TarheelRick

Very nice restore and congratulations on the first place.

I'll be there, already have my table reserved. All those coming by, bring money and visit me. Will be wearing a "Glory Days" drag racing T-shirt, look me up.

I mostly use Testors window glue ( can't remember the real name for it, it is in the basement and I am too lazy to walk down there to see right now). It works really well, is almost invisible and holds very nicely.

Really like where you are going with this one. That artwork is beautiful, I can't draw a straight line with a ruler. To answer a couple of your earlier questions about the engine: 1. yes there should be a fan on this engine, 2. If you ever crank the engine, those chrome headers will discolor. I had one of these but decided I had no place to display it and was also intimidated by the thought of how much detail it could take, so I sold it for quite a good profit. Keep those updates coming.

My screen shows it as a really nice looking white, especially in the bottom photo. Great looking build.

When we lived in Rutherfordton, NC more than six years ago I used to go down to Spartanburg, SC and would always visit Great Escape Bicycles and Hobby Shop. Always had a good selection of plastic and a very knowledgeable staff; not sure if they are still open. Another one is King Hobbies in King, NC, has been around for many years, heavy into RC but has a great selection of reasonably priced plastic kits, also carries a fair supply of train stuff. Haven't been over there in a couple of years, it is 45 miles one way and no direct route - whole lot of back roads.

Woo Hoo, got mine yesterday and have read it from cover to cover. Now what do I do until the next issue arrives?

Hmmm, where is it parked? I will come tow it off for you. From what I can see it is pretty nasty looking in a nice way.

We need a new, old, retool of a '63 Pontiac Bonneville/Catalina

Not much else I can add, this is one really fine build. It takes me more than 7.5 hours to just get it out of the box and on the bench.

This is a hobby and the way we pursue it is our own prerogative. That being said I have always thought our objective in building models is to make them as lifelike as possible. If we choose to display them in a lifelike setting and they cause someone to take a second look, then I believe we have accomplished that objective. Many of the models posted here are staged in a diorama to give them a more lifelike appearance, so where are the whiners on those? I would much rather see a model posed in the fashion you do them than one sitting in the middle of a cluttered work area which some do. Once a model is finished it deserves being displayed so it is the center of attention, OK rant over, continue posting in the manner you do and let the cry-babies go to the corner and suck their collective thumbs.

That suspension change also seemed to bring the rear axle more in line with the wheelwell. I may have to try to find one of these. Great job!

I have never really liked the Magnum 500 wheels on anything. Those mags improve the looks considerably.

Wow, that is one beautiful wagon. Really like the detail on the chassis and that paint is just plain beautiful. Great job.

Don't know if it means much or adds anything to the conversation, but I have noticed when I do any sanding on red plastic it bleeds through no matter what I use. I have tried them all, except for the Future suggestion. Primer/sealers, silvers, clear prior to primer, different brands primer, etc., etc. I still get red bleed through. Personally I think it is some satanic force messing with my paint (tinfoil hat anyone?).

Nice looking build. I have always had a soft spot in my heart (actually maybe it is in my head) for this particular body style. Back in '72 I test-drove a Vega GT (whoop, whoop) but didn't buy it; got a Chevy C-10 pickup instead. If I may ask where did you find this particular kit? I can envision a tube chassis, 2X4 BBC, and some 10.5's in the rear.

It may not be fancy, but it is a beautiful build. If it were 1:1 it would be worth its weight in $100 bills.

Excellent , well detailed build of a snap-kit. Beautiful work all around. This is no reflection on the build, but it appears the wheelbase is a bit short for the body, or is it just my old eyes playing tricks on me?

Beautiful build, love the overall look of it. You said the kit started as a promo, what did you do with the chassis? The only thing missing is "Bob" in the passenger seat.

How would the water-solubility issue be of a concern? I don't take my models out in the rain or play with them in the bathtub. Not trying to be facetious, just wondering.

Looks like it is going to be a nice build, especially with your enthusiasm toward the car. OK, is it done yet? How far have you got with it, after all you have had it for at least an hour?

I also have received all of these scam calls. However, two of my favorites are the "extended vehicle warranty" which I answer with "Which vehicle" - click - or "You mean my '83 S-10 with 105K miles?" - click. The other is "Your grandson/nephew has been arrested and you need to send money to..." Neither my sister nor I have kids, so there is no grandson or nephew; but I do love to drag them on, although normally I will simply hang up. To be on the serious side, as mentioned above, those who still have their parents or other elder family members need to talk with them about these scams.

Another option that works well, although maybe not so much for arthritis sufferers, is to use the Styrofoam trays meat or sometimes produce is packaged in and using rubber contact cement or spray adhesive attach sandpaper to these. Then using your favorite cutting implement cut it into whatever shape and size you need. I have found using some cylindrical object, such as a MM paint bottle, helps in rolling the sandpaper into a better contact with the Styrofoam; and they are also flexible. Just my $.02.

I am trying to remember which older Lincoln kit has the V-8, or maybe a V-12, with the exhaust exiting through the top of the block and the intakes on the side. I want to say it may have been a 1928 model, possibly one the the older Gangbusters series.