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Good to know. I use Tamiya extra thin a lot. Thanks!?

I’m interested to see what you do for a belt. A lot of kits have ugly looking belts!? I just made a set of pulleys because I temporarily lost the kit piece and used electrical tape for the belt. It would make a better serpentine belt than a v-belt though.?

When I search, it comes up as a varnish. Is that the stuff, and can it be used over any paint? Thanks!

I had this idea while trying to drill holes in a piece of flattened wire like I have done before. I took four pieces of the 0.042” o.d. Wire insulation that I use for spark plug boots and glued them together with CA. Then I reamed them with a 0.024” drill bit to clean out any CA and give decent clearance for the 0.020” plug wires. Then I sliced a thin sliver off and threaded the wires through.? Not as nice as photo etch looms, but good enough for this lump of an engine.?

Like this? https://www.amazon.com/AMT-Peerless-Roadrunner-Logging-Trailer/dp/B07HRV3WYL Edit: WorthPoint has lots of pictures of them, supposedly from e-bay, but I didn’t see any there? https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/24-25-log-loader-peterbilt-mack-1914076723

I picked this sealed kit up off Kijiiji for $50.? Now I just have to get up the nerve to build it.?

Thanks Folks. It’s a little darker than the factory colour, but I never shoot for original looks anyways. I was going to do the roof black, but after looking at dozens of photos, decided white looks better.

Nicely done!?

It’s mine now! Thanks for egging me on everyone.?

Well I am going to stick myself in the “normal” bracket also.? That is something you won’t have to worry about when you’re gone. I know I won’t.?

?Thanks. I apparently upgraded the alternator too which is fine because I will likely add the winch that is in the kit but not in the instructions.

Welfare systems are desperately needed by some people, but unfortunately abused by far too many others.

So yesterday I searched everywhere I could think of for the missing pulleys/fan belt piece for a Revell CJ-7 I’m fiddling with. I bought it open box at a flea market, so I concluded that maybe it was never there (along with the pedals, cb radio and rad hose). So I spent a good amount of time yesterday scratch building pulleys and using a resin alternator. Then first thing this morning I grab one of the pill bottles that I store small chunks of evergreen in…..and there’s the missing parts….complete with a note saying what kit they belong to. ? Open kits I usually go through and put a check mark on the instructions by all the part numbers, but this one I didn’t.?

Library cards are free for the asking.

You’re doing some really fine work on this old Chevy Andreas! Can’t wait to see what follows.??

Yes, it’s looking really good so far!?

Coming along nicely Dennis. I see you use the same organizational system I do.?

Nice progress Steve. Sounds like you have a great plan in the works here.?

That turned out beautifully Rich!?

Baby blue was a big hit by Badfinger.

I have built 34 since getting back into the hobby about 5 or 6 years ago. I have about 100 waiting in the wings. Quite a few in the wings have been purchased at flea markets in various states, some of which I bought strictly for parts.?

I must say I am a little intimidated by what I read about this kit. It’s apparently highly detailed and requires a lot of care and patience to build….and I gotta say, patience is not one of my best qualities.? GeeBee (Geoff) did a super nice build thread on it here, and it turned out beautifully. Thanks Geoff! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/73464-fujimi-porsche-356c-2000gs-convertible/

Decision making is best left to those who display a modicum of competence.

Thanks Guys. It is a nice kit, but needs a bit of extra work.?

Thanks Les, and thank you Matt for the build link. I think I will try to snag it if it’s still available.?