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Lindberg Dodge 330
Xingu replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Looks like it has the same sloping trim as the '58 or maybe the air shocks are a little low. Has there ever been a scale model made the someone didn't find fault with? -
But does the A/C work?
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I have Forza, but cannot drive with the controller. I have plans for a racing seat, wheels and pedals. Wife is blocking it because she knows it will all be sitting in the middle of the floor.
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Hobbico - BANKRUPT!
Xingu replied to niteowl7710's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
No, it is two days after people assumed a statement would be forthcoming. The owners do not owe us an explanation (although it would be nice). 5/8 was just the day the sale became final. -
Mods have to move things.
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It's funny that the alternate dimension always returns items to the exact spot that they took them from too.
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Is Gravity Colors still in Business?
Xingu replied to Alfa158's topic in Links to Aftermarket Suppliers
You can read through this thread. Short of it is that he is still in business and trying to get caught up. -
Yep, I have seen that one before. I would drive the heck out of that Challenger wagon. I wouldn't build it, but I would drive it.
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My dream 1:1 car: 67 Corvette 427 conv
Xingu replied to ismaelg's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Add the side pipes (only car I like with side pipes) and you have one of my dream cars as well. -
I didn't like my ring light for model photos. I felt it didn't provide complete coverage. I took a few insect shots that came out nice though.
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Had a great trade with ewetwo.
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Don't worry, two years after there are phased out there will be the "All New (insert make and model here)". It will only be $5000 more expensive than they are now. You will be able to go up to the self-serve kiosk at your local dealership and select - Light Gray Sedan. Someone will promptly bring your vehicle around to you.
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The Gallery has not functioned properly for some time. Dave was going to look into trying to get it straightened out, but I think it was going to take a complete rebuild.
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Sorry, Not in my book
Xingu replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I think it can be argued that a vast majority are not built to be driven on the roads at all. I feel most are built to be dropped off the trailer and parked in the show field/floor. I bet that many have never been over 30 mph. People have been building show only vehicles for decades. -
Old AMT Kit Instruction Sheets
Xingu replied to VW93's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
It must just be your area Bill. Here in the DC area, the construction industry has been going strong for many years (even through the recession of the mid 2000's). AutoCad courses fill up quickly in this area and many young folks are still getting in the trades. I don't know much about the machinist trades, but there are two small shops in the same industrial park I am in. Obviously, mechanical drafting has, for the most part, been replaced with computer aided drawing. Tools of the trade have changed, but the basic concept is still there. -
Old AMT Kit Instruction Sheets
Xingu replied to VW93's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
There are folks that have entire Fotki alnums dedicated to instructions and scans of the decals. I don't have the web address handy, but I am sure someone can post it. -
1967 Forecast Homes for 2001, with Walter Cronkite
Xingu replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
While I really like the look and idea behind this, I do not think I could live there. I like wide open spaces. I think they really thought this idea would take off, but it has been slow to happen. I know there are similar structures in Europe. -
1967 Forecast Homes for 2001, with Walter Cronkite
Xingu replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
There are things mentioned in the video that we embraced and things that we have resisted. Tract homes never went away though, they missed on that prediction. What happened to the Habitat 67 building? Is it still there? -
The track that goes on and on.
Xingu replied to 935k3's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Nice. I see he had to make a few substantial corrections as well. It could have been a little quicker. -
Please take a moment to review the revised rules and guidelines pinned at the top of the Trading Post and Wanted sections. There are a few minor tweaks to the rules that Casey originally came up with in 2012. The big thing is we are going to start enforcing the name and location requirement for folks that post in these sections. If your name and location are not shown, your thread/post will be hidden until they are added. Moderators will send out messages asking folks to update their information.
