Danno

I hear you, man! I just wanted to make sure others didn't think I truly am. I can't have my reputation getting set in anybody's mind as a rivet-counter!

I stacked up some new kits and added them to my inventory. I gave some serious thought to starting a kit. And I lined up my tools and supplies for this weekend's 24-hour build session! You? What did you do during the couple of hours* the forum was 'down'? *Edit: 4 hours

I'll take your word for it! All kidding aside, you KNOW how much of a rivet counter I am not!

That's not spontaneous combustion. It is likely accidental ignition, or possibly even intentional, incendiary. But definitely not spontaneous heating resulting in combustion. Shockingly surprising, definitely!!

I read on the internet that 5 out of 4 people have trouble with fractions 110% of the time.

Any time I touch the live wire ... or get anywhere close to it ... I hear from Casey. And that ain't fun.

Two words: Jodi. Arias.

Any Palmer kit?

1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... Be sure to finish this model by November, Chris. You have to enter it in the IPMS contest in Mesa! It'll drive those IPMS judges crazy! 10 ... 11 ... 12 ... 13 ... 14 ... no, 16 ... whoops! Gotta start over. 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ...

I've seen this reported on some other sites, but haven't been able to independently confirm (there's no mention on the Testor website), but this is much of the text of an announcement apparently distributed to dealers: " . . . changes that are taking place at the Testor Corporation. For over 80 years, we have provided premium paints and finishing systems to the craft and hobby industry. Today, we announced that we are transforming our business in order to more effectively address the changing needs of our consumers and their interests. We've made the decision to exit the following businesses within the Testor Brand family - Pactra, Floquil, Polyscale, and ColorArtz. This will enable the Testor Corporation to return to our foundation of success - providing premium, innovative product that inspires creativity. We will continue to accept orders and ship product for a limited time based on available quantities. Going forward, the following brands will be critical to our success and development - Testor, Model Master, and Aztek. These brands will be infused with marketing support, innovation and operational efficiencies. In support of this, we have announced a consolidation of operations at our Rockford facilities. Over the next several months we will provide updates critical to your order and delivery needs as well as product availability. We assure you there will be no disruption to service during this transition. Our commitment to the Testor brand has never been stronger. By implementing these changes, and the ability to leverage all of Rust-Oleum's world class services, we are more strongly poised to take your business to the next level through product and merchandising innovations, and increased customer intimacy." It was attributed to Testor's Director of Sales & Marketing.

Very sad, indeed. Yat Ming produced a series of spectacular 1/24 fire apparatus!

There's no 'p$$ng match' here, Mikey. You're making a discussion into something it is not. There's no grief or stress between Dan and I. Good luck with your MODEL.

Actually, Dan, the fronts of the 900 and 1000 1:1 cabs are the same. The 900s were produced from 1958 through 1974, with the 1000 series beginning in 1970 as a premium upgrade to the 900 and available concurrently with the 900. The difference you describe in the models is the result of Aurora getting the lines and proportions wrong. Aurora gave their 1/32 scale model too much curvature in the front body, making it look too much like the obsolete 700-800 series. The AMT kits got the body right; Aurora did not.

May whatever God or deity you embrace be with the unfortunate citizens of Oklahoma City, Norman, Shawnee, Moore, Edmond, Meeker, and other nearby communities in the path of that massive tornado today. It is being described as the most massive tornado in Oklahoma history. Searches for victims and survivors are underway. Prayers and well wishes would be more than appropriate. Our friends need us.

Is that gang graffiti?

By the way, I agree with Jim: The engine is more accurate without the chrome. Firemen love chrome, but not on their engines ~ it doesn't show.

True; the AMT kits are based on the 900/1000 series. Other than the cab trim, there is virtually no visible difference between the 900 and 1000 series, certainly not for model kit purposes. However, the 1000 series was not the Century series. My department had a 900 with the 1000 trim, as it was produced just before the changeover. I built a replica of it from the AMT pumper kit without having to modify the exterior appearance. We're all correct, I'm just a little less correct than Jim! LOL.

Not yet. He's still trying to explain 'carbon footprints' and 'carbon credits' to them. And, he's trying to convert them to 'green' raw materials for their special vests.

SAY IT AIN'T SO, HARRY!!!!! SAY IT AIN'T SO. I read on the internet that anything you read on the internet is true! Al Gore said so when he invented it.

Only you, John, can look at an obscure Renault and see the obscure Nash hidden within! Amazing!!! Go, Johnny, go!!

Actually, Mikey, what you are building is a 900-series ALF. The Century series had a wider body aft of the front seats, with louvered vents above the wheel wells where the width transition took place. This is a Century:

Anny, Embossing powder produces much better results than flocking and looks (in scale) much more like short-nap automotive carpet. You'll find it at your favorite arts & crafts store right next to your stamping and scrapbooking supplies.

First build? No. I don't believe it. First time with a lathe? I really don't believe that. Results are way, way too good for first attempts. Paint ... maybe. But nobody has beginner's luck that good with their first half-dozen tiny pieces on a lathe. Wow. I'm in awe! I can't do that after all these years. Dash looks great. Can't wait to see the rest.

So that makes it a fax machine?