TarheelRick

Oh yes, Mighty Mouse, another was Deputy Dawg. I can't remember the titles of many of them, after all it was over 65 years ago and my brain is not as agile as it once was.

I built this kit a few years back, put in a fuel-injected SBC. For the hinge I used wire and brass tube. It made the hinging easier but didn't do a thing for the fit at the fender, therefore I display it with the front flipped forward.

Going to be a sweet short tracker. Keep those updates coming. Of the 14 builds in my limited display, 7 are short trackers - one of my favorite build styles.

The first model kit I ever got was for Christmas 1959 and was a '40 Ford Coupe (Trophy Series). From that point on I became obsessed with buying models and asking for them as gifts for birthdays, Christmas, etc. Back then the MSRP was on the box as part of the kit number. Fictitious example T800-125, that kit was $1.25. Sold off my complete collection in 1984, was in the USAF and got tired of packing and moving them, plus I had lost some interest in them. Got back into the hobby in the mid 90's and was shocked by the prices at $7-8. Very seldom have I paid full retail, eBay was my friend in the beginning, but after being burned too many times I moved away. Now mostly I use discount coupons ( a thing of the past) or work trades. Of course now I am rapidly approaching the twilight years (will be 72 next month) and have a collection that will never get built; but I have had fun amassing it.

I would put my money on the Chevrolet, it can corner better.

Really nice builod and those photos look like they came from a factory brochure. Very nice work.

Wow, some really fine photo work, and so much more stock than they are today.

Very well built puller. As Trevor said, I also have one of these in the planning stage and have scored a set of those wheels.

Really nice drag Shelby. The background photos make it look more convincing. Great job.

You have presented a model of my all-time favorite car - the '65 Chevelle SS; doesn't matter the livery or build style. Now back to your build, it is a masterful piece of work. Very nice attention to detail and an overall clean build. I also grew up in those days and fondly remember the onslaught of changes in "street" appearing drag cars. Love this build.

Beautiful old Dodge. Really like how different light sources changes the overall look.

Excellent photos, and a whole bunch of them are the correct marque. Really loved those pictures of the tri-five Fords. Hopefully, this summer will be more "open" to shows.

Excellent work, when are you going into mass production? That could be a definite money-maker. Very well explained and presented, thanks for the idea and inspiration.

Wow, that is a real beauty. Swoopy and sleek, and it has FORD written on the side. Couldn't ask for anything more. As the others have said, hope you show us a WIP on this rebuild.

I think I will agree, the braided lines look rather modelish. If it is indeed a model, it is very convincing.

I have used my rotary-paper cutter on styrene for years. It cuts the thin stuff normally with one pass, some of the thicker sheet requires a couple passes and maybe even having to snap it. Just ordered a new set of blades for mine, got a cutting wheel and a scoring wheels. Haven't tried the scoring wheel yet, but I believe it should work quite well on the thicker stuff.

That is a might fine looking headlight. Also a very well presented tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

Really love those belly tankers. You did an outstanding job with this one. Sure wish some enterprising soul would kit these.

Issue #208 is in the house. Very well done, especially like the Tool Time section. So glad it is back in circulation.

The ingenuity of modelers is amazing. These are some simple, but very useful ideas.

Really a fine looking build, also love the idea of a "real motor" being used. One suggestion for the bed inner fenders is to use the front inner fenders from an older late model chassis. They could be cut to fit - at least I think they would work.

Just scanning through this and came across this post. I get my prescription meds through the mail. Two of my prescriptions earlier this year were also shipped DHL and sat in Raleigh, NC, one for 22 days and the other for 16 days. When I talked with my local USPS, since both were to be turned over to them for delivery, they verified there seemed to be a problem with that company and the Raleigh distribution center. Going to get a bit political here - blame it all on COVID.

Just finished a great trade with Ken "BigTruck". I really appreciate the communication and ease of trading. Thanks.

I have had fairly good luck with the freezer method. Wet the model pretty well, place into a zip-lock bag, and freeze it for a couple days. Doesn't work all the time, but it is a less destructive attempt than a hammer and chisel.

This is my small collection, not really sure how many - somewhere between 250 and 300. Pictures are just a sample