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TarheelRick

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  1. Really nice looking Gasser. Just goes to show that box-art and instructions are simply suggestions. It definitely is a "cherry" bomb.
  2. Really nice rendition of an S&M Duster, especially for a 30 year old build. Wish I had kept my 30 year olds builds.
  3. Sometimes the decal sheets will recommend colors. My Slixx sheet for Hubert Platt's '69 Mustang gives recommendations for color, but doesn't specify any particular brand paint or paint number. I have had other sheets that will specify a ModelMaster/Tamiya or some other color by number. Hope this helps a little bit.
  4. I am about 30 miles west of Winston-Salem. A post office called Hamptonville, in the intersection of US 421 and I-77.
  5. If you weren't I would wonder what kind of Dad you would be. Looks to be an interesting build. I saw a terrarium diorama at a show a few years back with 1/25 scale vehicles in it, pretty intricate work.
  6. Not sure if you want to gloss coat it, most school buses are a bit semi-gloss. What are you building for this color paint?
  7. That is a hood full of motivation. Like the way this one came out, sometimes its best just to let them ride the way they are.
  8. And a few more: The pieces in the last photo are a 2X4 SOHC and Econoline buckets from Texas3Dcustoms and a teardrop scoop to build the '64 into a B/FX; I have a set of 9.50 pie-crust slicks to complete the package. It will also have working head and taillights.
  9. Here are a few I have picked up over the past few years. The '36 is two versions of the same kit.
  10. Going to be a fine looking 57. The 57 Chevy makes a great stock, street machine, SS/Jr Stock drag car, Gasser, Short track racer, and full custom, not much you can't do with this kit. All that being said I still prefer the '56 (my first car).
  11. Ditto to what they said. That is some beautiful detail work in the engine bay and on the chassis.
  12. "The song is now stuck in my head", I can't unsee it either. What would be the fix, lowering the front or raising the rear?
  13. IMHO this car and the Lola GT are two of the most beautiful automobiles ever built. I am really enjoying watching this kit come together with your skillful touch. A strange thought came to my mind when looking at the suspension pictures: a car with this much sophistication and technology is using a buggy spring suspension. I guess what goes around comes around.
  14. Looks to be a short track monster when finished. I like what you are doing with this kit.
  15. From those pictures it appears as if the paint may be a bit too thin. Of course there is nothing you can do about that with a spray can except maybe buy another can and see if that makes any difference. As the others have said the best results are achieved with an airbrush.
  16. Very nice looking MOPAR, I really miss those days of SS racing. Smooth black paint, not really easy to do, but you nailed it.
  17. If you do build the Galaxie from "White Lightning", assuming it is the movie starring the late Burt Reynolds, will it be a 4-speed or an automatic. The soundtrack is definitely a four-speed, but when he parks it in front of his house he puts it into "Park".
  18. Very imaginative concept. I really like the suicide doors, hood, & trunk lid. I have been trying to figure a way to hinge the hood on my 57 300C custom, and you have effectively solved that problem for me - thanks.
  19. Have a good friend who built a 65 Mustang fastback from parts - two different bodies, etc. His daughter was 14 and began talking to him about letting her have the Mustang when she turned 16. I asked him if he would. His reply, " He** no, I am going to get her something that will protect her, a late model Mustang." This guy is a mechanic with the NCDOT and is pretty proficient with cars.
  20. Guess those truck brakes worked better than expected.
  21. Excellent build, plenty of details to keep the eyes searching. Even down to the "Nixon Now" bumper-sticker on the phone booth, and all in 1/43 scale.
  22. Good looking tractor, looks like she could still drag a Fruehauf down the road. Very clean build.
  23. Really nice looking Deuce, I like the fuel logs for the injectors.
  24. Super looking old war horse. You can tell she has run a few laps. Very nice work on the mud details and the overall build.
  25. Beautiful modified, really liked that era of modifieds. Richie Evans was one of the best, lost him way too soon.
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