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Yet another reason why you are one of my favorite modelers. Abso-freaking-lutely nice! Can I have it?

Cool! I'll follow these. I have plans for the Ron Fellows car as well. The inaccuracies are because the kit represents the show car. I did the #4 car from Atlanta 2006. Thanks,

YES!!! I've been looking into the Indy website every single day since January waiting for the Pace Car to be unveiled. I had long speculated it was going to be a Camaro. But I thought the scheme would be a bit more retro hinting to the '69. I think I can print those decals.... hmmmmm Thanks!

Love them! Good job on both of them. Blue is by far my favorite color, but I never thought white would work on this car. I agree with Rob. The blade and the wheels really set it off. Thanks,

Hi, Choices can be overwhelming. So you need to get it down to specifications. The most important one for models is to have MACRO mode. Macro will enable it to focus at close distances. While Megapixels are important, don't get caught in the megapixel war. I do all my model photography with a 3.2 MP camera. Heck, my professional DSLR is 6.2MP. Something you want to look at is the physical size of the lens. The bigger (wider) the lens the better, as more light can get in. Going a bit further deeper into specs, check if it has manual over rides. You mention a Fuji model. My experience with Fuji has been excellent. All digital cameras are thirsty on batteries. Make sure your option can use AA batteries. Some cameras use specialty batteries that can be very expensive. Consider a good set of rechargeable batteries. Also, make sure you get a good size memory card. Sometimes the retailers sell them without a memory card or with a very small one. Digital cameras are far more delicate than older cameras. I've seen way too many great cameras wasted because they were bumped or dropped. There are some rugged weather resistant cameras out there but those can get expensive. I hope this helps. Or at least confuses you more Let me know if I can help. Thanks,

I have no idea how a short track Camaro should look like, but that is one heck of a great looking car! The details are excellent. I would like to see more pics of it. Thanks,

I am doing the blue one.

OK the numbers are in: Save Luke's scans at full size resize them to 125% constant aspect ratio to print at exactly 1/25 scale Enjoy. Thanks again Luke Thanks,

These templates can be used to do ANY scale you want. To me that is part of the fun. Just take the measurements of the real thing noted in the first page and adjust accordingly. Just divide it by the scale you want. For example: The wheelbase is 116" for 1/25: divide 116/25 Print it with a wheelbase of 4.64 inches (4 inches and 41/64) Hot Wheels size 1/64: 1.81" wheelbase 1/43: 2.7" wheelbase etc etc. Just keep in mind to keep the aspect ratio constant. (height relative to width) Luke, you have done more than what you imagine: I'm now thinking on resizing and printing in heavy paper so my cub scouts can make their own paper cars.... bottle cap wheels hmmmm Paper car derby anyone? I also have the idea of doing it in paper first to get a feeling for it before doing it in plastic or brass...... I'm really excited about this! This is just what I needed to get back to cars, since I've been doing aircraft models only for the last 4 months or so...... Thanks again Luke!

'bout time! Most likely you'll finish it before I finish mine.... Saludos!

I print in the best quality photo setting, set at "other specialty paper" I don't think the paper type really makes a difference. It's just that if you specify regular paper it goes to normal instead of best. I personally prefer an image from the web or a digital picture. Scanning is usually my last option since I have a hard time adjusting the colors properly and fighting digital noise and grain. That may be caused by the operator, not the machine Of course if the image from the web is a scan from a mag you can be back to square 1.... You can also draw the artwork if needed. Thanks,

Red? Nahhh Not that we make any jokes. It is just that nobody else can paint a car in red because he has the exclusive rights to the color I tried once and I spent months getting all the approvals and permits Just kidding... Nice project! Thanks,

Beautiful job on that! That is the scheme I plan for mine as well. Did you use any aftermarket or is all that box stock? Looking forward to see it finished! Thanks,

Hello, I have an all in one (printer - scanner - copier) HP psc1350xi It is about 2 years old and it is wonderful. I printed some decals for my C6R, and some minor decals here and there, but last month I did all the decals for 2 aircraft models in 1/200 with excellent results: This is the same printer I use for my scale wall artwork. I use the clear Microscale decal paper with either microscale or Testors decal bonder. I used the Testor's decal kit once and it worked well, but the paper is small. The Microscale white paper is not very opaque. It is almost transparent. So if anyone has a good suggestion for a white opaque decal paper I'm listening. You can go around this problem by either using aftermarket white decals or painting the white surface, depending on the complexity of the graphic. I've heard you can paint the decal paper with Tamiya TS white and print over it but I haven't tried that. Thanks,

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Luke, That will be great! The Photobucket idea is good. I really appreciate it! Thanks,

Hello, For years I've been interested in finding an old magazine article that has full detailed plans on how to scratchbuilt the 1911 inaugural Indy 500 winner Marmon Wasp. I believe the article was written by Joe Henning and the magazine title is something like Rod and Custom Model or something like that. I understand the article was first published in 1964 and then re-printed elsewhere in the late 60's early 70's. Anybody has a copy of this? A scan would be enough for me. Some of you may remember I've posted this request before but no luck so far. This is the car as it sits today at the Speedway museum. Thanks,

Don't complain. I just got #137 (December) a few days ago. The turtle delivering it is sent from the WEST coast and does not uses the Panama Canal. Instead it goes around Argentina and comes up here. That's what I've been told

That's coming along very nice. Unusual and interesting color scheme. Looking good! Thanks,

That looks very nice. the black trim is very clean. I like it a lot! One of my favorite cars as well..... Thanks,

That's cool Mike! How's it going my friend? Haven't seen you in a while. Too bad we couldn't meet and say hello.... It was quite crowded. Marcos, I asked the cameraman and he told me to stay tuned to myclassiccar.com for information on when it will air.... Thanks,

Cool! I have that model started. Any problems with it? Thanks,

Nice. Glad to see another Ferrari fan..... I have an F430 that has been in primer for over a year now...

Nice looking Challenge car. Good job....

In all it's glory! This was used in a local TV comedy show as the character's "car". It was called the Toyotacolt model year: 1900 and something Transmission: Stick, automatic and push type "Get closer at your own risk. We are not responsible for any gangrene" Thanks,