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As much as I dig the subject matter here and want to see more pics, I think I'm more intrigued by the fact that you have a cassette tape on the work bench. Going old school while modelling? Awesome!
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Shh, don't talk about Tofino or Ucluelet! That's where we go when we head out to the island. As much as I love hiking and camping in the Canadian Rockies, only a couple of hour's drive from home, the Tofino/Ucluelet area is my absolute favourite place to be.
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You're talking about Victoria, BC. An absolutely beautiful city. Actually, Vancouver Island in general is gorgeous. We vacation out there on the west coast every summer.
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I had an amusing discussion on a business trip I did in Birmingham a couple of years ago. Sitting around in the hotel lounge, trying to find a hockey game on tv. Yes, I was living up to the stereotype. Some guy came up, obviously hammered, and started complaining about my accent. Why wasn't I saying "aboot" and using "eh" all the time. And then when I started asking about his accent, he got confused and angry. "What ch'all talkin' 'bout. I ain't got no accent," he said in his thick southern drawl. And I laughed. Oh, a tip for Canadians travelling to the southern states: do NOT attempt to find hockey on a tv in a bar during college basketball season. It doesn't work well.
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As a huge fan of water cooled VWs, I'm loving this one. I have this one, and started in last year a s a dual build with the Rabbit hardtop. But that idea stalled, so I'm only working on the hardtop right now. Much like you, lowered height, new wheels are a must. Really like your idea of scraping up the chassis. That idea hadn't even dawned on me. And having owned several lowered VWs and having replaced many oilpans, I should have noticed that right away! Looking forward to seeing yours done!
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I have this one on the bench too. Been pretty happy with it so far. Going in a totally different direction than you though. I like the silver and the "base model" hubcap/steel wheel setup. I've always preferred that look.
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1.1 cars that got away
iamsuperdan replied to l88 chevelle's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I have a few that I miss. 1993 Volkswagen Passat wagon. Had the VR6 engine, 5-speed manual, and black leather. Already kind o f a rare car. I then removed the AC, added a large turbo and intercooler, full Borla exhaust, C2 programming, coilovers dialed down, Porsche D90 wheels, and Porsche brakes. Car was the brutally fast, and a crazy amount of fun. All in a station wagon body. 1985 Volkswagen Transporter. Did an engine swap in this one. Added the TDI from an '05 Jetta, bigger turbo, intercooler, regeared manual transmission, lowered springs, Mercedes wheels, South African front end. Got tired of the nickel and diming, always putting money into it. Should have stuck with it a little longer and really dialed it in. 1978 Ford Thunderbird. My first car. Should have kept it just to have it. Brown on brown, vinyl roof, spoke hubcaps, 400ci V8 with a 4-barrel. Sucked fuel, didn't care...because I was 16 and who cares about that kind of stuff when you're 16 and gas is 34 cents a litre? No pics on the computer though. 2002 Porsche 996. My first track car. So many good times with this thing. 6-speed manual, upgraded to Euro spec 030 suspension. Sold it once kids arrived on the scene, bought wifey a Volvo XC90. Sigh. -
Ones that stand out for me... Dodge Power wagon - Simon & Simon KITT Jaguar XJ6 - The Saint Austin Mini - Mr Bean Porsche 356 Speedster - Beverly Hills 90210 Ferrari Testarossa - Miami Vice GMC van - A-Team Dodge Charger - Dukes of Hazzard GMC K1500 - The Fall Guy Austin 1100 - Fawlty Towers
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Beautiful job.
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Had another great trade with Steve (Intmd8r) and no complaints. Fast shipper, packaged well. Would trade again.
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An Enzo ute! I think the concept, and I like the execution.
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Oooh, I like the direction of this one. Has a bit of a Rauh Welt vibe to it.
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BMC tutorials
iamsuperdan replied to The Creative Explorer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That's funny, I was literally just searching for these last night. I saved and printed a couple many years ago, was thinking about the ones I missed. -
I've been lucky I guess. I buy and sell a lot of guitar parts and guitars, and have yet to have a bad experience. If I ever have a question, I email the seller directly, and without fail they're responded with a definite answer. Never had a burn. Knock on wood.
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Takes me forever to finish one. Between work, family, coaching the boy's soccer team, playing volleyball, playing in a band, and camping/hiking; my modelling time is not as much as I would like. Considering I'll finish maybe 5-10 kits this year, from a stash of around 100 kits...maybe a 10% completion rate at best. I'll probably never finish all of these. But I want to.
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I think the fact that you had to list specific examples of minorities being successful says something. I think everyone here probably knows people from visible minority groups who have been very successful in what they do, just like I'm guessing everyone here knows unsuccessful people. And you're right, it doesn't matter what your colour is, or what your political preferences are, or what your sexual preferences are. Doesn't matter if you believe in one of the many Gods out there or if you believe in a flying spaghetti monster. Everyone can be successful if they put a little effort into their life, and they want it. But...white guys have it easier. It's not right, but that's how it is. Gender stereotypes and racial stereotypes definitely get in the way, especially in certain regions and certain industries.
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Meng Ford F-350 1/24
iamsuperdan replied to weirich1's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I've just started building one of mine. Really liking the detail and quality of the kit so far. But then, I'm not that far into it yet. -
Growing up, the IDA drug stores always had a "toy" section in them, and I used to get a few kits there whenever I could scrounge up the funds or nag my parents into buying something for me. The only specific kit I remember was the old Subaru Brat kit, I think AMT or Monogram. More recently, a few years ago, I happened to see models art Wal Mart. It's the only time I've ever seen them there. They had a bunch of the Polar Lights NASCAR kits on for $5 CDN each. So I grabbed three of them. Not particularly interested in old school NASCAR, but I can't can't say no do a deal. I buy a lot at local antique malls too. Lots of deals to be had there.
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Found two kits yesterday at a local antique mall. $10 for the pair sounded pretty good to me. boxes open, but no bags were open and everything is there and undamaged.
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What did you get rid off today?
iamsuperdan replied to Junkman's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
No kidding! I've been hunting for the Mad Max interceptor for quite a while now!