TarheelRick

I think I got mine in the sewing section of Walmart. I have had it so long I do not remember. And if you spill MEK on it the pretty white lines disappear.

Looks really good. Just like in the movie before Gator got ahold of it. Now one question, does yours have an automatic or a 4-speed? The sound track had Gator shifting gears, but when he parked it on more than one occasion he would put the column shift lever in the very up position- which in most cars is Park. Looking back over the pictures I see it has a floor shift.

I used some a couple years ago, still have it hanging on my wall. If I remember correctly it did not stick as well as I hoped it would and I got a bit of bleed. Of course I was trying to use it on complex curves, it may work alright on smooth, straight surfaces or if cut into thinner strips..

The AMT 55 Nomad with Gasser option has a really nice one. I also believe there is one available in the AMT Double Dragster kit.

Mighty sweet Mustang and that color really sets it off. Nice clean build.

"I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." This is the first statement in the Soldier's Code of Conduct. Each of us learned this code in basic training. So many of us did not really pay a lot of attention to the words. Today, however, that last phrase holds much more sway in all our lives. Far too many of us still walking around know at least one or two who "gave their lives in their defense." To all my fallen comrades a silent salute and a prayer of GOD's peace for your families.

A little late, but it could have been used in the royal wedding. Very creative work.

Definitely some good looking machines. I just went through my file of Vintage Racers from the 2011 North-South Shootout at Concord Speedway, NC. Didn't see any overlaps so thought I would share a link to my album. https://imgur.com/a/92Gpvkq If you notice there are actually two different 57 Fords #4 and #4D, one is a chopped top post car and the other is a hardtop with no A pillars.

Just completed a great deal with Chris Smith (von Zipper). Will be glad to deal any time.

Really sweet snowmobile. Pm sent on pickup kit.

Sounds like you are having a real dilemma. Other than what has already been suggested my only thoughts would be to very carefully begin sanding and pay very close attention to body thickness. As far as the ghosting, once the trim is sanded away spread a layer of thin super-glue, let it dry thoroughly then smooth it out with fine sandpaper. I have never tried this process, but have read on this and other forums it works quite well. Good luck with it.

Beautiful Plymouth. That color really fits it well. Also your photography is excellent. Several of those pictures make it difficult to tell from a real one.

I watch "Blue Bloods", I have always liked Tom Selleck (perfect mustache) and I drool over Bridgette Moynihan. Other than that I watch reruns of Law and Order, especially the ones with Jerry Orbach (R.I.P) as lead detective and Sam Waterson as ADA. Not sure if NCIS is on the list, but I also really enjoy that one, especially in reruns with Cote de Pablo.

Check with PPP resin products for a set of early NASCAR rims. They have a six bolt somewhat wide rim.

OOP - Out of production (which many of the good kits are)

Just finished "My Tears Spoiled My Aim" by John Shelton Reed. It is a serio-comedic sociological study of reflections on the Southern culture. Reed is a professor of sociology and American studies at UNC Chapel Hill. I have recently picked up "The Lost Airman: a True Story of Escape from Nazi-occupied France" by Seth Meyerowitz, looking forward to getting into that one.

Two excellent builds of some mighty fine Fords. Any year of the Tri-fives appeals to me. Those two are beautiful.

Over the past three or four days I have been getting the "404" message on almost every website I open. It is in a small banner across the top of the page. I can click it and it will disappear. I thought maybe I was having some problem with my computer, may I am. Just thought I would mention it here since "404" seems to be the topic.

I agree with all the above. That is one beautiful Olds, you really pulled it off well. The rear license plate is a nice touch, thanks for your service.

Also a USAF vet (21 years, 2 months, 18 days - but who's counting?). Got my first kit for Christmas 1959, it was an AMT 40 Ford Coupe. Good LORD willing I will turn 69 next month. Took a hiatus about the middle of my USAF career and sold every kit I had, lots of early 60's annuals ; have kicked myself in the - well you can figure that part out.

Definitely agree with all the positive comments. For a first model in many years that one came out really well. As far as the craft paints they do work quite well and can be cleared with several different glosses to get the shine you want. I will usually use the brand offered by the same company the paint is from, but I have used DuPont acrylic clear and it also works quite well. Experiment a bit on scrap pieces or the infamous plastic spoon test.

This is about as organized as it gets for me. I do have some of the roll around four/five drawer plastic drawer thingies I keep clear plastic pieces, and larger stuff in.

Just completed another trade with Dave Branson, as always a great trader. Will be glad to trade again.

Can't give you any real instructions, but you will have to section the bed and frame in front of and behind the wheel wells to get the correct wheelbase and look.

I agree with all that has been said about this build. That is one fine looking Galaxie. I also have a couple in my stash and really need to build one of them; this may be the inspiration I need.