89AKurt

Irritated building inspectors sort of wreck a good mood.

Great topic, read every comment. There is a common theme, with every endeavor in life, not unique to our hobby. For example, I am an architectural draftsman, still getting away without using a computer, seen plenty of CAD "blueprints" that were classic GIGO, just because you got a program does not make you Frank Lloyd Wright. I'm seeing my generation is burned out, dealing with the building department is a major factor for me. Not seeing many of the next generation setting up shop, and my town is still booming, opportunity is here! Segue to our hobby, aren't the legacy resin casters focused on subjects the next generation are not into? How about those who do photo-etch, is the same happening? I've played with casting resin, without the vacuum chamber and other tools that are required to do quality work. I had the chance to create an upgrade "kit" for the AMT '72 Chevy pickup, but had issues with ruining a mold. I know most of those doing this are making slave wages, so I don't complain about the price they want. I have also learned to get whatever when I see it, don't think about it, just be a hoarder with a stash that will never get built. ?

goggles, might result

BeThree seems to have a fan, what else can we extract from your private life in this game that would be endorsed by Freud? ?

Thanks, it was my goal the first session. Been thinking about what to do next, the suspension really needs improvement before cutting the frame. Of course, since you inspired me with your 4WD builds, I couldn't resist. Yea no kidding! ? Need to find another tire/wheel for a spare, might post in the Wanted section. I already know it will be made from a block of Corian®, with photo-etch welds. Well shucks, all I did so far was break parts off the tree. ? Those Eagles are rare as heck!

A fool's errand.

Think I saw your post about it. Good luck finding that BAT5, Fischer lost his home in the Paradise fire.

I learned about the Vivant one-off show car a few years ago. I have a contact (Jim Simpson) on Fakebook who makes resin models, he posted this and I *had to* get it. It's based on a Pontiac, he has the correct wheels, it's a curbside. It fits in with the other weird finned cars I have to build someday.

with Union breaks

into sea containers

off the map

Very nice color choice. I've seen that tool at MicroMark, is it worth it?

Sweet! ❤️ It appears to be a different year, the grill and hood emblems are slightly different. Until I propped it up, thought the wheelbase was close, but looks like the rear axle needs to move back a little. Will open the front wheel arch a little. Might lower a bit too. Didn't take much removal to get the chassis to fit. The total lack of brakes is annoying, it's triggering my OCD. The gas tank might go away, anyone remember when NBC showed an exploding gas tank? The trend is to relocate to where the spare tire is. If anyone built the GMC, I have a question about the front leaf spring forward mount.

? ? ? Thank you very much!

Love it! I had the idea of doing a club cab, with the corner windows wrapping around, but basically this (picture). What is planned for the left over parts?

When Subaru brought the first BRAT to the States, the back seats changed something about how it was sold/registered. Guess I was the offender on the other thread when I posted my Canopy Express, which is a commercial truck. ?

no stinking' badgers

Clarified the title.

the speed bump

Always had a soft spot for these Studebaker pickups, when I saw this new 3D printed 1953 body by Andy Lesiak , I *had to* get it. Evaluated what to use for a donor kit, decided on the MPC "Deserter" '84 Jimmy, because I'm not a fan of the Square Body era, especially the stacked quad rectangle headlights (I own a '68 Chevy C-10 so I'm extremely biased ?). The Studebaker bed is designed for a Pro Street build, that is going to get revamped. Was thinking of using the floor of the GMC bed, but this nixed that idea. Right off the bat, encountered bad engineering, the rear perches for the front suspension, no left/right, so slight modification required. Glued parts that are halves together, for now not cleaning up, goal is to do a mockup. Found the engine has left/right valve covers, but the instructions don't indicate such. Puttied some sink marks already. Rookie builders might get ticked off about how the wheels might not turn when assembled. The ejection pin marks needed to be scraped down. The part numbers on the tree are screwed up, there is a front/rear axle retainer with different lengths, the same number was on a front and rear part. ? The other thing about the wheels, they are about 1/16" wider than the tire beads. Can't just sand down the rim, need to evaluate what to do, this can't stand! Used the hotwire to cut off the door panels, modify the gas tank, and cut up the firewall part. Temporarily glued the drivetrain together with globs of Titebond glue. The instructions are useless for showing how the front leaf springs mount to the front perches, there is no positive connection, so the first mockup will determine what to do next. In fact, there is about 3/16" of play front-back to fix the front axle, I guess in this case with the different body that's a plus! I know the body will be painted a patina turquoise, with different color rear fenders, and will add some dents. The interior will have to be scratch-built, have a VW Bus bench seat which should suffice, dash will take more work, and door panels are simple enough. No emblems, street rods usually have that stuff shaved, but that hood ornament is cool, have to make that! Taillights are simple. Was planning to use the GMC mirrors, brush guard, winch.

Who would do such a thing? Oh wait, I should talk. ? I like your concept, sort of like a ski area toy.

Wurlitzer grill Chevy panel, love it! So I guess the paint has cured by now, eh? Good to see a Bring Out Your Dead WIP.

This Studebaker is new, not listed yet. FEATURED DESIGNS BY ANDREY_BEZRODNY

Breaking Bad edition

2.25 times the cost of the donor kit (the MPC '84 GMC) bought on sale at Hobby Lobby, which does not carry this body.