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Layaway is a good thing. I had a girlfriend who would diligently put down money on expensive things once a week until it was hers. This was in smaller stores, but I've seen it in other bigger ones. They would have a separate counter for layaway items only. The garment (it was usually for clothes from what I saw) went on a rack with a tag and the store had a file on what was paid on the item. In this day of "bad credit" and generally everyone over extending their finances, I think it'll catch on. I charge very little and pay cash for almost everything. Now if only my LHS would do that for me. I should ask, one never knows. Bob

That's a great way to divvy up a man's collection and in-process work so it gets good homes and will hopefully complete some of his projects. The man's name lives on. I was at one modeler's wake and someone (who I refer to as a bottom-feeder of the hobby) had the "nerve" to ask the widow about the departed's collection! I was astounded and immediately lost what little respect I had for that person. I'm glad to see something done right. We all get there sooner of later, hopefully much later. Bob

I just got the word that Norm from Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland will be at the show! So break the piggy banks, cash in those "beverage" cans you've been hoarding and come on down to the show! Cash in those moldy savings bonds, whatever it takes. Hope to see some of you there. Bob

That is a super trick, holy shorts Batman! It took me a couple of looks to realize what you have done. Just taking the lip under the trunk and applying it to the fender section makes perfect senses, especially the fit of the bumper brackets if you choose to use them. I'm doing a 3 window coupe (resin) conversion right now and having fits with the body and chassis fit. I think I'm going home to whip out my trusty razor saw. Bob

Yeah, get in as close as possible. Personally, I cringe at the mention of "mist coats". This to me is an invitation to achieving a grainy mess like you described. On the first pass, I go for coverage on all those hard to reach spots and make sure I get paint on areas where I need to polish without blowing through it. I'll admit that I tend to have a heavy hand with my paint and once in a while get a sag that has to be dealt with. Another thing that I do is avoid overspray on things that I've just shot. Bob

Very cool '32, nice work on the Moon discs! Bob

The LIARS monthly meeting is on for Thursday night 10/16 at 7:00-9:30 PM. We're always looking to add new members to the roster, so come on down! Dues are $25 for the year and you get the right to wear the signature black LIARS t-shirts and other apparel. Remember: Bring a canned good or other non-perishable food item for the food pantry. Every little bit helps. The location is: Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY. From the Long Island Expressway (495): Exit 62S, Nicholls Rd. Make a left onto Montauk Hwy and take it for approximately a ¼ mile. Center is on the left-hand side just past the King Kullen shopping center. Directions from Sunrise Highway (Rte 27) are the same, grab Nichols Road and head south.

I built as a kid through 1973 or so when I discovered 1:1 cars and women. I did some street racing, gave that up after too many trips to traffic court. Got into stock cars for a few years and had fun with that. After the stock cars, I got into a lot of things that people should not get into. Somehow I stayed married to Wife #2. I one day dredged up a box of model cars that I had moved with me for 20 years and started tinkering with them. This was in 1995, so after a 22 year break, I was back! At first, I was building like ######, just where I had left off in 1973. Testors paints sucked, tube glue was horrible, I knew NOTHING about model cars it seemed. Little by little I discovered that the hobby was in fact alive and well. I found a LHS that was well stocked with supplies and slowly acquired a bunch of kits. I joined a local club which put me in touch with a lot of great people and great ideas. Add the internet into the mix and I was all set from there. Bob

I'm 53 and damned if I can tell you how I made it this far. My first kit was probably the Monogram Black Widow in 1960 or so, I built like a maniac up to age 18 when I discovered REAL cars. I still recall gas for 29.7¢ per gallon. I quit building until 1995 or so, but had a 1/2 dozen kits that followed me around since 1974 and FINALLY got into them. I've been building since and didn't get much support at home at first, but the wife has come to accept the hobby and takes an interest in going to shows too. My kids built when they were younger and went on the road with me to a lot of shows from 1999 to maybe 2004. We had a lot of fun with it and now can get one of them to sit down with me at the bench once in a while. Bob

Thanks Chris & Gregg! Free works for me. I'll probably be listing a few things to see how it goes. Of course the first 200 members on this forum are exempt from paying any fees for life! Bob

I signed up with eModel Cars last night and have a few questions. There are a few auctions going on, but I see no activity from buyers. Is this because it has yet to catch on? Are there any fees involved? I couldn't tell for sure, but all I want to do is put up a picture of a kit (per auction) and do a basic no-frills auction format. I'm sick up and fed with the once popular well known auction site that has gotten weird lately. Could eModel Cars be what I'm looking for? Thanks, Bob

No shows for me this weekend. I was going up to the Classic Plastic show, but my son is coming down from college and I really should be working to bring in some extra buck$. One of these years I'm going to make Toledo, it sounds like a lot of fun. In the mean time, I have some serious building to do. Bob

Thanks, it wouldn't open for me at all, I did have it in my favorites and that link didn't work either. I'll try it later from home. Bob

Here's a "snip snip" tale for you. I was having a drywall hanging party at my house on a Saturday back around 1991 or so. One of the people invited had had the "snip snip" thing done on the PREVIOUS DAY and showed up to party with us. We had to stop him from picking up the 42 lb sheets of sheetrock and gave him less strenuous tasks to do. Now that's a real man, no sitting around gluing engine block halves together for him! Bob

Thanks gents! Looks like I'll do a search for Star Models, is there a link available in case I can't find them online? Regards, Bob

I'm looking for a resin '55 or '56 Mercury body. The Modelhaus one is very nice but too costly since I'm turning it into a custom. The R&R Vacuum Craft I'm hesitant to buy sight unseen. How good are the Hendrix ones and who sells them? Or can anyone suggest an alternate source. I know Big Sky Resins had one some years ago, while it was nice I know someone who had problems with it and wound up grafting a '56 Ford roof onto it. Thanks, Bob

Is it 40 days and 40 nights yet? If not, keep treading water and put the kit decals in ziploc bags. Bob

REAL racecar drivers either settle it on the track by trading fenders or in the pits afterwards! There is always next week to be considered, lots of "just racin'" things happen in race traffic conditions. Bob

Thanks, compliments are always appreciated. The 2001 show was a weird one for many of us with the 9-11 thing just happening. I had gone the weekend after to the Gilbertsville show and it was eerie passing the NY skyline that was VERY different. The '08 show plans are very well underway, the venue is the same as the past few years and we're closing up on the trophy orders. Next will be getting club "volunteers" to sign up for various show-day activities. There are always pre show jitters, but it always goes well. Bob

I've been smoked at shows before. But it showed me what I have to do to be in the running for the loot. Trophies aren't everything to me any more, I grab one now and then. I just like to be in the hunt and show others what I've done. Just build for yourself, try to make your entries as clean as possible and interesting enough to stand out in the crowd. Bob

A big thanks to all clubs and individuals who bought a trophy package or otherwise donated to the 11/08 show. Hope to see y'all there bright and early. Bob

No pix, but I did one with a scale 8" channel. I took 5/16" off the bottom on the interior parts and that was about it. I had to trim the firewall and make deeper cut outs for the rear axle to move up, I also did a z-job on the rear of the frame. But taking the material out of the interior should get you going. Bob

I have dedicated all of my enamel paints to protecting my snow shovels from rust, but you should be ok with it over bare plastic. Bob

I'll have to sit this one out, just too much going on with work and life in general. Will deffo shoot for 2009 though. A bunch of the LIARS were talking about going, so watch out for the black shirt brigade. Bob

Personal Messages have been sent to all who were interested in being trophy sponsors! Thanks, Bob