redneckrigger

THAT is VERY cool! Great imagination and execution!

GREAT info.......................THANKS!

Yup, have used that wire as well. But I find that the solder works very well, as it is available in several different diameters. 1/16 = 1.58", 3/32 = 2.38", and 1/8 = 3.17. Since all of these are outside diameters, they equate well to 1 1/2, 2 1/4, and 3" pipe.

I'll keep an eye out for you...............LOL!

Thanks, the Hydro-Boost was just a piece of SOMETHING from the parts box. At least I still have my old girl, a 1985 K3500, but now it's in 1/25th scale! Thanks, it WAS done, but then the "what if" bug hit me, and I put her back in the body shop for a bit. Finished up a conversion of the '84 front bumper to an '85 without the lights, chromed it, added a forgotten coolant overflow tank, buffed the paint, redid the entire exhaust system out of solder and made the correct oval shaped resonators, new scratched exhaust clamps, added a receiver hitch, and a few other items. Gonna be done just in time for NNL.

Yeah, it's different, but it's an oldie, and so am I!!!! It's still a WIP, but gets a bit done here and there. You'll see it soon!

Nicely done and great weathering!

I guess I have to scratch my head as well on this. I met Don and Carol Holthaus back in 1988 in Toledo. They were a class act way back then. Their product was 11 on a scale of 1-10. But, they got their masters either from parts from promos or kits or from masters made or modified from promos or kits by Don or one of his contacts. And those master creators got much of their work from the same kit and promo makers. So where does the line get drawn? Do we say it was OK for those back then to have copied work made by the model companies, but it isn't OK for someone to do a copy of someone's work now? Don't get me wrong, I do NOT approve of someone copying someone else's work and passing it off as their own. But where do we decide that it is OK to use original work in the production of a master for use by someone like Modelhaus, but NOT OK to use Modelhaus's work, (or someone else's) as a basis for another casting, modified to fit another need and then sold? Now, if it is just straight copying work that is currently available, yeah, that is wrong, as it directly impacts the originator's ability to reap a return on their work. And copying Modelhaus work right now as Don and Carol are closing up shop CAN impact their ability to sell their company, but most likely NOT, as anyone with half of an eye for quality can recognize a low level copy of their great work. But if it is copying someone else's work that can not any longer be had, is THAT also looked down upon? Was it looked down upon for Don to copy promo bodies of cars from the 50's and 60's as they were no longer available? This is a very tumultuous subject to be sure. But since people are making resins, even 100% scratch built ones, of products such as Ford, Mack, Chevrolet, GMC etc., are they paying a royalty to the 1:1 companies that own those trademarked names as the kit makers back then did, for every one they sell, be it a kit or a built finished model? It opens a larger area of conversation when you look at that, doesn't it? I do not know the answer to this. But, I will say that if one is worried about their product being bootlegged, then they should endeavor to make a superior product that has zero chance of being overtaken by a lesser quality bootleg copy. I do believe Don had that covered well, as no one has been able to do the work that he did, and his quality stood head and shoulders above all others in his area of expertise. I suggest that others strive to achieve the same levels, and therby ensure that THEIR product is the best. And I also hope that those who are looking to buy resin buy from those who achieve those levels and ignore the gutter quality makers and that alone will ensure their demise.

I guess I have to scratch my head as well on this. I met Don and Carol Holthaus back in 1988 in Toledo. They were a class act way back then. Their product was 11 on a scale of 1-10. But, they got their masters either from parts from promos or kits or from masters made or modified from promos or kits by Don or one of his contacts. And those master creators got much of their work from the same kit and promo makers. So where does the line get drawn? Do we say it was OK for those back then to have copied work made by the model companies, but it isn't OK for someone to do a copy of someone's work now? Don't get me wrong, I do NOT approve of someone copying someone else's work and passing it off as their own. But where do we decide that it is OK to use original work in the production of a master for use by someone like Modelhaus, but NOT OK to use Modelhaus's work, (or someone else's) as a basis for another casting, modified to fit another need and then sold? Now, if it is just straight copying work that is currently available, yeah, that is wrong, as it directly impacts the originator's ability to reap a return on their work. And copying Modelhaus work right now as Don and Carol are closing up shop CAN impact their ability to sell their company, but most likely NOT, as anyone with half of an eye for quality can recognize a low level copy of their great work. But if it is copying someone else's work that can not any longer be had, is THAT also looked down upon? Was it looked down upon for Don to copy promo bodies of cars from the 50's and 60's as they were no longer available? This is a very tumultuous subject to be sure. But since people are making resins, even 100% scratch built ones, of products such as Ford, Mack, Chevrolet, GMC etc., are they paying a royalty to the 1:1 companies that own those trademarked names as the kit makers back then did, for every one they sell, be it a kit or a built finished model? It opens a larger area of conversation when you look at that, doesn't it? I do not know the answer to this. But, I will say that if one is worried about their product being bootlegged, then they should endeavor to make a superior product that has zero chance of being overtaken by a lesser quality bootleg copy. I do believe Don had that covered well, as no one has been able to do the work that he did, and his quality stood head and shoulders above all others in his area of expertise. I suggest that others strive to achieve the same levels, and therby ensure that THEIR product is the best. And I also hope that those who are looking to buy resin buy from those who achieve those levels and ignore the gutter quality makers and that alone will ensure their demise.

