TarheelRick

Really like your builds, although I am more partial to the USAF livery and version. In my 21-year career with the USAF I had the opportunity to work on the F-4D, RF-4C, and the F-4E while stationed in Thailand, Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC, Kunsan, ROK, and Shaw AFB, SC. Loved these noisy hogs, especially while in Thailand and got to see them launch from the "Alert Pad": crank'em up, straight taxi to the runway, full AB takeoff, that would rock your world. While I was at Shaw nearing the end of my career the F-4E's were being replaced by the 'new' F-16's. I asked a pilot what his thoughts were on the two. "If you need a dump-truck, use the F-4, but if you need a Porsche use the F-16." Got two different versions in my stash just waiting to be built. Also have a C-130E, my first plane in the USAF (Pope AFB, NC, 69-71) and have been in love with it ever since

I know mine is still in the corner of the basement where I left it a few months ago, but as for right now I cannot find it. However, I have begun an extensive redo of my basement and will eventually uncover it along with some additional workspace.

That is a nasty tire burn (?). Your thoughts of scraping off the high ridges is a good start, just be extremely careful around that body line. As for a filler I would consider maybe sprue-glue (sprue dissolved in glue to the consistency of putty). You will need something that dissolves the base styrene so the patch will stay in place. One other option is acrylic nail-filler. It has a very strong odor, can be difficult to build up a large area, and is extremely difficult to sand; however, once in place it will stay there and does not 'ghost' under paint. A word of caution with the nail filler is not to put it in a dehydrator as it will expand. Hope this helps in some way.

Not really ordered but I did purchase a 6" T-Square knowing that I would need it sometime in the future; of course, very few of our builds have straight edges that would require a T-Square. Also bought a color wheel just in case I ever decide to create my own custom color for a build. Probably more but those came to mind.

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That is one heck of a radio antenna he has hanging on the rear. 😏

I am old-school and prefer Cragars or Keystones from the late 60's era.

Continuation to this story. While there I mentioned the troubles I was having with my 80 Pinto. I had to remove the steering column to cut the factory steering wheel off in order to replace it with a GT wheel from one of my parts cars. When I tried to reinstall the column it came up 1" short of the mounting bolts. No matter how much I pulled, it would not move. He told me to jack up both sides of the front of the car to get the weight off the wheels. When I got home I dragged my floor jack and a couple of jackstands out to the Pinto. Sure enough when I got the front tires off the ground it took just a small effort to pull the steering column forward enough to engage the mounting bolts. Had the opportunity to drive it around the back roads for a short time after having it sit for more than two months. We also discussed some engine work in the future.

Just recently came in possession of my invalid aunt's 2008 Kia Optima, don't laugh it gets better mpg than my 5.0 F-150. Anyway, the air conditioner does not work. Talked about it with a friend who knows all the good mechanics around and he turned me on to a local guy. I had purchased 6 cans of R-134 several years ago for use in my 2010 Ranger if I ever needed it, the Ranger was traded a few years back, so I still had the freon. Took the car in this morning, he ran a check discovered low freon and used two cans of the freon. I gave him the four left over cans, since I hopefully will not ever need it. He called it even, so no charge. Glad it worked that way since I only had $7 cash in my pocket and I don't think he takes plastic.

With an SOHC it has got to be righteous. Looking forward to what you do with this one.

Coming along quite nicely. This particular Chrysler is so inspirational for customizing. I also have one in the works, just can't find the pictures right now.

Looks like a save to me. Maybe a touch of some kind of polish to bring the sheen back.

Stopped by Ollie's yesterday to see if they had anything besides ships, missiles, and Indian chiefs. Walked out with a 56 T-Bird and a Jaguar.

Very nice-looking striping job. I'll bet it really pops in the sunlight.

Thanks, I may trade off my older versions.

Stopped by a local Ollie's today, they had a bunch of Dom's GTX, a couple of 56 T-Birds, and one Jaguar hidden behind some other toys. Guess I may have disappointed whoever hid the Jag, it followed me home along with one of the T-Birds. Is the Jag a repop of the original Revell Jaguar or is it a new/somewhat new tool?

Amazing it is a Revell/AMT model kit. Begs the question when did AMT begin kitting models and when did they separate from Revell?

Excellent Ford truck, really like your color selection. Looks like you have that 440 right where it belongs - next to a dumpster.

Saw a Kia Kuno Parked on the inside shoulder of I-77 this morning, the GEICO Highway Safety truck was right behind me. Hope he has a good set of D-Cells.

They were outlawed in North Carolina also, based on the Ralph Nadar manifesto "unsafe at any speed". Always thought they were uglier than sin, and serve no useful purpose whatsoever.

Cruising down the mountainside with a bus load of softballers and met a 41 (?) Studebaker Sedan, candy red, nice wheels. Cruising in style.

Mine has a small selection of ships, the 1/48 fuel truck, 2 Fruehauf vans, and one AMT Cement Mixer.

I have this set from a 54 Starmaster friction kit if you are interested.

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I enjoyed the series called "Call to Glory" starring Craig T. Nelson as a no-nonsense USAF Colonel flying during the heart of the Cold War, especially the Cuban Missile Crisis era. Didn't last long, only one season. Guess people of the mid 80's didn't care for a military hero.