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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!?

Great looking build. And I LOVE the short story you wrote to go with it. Brilliant.

How’s the steering wheel in your truck kit? Mine was badly bent. I contacted Round 2 for a replacement and they said ALL of the kits they had to pull parts from were bent. They couldn’t send me one.

Great looking build. That color is stunning!?

Never seen this kit before, but it looks really cool. I was in a long slump up to about a year ago. Cleaned my bench of all the clutter, did some decorating, and now I can't get enough time there. I still have periods when I can't get into the groove, but they're much shorter now. Good luck with your build, and stick with it!

Great color choice. And I really like your dash detail. Looking good.?

Awesome job. Glad you stuck with it until you got the results you wanted. Question. What's the saran wrap for? I'm not familiar with that technique.

Looking good Kevin. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Thanks a lot for your comments guys! I really appreciate that!

I got back to this one for a while this afternoon. Did a little work to the wheels. Like to use a drill on a very low speed to get clean circular lines when doing this type of stuff. wheel backs before… …and after. I used the same technique on the other side. And while I was at it, I did the trim ring on this set for another project. These didn’t come out as clean as I wanted. I’ll think about it for a while, but I might redo them.

Very cool. I love that red glass.?

My dad picked up this one last summer. 1958 Lyman 18’. It has a little interesting history behind it. The original owner bought it for his wife. She took one look at it and said “what do I want that for?” So the guy put it in his barn and there it sat. For 63 years. Two years ago it was purchased and restored. Then last year my dad bought it. It had NEVER been put in the water! Dad debated what to do with it, but after much thought, he decided it was a shame not to put it in and enjoy it for its intended purpose. Good choice. Taking it home. There's my dad, proud new owner. First time it ever saw water. At this point we just floated it on the trailer to see how much water it was going to take on. Very little actually. Considering it’s age, I thought it would take on more. … and here she is at her new home.

Closest thing I have to scary. These are old and crappy pictures. Sorry.

Thanks! My idea was to make it sort of a daily driver/track day car. Something that like a budget weekend racer. Slightly modded but nothing too crazy.

Your craftsmanship is outstanding. Everything looks so clean and crisp. I love your work on the scripts in particular. Truly nice job you did with this one. Is that foil under paint for the scripts?

How do you like that stuff? I don’t have the best luck with it for some reason.?

I haven’t tried yet. But I know it’s a common problem. And the instructions say to mount the hood open. I’ll get it to close one way or another. Even if I have to go curbside. But I think I can find a way.

Thank you, gentlemen! Much appreciated. @StanGlover - Your Boxster looks great! Is that the same kit? Question for you (if it is). Did yours come with rear-view mirror glass? Mine didn't. I had to make some up out of thin sheet plastic.