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dragstk

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  1. Ive got about 125. Mostly Revell, some AMT and MPC. I slowed down buying models a bit but then got bit by the Japenese car market and its off to the races again. Now there seems to be a growing Tamiya, Hasagowa amd Aoshima collection. And I dont want to talk about the number of kits that I might have to go and find, now that the resin and 3D thing has caught on.
  2. Thats a great idea. Im going to have to steal that one. ? Thanks for sharing
  3. I ordered a Aoshima Liberty Walk kit from Hobby Search. It took over a month to get delivered. I had it shipped DHL. The order did sit in Japan for a while. But it did say on the web site that due to covid, delays were possible. But I did get it and to be honest, Id order from them again
  4. I ran across this the other day "Are you committed or just interested" So this now hangs on my model table. For 2023, I want to not just move plastic around, but to build to the best of my ability. Doesnt matter how many I do, long as when its done, I can honesty say, this is the best I can do. For now
  5. Thanks Claude. Im going to have to try that. Thanks for the little warning, about the paint.
  6. A very impressive and varied collection. Im impressed with your build quality and jealous you got so many built. ? My favorite is the gold roadster. I love the subtle flames. Could I ask how you did them?
  7. Thanks for the answer, Michael
  8. I want to be a 6...?
  9. Not sure this is the right place to ask this. Please move if its in the wrong place. What is the MCM rating? I have a 4/6. How is it rated or changed? Thanks Jeff
  10. Here is my Bronco, on initial mock up. Fireball suspension, Olson Brothers doors, Scenes Unlimited tires and wheels, motor out of the Revell 90 Mustang drag car
  11. That does look like a cool drill. Are the jaws adjustable, to be able to put small bits in it? Is it battery powered? Thanks Jeff
  12. Thanks guys for the replies. Im going to check him out cause he seems to have the only 55 Buick I can find
  13. It looks a little rough. I take it you never built it up.
  14. Try this place: https://louverit.com/en/ Ive never tried his stuff but Ive heard good things
  15. Has anyone here ever dealt with Star Models? Here seems to have a lot of resin bodies listed, including a holy grail for me, a 55 Buick Roadmaster
  16. I had Verizon for years. Great service but I agree, it costs to much. I went to Visable. Its owned by Verizon, so it uses their system. And its only $40.00 a month. 2 things to add though- you have to do auto pay and there is little to no customer service. So if your not one to try and deal with issues, it might be for you. But over all, I like it.
  17. Good for you Charles. I love it when someone follows their passion. I wish you much luck. Jeff
  18. Sometimes its good to step out side our comfort zone and try new things. Its how we get better I think you did a fine job with this one
  19. You could go to Hobby Lobby and soft beading wire. It comes in several diameters and it takes rebending real well. Just make sure you get the soft wire, not the memory wire
  20. Ive used the Scalecoat with great success. I usually let it sit overnight but Ive seen results in a couple of hours. But it does have a harder time with Tamiya primer. If it is fresh (couple of days) it does better. But if its been on for much longer, it struggles
  21. I have been building models, on and off for more than 50 years. Work, wife, life all kept me from building more than a few hours a week. Especially, in the last few years Id keep telling myself "when I retire, Ill build all I want" Well, the wife has gone by by and I retired in May. One day, after I retired, it finally sunk in that I could build what ever, when ever I wanted. So now I tend to get up early and at the bench by 6:30-7 am and Ill build for 2-3 hours. Then I go run errands, do life stuff and return to the bench mid afternoon to build for a couple more hours. And most days, around 8 or so, Ill put in another hour or so. I have always loved building. But now, I have really fallen in love with building all over again. I so enjoy every minute Im there.
  22. Thanks Mike. I thought that might be the case, but I didnt know where in Fla he was located
  23. Has anyone dealt with Model car Garage lately? I ordered a PH set, paid with PayPal and when it returned me to Model Car Garage site, it said I needed to pay. Tried a few different things, but to no avail. I wrote to them but have not gotten a reply, in almost 2 weeks. This is unusual for them, as in the past they have been great to deal with. Ant insight would be appreciated Thanks Jeff
  24. Thanks Bill. I think, regardless of the type of fenders I end up with, putty will be involved. Ill go looking for the Bondo 801. Thanks again Jeff
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