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Hey Mr. "J" We need more pic's and an update. Been followin' yer build here and haven't seen anything for awhile. Got a '32 roadster with the midget front and belly pan, and watchin' to see how your's goes. Later - dave

Thanks Gary Yeah, that's a Caddy alright. Hope to get it done sometime soon, along with a few other builds. Watched the "New Prez" get sworn in today, so didn't get much done. Pretty cool though. Talk at ya later - dave

Hey Erik Engine detailing on this is a knockout . very cool Are you going to have this done and bring it to our NNL in April?? Our theme is "Race Cars". This could be a "Contender" - Hint Hint Later my friend - dave

Hey John I love the way you come at us "Sideways" with these "Outta the box" builds. With all your imagination and detailing skills, you remind us there are so many fun way's to look at this hobby and have a different slant on how to approach it - which to me is very cooool The imagination thing is a big deal to me too - kinda fun to what-iffin' a project. Don't alway's turn out, but sure is fun to try. As far as "Inspiration" goes, you and several other's keep me inspired and motivated to do the things I love, and maybe build some of your idea's into my stuff - USING WHOLE WHEELS . Pretty coool to me:P. Keep on doin' what ya love - dave

Thanks John Havin' fun with this one and the others. I think we all have some plastic in our blood stream Talk at ya later - dave

Well I got 'er painted today . Gotta leave it sit over-night before I add the black "HEMI" graphics tomorrow, and then do some clear coating. Lot's left to do, but nice to get some color on and see how she looks. Fine to me. Anyhow, thought I'd share some pic's as I'll be too busy for the next few days to do anymore posting.

Hey , I love the "Caddy" The Peterbilt with the Allison should be "Wicked" . Look forward to seeing more of that one. Been wantin' to do a 18 wheeler for years, so be fun to watch what you do with yours. All the best for the NNL - dave

Thanks John Yeah, 5 pieces of plastic can sure make a big difference in appearance in the right place. Keep on havin' fun - dave

Hey No not a die-cast. Latest Revell hardtop, turned into a 'vert. Yup, done some die-cast modifying too. Some real nice stuff out there, that's not ever been done in plastic. Putty is putty, and glue is glue. It's all the same, but just a little different have fun - dave

Lookin very fine Mike This'll be fun to watch as you progress. Love the color fade. Great job. Keep posting more pic's for us on the finishing details. Thanks for sharing - dave

Hi all This seems to be the year to crank out some old idea's that have been "Smoldering" for awhile in the back of my ol' thinker Spent two days gettin' this 'ol girl shaped up and primered, ready for the next step. There'll be a stretched '05 Vette chassis with all the 'Vette running gear, a stretched '05 four seat Corvette interior, and a flip forward hood, late "Vette" style. FUN Got a couple of real nice '55 diecast's that I parted out, with some beautiful trim and emblems that will help the appeal hopefully on this - if I do it right Rounded the top of the front fenders and door's from the headlight's to the "Dip" behind the doors ala Chezoom, to get rid of that "flat look", and fit in with the 'Vette windshield. I also lowered the front of the hood to put it on a bit of a rake to match the fender shape and make the appearance a little "Swoopy" - I Love the swoopy Got some other things to finish before I move on with this one though. Got enough stuff goin' here already on the forum, so later in the year I will get back to this. Just wanted to share it and get some feedback. Any comment's appreciated. Here's some pic's.

Been usin' Testors Window Tint for years with great results. It has to be sprayed on "very lightly", in several coats. If you mess up it can be removed with alcohol, and simply re-spray. Use old scrap clear pieces as samples. It'll take a little practice, but it'll work. Here's a pic of my latest with a tinted window. Good luck - dave

Hi Bernard The '55?? That's one of those "Under The Rader projects" . Always gotta have a few things goin' on the side . Later - dave

Hey Chevyguy Nice '98 Vette Here's a "Family Photo" of my current builds that I'm still layin' putty on. Gotta figure out which one to finish first

Hey John This is a wild project - A Donk in the weed's - Pretty coooool . Gonna be fun to watch this - makes me want to build one. Got enough projects right now - but maybe later Keep on this. I'll be watchin' - dave

Where in the world did this come from?? Have I been asleep in my spray booth?? This is incredible. Absolutely love it. This is so cool and retro, and yet with some contemporary updates. Everything works for me - color, stance, styling, body work and details - GORGEOUS Thanks for sharing - dave

This is the kinda pic that get's my "Juices Flowin" . Got a little primer on and it really blends everything, and brings it all together It's amazing how just the right small changes can affect the entire look of a car. Will probably paint it in a few days, and then start some fun detailing .

Thanks guy's Got one more new project to start for a 3rd annual inter-club challange between our club and a club in Eugene. Two different cars to choose from - the Revell '32 Sedan, and the Revell '55 Chev. Takes several kit's for my choice, so I'll pick up the one I ordered through my LHS, and then I can start "Whackin" an "Choppin" on a '55 "Shoo-box Sport Roadster" - Oh Yeah!! It'll take several Vette kits for the windshield, some stretchin', and other mods. Later everyone - dave

So, is this a car you bought - and get to drive??

Thanks The "retro Vette" is wicked - dave

Sorry to hear that. You'll be in my prayers too. God will take care of you and your family if you let Him - dave

Great mind's think alike

Yeah I know. I never do things the easy way. I'd rather push the envelope and see what happens Here's a pic just a little closer to primer one more time - dave

Got some "Serious Putty" laid down, the last few times at the bench. Not much left of the '69 body left as you can see in the pic. Added the other piece for the '69 exhaust to the '05 body, and have smoothed on some "Mojo Putty" , and the 'ol girl is ready for some sanding and primer. Can't wait to put on the color, and add some fun detailing. Man this is fun!!