89AKurt

IMHO the only way to build most AMT kits is this way. You did really well, other than the headlights need to be straight, but that's it!

like with bimbos

Do gilts count?

Outstanding! Love the color too.

Those freebies are molded square. I'm not electronic savvy, those eBay ones only need the tiny batteries?

Disco, Hot Pants.

I use the cutoff disk on the Dremel, and use clamping forceps to hold onto the tiny pin. After I cut, I grind the end; recommend doing that to the long piece before cutting the tiny pin.

Serious as a heart attack! I have 3. They do come in different colors, wish white was one.

I haven't built it yet, but the Tamiya 1/24 looks very good. I've missed the opportunity to get the Gunzyo kit, that has photo-etch.

I used this same technique on my Miata (lower lights). Difference was, a styrene tube instead of chrome bezel, and parts box lens.

Pet peeve of mine, why couldn't they make the back of the headlight concave, like the real thing? This is AMT's '50 Chevy pickup, nice kit, but the flat headlight reflector is almost as lame as molded on chrome headlights. This technique could work for those lenses with the locating pin too, after sanding off the pin (Revell 240Z for example). 1. Remove the center of the bezel. In this case, used the Dremel; you could drill a small hole and ream out with a blade. I kept the bezel on the tree for easier handling. 2. I used a round file to work to the bezel, leaving what I hope is enough ledge for the lens. I also removed the remaining back locating "pin", making the edge thin as possible. 3. I scavenge things like thick shiny foil, this may have come from Christmas decorations. Wine bottle foil could work, not the stuff with plastic on it, but real foil on more expensive wine, and that needs to be polished first. Reynolds foil is too thin. 4. I used the drill press to make a hole the same size as the bezel, in a scrap piece of Corian. I'm not thrilled with the rough edge, but it will not be seen. I think using wood would be worse. 5. I put a paper towel over the foil, then pressed down with a finger and rotated back and forth. Go just enough to create the dish, too much and foil will crease or rip. 6. Cut with scissors, very carefully to not bend the rim. I left about a 30° tab, and folded so I could use to position using tweezers. 7. Good idea to paint silver first, on the cut bezel edge. 8. I dabbed tiny drops of superglue at 4 spots, 2 would be bare minimum. Then I placed the foil and made sure it was centered. After a couple of minutes, I applied more glue so it would capillary around about half that is opposite the tab. After that was set, cut off the tab with the knife, then finished gluing. 9. I plan to use JB Weld on the back after getting the second one done, so I won't accidentally dent the foil. 10. I expect to taper the hole on the fender so they sit flush. Just a little trick I've developed, hope this helps!

Jordons flaming out

Antisocial symbol. Interesting phenomena nowadays how they manage to sell all of the production before anyone sees the car. Guess I should finish my Porsche 959 now.

Ken's Agent Orange

I use guitar string (thin stainless steel wire) all the time, for door mirrors especially. Did on the windshield for my Mercedes Roadster, for the hinge and mounting to the body. When in doubt, drill it out and pin it!

I understand Vic is a popular drama queen. But I've seen plenty of people driving all sizes of vehicles that can't park. One time at Costco, had two freaking shopping carts parked in front of my car!

How many times has this happened to you?

In used diesel,

You convinced me to not get this kit.

Show of hands of anyone who has built a perfect model. John Teresi comes to mind for me. I think that looks great! It's a subject that I've considered getting, but I'm at four lifetimes now. The best part, you FINISHED! Celebrate.

Cool to see an old topic that's worthy of getting dredged up. Reminds me of a saying I heard recently: Wisdom is what you get, five minutes after you needed it. I understand the Zen thing. The clock is irrelevant if it's not the day before a contest, and you wanted to finish something. I tried that this year, I tried to whip a model out in nothing flat, and ruined the fun of it. I did resume and finished it within a week, after taking some of the sub assemblies apart. When I get in the zone, I become possessed, and it sure beats surfing the internet (like I am now ha ha). I have treated some projects as separate models, it helps to check off the list. I try to be reasonable, and not get too detailed, my eyes are limited. I'm also the personality that needs to focus on few things, not good at macromanagement. Should be a book about this.

from Loch Ness

I was checking out some junk mail, car dealer promotion with a light fob that showed you got the winning number (yea right). I pulled the unit apart, it's just one LED light, but am contemplating the use of fiber optic that came from a party accessory. Nevertheless, will keep an eye on this topic.

or Scotch whiskey!

of amber grain,