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Please join me in welcoming our newest moderators, Dan (iamsuperdan) and Mike (Badluck 13). These two gentlemen answered our call for volunteers and we feel they are going to be a great addition to the team. Welcome aboard guys!

No worries. Members cannot delete there own threads, they have to be reported to a moderator.

I am going to lock this down, I think everyone has expressed their feelings. I know everyone that has participated in this thread has read and understands the rules. I will leave everyone with this. These rules have been in place for years, just not strictly, or sometimes evenly, enforced. That will change this Saturday. Basically, everyone starts with a clean slate (some should be VERY happy about that). Mods will be more uniformly enforcing the published rules. Some of the rules are common sense, like use of language and the way others are treated here. The rule about full name needed to participate in the Trading and Wanted sections is to help protect members from the few bad apples that like to show up and abuse those areas. We will let everyone know if any rules are added, modified or removed.

I am glad you all caught that. As minor as that seems, it is not allowed. Once we start enforcing the rules, I do not expect to see that from anyone. This is a discussion thread so that you guys can vent and complain about the rules (that have been in place and broken for years).

See you guys are being short-sighted. You can absolutely have differing opinions. You just need to think about how you post it. You can say you disagree and explain why. You can't say the other persons opinion is a load of carp while doing it.

I am glad the revised rules have caught everyone's attention. Just a reminder to all....this is a family oriented model car forum, first and foremost. The revised rules are to help stop some of the more recent trends that have been occurring. There was a time when the rules of this forum consisted of "be respectful of others", that didn't work and stricter rules and punishments had to added. We are trying to make it very clear what will no longer be tolerated. Most of things that folks are worried about, shouldn't even be a problem. Why use foul language? Why put someone else down? Why stir the pot? Post your models, ask questions, enjoy what others are doing, post your wild speculations why we will or will not see the '30 Ford from Revell.

I think you are going to have to start describing these parts as "lacking resemblance to the real thing" Continued use of bad language will not be tolerated. Several folks have been changing the spelling of words to get around the language, which the owner of this free board that everyone enjoys, put in place for a reason. Oh, and putting folks down, even if in a backhanded way like saying they lack the knowledge to understand what excrement means, is frowned upon.

There is no requirement to provide photos. If you guys do not want to read about the progress, then do not comment. Do not harass another member because they are not doing what you want them to do. If you do not have anything constructive to say, do not participate in this thread.

They do not count toward the new rules. They are part of your permanent history on the forum, but will not be combined with future points you will acquire.

Older points are not being carried over. You sure are worried about what could happen. Just follow the rules and everything will be fine.

"In general" we don't care what happens in PM. If you send PM's that you are afraid will become public or that the recipient thinks needs to be brought to our attention, then you need to rethink what you are sending.

Not sure why anyone would need to curse on a model forum, but "bad word removed" would be acceptable.

I merged the three together since they all had comments.

Well, it would be a Tip & Trick for transporting models. I think that would be the best place for it. I will move the others down there as well.

Send a message to curt raitz, I think he still has them for sale. I got one about a year ago.

The changes do not matter, as long as everyone reads them in their entirety. For those looking for the Cliff Notes: 1. Warning points do not expire. 2. Will be cracking down on the foul language, especially those that like to change the spelling of the word to get past the filter. 3. Full name required to post in Trading and Wanted sections. 4. Clarified note to say that "in general" we have no control over what is said via PM, but members do have the option to report it and bring it to our attention. If warning point is issued, you get an email and a PM.

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It's my understanding that they just use the same supplier.

Dennis - If it is a sheet of material, you may find it difficult to apply to some of the strange curves found in many model interiors. The size is going to be a personal preference and also based on what scale model you are building. Most of the felt material I have seen just looks too large for my taste on a 1/25 scale model car. I use embossing powder from the big box hobby stores. They tend to have fewer color options, but look more in scale, at least to my aging eyes. If you do decide to try it, please lrt us know how it is to work with. Always nice to have other options to choose from.

The old paint and glue would look good displayed on a shelf.

How do the marshals know which slot to put a crashed car in? Do they have color coded transponders or decals?

If you guys want to continue to argue, take it to PM or email, leave the rest of us out of it.

Folks mix-n-match parts from both scales pretty regularly.

There is a complete set listed on eBay right now for $600. I would like to have that 392 Hemi kit.