iamsuperdan

That is pretty fantastic.

Yes, the Hauler was issued as both a full kit and a simplified curbside. Red truck on the box is the Van Halen version and is full detail. Yellow truck on the box is the curbside kit. Would love to see this one reissued, as it is far superior to the AMT kit. It's 1/24 scale though, which seems to annoy a lot of people.

100% agree. In these days of CAD and digital scanning and rendering, etc; there's no excuse for an inaccurate kit.

You mention using the hexagonal bottle with orange label/cap. Did you notice that the "citrus" Tamiya glue is NOT the glue that you're using? Maybe try reading all the posts first, before commenting and laughing at others. Now we can laugh at you. Right?

Nope, not appropriate. But Google ads picks the ads based on your computer's browsing and search history, so everyone gets to see different ads. Although you probably weren't searching for something that specific, something on your computer triggered google's ads, and that's what you got to see. It's definitely a little skewed here because we discuss "models" and sometimes "drag models." Not much that can be done, but will ask Dave about it. He's our web guru, and if there's a solution, he'll find it.

Nah, that doesn't hurt a hobby. What will hurt/kill a hobby is when the old timers are total jerks to the newbies.

I have an Instagram account specifically for my modelling stuff. A lot of the people I follow on there post links to designers or files on Cults, so I've found a lot of guys through there. If you haven't found these designers yet: https://cults3d.com/en/users/BlackBox/creations https://cults3d.com/en/users/MCSDesign/creations https://cults3d.com/en/users/Pixel3D/creations https://cults3d.com/en/users/ZFMW/creations https://cults3d.com/en/users/denilsonvm_modelcars/creations https://cults3d.com/en/users/89DSGN/creations Some really good stuff there.

I have found most of what I want on Cults. I have found it to be an excellent source for engine, transmissions, wheels, tires, seats, body kits, underhood detail parts, figures, diorama pieces, and more. But I've also used CGTrader, Gambody, and Thingiverse. What specifically are you looking for?

That looks great! Which kit did you use for the base? If you say it's the MPC Country Charger, I'm going to literally fall out of my chair.

I agree with you both! I'm actually leaning towards the center cap, as that's what I envisioned in the first place. The funny thing is, I haven't even started the kit yet. Box open, all bags still sealed. Maybe I should get rolling on that.

Once again, a reminder that politics are a no-go-zone. ?

Have a kit that has been going on for a long time. It's one of those kits that just kicks your butt every step of the way. From missing parts, to shipping delays for those missing parts, to poor fit, to being a dummy and breaking delicate parts. Ugh. Anyway... While I calm myself down from the most recent curse session at the bench, I did a little more on a couple of projects. Hollowed out the grille for this Ford van, and out some plastic mesh behind. Looks much better now. And then assembled some wheels I printed up for a project. Trying to decide if I want to leave the half center caps, as it's the look I wanted, or if I paint the lug nuts and leave them exposed, as I kind of like that look too. Hmm... Also printed the Hellcat engine for this one. Needs some sanding and cleanup before assembly.

The July 1 Canada Day car show that was postponed due to severe weather is a go for Sunday. Weather is looking beautiful this weekend. Which also means that tomorrow I'm heading the local Pick N Pull to look for Tahoe parts. I enjoy poking around there.

Saw this at the drive thru this morning. Definitely not stock. It sounds super mean. Excellent ride height and wheel choice too. I want it.

Looks pretty good to me. Lots of selection, pricing is really good. I'd give it a try. In fact, I probably will.

Yup. If you print something hollow, but don't leave a hole somewhere in the print, that's going to happen. I had the same issue with a couple of pieces. Hollowed them out to save resin, didn't place a hole or vent in the parts. Same results.

Looking really good!

Is this the start of retirement? Or just moving to a nicer climate?

This arrived in the mail today. Nuno Porsche 911 SC Rally. Had to get the extensive detail pack too, many because it includes the actual Rothman's decals.

In October I'll be taking my mum to England for a few weeks. Her and my dad are both from England, and moved to Canada in '69 after getting married. Growing up we used to go there every 2 or 3 years to visit. Would take a month in the summer. After my sis and I grew up and moved out, my parents would go every fall, did that for years. They last went in fall of 2018, which was good because dad passed in spring of 2019. Mum is getting older, her older sis has dementia, and everyone is getting older, so mum wants to go back one last time to see all the family. And as she won't drive over there, I'm going as her chauffer. Should be a nice trip. Would be nice to take wifey and the kids, but with the boy starting university in September, and my daughter in the honours program at high school, plus teaching dance in the evenings, they can't go. And wifey won't leave them home alone for 3 weeks, so she's not coming. Ahh well, maybe next summer.

Agreed! I received a kit that looked like it had been sat on for the entire trip to get to me. But... I sent them pics of the crushed box, exactly how I received it. They refunded me in full, and I ordered another one. It arrived in a mailer bag, and in perfect condition. And the best part is when I opened the crushed kit, the contents were actually perfect. Zero damage at all. So yay for me. The Canadian Amazon site doesn't have a lot of deals on model kits. And I haven't seen any that qualify for Prime. However, I get a lot of supplies from there. Tape, sanding sponges/sticks, blades, etc. Some really good deals there.