Danno

Ahhhh, my brother from another mother! You use the same High-Tech Parts Holder for painting that I do! The best part of the whole procedure is preparing the HTPH for use ... For you others, the uninformed ... The procedure may be tedious, but it's great when you're painting several bodies! Preparation Process Tutorial: First you take the HTPH out of the fridge ... then you detach the sealing device on top ... then you drain the pesky contents into your built-in, onboard holding tank (stomach) ... then you fill the HTPH with a small quantity of kitchen tap hydrology juice (water) ... then refit the sealing device ... then afix doublesided tape to the top surface of the sealing device ... and finally, stick the body on top. Shoot some paint, then go back to the fridge, acquire another HTPH and repeat.

Even if it's not 100% finished, we have a projects/in-progress/primer table for display of those "AlmostButNotQuiteReadyForPrimeTime" models!

Desert Scale Classic Model Car Contest And 40 Table Vendor Sale and Swap Meet! Presented by The Cactus Car Modelers Club Phoenix Sponsored by the Moonlight Modelers Club Tucson Miniature Auto Club Craig Hewitt Chapter of IPMS Hobby Depot Peoria Volkswagen ~ Critical Judging ~ 25 classes with 1st through 3rd place trophy awards 6 Master trophy awards including Best of Show 4 kids classes Note: Members of the Cactus Car Modelers Club are not permitted to enter the Desert Scale Classic, however, separate Peoples’ Choice competition will be conducted for their models. Saturday April 21, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Postal Workers Social Hall 3720 W. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053 Model Contest – Swap Meet – Model Seminars – Raffle Prizes Free Make & Take for Children 12 and Under For information contact - Call: Bernie Kankiewicz at 602-485-5822 Email: moonmodler@aol.com NEW THIS YEAR!! PRE-REGISTER ONLINE! Pre-registration This is the first year we are offering pre-registration, either by mail or online. Pre-registration will save you a lot of time spent filling out forms on the day of the event.. When you pre-register, we will fill out the cards that are placed with each entry on the contest table. When you arrive with your models on the day of the event, you just pay your registration fee, place your models on the contest table, and you are free to enjoy the swap meet and contest. Entry fees are $12 for the first 5 models and $1 for each additional model. To register online: Go to http://www.cactuscarmodelers.com/desert-scale-classic-registration/. Fill out the form and click to send it to us. Your registration fee can be paid when you arrive at the contest. It couldn't be easier! To register by mail: Print out the registration form. Mail the completed form to: Bernard Kankiewicz, 12029 N 35th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85028. Registration fee can be either mailed with your registration form or paid when you arrive at the contest. Checks should be made out to "Cactus Car Modelers."

I agree with Harry's assessment. There's a difference between assembling parts and carving or crafting parts out of raw materials and stock. This 'definition gap' is what stirred up a hornet's nest some time back when a guy claimed sanding kit parts and smearing putty was "scratchbuilding." He, too, claimed his models were "100% scratchbuilt" when they weren't. After following Romell's build, I agree he scratched and he crafted many parts, but he also modified and assembled many more parts that were created by others. Not "out of box" but not "100% scratchbuilt," either. I don't think anyone doubts there are talents involved in any degree of building, and Romell's model is exceptional, but scratchbuilt it's not. It's a shame to see Romell distract from his model by embellishing or employing questionable definitions in the same manner as that other guy.

Whoa! Romell. Mr. Moderator, jumping from fielding a critique to branding it "hate" is pretty radical and over the top, especially for you. Way out of character for you. Dial it back a bit, my man. Chill.

G! I don't remember posing for the picture in your avatar ... You ... me ... and Jonathan. Cool!

Terrific! Looking forward to seeing it and meeting you on the 21st!

You can never have enough Studebakers and there's a real advantage to an Avanti!

Uh ... yeah ... I coulda got into soooooo much trouble! I'm already permanently censored as it is! -

Uhhhhhh ..... a po-lease car of some sort? Like Gomer said to his sergeant: 'That's slick, Top!' -

Wow! Just ... WOW! Great job, Brad. People, you gotta see this one in person to appreciate it fully! Check it out at Desert Scale Classic! -

Nice.

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Well, if you think the DSC7 coverage in the new Contest Issue was great, wait 'til you see next year's issue with coverage of this month's Desert Scale Classic 8!