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Trading Post & Wanted section rules and guidelines: 1) Your full name must be listed in your profile or signature in order to use the Trading Post or Wanted sections. You must also include your location. City and State/Province/Country is preferred. This is so all parties involved in a trade can verify who they are dealing with. If you do not have this information shown in your profile or signature, your post will be hidden from view until you correct it. Anyone caught falsifying this information is subject to punishment, up to being permanently banned from this site. 2) ALL TRADES ARE A RISK and based solely on trust, so make sure you feel comfortable with your trading partner, and confident your trade will be successfully completed. If you're not sure a potential trading partner is trustworthy, ask your fellow MCM forum members, or look through the Great Traders post, located here: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=60963 If you're not sure, err on the side of caution. Most times, your gut reaction is right, so follow your instincts. If something doesn't feel right, don't proceed with the trade. 3) Use some form of tracking to allow both you and you trading partner to find out when your packages were shipped, where they are, and when they will or have arrived. Go one step further and PM your trading partner the tracking number to keep them up to date on their package's status. When trading internationally, remember that the cost of sending a package with some form of tracking will be considerably more expensive than shipping inside your own country. 4) Good communication is important, so keep your trading partner updated and informed. If you are not able to make it to the Post Office to mail a package, let your trading partner know there will be a delay. Stuff happens in life which is more important than a model kit or two, but that's not an excuse to keep your trading partner in the dark. The vast majority of traders will be more than willing to wait an extra week or two if they are made aware of any potential delays. Communicate well and trades will go smoothly. 5) Package your items well. A bubble mailer should be used at a minimum when shipping small parts, as a business sized envelope or an old cereal box folded in two offers no protection for the items inside. Bubble mailers are cheap at Dollar Tree, Wal*Mart, USPS, UPS Stores, etc. Plenty of places sell bubble mailers and other packaging materials, so spend a little more on the mailing package to ensure your trading partner gets the items they are supposed to in undamaged condition. Packing peanuts, bubble wrap, styrofoam, old newspapers, etc.-- all are easy to find second hand, so stash a box of it somewhere, and use it to add some extra protection for the items you mail. 6) No stores near you to pick up shipping supplies? USPS delivers boxes for FREE, right to your door, and they'll even pick them up for FREE, too! If you print shipping labels online at http://www.USPS.com , you never even need to leave the house. UPS and FedEx will pick up packages for free, too. 7) Make sure you give a detailed, accurate description of the items you're trading away if you don't have the ability to take and post images of the items. Nobody is ever disappointed when they receive their trade items and they're in better shape than or exactly as pictured and/or described, but when someone fails to mention a broken A-pillar, worn chrome, or a built up that's a complete glue bomb, people will be disappointed (to put it mildly). Avoid any potential disappointment by giving a full, detailed description of the items you're trading from the start. ? "Never trade anything you can't afford to lose." Every trade is a risk you agree to take, even if the risk is extremely low. The vast majority of MCM members are honest people who want to simply enjoy building models, so please take a few extra steps to make sure your potential trading partner is trustworthy before you proceed. 9) If you are a new member with relatively few posts, you may want to consider offering to ship your item first, so that your trading partner is assured that you are trustworthy and can ship their half of the trade with confidence. People can be a bit skeptical of new members who have a very low post count and are active in the Trading Post and Wanted sections, and while this does not at all mean new members aren't trustworthy, it's just a reminder than human nature comes into play here on the forum, too. We were all new members at one time, too, but all it takes is one good trade to establish yourself as a good trader, so this suggestion is just something you might want to consider. 10) Moderators are not able to police every transaction, and nor do we want to. We come here to discuss models and enjoy the hobby just like you, but occasionally there are times when it might be a good idea to send a Private Message (PM) to a Moderator to get some help, advice, or let them know there is some sort of problem regarding a trade. Please remember that there's only so much we can do to help, and again, we are not here to ensure that every trade goes off perfectly, but we will try to help if we can. 11) Post what you're looking to get back in trade. If you're offering things for trade, make it clear for potential trading partners what you're willing to trade for. 12) If you have more than one item for trade, please post them in one single topic instead of starting a new post for each item. 13) If your item is no longer available for trade, please ask a Mod via PM to remove your post. You can also replace the post title with "DELETE" and a Mod will remove it.
