iamsuperdan

I've ordered a lot of stuff through SHapeways, and have always been happy with the service and quality. Everything arrives quickly and exactly as described. Yes, sometimes the parts need a little more finessing due to the plastic used or whatever, but when there is no other source for those parts, what else are you going do? I don't like a cost increase, but I kind of get it. I've ordered a 1/24 scale trubo from Shapeways. It's the size of an M&M. Yet the packaging included a small Ziploc-style bag, bubble wrap, bubble envelope, plus all of the labels. This ultra-small part had a ton of packaging. I can see how they would lose money or not turn a profit on this kind of stuff.

I can barely get a build completed in 24 weeks, let alone 24 hours.

Well, I've created a thread, so already I'm further ahead than I got last year! This is going to be AMT's White Western Star, which I believe represents a White Western Star 4800. Trailer is AMT's Fruehauf 40ft Exterior Post Van. The truck is the reissue, the trailer appears to be the original issue. These will be built pretty much box stock, although I may add a couple of accessories if all goes according to plan. So here's what I'll be starting with. Boxes open, bags sealed.

Hey! Are some of those parts the ones I sent you? Looking forward to seeing what becomes of those!

Beauty trailers, but mine doesn't fit in my display cabinet! So the Prostar stays in there, the trailer is unfortunately on top of a shelf. So if one trailer doesn't fit, why do I keep buying more trucks and trailers?! lolz. I really need to get out to Ikea or something and grab a larger cabinet.

Great build! I need that financial burden mug for my daughter! lolz

I am a firm believer in the adage of "don't crush 'em, restore 'em." But wow. Some of those are so far gone, I think it's better to salvage what can be salvaged and scrap the rest. That Porsche 356 just makes me sad.

Regardless of what you might think about electric cars or Tesla, you have to give props to a company that still has fun. Cars with fart modes and Spaceballs references from the factory. I love it.

I was about halfway through the photos, thinking to myself "okay, enough with the reference pics, let's see the model." And then it dawned on me waht I was looking at. Incredibly impressive. I mean...wow.

Oh man, that would be just about every model I built. Almost all are permanently gone. The only ones I've repurchased are the Tamiya Audi Coupe and the ESCI Ford Transit.

Well that's weird. Must have been a temp thing. Works fine this morning. Your most recent link, the toy train revue one.

Should slap a Setina grille guard on there. People will move out of your way on the highway!

Dead link. I get this message "This site does not exist within the LDAP database."

British Crimson by Model Master is a really nice Oxblood. There are some pics in this thread. Ignore the terrible build. lolz

Just checked out that thread. Stunning work. I am envious of your skills and patience. As for the deleted thread, it looks like once a thread is deleted it is gone forever. That's why, as moderators, we don't delete threads, we lock and hide them. That way we can get them back if needed. i can't speak for the moderating team back in 2017, as I'm new at this, but I can tell you that we would respond quickly now if you reached out. Looking forward to seeing you healthy and back at the bench getting this Bug closer to completion!

Thanks guys. Looks like a roadtrip is in order this June!

It's always a challenge finding space. My garage is insulated, but not heated. So when it starts getting cold in November, I can't work at the bench. So my bench becomes the kitchen table. I have to move all everything indoors, and then when I want to build, set it all up on the table, do my thing, then put it all away when I'm done. Can't do any spraying until spring and it warms up again, so there tends to be a real backlog. The good news though, among the many upgrades and renoes we're doing this spring, there will be a garage heater. I'm also having the installer "drill" a second hole in the side of the garage for a additional vent. This way I can set up a proper paint booth.

Honestly, I had no idea the DeLorean was a rear-engined car. Always thought it was mid-engined.

Wow. Maybe its a regional thing. I've been a truck owner for at least 20 years and I don't get asked to assist very much. Maybe once or twice a year. But then, I'd estimate that 3/4 of households around here have a truck. And if someone does ask, and I have nothing going on, then what's the big deal? Helping your friends is kind of a thing here in Canada.

This is why you should always befriend someone who has a truck.

Glad I never had to do this on mine!

Hmm...I think I'll need to find me one of these.

For the flat earthers...

Whoa! Your detailing and weathering is truly next level. Amazing!

Well, here's what I'm going with. AMT White Western Star AMT Exterior Post Van Same kits that I didn't start last year! But I WILL get these done this year! I hope....