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Wholely Kow, Harry!

what to say?

Outstanding! Displays talent and skills worthy of a 30 year veteran builder rather than a 3 year builder! You are way ahead of the game!! ??

Thanks, Steve. I'm sure your Chrysler would have done very well. We had a good turnout. We didn't know what to expect, but we had no support from either magazine (MCM was on hiatus and SAnoE was NOT interested). Regardless, we're proud of our efforts and we feel the event speaks for itself. Our website is still online, so everyone is welcome to "judge" for themselves. dscV16 was envisioned as a one-time thing since we could not hold our usual in-person event. But, if Covid-19 restrictions continue or intensify, we may host a second one-time event! If that happens, don't miss us this time! Dan ?

Thank you, Steve. Your comment means a great deal to all of us involved in producing the Desert Scale Classic dscV16 - Virtual Venue Model Car Championship. Integrity of the event was our goal and will forever be our hallmark. We had only 10% of the entries that the Southern Nationals attracted, but we weren't attached at the hip to a large magazine publishing conglomerate with its publicity powers and its own agenda (however that may have influenced how the SN was operated). And, we had zero complaints about the judging process or the winners selected. We're extremely proud of that. There's that 'integrity' word again. So while it is nice that there was a second online event this year, we're glad we found successful ways to avoid this kind of embarrassing controversy. And, ours was the FIRST! LOL. Hopefully, our event won't be tarred and feathered with guilt by sort-of association. If Covid-19 issues continue, we have not closed the door on the possibility of repeating our event next spring if we can't have an in-person DESERT SCALE CLASSIC 17. Dan ?

That thought occurred to me, also. Along with your Pierce solution. I'm doing some studying of the photos I have to see which might work best. Thanks for suggesting it, Charlie. Stunning Pierce!! I'm looking forward to your pump panel. ?

Unbelievable. ?

with your cousin ?

Peace out, Doood! ?✌️

Most excellent! It is beginning to look a lot like . . . a Pierce! Great work, Charlie. I love the repurposing of PVC for wheel wells/fenders. Good score. Always vigilant! (I'm struggling a bit with rear "fenders" for a Crown Firecoach.) ?

Huh? Wha? Somebody call? Oh, sorry. Wasn't paying attention. I'll get right on that. Which way did they go? [Nice build. Love that silly little TD creation, and you did a great job with it, Tony!] ?

OMG! Very creative design elements -- fresh, not same old recycled stuff. Outstanding execution, beautiful build. Holy Cow!! ?

That is another good point: Slicks are not / would not be street legal (nor safe) for a cross-country excursion. ?

three word violation!!! ?

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Bits o' Honey

My 2-cents (and, keep in mind I've never participated/competed in your series before, but this theme intrigues . . . ) : I think you would need to have some tie to the original, basic concept. Specifically, I'm thinking that using a NASCAR (just for example) model as the base kit would be fine, but the Cannonball was a Coast-to-Coast run over public roads, and required more than one driver. Thus, any entry would need provision or two or more peeps, not just a driver seat, like most specific-built competition vehicles. (Forgive me if that was way too obvious. Chalk it up to a rookie faux pas.) ?

Spectacular, stunning model, Tim & Eric. Very beautiful tribute. Great model Mrs. Tim! Good for all of you. ?

Great project, David, and excellent work! ?

An early experiment with "air suspension" - - the radius rods are suspended mid-air! ?

seasoned boxer salad ?

How did I miss this thread at the time?? Such vintage Russell Cook! No better description than "So cool, and so disturbing at the same time." [Pretty succinct.] Very creative concept; excellent model, Russell. Truly a marvelously singular, kooky Cook-y Monster in the best Klingon tradition! Cheers! ?

And more importantly, the more magazines you sell, regardless of method, the more you can attract advertisers. ?

Very nice!! ?

onion-chive sheep dip?