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I think the misconception we have today, is even considering the big three to be "American" companies anymore. They might be based here, but that doesn't make them American. They are truly global companies now selling cars, buying parts, operating factories everywhere. Their money doesn't "stay" here. It's kept all over the world. The idea of Buy American doesn't mean what it used to. My PT Cruiser built in Mexico doesn't put food on the table of Americans anywhere. But my Dads Scion XB was built in Tennessee. A blue collar American has a job because the Japanese realized what a cost savings it is to cut out the transportation costs.

Okay, you have my attention. Looking good.

Thanks guys. I"m gonna give this another shot.

I was around 10 or so about 1978. I can still rememeber my folks having a "discussion" about giving a 10 year old a hobby knife. I think my first glue kits were the Datsun Pick-up street machine and a Swamp Rat rear engined dragster. Then my dad started buying up old kits and build ups at flea markets for me and the rest is kit bashing history.

So glad you went with the stock hood. Great work.

Ah, so not letting it dry was my issue. Thanks, this helps.

I love everything about this model except the grill. It just doesn't seem to fit. Love the engine, paint and the wheel choice. Nice work.

Jay Leno warming up his checkbook. Film at 11:00.

Okay guys, I've got some of Martha Stewarts flocking powder and I'm trying to flock the carpets on my '49 shoebox. I have tried watered down glue, acrylic paint, enamel paint After I coat with flocking through a stainer I turn it over and knock the excess off and it looks like - you know. However as I write this I had a thought - should I be letting the glue/paint/whatever dry completely before knocking off the excess? What am I doing wrong? And please don't tell me to use embossing powder, I know its better, but I'm going to use what I have until it's gone. Thanks in advance.

Marcus I'd seen that chassis before here and wondered how all those excellent bends were done. Thanks very much for sharing and being cool about other folks expounding upon your idea. Well done.

I think the Stingray III concept car would be a great jumping off point. Add the 911 roof like everyone has suggested, and I think you'd be in the ballpark.

1/20 scale! Great subject but parts hard to come by. Your gonna have to build your own. Looking forward to this.

I have been kicking around doing something like the Twin Mill for a while now. I'd start with the Olds Aero or a 80's/90's Vette. The back half - maybe the Tim Burton Batmobile kit or the one from Batman Forever . There would an awful lot of scratching.

Yeah thats the ticket.

I've NEVER seen this kit built box stock. I discarded everthing but the body and glass myself. Very nice work. The paint looks groovy.

Very cool. I have seen the Revell deuce built a lot of ways but I don't think I've seen a gasser/altered yet. Bring it on!

So far so good. Take your time and you should have no issues. looking forward to seeing your work. Welcome to the forum.

Yeah can I get a show of hands of folks that think this is pretty flippin' cool?

Am I the only one who doesn't really care for the ultra modernizing of old cars? As much as I respect Chip and Troy and their skills, this does nothing for me.

Yep, I'm diggin' it.

Hmm.........most true candies require a base of gold or silver. It doesn't mention this in the instructions on this link. Interesting. EDIT - Nevermind. Their silver is called "base".

I think running through the desk lamp section in your closest office supply store would be your best bet. Or look into some track lighting for the room you build in.

Maybe the reason we don't have a favorite cars thread is because for many of us it would be a very long list. To pick my FAVORITE (singular) it must be the 66/67 Chargers. I've always been partial to the fastbacks and classically Ford has always done them the best but there is a lot of styling on this Charger that really speak to me. The full length grill and tail lamp lense. Hide-away headlights. Four bucket seats. Full length center consoles. Great body lines. The monster engines. I mean, whats not to like? I have built two of the MPC kits and one of the Revell, with two more waiting in the wings. Love em.

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Love it! Classic look!