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Are they still selling them at hobby lobby? I’d be tempted to pick one up next time I’m in there.

So the MPC kit does not have the flat hood?

Very cleanly done. Looks great!

Cool! That’s a great color choice for a beach buggy.?

That’s looking great so far. Perfect colors.?

I completely agree with you. Read through this topic and tell me you don’t fit into multiple labels. Not a chance for most of us. I’m betting most of us are a little bit of each one. Some categories more than others, sure. Yup. But this demonstrates one of the problems with the internet. It’s so easy to read more meaning into what someone typed than what was intended, and then take offense to it. It’s kind of in our nature. If you could have the same conversation face to face, you’d pick up on vocal inflection and facial expressions, and the meaning would come through much clearer, whether positive or negative. Unfortunately that’s not possible. My bench just isn’t big enough for all of us to work on at the same time. Maybe it’s time for a bigger bench??

I picked up this ‘70 MPC Jeepster glue bomb yesterday, so this morning I did a little disassembly. These parts are headed for the purple pond now. It’ll probably be a while before I actually do anything else with this kit, but I want to see what I have to work with. Notice the small army contingent in the background. They were in the box with the Jeepster. Must have been guarding it and keeping it safe for me!?

Picked up this glue bomb today. There are a bunch of extra parts in the box and a set of untouched decals and instructions. Not positive, but it looks like it might be complete.

I get what you’re saying. A little off topic, but I’m that way about movies. Once everybody and their brother is saying you HAVE to go see it, I lose interest completely. Maybe “individualist’?

Great looking build. I agree with you. The '61 is probably my favorite year for the Impala.

I missed these somehow. Super cool builds! Kinda puts me in mind of a rat rod Jeep I saw at a car show this summer.

I picked up one of those this summer too. Haven’t dug into it yet though.

Nobody to blame but myself for this one. It’s high 40’s today, but I needed to shoot some paint on some small pieces. I stepped outside, shut the door to keep the heat in and sprayed the parts. When I tried the door, it was locked! Keep in mind, I’m wearing shorts and a t shirt as I usually do in the evening when we aren’t going anywhere. To top it off, Sally is in the shower and can’t hear me knocking. It wasn’t too bad outside, but I wouldn’t want to hang out for too terribly long either.??

I’m gonna go with the drill and pin option. Sounds like the best way to go about this one. And it should look much better than my original idea. Thanks much gentleman! Appreciate the suggestions.

Great start so far. Paint job looks awesome. I REALLY like your 1:1! Sweet ride.

This is a pretty minor update, but hey! It’s a little progress. I’ll take what I can get.?

This looks great David! Just about got it under wraps.?

No disrespect intended Steve. I don’t see it as a negative trait at all. Just a different perspective.

Hey I’m stalled on this project and I could use some advice. I need to attach these side pipes somehow. There are no positive attachment points out of the box. I had originally added the white blocks you see on the sides of the undercarriage , and had planned to glue the pipes to them. But the more I look at it, the more janky I think it would look. Any suggestions that would be secure, and look good? Ignore the black on the pipes. I haven’t chromed them yet, and won’t until I figure this out. Also ignore the sticks. But please don’t ignore the whole thread.?

One of the great things about this hobby is that there is no right or wrong way to build. And there's room for all types of builders. Realistically, we probably all have a little of each one of the above types in us. Actually if you think about it, how boring would it be if we all did our builds the same way.

Hey! I resemble that remark!?

That turned out super nice. Very clean build.!

The rivet counter…

Yup. I had one long ago.

Wow, you really brought that one back to life! Beautiful boat. Cool truck too!?