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I'm doing a '56 as a figure 8 stock car, another BACK IN THE BOX! special ATM. Doors are glued shut of course. That was a kit that always built up well. If I do another, the doors will open, but I'll make the hinges for it.
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You should look to move to a better paint. The only good thing about enamels is, they are usually easy to remove. Not too many places sell them lately. One that you should look at is the Extreme Lacquer line. You need a good automotive grade primer under them.
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I bought one of his engine kits, I asked about buying an intake and headers from another kit. He just put them in the mail, no charge.
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VERY nice. I'll say it again, the '30 is a good choice. The Revell '32 5 window was a pain in the biscuit to chop and have it look right. I'll have to dig mine out. I also have a nicely done chopped '30 coupe body, resin caster unknown.
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What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
bobss396 replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
We have an abundance of raccoons, possums and fox colonies. I back up to state land that goes down to the Great South Bay. I used to have rabbits 🐇. The fox makes short work of those. A few weeks ago I heard the Bluejays flipping out. So I look and see them harassing some sort of a hawk. I'm seeing more and more hawks around. -
1k clear coat question
bobss396 replied to crowcreate's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Not thicker that I have noticed. Behaves like most others like Extreme Lacquer gloss clear. It dries fast enough. I've polished it out in 4 hours Per the can instructions the recoat window is 20 minutes. This is a product made for 1:1 body shop touch ups and jamb paintings. -
I used to order his Ford and Dana rears just to be able to harvest the u-joints. I asked him if he would sell me some. He shipped me a few... no charge. He now sells them on his site. He has thrown in small parts with orders now and then.
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My Revell '32 5-window chop was a ton more involved than yours.. well done!
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Around 1963, for my birthday I would get a few cards in the mail from aunts .. nice crisp $1 bills. At times I would amass a fortune of $3. My dad worked at Grumman and would pass a hobby shop on his way home. The kits were $1.09, I gave my dad a $1 bill .. he kicked in the rest. I'd ask him to get whatever they had, I gave him a short list. Usually something like a '40 or '36 AMT Ford.
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How many models are you working on at one time?
bobss396 replied to rossfox's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I took 5 projects to a club meeting last night. I'm thinking of breaking one out of the pack just to get the 1st one done in over a year. -
1k clear coat question
bobss396 replied to crowcreate's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I've been using this for a while, of course with lacquer only. I heat it up in hot water, sprays great and it tolerates a heavy hand. -
64 Galaxies kit question
bobss396 replied to fordf-100's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I would think so. I don't recall where the battery box was exactly (trunk for sure) what size battery it took. But it was cool to have one with working lights in 1965 or 1966. -
I have an order coming from them. Some out of stock stuff I was waiting for.
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I'm liking the seat too...
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Local Hobby Shop Closing
bobss396 replied to Brutalform's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
We had one close about 15 years ago, a great shop. It was a hike but they would special order anything for us. The husband was a Vietnam vet and developed cancer from Agent Orange exposure. They were supposed to have a final sale, but the shop contents were bought up by someone unknown to us. -
When All Else Fails....?
bobss396 replied to gcthree's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have mixed Elmer's white glue with decal water, sometimes it helps. I'm doing... or was doing... a box art '40 Ford with a sheet of Chimneyville decals I've had for years. The stock # is 1601. I'm using the flames only. They refuse to come off the backing no matter how long they soak. My plan is to contact STS decals to see if they can replicate what I need. -
super glue on the windshield
bobss396 replied to Roy L Frost III's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
If it is in a corner... I'd go with an STP sticker over it. -
64 Galaxies kit question
bobss396 replied to fordf-100's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I built the OG one with the working lights. The kit had all the stock car parts in it. -
What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
bobss396 replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
My girlfriend was driving hone from work a few years ago, she lives in the sticks, quite rural for the most part. She comes to a stop sign and sees a hawk dismembering a LIVE bluejay. It really shook her. -
ISO a '57 Ford F100 Truck Grille
bobss396 replied to bobss396's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Thanks, this is what I was thinking. Hobby Lobby may have the Foose truck, I have to look. This would be a little more modern over the '53. I know I have a '53 around somewhere. I still may spring for the '57 conversion, which is currently sold out. I definitely want a working tailgate and a shorter bed. -
Mr. Ivan has rediscovered one of his cat beds. He has even been sleeping in it all night. Or that is what he tells me.
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What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
bobss396 replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
My sister was around 5, she had long blond hair.. a couple of birds thought it may make good nest material. She was scared of them for a while after. -
Let's see your paint storage system
bobss396 replied to Monty's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have a ghastly assortment of spray cans stored in multiple locations. Basement kitchen cabinets, a big box in the boiler room, front foyer, spare bedroom, corner of dining room. A couple years back in the midst of a serious building binge .. I had 65 cans out on the kitchen counters and dining room table.