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Little Super Modified
TECHMAN replied to TonyK's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Lookin' GOOD!! Great job Tony DJ -
??? I'm with you Bill, if it had gotten the "backing" that Shelby and Ford provided the Cobra, no telling how the racing history would have gone.... NICE JOB!!!! DJ
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? About 25 T lincoln engine
TECHMAN replied to mnwildpunk's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Not getting into the middle of things, but..... There is a fairly decent MEL engine in the AMT 32 Vicky kit ??? DJ -
The work you put into the build shows!!! GOOD JOB!!!! DJ
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??? So I also thought..... Tried using some of the wife's "low odor/no splash" bleach, SIX WEEKS and still no de-chroming..... Went back out to WallyWorld and got a bottle of the "concentrated" bleach (where you can smell the ammonia), 90 minutes later, no chrome!!!!! Live and learn.... Hope this helps somebody else from repeating my error.... DJ
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Help in disassembly of a built model
TECHMAN replied to slusher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
??? CARL Others may have better ideas, but, my method is to put the model into the freezer for a couple of days, and basically "freeze" the model, this normally makes the glue "turn loose"...... Good luck DJ -
Need paint help, please.....
TECHMAN replied to TECHMAN's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
??? Gives me another option, THANKS CHAD!!!! DJ -
Need paint help, please.....
TECHMAN replied to TECHMAN's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
??? THANKS A LOT GUYS!!!!!! There are a couple of different outlets here in Columbia that carry the Krylon products, will give it a try. Thanks again. Will also try the Duplicolor. DJ -
Our "local" hobby supply places (as it is.....) no longer are carrying any "semi gloss black" rattle cans in Tamiya or Testors..... WHAT are you using to "replace" them????? Still have a few cans of the Tamiya Gloss Black, and their Semi-gloss Clear, but would rather be able to use "one step"...... ANY help would be appreciated....... THANKS DJ
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??? Sorry I don't have the "set-up" to post pictures, and only offering "what I use" to paint these type of rims (primarily the American TorqueThrust)........ On the 1:1 vehicles, I used a gray primer to "refinish" the darker gray colored spokes, the lighter gray I used a "flat aluminum" to paint....... On the models, I have used "flat-gray" for the darker, and "flat aluminum" for the lighter colored rims, (like in the original picture}...... Not perfect, but at least something that will make your model "resemble" the picture.....? DJ
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Objective (non passionate) question on AMT quality
TECHMAN replied to ismaelg's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
??? I started building models on December 26, 1959 (guess who got models for Christmas???!!!!), and came to like the AMT kits early on as they were "less stressful" to build than many of the multi-piece bodies of that era.... They have not always been "perfect", but over the years have supplied hours-and-hours of enjoyment. As Steve said in his reply, the "subject matter" has always been important...... NOT disagreeing with anyone, just saying, even tho they may not have always been "perfect", they made items that I have enjoyed over the years......... DJ -
??? GOOD LOOKIN!!!! Great job on a car of one of the greatest drivers ever!!!! DJ ps-- Great job of fighting the decals into place too, those ALWAYS give me fits!!!
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X2!!!!!! DJ
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At Walmart (at least one store)
TECHMAN replied to Classicgas's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Our local Walmart FINALLY started their "Clearance" on model cars!!!!! And what's even better, they drug out a BUNCH of different kits that were obviously "back stock" laying in the backroom..... Scored a Cal Drag Trio for $21 and a Grumpy's Vega & Ramchargers FED for $13 each!!!! Couldn't resist a deal!!!!! CHECK YOUR WALLYWORLD!!!!! DJ -
Fantastic job on the dragster Jerry!!!! This era of AA/FD were some of my favorites DJ
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??? I got mine from WALLYWORLD several years ago, and, like Scott's, it holds a charge for weeks at a time, with a moderate amount of use.... DJ
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Jeep wrecker from 3D print
TECHMAN replied to BIGTRUCK's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
??? Awesome job, KEN!!!! Always wondered why AMT or Revell didn't build this as one of their kits????? DJ -
At Walmart (at least one store)
TECHMAN replied to Classicgas's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Local W.Mart here had the remains of two displays placed "back to back", lotta left over stuff, but still some desired kits. Most are priced out at $27.97 which is better than the "standard" H.L. prices, and better than the H/town I checked.... DJ -
Went into the H.L. at Bowling Green yesterday and was gasping for air at the "new" prices...... A bunch of the "less than $30" kits, were now more in the range of $33 to 39..... Even with the 40% off, not so much of a bargain!!!!! DJ
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??? AWESOME JOB!!!!! Seeing all the "old school" details really makes this one stand out!!!! And the hood mount, was just "icing on the cake"!!!! Not many remember the old way of lowering the temperature under the hood as that did.... don't know that it made worlds-of-difference, but sure remember MANY of the old stock/super-stock cars that did that..... good "reference" if you want to see bunch of photos is GEORGE KLASS REMEMBERS DJ
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??? Just got done opening the order from RON COON RESINS, as said before, GREAT STUFF, PRICES, AND SERVICE!!! Can't say enough kind words about RON and his business..... DJ
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??? CHARLES, You can order with confidence from RON, and expect good, honest, prompt service. The products of his that I've used so far (given to me by friends) have all been first class. Am actually waiting on an order right now. There was some shipping "malfunctions" on USPS's part, but RON backtracked and got the problem solved ASAP. I will definately recommend him and his products to everyone. DJ
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??? MIKE 1017 helped bail me out on an old Super Modified I'm building with some late 50's/early 60's parts... GREAT GUY!!!!! DJ
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At Walmart (at least one store)
TECHMAN replied to Classicgas's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
??? The Walmart here in Columbia Ky brought in a pallet of models a few months ago, and two days ago (even tho there were still quite a few from the first pallet) brought in a new pallet display of models.... ALL RIGHT!!!! Nearest H/L are Somerset, Elizabethtown, and Bowling Green (40mi/60mi/and 75mi respectively)..... NO hobby shops any closer.... Glad WallyWorld brought them in here, as gas prices make for less travel!!!! DJ