iamsuperdan

Umm...does everyone really think he's gone? Lolz. We haven't banned him, nor have we deleted any of his posts. Nor are we planning to. So like the last time he was warned for crossing the line, he'll go away for a bit, and then he'll be back. Probably. He has a lot of knowledge to share, and it's great when he does. Because even though he can be a little blunt, and a little too direct for some, he knows what he's talking about. But like everyone else, he needs to follow the rules. And just like everyone else, if he can't follow simple rules, then there are consequences. No one around here is above the rules.

It's been done! Fujimi made this one. I have it in the stash. https://hlj.com/1-24-scale-toyota-supra-3-0-turbo-a-fuj03862 https://hlj.com/1-24-scale-toyota-supra-turbo-a-1987-fuj04595

Brake cooling? Nah, over rated.

Amazon has the same problem. I've always wondered when I see something pretty common for a ridiculously astronomical price. There has to be a reason for it, because there are hundreds of sellers doing it.

Volvo FH4 Globetrotter XL. Must buy.

So many ESCI re-pops. I love it. LOVE IT! I've build the G-wagen, would totally get another. There's at least 8 or 9 kits there I would buy. Range Rover, the 944S2 Cabrio, BMW M1...finally, a company releasing stuff I can get behind!

Are we talking pure dreaming? Or dreams that would have a snowflake's chance of getting produced? For pure dreaming: 73-76 Ford Gran Torino wagon 77-78 Plymouth Fury wagon 77-79 Ford Thunderbird For something that is within the realm of possibility: A modern pickup. Something current. Modern SUVs. Like a 2015+ Chev Tahoe for example. Ram 5500 chassis cab. Imagine the build possibilities of offering a chassis cab kit, then multiple kits of potential bodies for them. Service bodies, decks, picker units, mini-tanks, cubevans, etc.

EXACTLY what Bill said. I'm sure some longer term admins can chime in with more detail, but a for sale section is an emphatic no.

Width is almost exact, but the height is visibly out. The more I look at the pics, the more it bugs me. lolz. I think I need to pick up some Italeri trailers.

Maybe a little inspiration for you?

Fantastic finish on this! I dig the look.

I love this! Overlanding vans really get me going.

I know it's not exactly what you're after, but here's the Italeri Volvo FH16 and the Moebius 53ft trailer. 1/24 tractor, 1/25 trailer. Slightly out of proportion, but not horrible. I don't have any of my Italeri American trucks built yet. So can't get that comparison going yet.

Awesome job! Enjoy these moments while they last! My daughter is very slowly finishing a Jeep build with me. She literally hates watching paint dry, so isn't the biggest fan of building. I think she just likes the daddy/daughter time, which is fine by me. Although now we spend more time playing guitar. And although she's only 11, she keeps asking me about "her" truck out on the driveway. Kids, gotta love them!

I like your colour choices here! Everyone seems to build this car in silver with red leather. Which looks great, but this just looks different, and I like it.

I like the paint can racks you have. That's my biggest peeve about my bench. I have no proper paint storage. Nice makeover!

I thought you were going for accurate? Your interior is way too good. I've seen the real thing, and yours appears to be built to tighter tolerances! Keep 'em coming. I love it!

Holy smokes. I finished something! Not my best work, but I'm happy. If I'm going to keep taking pics, I really need to improve my masking skils. I see every flaw. I built this to replicate one of my fav diecasts I had growing up. As you've probably guessed, this is Revell's 1980 Dodge Ramcharger kit, with some 3D printed bits courtesy of Shapeways. The seller is on the forums here. Can't remember his name though. The 3D bits are really well done, and fit with very little fuss. It's weird though. I sanded the heck out of that hood, but in certain pics, you can see waves, probably from the printing process. Ah well, can't see it in person. I built it box stock, only adding the first aid kit in the back, fire extinguishers, the siren, and a radio. I have no idea where all the bits came from. Maybe the AMT Rescue Van? And yes, I know I forgot to paint the lower trim and turn signals. Anyway, here we go.

No additional duty fees at all. WHat you see on the site is what you pay.

Until recently, I forgot that Motorhead attempted a ballad once. I love it.

What colour are you painting it?

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!