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Been there. Thanks!

LOL. I have my two MasterCaster resin kits of Eleanor! I've done my share.

I sat across the table from Jim while that little beauty came to life. It is killer. And, by the way, the "rule" for our 24-hour build is that the kit has to be sealed at the start of the session, so there can be no "pre-assembly." (And, "pre-finished" kits are not permitted.) So, what you see was accomplished wholly within the 24 hours!

Got that right!!

That's why I asked / wondered out loud, "I sure miss Tom's regular contributions . . . his builds were/are always stunning. Anybody know what's going on with him these days?"

Good man!

Nice job of overcoming the poor quality of the kit. You even made it look decent despite its complete failure of proportions and lines.

VERY nice looking build. I LOVE the wheels!!!

I'm sure Revell is delighted by the "controversy." ANY publicity is better than NO publicity.

I agree, Greg! That would be an awesome kit for a clear body. Here's another what-if suggestion: Kit the Dukes of Hazzard Charger in ALL clear parts ... not just the body. That way we wouldn't have to see it if someone built it! :lol:

Was that the real 1:1 or one of Greg Wann's resin kits? Just kidding, of course! That's humor, Jonathan.

Hey, Here's a tip that does not involve torturing or harvesting cats. I have a drill set that comes with a storage globe. Whenever I need to drill a hole for a rod or a wire, including scale spark plug wiring with or without boots, I use the storage rack's holes as a size guage. I just slip the wire I'm using into holes (one at a time) until I find the size that allows the wire to slide in easily without binding, then I use that drill bit or the next size larger to make the holes. Remember one thing: It's important to use a bit that makes the holes large enough to allow for your adhesive! The thicker your glue, the larger the hole you need.

Here's some relevant info from the internet. Cars Automobiles began using air brakes as early as 1903. The first car to have them was called a Tincher. As improvements continued to be made to car air brakes, a vacuum power booster braking system was developed that is similar to modern air brakes. It used a vacuum to reduce the physical strength need to apply the brakes. This system was first used on the 1928 Pierce-Arrow. Competition Besides Westinghouse, other companies began to develop air brake systems. One of these, Bendix, eventually mergeed with Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company in 1930. By 1934, the company had taken the air braking system worldwide and opened plants in France, Germany, Ital and England. WWII The outbreak of World War II accelerated improvements and refinements of the air braking system. By 1949, air brakes were standard on heavy trucks, tractor-trailers and buses. Other companies also continued to enter into the market and not only develop air brakes, but newer versions of braking systems. Read more: History of Air Brakes | eHow http://www.ehow.com/about_6393312_history-air-brakes.html#ixzz2V4htYxyh

Interesting! Very creative solution to a vexing prooblem.

Nice. Great colors!

Tom, It can go as deep as you need it as long as you have containment (guage face & bezel/trim). The thicker you pour it, the longer it takes to cure (obviously) but overnight is always plenty of time. The sweet thing is it's just like Elmer's in that it goes in/on white opaque, but cures/dries clear, so you can tell when it's done. It's a little thicker in viscosity than Elmer's and it cures clearer IMHO.

OUTSTANDING build!!! I sure miss Tom's regular contributions . . . his builds were/are always stunning. Anybody know what's going on with him these days?

Kewl! We're back in "General" and the hits have doubled!! Thanks, anonymous mod.

That's good to know, Chuck! Thanks for the info.

Nice!

What Chris said. Micro Kristal Klear is the money for this.

Marshall, Glad you enjoyed that little anecdote. I hope it can help brighten your days as you work through your rehab and adjustment phases of recovery. You can call yourself the Bionic-Electronic Custom Hearse now!!

Very nice! I'm not Lyle Willits, but I endorse this van.

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At the Tamiya Canned Bread Store, of course.