116", since the '62-'64 Plymouth and Dodges shared the same chassis. Better for me, less work. I didn't have time to take photos. I'll post them later. The only mod to the chassis was slicing and lengthening the inner wheel wells. The Lindberg leaf springs are 2 mm too short at the rear compared to the Johan chassis; otherwise, the wheel centers will line up in the correct position relative to the wheel wells on the body. I cut the inner fender wells from the Johan chassis, modified them slightly and will use them instead of the Lindberg parts. i also opted to use the Lindberg firewall, which also was slightly modified. It ain't 100% accurate; but, it fits perfectly. I cut the floors from the Desoto tub and will use the Lindberg floor pan. It will provide the missing transmission hump/tunnel absent from the Desoto's tub. I only need to add 4 mm of styrene around the perimeter and the same for the front and back seats to get the proper depth. It'll be easy work to detail the new and improved door panel now. One thing that bugged me was the way the instructions showed how the radiator wall is to be installed. It might just be me; but, it looks like the instructions call for it to be installed upside down. It just doesn't look or fit right if installed per the instructions. This is what I mean: What I did was flip it with the longer edge on top. I removed the raised ridge along the shorter edge so it would align with the splash pan (?); and, now everything lines up and fits a whole lot better, including inner fender wells and the grille/bumper.

No problem, Geoff. I've always liked Humbrol paints. I still get them on this side and even have tins that are 40+ years old that are good.

Rich, FS 16473 would work too. It's a tad warmer than FS 36237; but, inside the ballpark. Funny thing about 36237 is that it was deleted from FS 595. I attempted to make a comparison between 16473 and 36237 here but got an error code. When I checked the 595 palette, 36237 ain't there no more. BTW, check out Tru-Color paints. The Military Colors are excellent! I found this Tru-Color "Grays" color chart at Arizona Hobbies' website. Either color would be suitable.

All except Keith Richards.

I haven't been hacked or had any malware on my box in 11 years. I have the system well protected against any intrusive programs. I use Firefox Tor Browser and HideMyIP. It makes FB and Google's tracking software go nuts when I use an IP from places like Tajikistan or Albania.

FS36237 would work. Checking my trusty Humbrol Colour System, No. 87 Matt Steel Grey is a match. for Chevrolet Engine Grey.

Mach nichts to me. I use a phony name, info and email there.

Tru-Color paints are excellent. The military colors are a perfect match to FS595 and other standards.

Very cool and informative, Bill. It ain't hard once you try it.

Hmmm....I ordered some stuff from Model Car Mountain, in Churchville, Va., last Friday and received them this past Monday. Also, the USPS has a notification at the top of the tracking page indicating that postal activities were suspended in the Carolinas due to the aftermath of the hurricane, no mention of Florida. If my knowledge of geography is correct, Florida is a pretty far south of the affected areas and no Florida-related USPS service disruption alerts were ever issued. One should get his information straight before making an excuse so full of holes that it resembles Swiss cheese. My advice is to stop patronizing this particular company and order Gravity paints from the original European source. It had even severed all ties to the former U.S. distributor due to issues you guys have noted.

Same thing happens when I load up on Scotch bonnet peppers.

The "Chevelle" script on the header is .00000000000018 mm too shallow. Unacceptable.

A lot of unflattering celebrity info was available in the pre-internet days. For some really sordid stuff, check out "Hollywood Babylon" written by Kenneth Anger in 1959: He also wrote a sequel, "Hollywood Babylon II".

None required. In the event that you came back to this thread and noticed that it was moved, that's the section you'll find it in.

I went to Michaels to get some mold putty and went to check out the kits. The model section was moved from the back, where it formerly occupied an entire aisle, to one of the middle aisles and only fills half of one.There were two car kits: Revell '68 Charger @ $27.99 and the Baja Bronco at the same price. BTW, I noticed that Michaels has only been offering 30% off regular priced item coupons most days lately. Go to Hobby Lobby,Amazon, Staples, Walmart or AC Moore sites and d/l their 40% or more off coupons. Michaels accepts them.: We ACCEPT all competitor coupons, including those digitally generated or printed off the internet from one of the following eligible online retailers’ websites: Acmoore.com, Amazon.com, Athome.com, Benfranklinonline.com, Dollargeneral.com, Familydollar.com, Hobbylobby.com, Joann.com, Officedepot.com, Partycity.com, Staples.com, Target.com, Walmart.com We CANNOT accept competitors’ coupons if: · The coupon has expired; · We have already applied our Price Match Policy to the item in question; · The coupon is for a gift card with purchase; · All standard Michaels coupon exclusions apply. This policy is subject to change without notice.

Funny you should say that. The Edsel was described by one auto writer as, "Looks like a Pontiac sucking on a lemon."

Not the section for this. There's a thread about Gravity Colors in "Car Aftermarket & Resin" Take a number and post your complaints there.

Goulash is great the second, third and fourth time around too. Next time, add some diced potatoes, chick peas and plenty o' curry powder into the leftover goulash. Get some square bread, fill the center with the goulash and you have yourself a beef roti Most excellent, I tell you. You can do the same with stewed chicken, fish and yes........goat meat. All taste good. Calypso sauce optional.

Pretty similar. Might have another "He's So Fine"/"My Sweet Lord"-type plagiarism lawsuit ahead.

Rubbing alcohol or dish washing liquid on a wet kitchen towel will remove the residue. You won't be rolling the dice hoping lighter fluid or other products will FUBAR the finish.

Here are some pics to use as visual references for the steps I indicated. I used a Revell '64 Impala as the demonstration model.