bobss396

Hoppin Hydros used to carry a couple of blankets for lowrider displays. Pegasus Hobby in California used to have them, give their site a shot. Bob

Hmmmm... although the trip is 180 miles each way I'm considering it. The show is really nice with lots of kit and parts vendors. I scored a semi-grail last year for $15, so I was happy. The models are on the same level as the rest of the show, which is an improvement over previous shows. Bob

I see a lot of Winfield in it. Looking very sharp so far. I have one open myself and am contemplating an engine change myself. I'm not up to detailing the kit 3 x 2 carb setup, looks like a borderline lost cause. The '57 Ford engine is period correct for what you're going for. Post more progress pictures! Bob

Is this a promo style kit? IIRC the original AMT kit had an engine in it and a full chassis. Bob

Joe, I got an answer elsewhere that works, they're simple air inlet tubes for fresh interior air. I'm going to paint them so they kind of blend into the underhood scheme. Bob

I'm going through the parts in the kit and was wondering what part #47 was. These are called "air tubes" and they plug into the firewall. What the heck are they? Thanks, Bob

I had to laugh at the wheel falling off the car incident. It happened to me at a contest I was judging and I had to FIND the runaway wheel in a crowd of people, not fun. However the car was looked at again but ultimately did not make the top three picks in the class. Bob

Oh yeah, I give it 5-10 minutes to soak.

I also heat mine in a Pyrex cup with tap water, but do check it with a meat thermometer. I keep it about 105 F, above that I've had the bottom bulge out on a can as I shook it right after heating. Would have made a mess in my kitchen for sure!

If anyone wants to dispose or trade a couple of AMT '49 Mercs, I have a couple of resin bodies here that can use them. Revell releasing their new Merc sure will impact the sale of existing AMT offerings as well as the resin body market. They are just too clean and complete to pass up. I have one open here at work, have cleaned up about 90% of the parts already. The engine is definitely a Caddy. Telltale details are the intake manifold and exhaust manifolds. Probably is either a 331 or 365. Bob

If you have any slot car tracks around, stop by on race night. Those guys buy kits for just the bodies and not much else. Most of the time they're happy to sell the excess parts for a few bucks or less. Bob

You went to a Greek Fest? Then you should have no problem ising the REAR entrance at the lodge tonight. The rear parking lot is where the 1:1 car show will take place. The meeting room is right off it. Bob

Hey Rob, que pasa man? I should be able to get my mitts on a flyer soon and will scan it. Saturday 11/10 sounds right, but I will verify it. Bob

Very easy Len, just mail me an money order for $50 and I'll have my personal PM service do all the dirty work for you! Bob

If I have cars on the table, I take a powder while the judging goes on, just out of respect for what the judges go through. Some of the decisions are hard to make, ever try to pick the BEST of the WORST? Sometimes 3rd place comes down to cars with major flaws in them somewhere. I judge a couple shows a year and can sometimes pick up on someone looking over my shoulder. I've politely asked a couple of guys to give us some "elbow room" so that his car gets judged as fairly as the rest of them do. It doesn't happen often but the best bet is to shoo the person away diplomatically. After the awards I'll try to find the person and give him some constructive critisism if his car doesn't place. Or congratulate him on a well done entry if he does. Bob

I have 4 local Wal Marts by me. I stop in at a few upstate NY now and then during the year. They all seem to be doing their own thing model wise. Even on Long Island, some have huge model areas with the KK paints, some just have one shelf dedicated to models with a handful of kits on it. If you try to analyze it or form some sort of predicition that they control the fate of the hobby, you will go nuts, save yourself now! Bob

Paul, It would be great if you can make it. You can do a yahoo map if you need directions. The address is 39 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY 11715. Bob

I wander through Michaels once in a while (do NOT get on a cash register line behind some old bat that is buying a loose bunch of fake flowers!). I'll look for the Krylon pens. They also have some gold leaf and silver leaf that might be worth a try. I always pick up their Plastikote lacquer primers in the big can, great stuff and on;y around $2.25 with the 40% coupon. Look in the "jewelry" section for those liitle gems that can be used for tail lights. A great place to wander around on a rainy day for sure. Bob

I would still give the Mr. Color thinner a try with the enamel. I also like it for nail polish work, just helps it flow out a little better. Bob

The AMT '66 Riv should still be around somewhere. I'm sure my LHS has a few. I grabbed a nailhead out of the low rider version with the bike for my '39 Ford. Car is blue-green on the box. Bob

FINALLY GOT ONE! Actually 2 at a local WW at $13.97 each. Not a bad kit, just looked through it. This WW is fairly new and has done their model shelf over a couple of times already. No KK paints, just some Testors and Boyds spray cans. Bob

If you're in town, try to stop in at the LIARS club meeting on Thursday night 8/16. It is held at the Henrietta Acoumpura Lodge on Montauk (Rte 27A) in Blue Point. Take Nicholls Road south from the LIE (exit 62) or Sunrise Hwy (Rte 27) to Montauk Hwy, make a left. The lodge is just past the King Kullen shopping center on the left. If you go more than a 1/4 mile, you missed it. The meeting starts at 7, goes to 9:30. There should be someone selling kits, or there usually is. This month's theme is 1932 Fords and there will be a 1:1 car show in the parking lot. Many members bring their "rides" for a show and tell. Bob

Great idea, I'll have to try it out. And easy to paint a different color for contrast. Bob

I use acrylic paints myself and brush it on. Poly Scale reefer white is a good one, so are the ones I pick up at the craft stores. They can be thinned with water very easily. I use tires that have a natural "dam" that will contain the paint. It usually takes a few coats so the black doesn't show through. Bob

Ooopppss, I blew it on the firing order. It is indeed 18436572. Thanks for the correction.