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Wow indeed! Looks like you've succeeded in printing some extremely thin pieces (friction shock arms, leaf spring, etc). I imagine the split tires would be tricky to finish properly, especially in the tread grooves. Good luck with the urethane casting; I'm really curious to see how that turns out. Looking good!

If the full-size boat is 14ft long and the model is 14 inches long, that means every inch of the model is equivalent to a foot in the full-size boat. A foot is 12 inches...so that's "one to twelve", or 1:12. 168" 12" _____ divide each by 14= ______ 14" 1"

Hi all! Thought I should post some info about the 3D modeled parts I've made available via my Shapeways store "MapleLeaf Modelworks". Most of the parts are 1/25, but there is a growing 1/16 section, including a 1930 Ford coupe body (either stock or with a 2.5" chop). For the deep-pocketed, there is a 1/8 scale '30 coupe as well. Rat rod grilles, hemi log intakes, a 6x2 intake for Olds Rocket, E&J headlights, fishtail exhaust tips, artillery wheels, WWII oxygen tanks, 60s-style Cal Custom 40-40 air scoops...it's all a mix of stuff that I've desired for my own modeling projects and thought others might like as well. These parts can be 3D printed in either detail plastic (best finish for scale parts IMHO) or a more coarsely-finished white plastic for lower cost. Both will require filler-primer and some sanding in order to be presentable. I hope to get around to posting some photos of actual printed items soon. Thanks for looking! https://www.shapeways.com/shops/maple-leaf-modelworks

Haha, wow! Look at that. The idea works well. I think it would work even better as a full-on show truck with a custom bed to match the cab, and sand tires. Somebody build it!

Excited to watch this thread! The Gulstrand Grand Sport has a special place in my heart...because I built it as a kid in the 90s. It was my first attempt at sanding a paintjob to try and get a smoother finish. Of course, I used woodworking sandpaper so it didn't turn out very well. It was, however, the most consistent coverage of all my brush-painted jobs, so I was happy with it. It was also my first attempt at using tape to mask off racing stripes. The surviving model is still sitting on my shelf. The tires are clunky, and stick out from the fenders. The car also rides way too high. I see you're already tackling the assembly problem--even with extensive test-fitting, it's practically impossible to get the nose and tail to fit after painting, as I discovered back in the 90s. Thanks for the video link; it's interesting to learn a bit more about the car and Gulstrand's history as a hot rodder.

I just found the figures from this kit in a pile of glue bomb parts I've had for a while, and it suddenly struck me...wait, aren't these guys WAY too small???? I agree that the scale is pretty wacky. The cab and wheels seem to be 1:25....everything else has been tweaked. I could actually use the scuba flippers, tanks, and maybe the surfboards for other projects I have in the works. The fat Goodyear slicks and slot mags are useful for late 60s and 70s hot rods and street freaks. I think the cab would look cool repurposed as a dune buggy, maybe on a Jeep frame-- like a scaled-up Meyers Manx pickup truck, with a full roof.

Neato, looks like the Stude fit the 'vette parts pretty well to begin with! I like the raked stance. The engine bay could maybe use a little highlighting or detail painting; it's kinda hard to see what's in there.

This is so cool The 3D model is looking great! Are you selling copies of these parts at all? I recently had someone ask me if I could model some wire wheels for a hot rod in 1/16; not sure I'll have time so maybe I could point him in your direction.

Wow, thanks Vincent! I've clearly been missing out. I look forward to learning more about Dennis' obviously extensive contributions to the hobby!

I'm not too familiar with Dennis Doty, but I've never known Tim Boyd to spread rumors...so I think I might have to believe this one! I still wanna SEE it. Then I'll know it's truly out there, like the newly uncovered Barris-built Golden Sahara show car. Legend for decades--and finally out of hiding.

Well this is interesting! I'd like to see photos too. Sounds a lot like the early mockups as seen in the photo posted by Casey. Could indeed be a neat bit of history.