Tom, an awesome statement, and spot on. It is indeed amazing to see so many people saying they only want something for nothing, and then pile on about site problems, and laugh at making it a partial pay site, and they would be the first ones to scream bloody blue murder if the site went belly up. "I only want something of value" seems to be a common lament. It's a damned shame that they can't see that they DO get something of value, but in order to live up to their desired lofty standards, Gregg would have to sell a kidney or two to do so. My feeling is Gregg has to ignore the naysayers who would complain about being hung with a new rope. They would complain that they wouldn't have anything to complain about if the magazine worked perfecly! We've got your back, Gregg.

Pavel, Tom is right, your display is stunning! I would LOVE to have something like that!

Will be there on Saturday along with a fellow forum member from my neck of the woods...........can't WAIT!

I have bought bodies from him, and I have been very pleased with the quality. I would suggest that the first thing you should do is contact him, and show him the photos of what you received. It is entirely possible that this is just an aberration, a mistake that should have never been shipped. Stuff happens you know.....................give him the benefit of the doubt and the chance to make it right. I am sure he will.

I have an industrial size blast cabinet that I use for auto and gun parts. I can blast paint off plastic, but using aluminum oxide and very low pressure air, and it also works well with sodium bicarbonate and low air pressure. Don't know about the cabinet I saw on Micro-Mark, as I thought the same thing about the dome. But it does work in premise.

Massachusetts is an evil place, always trying to find a way to put their hand in your pocket. I own a gun shop in MA. We accept out of state transfers for my customers when they want to buy a gun from out of state. The seller in, Idaho for example, does not collect sales tax from the buyer, only the purchase price and the shipping to us. We accept the gun and transfer it to the buyer, charging him a transfer fee for the paperwork and the accepted liability of us being the transferor of the gun. The transferee, or the buyer, then must also remit to us a 6.25% USE tax, (same % as sales tax) for his privilege of using said item in Massachusetts. We have been told by the State Department of Revenue, that since the purchase cannot be affected direct to the buyer without using us, a licensed sales tax collector, that we are considered the vendor, and therefore must collect the use tax from the buyer based upon what he paid the seller for the gun. When we get our books audited by the DOR, we must remit to them, 6.25% on all in-state sales PLUS interstate transfers. If we don't collect it, we will still have to remit it, plus fees and fines and interest if we don't. States ARE losing tons of revenue due to online sales and are trying their best to get their pound of flesh, if not from the buyer, then from a vendor like me, or any business who maintains an office or presence in their state, even if the item never was in the state until it was shipped to the buyer. Welcome to the computer age, because they CAN figure it out. I also have a gun shop in Vermont, and they are doing the same thing. Massachusetts has gone as far as to establish a fraud hotline where you can report your neighbor, and get a reward, if you suspect that they are not paying sales taxes on out of state purchases such as major appliances or tires, for example, or even registering their car in a state where it may be cheaper. This is due to the proximity of New Hampshire to MA, and the no sales tax status of NH. And, sellers on eBay have found that if they can tack on a % to your purchase even if NOT required, that very often the buyer does not ever figure itmout. It is free money to them too. Gotta love it!

I am pleased to say that I am not concerned whether my issues arrive on time or not. The problems of running a small business are myriad, not the least of which is cash flow. I am a small businessman, and I know of what I speak. Added to the one man show that Model Cars is, it gets exponentially worse. Even in the sorry event that Model Cars ceased to exist and my subscription cost disappeared without fulfillment, oh well. I would count my blessings that it lasted as long as it did and be thankful. I do hope that Gregg gets it sorted out, and can continue this stellar publication. I have been in this hobby for over 50 years, and have seen many magazines come and go, and many have delivery time issues. And in the big picture of things, it is a non issue, and certainly not one well served by being a burr under the saddle of the person who is spending WAY more time and money of his own to give this magazine to you. Thank you Gregg, and I hope it works out well. Personally, I would not complain about a lesser issue/more cost per year solution. This magazine is that good.

Now THAT is a fertile imagination! Cool work......................those would look great in a built project! Go for it!

Who is casting those now Bill? Great work by the way!

Wow.................that absolutely looks real.................very subtle weathering combined with great detail work. VERY nice.

Very nice progress.......................and super looking paint work as well!

Ma's Resin used to make some great stuff. I have not been able to get in contact with them for a while. If you are successful and get in contact with them, would you please let me know by PM? Thanks and good luck!

Nicely done Mike! As you have said, it is lots of fun and very rewarding to do a replica of a 1:1 vehicle once owned!

Well stated, Tom....................the very least a new caster should do is to investigate what and who has gone before them............and if he has indeed never heard of Modelhaus, and STILL not checked out their lofty standards set for ALL of the resin casting industry, well, he may not have a long life in the industry. Good luck sir.

RIP Harry................godspeed!