TarheelRick

A new Ollie's just opened this past week in the small town close to me. I used to have to drive 60 miles round trip now it is only 20. Also, not sure of the presence of model builders in my local area so I may have a better selection of unpicked over kits when they do get them. While on the topic of Ollie's I found some Black & Decker spray paint the last time I was up there. Anyone familiar with it? It comes in the basic colors, a couple of semi-flats and white and black primers, costs $5.99 for a regular size can. I picked up one each of the primers and will give them a try once I can find my worktable again.

Last week stopped by the TMobile kiosk at Sam's Club. I have decided I am tired of Verizon playing juggle the numbers with my bill. Since it was a kiosk the agent did not have phones available, only the display ones. Did all the paperwork and the agent told me I should have my new phone within 2-3 days. It has been a week and I still do not have the phone. Called the number on my paperwork got a very terse message "The person you are calling cannot be reached at this time" and then hung up. I called the kiosk agent, he gave me another number. Here is where I am going to make reference to something that may result in a suspension. I am not a racist, my late wife was a foreign national with a heavy accent. Could not understand but maybe every fourth or fifth word. We quickly got involved into a circular conversation. I guess if they ask the same question enough times the answer they are receiving may change. Anyway, I finally got the gist that I needed another number but was unsure what it was. Called the kiosk again, after a short discussion we decided the number was a PIN I had set up. Called TMobile again got a different, at least different name, individual. The circular conversation began again. I finally got her to understand the PIN number. She replied, "That account has been cancelled." "How can it be cancelled it has not been activated yet." "You did not reply to email verifying account." "I never received an email." "You will need to go back to the store and resubmit your request." It is a 60-mile round-trip to the nearest TMobile. I am still a Verizon customer.

That is one beautiful transformation. Really like that color, it shows those beautiful body lines so well. Great build.

You have a good start on what should become an excellent build, especially if it looks like the 1:1. Some very nice 3D work. My 1:1 grail is a '65 SS 327 4-speed. Prefer a sedan but would settle for an El Camino. Keep those updates coming.

My understanding is they were having difficulties with the venue and are looking for another.

As the others have stated that is one fine looking T2. I also like the color combination. Very clean build.

Going to be a nice one, especially Ford in a Ford.

I switched from Chrome to Firefox and the loading issue is not as bad. It is not really great by any means, but it is not as slow to open a topic.

Do any of the current 2000+ model Cadillacs have the Northstar engine. If not, are any available in resin or 3D print?

I think it is probably a '63. Notice the placement of the parking lights and the grille pieces are shaped a bit differently. Thanks for the replies.

Got this resin truck cab several years ago, 2005 I think. The caster told me his mold was worn out but would cast me one for half price. I believe I heard he had been killed in a motorcycle accident a few months later. I bought it for the Ford Louisville chassis, but the cab is too small. With some adjustment of the floor pan it will work on the Monogram F-250 chassis, will also require a beam front axle. Even though I am a Ford guy, I am not familiar with this particular model year(s). Any help? OOPS! Pictures added

Have to agree with all the above positive comments. Very well build tractors and shed, excellent weathering. I also have the Ferguson kit awaiting to be built. That style tractor is the one my farming neighbor taught me how to drive and plow a field, really heady stuff for a 14-year-old.

Just cleared my cache site still extremely slow to navigate through. Hope we can get it resolved soon.

Really like the concept and the cleanliness of the build. Color fits it perfectly. Very nice modifications. The only issue I have is the long front-end, but then Cadillacs were long cars so I guess that solves that problem.

Very well built machine. I especially like the rearview shot, it just looks so bada$$.

You two are fakes, I am the REAL relative of the Nigerian prince AND I also have connections to an oil production company in Saudi Arabia. When that money gets here, I can buy all the models I have ever wanted, maybe even get some manufactured that I have missed in the past.

Indeed, very well done. I look at that model and am in awe of the courage and faith of those two astronauts. It had to be in the back of their minds, "Will this contraption get us off here and back to the main module?" Thanks for posting it.

That is one sick Pontiac. Don't see these very often on the board. Very nice job all the way around. Especially like the rear-seat delete.

Was there ever a test result posted from any of the 7 lucky recipients? I mean during 13 years someone must have tried it and can review its worthiness.

I really love early customs, and this is one beautiful representation of the era. Really like the color and those black scallops really add to it.

Glad this one came back around. So many details to get your attention, amazing work. Just trying to figure out which one of those pigeons is going to ruin his day even more.

I bought a pack there a few years ago, so it should still be there. This is one wicked short-track racer, everything about it just looks so right. Do you remember where those tires came from?

Excellent work putting together that collection of diverse parts. Sweet little hot rod and you can't go wrong with yellow. Also like the detail of the Olds engine. I have a track-nose A in the planning stage.

Got an email from Michael's this morning offering me a $5 reward, don't know why, I haven't shopped there in over a year. Anyway, I decided to look through their model section. For some reason the second time I went through the "Craft & Hobbies" section they showed some different models than the first time. However, that is not what caught my attention, it was this: In-Store Only Testors® Gloss Enamel Spray (152) $7.99 SAVE 40% ON EVERY REGULAR PRICE PURCHASE WITH CODE CYBER40 Online only Store Pickup - Unavailable Ship to Me - Unavailable Same Day Delivery-Unavailable Makes me wonder how you get this paint. It is 'in-store only', yet it is unavailable for store pickup and shipping is unavailable. Most likely the store is out of stock, that is why it is unavailable for pickup. But the way this ad is set-up it is rather confusing. And I can save 40% using a special code for online only.

Hope you got your tetanus shots up to date. That is some exceptional weathering work. Beautiful overall build.