Every conversation I've ever encountered on this subject has resulted in someone stating that the '28 tooling was permanently altered into the '28 Woody kit and thus the '28 Tudor will never return. This would be why the kit has never been re-issued, and why collectors are willing to pay a premium for it. I have 2 built examples that I will restore/hot rod at some point. I agree that it's a cool subject and would be a great kit to have back...but I'll believe it when I see it. That said, I just read the statement on Spotlight, and if it IS in fact true, then it would be darn cool if they were to re-issue the whole shebang and just let modelers sort the parts out themselves. They could call the '28 bits "bonus" items...maybe print a little pamphlet with illustrations of how the parts could be combined like the old "hints by Barris" in AMT trophy series instructions.

Wow, somebody likes Vegas! These are really cool. In Particular I like the 2-tone example with cragars, the rat wagon, and the one with the proposed blue skirting and rolling-pin tires.

Nicely done! The '57 looks great, especially considering it's your first "real" model. I think entering the hobby as an adult comes with two major advantages: cash and patience! When I was a kid, most of the model cars I built were butchered to some degree out of enthusiasm, impatience, or lack of proper tools, materials, and knowledge. I applaud your measured approach, taking your time to do some research and experiment with new techniques.

That's pretty cool! I agree that the color and silver trim (as opposed to bare metal foil) makes it look like an authentic 60s model. They didn't have pad-printed Blue Streak slicks back then of course I think the cut-out rear wheel arches and the raked stance give the car a distinctive personality.

"Inkscape" is a free, open-source Vector-based 2D graphics program (like Adobe Illustrator). It's the work of a few seconds to make text conform to any curved line of your choosing . Unlike Photoshop's text-warp options, you draw the line too, so it can be any shape you like, and can be edited at any time and the text will shift to conform to the changes.

Yep, any frustration I might have expressed is NOT towards someone who is just building what he likes, and then seeing if anyone wants to buy. Nothin' wrong with that!! You should see the remains of the models I built as a kid...oof. I kept 'em though.

Nice Red Ram there Doug!

I would name mine "Hugh".

Where did you find that photo? It looks like a "garage find" with all that dust...but I'm intrigued because it looks like this car, which I thought was a newer build: *edit* Hmm, looks like same car, but I prefer the more original-looking version on the right.

Jeff, that truck is diabolical, well done! 90s mini-truck meets rat-rod...a combination I never would have imagined. It's so darn long, it demands respect, haha. Great use of a gluebomb body!

I frequently search for junkyard parts and lots...but lately it's been window-shopping, because prices have become beyond stupid. $150 here....$99 there...$299 for this pile of 20 roached-out 90's re-issues of 60s muscle cars, complete with thick Testors brush-painted on everything including the windows, missing the frames and engines. $30 for a gluebomb body with no other parts attached....It's nuts right now. I assume people are buying stuff for pennies at estate sales and then trying to flip it for hundreds of dollars to justify their "effort". If was all unobtainium Johan parts or something, I'd maybe understand...but a lot of it is just run of the mill junk. Then add shipping and convert it into Canadian dollars. Ha! /rant over. In short: it bugs me too.

CabDriver--I'll give ya 10 bucks for that green T thing Snake: shhhhhhhh! Haha. Tom--I love how the builder of the T roadster pickup just stuck the triple carbs on top of the hood. Looks snazzy, haha!

I think my needs would be served by a much smaller truck than is currently available on the market, like an 80s-90s Toyota. Even the newer Tacomas are enormous. Of course, someone will say "but you can't do 80mph loaded with that!!". Maybe that's part of the problem...needing to have our cake and eat it too.

I do sometimes wonder how much of the "work" that people cite when they're explaining why they need trucks...is hauling their toys (ATVs, boats, RVs, snowmobiles, etc). How do the very wealthy in Europe haul their toys? Do people have different priorities, different or fewer motorized toys? Does high urban density and tightly-controlled land use drive down the opportunities to employ such toys, and therefore drive down the demand for large civilian vehicles?