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Do manufacturers post production numbers? Probably not. I would really like to see how many of each kit is sold. Then we can accurately argue/predict the trends in the modeling industry. I am not as old as some of the others here. I think I could build for another 20-30 years. I sure would like the industry to keep moving forward by providing new kits (of new and older cars) and not just reissues of older models, that I may or may not already have. I need the kids and younger adults to continue buying products and showing interest in the hobby to make my selfish needs become a reality.

Thanks for sharing these.

More great cars. I was shocked (and somewhat satisfied) to see the blue Pontiac still had a six-cylinder under the hood.

At one point I had fairly large collections of road maps and oil cans/bottles. Have very few left. Will try to get some photos of them the next time they surface during a room cleaning. I know what room they are in, but not which boxes.

The problem will come when you go and ask the car's owner, "can I disassemble and scan the parts of your car, I will try to put it back together correctly"

I know how tiny wheel opening trim is on a small scale model. I think you did a fine job with the BMF.

Storage space. I saw some black paint that I do not have and need a place to keep it.

I couldn't find it under "Small Old Red Car"

I can paint a lot of tiny doors.

Sitting here waiting for paint to dry and looked around my bench. I have a lot of black paint. SPRAY CANS Testors Flat Black Krylon Flat Black Tamiya Matte Black Tamiya Rubber Black Model Master Semi-Gloss Black Duplicolor Universal Black Duplicolor Black Primer TESTORS ENAMEL BOTTLES Flat Black Rubber Black Black Metallic Graphite Metallic Gloss Black Semi-Gloss Black MODEL MASTER ACRYLIC Semi-Gloss Black Flat Black Engine Flat Black Grimy Flat Black Aircraft Interior Black MISCELLANEOUS PAINT Vallejo Black Wash Model Master Metallizer - Several Black/Dark Grey Shades MCW Airbrush Ready Black HOK Airbrush Ready Black Base I bet there are others with even more (at least I hope there is)

When I learn how to 3D print, I will create the parts (leave them rough so they need trimming), seal them in plastic, put the sealed bags in a small cardboard box, print off some generic assembly instructions, maybe include some decals and them sell them. Sounds like what is being done now. Only one step is different.

Painting the chassis and interior first can give you a little practice before tackling the body. When I am painting the exterior, I have been starting with the hood and other small parts before I move to the main body shell. It really is just practice and seeing how each type of paint lays down. I have just started using an airbrush and find it to be MUCH EASIER than I thought it would be. The airbrush also gives you much more control over how much or how little paint is sprayed.

How do I constantly look past the obvious. All New Content and Since Your Last Visit are checked on mine. Highlighted in black, not sure how I missed it.

I look forward to seeing what 3D printing allows. I sure would like to scan in a part, make the changes I want on it and hit print. Molded in custom hood scoops, wheel flares on race vehicles and more detail on normally generic parts are just some of the possibilities. Kids will get involved, we will have to pay them to program our parts.

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Looks like wood to me. I have this kit as well and my try out this technique. Thanks for sharing this.

Thanks for the reminder. I must remember to to keep the 18th open.

Like the details. This is going to be a good looking Charger.

Seems to be working fine for me. Make sure you don't have anything checked in the filters on the left of the page.

Tom - You should be able to delete them yourself. Look near the top of the page.

Beautiful cars. That '71 Cuda convertible is pretty much my dream car. I want a driver though, not an all out show car that I am afraid to scratch when I am cruising around the neighborhood.

I have always liked the red hockey sticks. Nice build.

I am coming up on all that assembly. I see I have a few fun nights to look forward to.

I did not say to try and force the kids into it, I just said to expose them to it. Just like your neighbor. It is harder now to randomly come across model kits than it was even just a few years ago. I believe I saw my first model kit walking down the toy aisle in a Woodward & Lothrup department store. Then I found other kids in my neighborhood that built models. Now, even the big box stores are no longer carrying kits. Kids won't look up from their phones and iPads unless there is something else to do. I was away from the hobby for 30 years and was glad it was still here when I wanted to start building again, although I had to go to the internet to get reconnected (which is how I found this site). Now with that said, I have no idea how you could randomly expose a kid to modeling. Some of the responses make me think you guys are old man Johnson that lived at the end of our street. Rumor was, he would eat children if he caught them on his lawn.

How did you find out about modeling?