Show and Class Rules MODELS MUST BE AUTOMOTIVE TYPE ONLY. No Military Armored Vehicles allowed. No remote Control Vehicles allowed. Non-armor (soft skinned) Military vehicles are permitted. All models must be the SOLE work of the entrant named with the model. Models may have display bases, So long as the base conforms to the show rules. The base can not be mores than a ½” wider or longer on the sides of the model, and no more than 2 inches longer in front and 2 inches longer in the rear of the model. Models in violation of this WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM COMPETITION. Any model depicting a scene will be moved to the DIORAMA class. Handcrafted/fabricated metal parts are allowed if the category allows. Models based on diecast kits are only allowed in the diecast category. The judging staff reserves the right to move entries to different classes and/or open additional classes. Decisions of the judges are final. Members of the DSC judging staff are not permitted to enter models into the competition. MODELS MAY NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE TABLES UNTIL AFTER THE AWARDS CEREMONY. If an entrant removes their models prior, they will be disqualified from competition with NO REFUND. At close of registration , no additional models will be allowed on the competition tables. First, second and third place awards given in all classes. PAST D.S.C. WINNING MODELS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER. A1 BOX STOCK Models must be built “OUT OF THE BOX” in this class. No aftermarket detail parts can be used. No parts swapping from other kits allowed. Any type of paint , chrome foiling or decals are permitted. Must display instruction sheet from model entered. A2 STOCK Models must be of any street legal vehicle by any manufacturer anywhere in the world. The vehicle must have been produced for sale to the general public. The model must maintain the stock body panels as it came from the factory. All parts on the model must be parts that where made for that car by that manufacturer. After market parts and parts from other kits are permitted as long as they are for that make of car. Dealer added items are permitted. The Model must have a factory paint job. The paint my be faded, chipped, or worn to the primer or bare metal as long as some factory paint is present on the model. The model can be built to depict any phase of the car’s life - new, old, still running or as a junker. In the case of a junker the model may have missing parts, hub caps, chrome trim, engine, or seat, as long as some factory paint still exists on the model. A3 CUSTOMS Any model where modifications are made in order to create a vehicle with a unique or personalized appearance. Modifications typically include changes in the shape of the body and/or other visual aspects of the entry. A4 STREET MACHINES Models depicting vehicles from 1949 to the present. Slight body modifications are allowed like front & rear spoilers, trim modification, altered hoods, tires & Wheels. Engine modifications and swaps are allowed. The model must have full exhaust, lights, windshield wipers, front & rear windows. The model must depict a street legal car which can be driven daily. A5 STREET ROD 1 Model representing an automobile of American manufacture from 1905 to 1938 body style. Body styling must be retained as it came from the manufacturer. Slight customizing to the body is permitted. The engine, interior, chassis tires & wheels & paint is open to the builder. Must have mufflers, treaded tires and be street legal. A6 STREET ROD 2 Model representing an automobile of American manufacture from 1939 to 1948 body style. Body styling must be retained as it came from the manufacturer. Slight customizing to the body is permitted. The engine, interior, chassis tires & wheels & paint is open to the builder. Must have mufflers, treaded tires and be street legal. A7 RAT RODS Model can be any make or year up to 1969. Most of the body will be in some sort of primer. Anything goes for customizing. And engine combo’s. Most all work is done at the home in the garage by the owner and from swap meet/junkyard parts. No Trailer Queens. A8 PRO STREET Models may be of any automotive production model from 1949 to present. Body styling must remain as it came from the manufacturer. Minor customizing is permitted like molding in bumpers, opening wheel wells removing or adding chrome trim, altering the hood, engine and interior and chassis, Wheel tubs are permitted. Subject must remain street legal and have treaded tires and mufflers and head & tailights. A9 TUNERS Models can be any sport compact vehicle built and hot rodded for performance. Must have mufflers, treaded tires and be street legal. A10 LOWRIDER Model can be any make or year car, truck or van with suspension made to ride low. A11 NOSTALGIA DRAG Any pre 1975 competition drag car. Includes Dragsters, Funny cars, and Gassers, Altereds, Roadsters and Door cars. A12 COMPETITION DRAG – DOOR CARS Any 1975 and later full bodied drag car. Includes Stock, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Pro Stock & Pro Mod. A13 COMPETITION DRAGSTER Any 1975 and later Funny car, Top Fuel front engine dragster, Altereds, Roadsters, Comp dragsters, Sand dragsters and Land speed cars. A14 COMPETITION CIRCLE TRACK Any vehicles depicting any closed circuit paved course racer. Examples: NASCAR, INDY, TRANS-AM, IMSA, SCCA, Formula 1. A15 COMPETITION OFF ROAD Any vehicle depicting any non asphalt closed circuit course. Examples: Dirt Oval, Rally cars, Baja racers, Stadium racing. A16 REPLICA Models must depict any car, truck or specialty vehicle that exists or has existed. The builder must have documentation for the vehicle, Books, Photos, Brochure, Magazine, etc. A17 CURBSIDE Model will be judged on appearance only, just as it sits on the table. Models will not be picked up. Typically the windows are blacked out. A18 TRUCK AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL Models in this class are to depict commercial vehicles, big rigs, police, fire & rescue, 1 ton and over work trucks. All must be street legal. A19 MOTORCYCLES Any and all styles of motorcycles and scales. A20 SMALL SCALE Any automotive model under 1/25th scale. A21 LARGE SCALE Any automotive model over 1/24th scale. A22 MODIFIED DIECAST Model produced from a diecast vehicle that has been modified in some way. A23 MISCELLANEOUS Any model that doesn’t fit any of the other classes will be placed here. A24 DIORAMA Models must depict a scaled scene of real life. It must have an automobile in it. A25 VOLKSWAGENS Models in this class are to depict any Volkswagen or Volkswagen-powered vehicle, including dune buggies. JUNIOR CATEGORIES (through age 12) J1 JUNIOR NON-RACE Any model of a non-race vehicle. J2 JUNIOR RACE Models depicting any form of race vehicle. SENIOR CATEGORIES (ages 13 through 17) S1 SENIOR NON-RACE Any model of a non-race vehicle. S2 SENIOR RACE Models depicting any form of race vehicle.

I had a 1:1 '70 Cutlass Supreme convertible ... and it's factory stock 14" wheels/tires looked small in proportion to the overall mass of the car. It's not just the model ... and the model isn't wrong. I can't speak about the '68 Firebird ... never had one. But my 1:1 '69 Z28 looked great with its factory wheels and Polyglas WideOval tires. -

Or, maybe a Fiord Splash! -

I didn't even know they were still publishing "Life." I haven't seen it on a newstand in a long, long time! -

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Excellent! Very convincing. Great job. -

I don't know ... it has a certain ... indescribable ... appeal. -

20-8! (That's twice '10-4,' isn't it?) -

Good advice. I'll spread it around amongst everyone! Thanks for the suggestion. We're all about safety here in Phoenix. -

Nice! -

Well, that'll give Keith Marks something to do. -