89AKurt
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Just some metal.
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1950 Chevy
89AKurt replied to Tommy Isbister's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
One of my favorite subjects, because I owned a '48 last century, and have built this kit in 4 variations. I really like your wood, weathered just right. The rest of the weathering is really good too. See you added tailgate chains. ? -
from salvaged satellite
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When that was new, it was the coolest car around for me. It's aged well. I built the Fujimi model last century, and have the Tamiya kit in the stash, so of course I will like it. Nice job on this, seeing a different color is weird, cool wing, sweet collection!
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Depends what mood I'm in, this question is so subjective. The definition of "cool" depends on the person too. Also depends on where you live, the culture you are part of, and how old you are, if cars or trucks is your thing, etc. I found out from my daughter, that it's cool to warp your license plate, it's a Cali ricer thing. Here is what I think is COOL, today. ? Will see if judges at the IPMS show this Saturday think so too.
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That is a subject that *could* be tempting, too bad the crazy factory wheels won't be included. IMO doing factory stock would open up the market, whatever custom things can be sold separate and added, just like the real thing. These were popular for rally racing too, plenty of aftermarket wheel/tires that could be used. I also didn't know the young generation was into these, thought the VW Bug was the popular choice. More power to you, and do well!
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unless beached whales
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flash mob dance Too funny, I keep getting first comment on a new page, so y'all need to click back catch up ha ha.
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with pinwheels spinning
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Thanks for the input. ?
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stored in yurts
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Cool to see someone rescue and restore an old model. I live in Aridzona, what's a "drying booth"? ?
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I watched the Thomas Crown Affair, just to see the car. It had the alloy wheels, and black interior, so I'm disappointed that what I want is not authentic, but I'm building for me, not a museum. I thought that link at the beginning of my thread showed the movie car with tan interior and wire wheels, need to verify. I'm also not going to use the tires from the stash, the rear are wider and won't fit. Next weekend is an IPMS show, will hope to find better tires. BTW: the movie was corny 60s, the chess scene was good, but no wonder it's a dud, and not even firing up the Ferrari much less driving it was super lame, instead a Manx that sounded like it had a V8 was driven on a beach.
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Really needs V12s, with twin turbos, two intercoolers, two oil coolers hanging out front, two wings..... imagine that. ? Like what solutions you've done so far.
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, need new material
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Coming from Yoda, appreciate that. Well, so was I! ? I've always been challenged by door hinges with curved bodies, am going to try the fusee chain for that too. I built the Daytona Spyder last century, have the parts in the stash. It's also not difficult to make a bag. Just a manual for any Ferrari is like $3,000! I've been wondering if there is a spare tire. I'm planning to make a display base for this, with her ?. Call it Sexy (w)Heels, shoes will be made from steel, with magnets in the base.
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I'm cheering from the bleachers!
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I had to prepare for winter, last weekend gathered all the wood around my ghetto, chopped/sawed/stacked what I hope will last the winter, without having to buy a cord. Now I'm determined to make progress, the other door is cut out and most of the body jamb is done. The trunk is also cut out, have the edge glued on, and made the other hinge. Temporary glue using Tacky glue, will superglue for final assembly. Not sitting flush enough, but am going to refine before finishing. Think a working latch is needed. Whew! ? Thinned the hinge edge of the lid, so it does open. The real car has a sliding support, I don't need it. ? The only reason I'm doing this, the fuel filler will go in that corner, gotta have a gas cap!
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Thanks, you're too kind. That's why I'm glad you left a comment asking about it. The cool thing about this forum is learning things, not just showing off. Thank you. Yea, if you blur your vision, I guess so. ? Thank you very much! I do ugly cars too, for variety. ? Thank you. It helps that it's consolidated into a shorter topic, doesn't it. Thought I had created a topic about using Corian, if not I should.
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wedged between lumps
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when Jane protested
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LOL about the custom wheels! Interesting these are more collectible than the Dodge Stealth Indy Pace Car. Typical GM, get something right, then kill it. Makes me want an Aztec.
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Sweet model of a classic!
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The mother load...........
89AKurt replied to Zen's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Don't think many of us have the cash (speaking for myself) to buy the whole lot. But I could see a club pooling together. Would think selling just the Hot Wheels on their own as a batch might recoup some of the investment. Not many people want to screw with eBay, but it cold be worth it. I know a a man whose dad just died, he came to our last model meeting and said he has a bunch of models, really need to call him. -
Shapeways products self-destructing
89AKurt replied to 89AKurt's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I gave it a shot! Exposed the back first soon after washing. Got rid of the yellowing, but introduced what looks like wood grain. I have ordered other figures, in the white material, no sign of change, yet.
