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Not really up to speed on Blazers, but am wondering if maybe the Revell GMC Snowplow chassis would fit under this body with some modifications?
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It is not only USPS, DHL is not any better. I get my prescriptions through home delivery. Received an email stating the package had been shipped from Kentucky on January 7th and was given a tracking number. After a few days I did not receive the package so checked the tracking number. It showed the package had been received at the Raleigh, NC (100 miles away) center. Waited a few more days, took the tracking number to the local USPS, they checked it and told me the package had not been released to the USPS. Waited a couple more days, sent DHL Customer Service ? an email on the 26th of January asking why the package was still in Raleigh, amazingly received the package on the 28th. Already had my doctor issue an emergency short fill at the local drugstore, which cost me more than the full 90 day fill from home delivery.
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Nice work. Really love VW vans, owned a '72 Wesphalia once, traded it for a '74 Rabbit (must have bumped my head the day before). Got to agree with Dan, it is more a 90's, the 60's would have not been as ornate plus it needs a "peace sign" somewhere on it. That being said, your work is outstanding and I really like it.
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The C-130 and B-52 have both been flying since the mid 50's and are still in service, back then the primary tanker was the KC-97 with its howling brakes, now it is the KC-10 or something later. Now for my selection: C-130 (any variety) got my "cherry" in my USAF career and have been in love with it ever since - if I win the lottery I am going to buy one and park it in my front yard; second would be the F-4 Phantom (again any variety) worked it at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC, Kunsan AB, ROK, and Shaw AFB, SC; and my third choice is the B-52 (BUFF - Big, Ugly, Fat, well you can figure out the rest) that thing makes the ground move beneath your feet when it is on take-off roll.
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Mcleans International
TarheelRick replied to The Brush's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Beautiful rig. The weathering and the worn tires show plenty of road miles. I well remember McClean Trucking, I live just a few miles from their homebase of Winston-Salem. -
I also love these older drag cars. You are doing an outstanding job on this one. If you are not satisfied with your fenderwell headers, simply roll out the pieces of solder between two boards to get them straight and try again. With a bit of trial and error they really look sweet. This was a set I built for a SCRambler gasser. I started with four pieces of solder glued into holes in the block, the engine is tack glued to the chassis. I then bent each one to fit the fenderwell area, allowing for tire clearance.
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egg crate grille and the car behind it!
TarheelRick replied to Paul Payne's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Really enjoying watching this creation take shape. Are you working from any kind of drawing or is this project all in your head? I have found that the simplest, roughest sketches of a project will help me keep focused on the final outcome. That being said, keep those updates coming, I am anxious to see what develops. -
Excellent work, very nice weathering. The only thing I see missing is the tow eyes welded to the front frame rails for the tow bar to flat pull it to the drag strip. Beautiful build.
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Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
TarheelRick replied to Gluebomber's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Wonderful rendition of a very beautiful car. I really enjoy that era road racer, they had style. -
Evil, wicked, mean & nasty. One fine looking Chevelle gasser, your detail work is beautiful.
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57 Tbird hill climb
TarheelRick replied to DrKerry's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
That is one fine looking T-Bird. Really like that blue color, sort of a throwback to FORD racing colors. -
Some nice slicing and dicing. The coupe look is definitely different, looking forward to where this one goes.
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filthy 57 ford gasser barnyard find
TarheelRick replied to stevez's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Beautiful weathering and an outstanding build. Reminds me of the local dragstrip back in the 60's, many of those cars were built for speed and not for corporate sponsor looks. -
Whimper, whimper, snivel, snivel, I give up. Watching a piece of art come together such as this makes me want to give up modeling. Sir, your work is right on the verge of excellence and your vision is impeccable. Looking forward to more updates.
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Just completed a great trade with Blacksheep214. Communication was great and packaging was outstanding. Will trade with him again if opportunity arises.
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AMT '40 Ford Coupe Review (1983 Re-issue)
TarheelRick replied to Duntov's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Kind of late getting into this thread. My first ever model kit was the Trophy Series '40 Ford Coupe. Got it for Christmas in 1959 and it was molded in black. I am going to presume that was probably an original issue. Also remember the '32 Vicky and the '32 Roadster were also molded in black. My first issue of the '29 Roadster was in white (around '63-64) but I have since found light blue and tan ones. Last year '2019' I won one of the flat box kits at a show raffle, it has the molded in orange sticker and the parts picture on the bottom shows the sedan delivery rear door. The kit is still sealed so I cannot verify the accuracy of the parts. It comes with mag wheels rather than the good original issue stuff. -
Belly Tank - MADE IN BRAZIL
TarheelRick replied to uelder valongo's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Very nice build, love those belly tankers. Sure wish some company (Round 2, Revell are you listening) would kit one of these. -
Never been much of a Ferrari fan, but I like the salvage work you have done with this one. Very clean repairs and a really nice looking build.
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Very fine looking build. Love those old full size racers. Looks like this one has been "nudged" out of the way a couple of times. As far as frame reinforcement I cannot add anything official or constructive, other than I would be concerned about those down-bars punching through the floor in a violent rollover.
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Sewing string that looks like metal wire/cable
TarheelRick replied to Venom's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I am truly surprised. I saw one in Pusan, South Korea back in 2005. Not being facetious, sort of figured they were everywhere. -
I remember those, but my computer with that list of favorites crashed and I have lost all my good contacts. Would also appreciate a link.
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64 Chevy C10
TarheelRick replied to Hmann68's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Beautiful C10. Just a few subtle changes from box-stock, but enough to make it eye-appealing. Very nice job.