Greg Myers

The answer to the custom part is simple, are those parts in the box ? I would think painting the oil pan wouldn't be a problem as you are allowed to paint the model, so long as you only use the parts provided in the kit. In contests I have judged you must provide the instructions along with the model for judging. In the most recent (yesterday) Desert Scale Classic here in Phoenix , an individual didn't have the required instruction sheet for the model he interred so he was moved to another class. Upon seeing this he searched out the kit from one of the kit vendors and produced his instructions allowing him to remain in the Box Stock class. OTB (Out of The Box) vs Box Stock can vary from one show to another, check the rules.

Paul, it was great talking to you and checkin' out your great bikes. See you next time. And , John, what can I say ,thanks for takin' the time to discuss and explain your great builds. A real class act, both of you.

You gotta see it in person. The engine just jumps outta the engine bay with more detail than you can imagine.

Shelby Daytona Coupe from Academy

AM's 289 Cobra Roadster

C U 2morrow

Looking forward to some good stuff, see you all tomorrow. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69651

I'm hard pressed to pay retail prices on new kits other than to support my local hobby shop. Adding in postage to an on line purchase and you're pretty close. The outlets that still carry model kits, Hobby Lobby, the few Wal Marts, and Michaels, don't really have the selection on newer kits and their prices are up there as well. So how long before swap meets, model show prices hit the same ceiling ?

Back on track, I think the theme (as was pointed out by James) will set the height, tire size, and stance. Through my involvement with cars trough the years they have gone up, down, up in the front, down in back, down in front, down all around all trying to emulate something in the automotive world.

I like it. Much better than the other, more fatherly.

The "coil overs" are actually shock absorbers, 2 per side. Early NASCAR suspensions.

Sadly, something I think we've all done at one time or another

Yes

Got me thinkin' too, gotta get one of those AMT 1/16th Tbirds for some valve covers and engine.

Blair, you do nice work. Even on the Tee

and it would look like this

@ $ 50.00 http://www.roddersjournal.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=245 I'd say you 'd really have to be into old school customs.

Love that detail Dave Love, and the Y block.

At some point the good of the board (members) should prevail. Tom Geiger recently tried to present some information that would benefit many but was shunted to the hinter lands. So just what the heck is the "General" section for ? Why does it have it's own box / section at the top of the board? I think Tom Geiger's presentation pointed out quite clearly his intent and the way the human psyche works in regards to the layout of this board. It's general, it's on top, people will look at it first. Then again, human nature, we get all kinds of sophomoric responses to a serious matter, I.E. "i scroll down the board all the time." "Help me, I've scrolled down and I can't get up". Funny but not helpful. Then of all people a moderator chimes in with more humor (?). OK, time to lock the thread, don't want any intelligent discussion.

I'd like to see more of this one Philo426

why not ?