fog cutter

nicest version i've seen, too.

if one was posted here they would be slathered with accolades. we need to encourage new builders of all abilities lest the hobby fall into ruin. at $4.00 each, if someone got a hood, grille, or bumper, out of each it would be a deal. anything else a bonus.

seriously?

it sounds pretty risky. the "i build models just for me" argument catches some pretty stiff wind 'round these parts. best to stick with something "safe" so they'll be no confusion.

let's remember someone who gave the sport so much: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/12/04/bill-burke-hot-rod-pioneer-passes-away-at-97/

you mean in brass etch http://www.rsvlts.com/2012/12/04/27-toys-you-probably-got-for-christmas-as-a-kid/knexpieces-large/

stop wasting your money on cigarettes?

those are good looking fenders and it appears you've got some other parts, too. i think once they become "out there", the fenders would move since the '29 Ford kits are literally flying off the shelves. only caution i would offer is to not adapt anything strictly not prototype. read any threads about new kits and see how the unwashed masses tear apart anything does not meet original criteria. i think most modelers buying aftermarket resin have the ability, and expect, to do a little work getting things fit. as an added bonus, it gives them fodder for battle stories around the water cooler telling how they slaved to make everything come together because there were obvious "fitment issues".

probably the cumulative effect. not to worry, you're on the right track.

oh, man .....

it's not for everyone.

somewhere in internetland there's a website that has about a gazillion old model magazine pages. i thought it was Dave Lindsay, but fotki says his account no bueno. find that site, i used to get to it through here: http://www.socalcarculture.com/modelcars.html - and look for an 8 page article by Dennis Doty detailing & wiring engines. it's back from the days when we would run sewing thread through a candle to reduce the fuzz. but the wires still go in the same place and there's some good basic poop in it. maybe some of the Brain-Trust here can post a link.

i think a true craftsman (any trade) must incorporate some design into his tasks. better hands-off designers seek & value the input from the people doing the physical creating, realizing the final product will be more satisfactory. if the craftsman is adequately compensated (money/ fame/ or whatever the individual values), they'll continue to drink from the well.

what used to be called "telling fibs" in the olden days (sort of around 1950 - 70) has evolved into "social engineering". George kept up with the times, that's all. think of it as "Joe Smith puts out a really interesting bimonthly newsletter." now everyone who reads Joe's tome understands it's all the names on the masthead, the contributors, printers, materials suppliers, and readers that make it a swell, but since Joe had the vision, energy, and most likely put up the do-re-mi to get things rolling, he's certainly entitled to the kudos. George could be a Joe. in any event, let's find someone who can retort to chastise. RIP George.

"i build real custom cars for a living?" yeah. we certainly don't need anymore of that.

if i understand the family tree, the site was created & maintained by TRaK forum guy Bob Black. anyone who's there knows the hurdles he's been making for the past year or two, so i am not surprised. i also think the site has grown to a point that an entity such as the Model Car Museum should take the reins and manage it. it's really a resource for all model car builders and an excellent one at that. everyone ponders how to make a contribution when they're gone, but making one when you're still up and kicking must have its rewards, too. sometimes i get information from here: http://www.gslchampionship.org/library/ http://www.revell.com/support/instructions.html

just a matter of time

true dat; un poquito mas!

op: i'm surprised none of your good buddies have mentioned it, but i don't think your new avatar is exactly sending the message you think. unless, of course ... it is.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/fa03442/#.ViLEl_mrT4Y and OP - pick up a pair of fingernail clippers. one large, straight cut, and one conventional curved cut. they come in handy. and some wooden clothespins. carve the tips in different shapes. reverse the spring on a couple for uber-strong clamping jobs. http://www.stickandtissue.com/yabbfiles/Attachments/Assorted_clothespins.jpg

call bismark. he likes to pay people "visits".

you'll hook some fish that way. some people make begging for parts a full time occupation.