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Trading Post & Wanted section rules and guidelines: 1) Your full name must be listed in your profile or signature in order to use the Trading Post or Wanted sections. You must also include your location. City and State/Province/Country is preferred. This is so all parties involved in a trade can verify who they are dealing with. If you do not have this information shown in your profile or signature, your post will be hidden from view until you correct it. Anyone caught falsifying this information is subject to punishment, up to being permanently banned from this site. 2) ALL TRADES ARE A RISK and based solely on trust, so make sure you feel comfortable with your trading partner, and confident your trade will be successfully completed. If you're not sure a potential trading partner is trustworthy, ask your fellow MCM forum members, or look through the Great Traders post, located here: http://www.modelcars...showtopic=60963 If you're not sure, err on the side of caution. Most times, your gut reaction is right, so follow your instincts. If something doesn't feel right, don't proceed with the trade. 3) Use some form of tracking to allow both you and you trading partner to find out when your packages were shipped, where they are, and when they will or have arrived. Go one step further and PM your trading partner the tracking number to keep them up to date on their package's status. When trading internationally, remember that the cost of sending a package with some form of tracking will be considerably more expensive than shipping inside your own country. 4) Good communication is important, so keep your trading partner updated and informed. If you are not able to make it to the Post Office to mail a package, let your trading partner know there will be a delay. Stuff happens in life which is more important than a model kit or two, but that's not an excuse to keep your trading partner in the dark. The vast majority of traders will be more than willing to wait an extra week or two if they are made aware of any potential delays. Communicate well and trades will go smoothly. 5) Package your items well. A bubble mailer should be used at a minimum when shipping small parts, as a business sized envelope or an old cereal box folded in two offers no protection for the items inside. Bubble mailers are cheap at Dollar Tree, Wal*Mart, USPS, UPS Stores, etc. Plenty of places sell bubble mailers and other packaging materials, so spend a little more on the mailing package to ensure your trading partner gets the items they are supposed to in undamaged condition. Packing peanuts, bubble wrap, styrofoam, old newspapers, etc.-- all are easy to find second hand, so stash a box of it somewhere, and use it to add some extra protection for the items you mail. 6) No stores near you to pick up shipping supplies? USPS delivers boxes for FREE, right to your door, and they'll even pick them up for FREE, too! If you print shipping labels online at http://www.USPS.com , you never even need to leave the house. UPS and FedEx will pick up packages for free, too. 7) Make sure you give a detailed, accurate description of the items you're trading away if you don't have the ability to take and post images of the items. Nobody is ever disappointed when they receive their trade items and they're in better shape than or exactly as pictured and/or described, but when someone fails to mention a broken A-pillar, worn chrome, or a built up that's a complete glue bomb, people will be disappointed (to put it mildly). Avoid any potential disappointment by giving a full, detailed description of the items you're trading from the start. 8 ) Never trade anything you can't afford to lose." Every trade is a risk you agree to take, even if the risk is extremely low. The vast majority of MCM members are honest people who want to simply enjoy building models, so please take a few extra steps to make sure your potential trading partner is trustworthy before you proceed. 9) If you are a new member with relatively few posts, you may want to consider offering to ship your item first, so that your trading partner is assured that you are trustworthy and can ship their half of the trade with confidence. People can be a bit skeptical of new members who have a very low post count and are active in the Trading Post and Wanted sections, and while this does not at all mean new members aren't trustworthy, it's just a reminder than human nature comes into play here on the forum, too. We were all new members at one time, too, but all it takes is one good trade to establish yourself as a good trader, so this suggestion is just something you might want to consider. 10) Moderators are not able to police every transaction, and nor do we want to. We come here to discuss models and enjoy the hobby just like you, but occasionally there are times when it might be a good idea to send a Private Message (PM) to a Moderator to get some help, advice, or let them know there is some sort of problem regarding a trade. Please remember that there's only so much we can do to help, and again, we are not here to ensure that every trade goes off perfectly, but we will try to help if we can. 11) Post what you're looking to get back in trade. If you're offering things for trade, make it clear for potential trading partners what you're willing to trade for. 12) If you have more than one item for trade, please post them in one single topic instead of starting a new post for each item. 13) If your item is no longer available for trade, please report the post with a comment that the trade is complete, or ask a Mod via PM to remove your post. You can also replace the post title with "DELETE" and a Mod will remove it.
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A Suggestion to discuss...
Xingu replied to George Bojaciuk's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
No worries George. This gets discussed every so often. At one point Gregg did over a place to buy and sell models for free, but it was hardly used and he shut it down. -
A Suggestion to discuss...
Xingu replied to George Bojaciuk's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
We are going to fix the header note that says to go to the dead site. Gregg provided a place to sell and it was hardly used. Gregg says no selling on this site, so no selling. I did suggest, at one point, that we make selling part of a premium subscription that members had to pay for. In my scenario, we would only provide a place to buy & sell models and would make everyone sign a disclaimer/waiver saying we are not responsible for any transaction conducted on the site. In the end, I think there is just too much liability to take on. Look at how many folks complain to eBay daily. eBay can afford the required legal team, we cannot. It is not as simple as everyone thinks.