Misha

Welcome aboard Bill! Sure you'll find a great community here. I moved out to Victoria in the early 80's and for the first six winters it was snow free, things have certainly changed over time. About fifteen years ago started wintering in Arizona, and here it has begun being relatively cold too. Past week the night time low temps have been chillier than the Cowichan Valley. Looking forward to seeing your work, what are your favoured areas? Also keep in mind the local club, SPAM, Scale Plastic Auto Modellers, a number of members are quite active in the forum here. Cheers Misha

After many years of using various compressors I would recommend the Iwata studio model if one is serious about airbrushing. It is very quiet, thankfully and has two lines running off of it, complete with seperate regulators and moisture traps. It is a bit more money yet very worthwhile. I would definitely stay away from the small hobby compressors, the ones without a holding tank, as the airstream pulsates from the compressor itself. With a tank that problem is eliminated. I've had my current one for six years and it has been trouble free and very quiet, so one can use it in an apartment or in the middle of the night for us insomniacs without disturbing anyone. Cheers Misha

That's a great build Pat! I also followed along on your WIP and the additions to the hoist are bang on. Plus the other details you've included make this a model that bears closer examination. Features like the clearence lights, booster battery and the VRRRMMM plate add to the enjoyment of viewing your work. Congrats Misha

Beautiful job Manuel! Looks perfect for an early show rod, somewhat beyond basic with the great paint job, the padded roof insert, tucks and rolls in the wheel well.... so much to enjoy! Congrats on a great rod! Misha

Rockin' Rodney, I've enjoyed all your builds, comments and involvement with the forum. You have been an inspiration to many and a fountain of gearhead knowledge. Thanks for all of that, it is much appreciated! Cheers, best wishes and looking forward to 2018. Misha

That's a real winner John! The blue is perfect fit, and so much greater impact than the red. Plus your photos make it hard to believe it's a scale model, it appears to be parked in front of your place. Bravo & Congrats! Misha

Congrats on a stunning paint job! Really fits the Poncho. Cheers Misha

Your added details have really made the basic kit come alive. The skills displayed by your build indicate that you are beyond a "newbie", your friend would have been very pleased by the workmanship! Congrats and cheers, Misha

Welcome to Canada! Wishing you great success in your studies at Brock (anytime for building?) See if there are any model clubs in the area, the local hobby shop may be able to help. Cheers Misha

I just had a note in my mailbox from a newly joined member, so curious if others might have gotten the greeting. Here's a screen shot from moments ago....

Ditto here. Have been considering a number of possible choices... AMC, Poncho OHC, MG, Hot Rod Ford model T! Need to decide by January....

Wow! Thanks for reposting the pics, as I was unable to view them at first as well. Now I see what the excitement is all about, that paint treatment is just a stunner Doc James! Congrats on a first class rendition of the classic Merc. Cheers Misha

Amazing job Jim turning a basic snap kit into a gem! Your headlights are bang on, would you describe how you achieved the look. The other changes in the grill, hood, spoiler all contribute to an overall look that raises the bar for this kit. Congrats! Cheers Misha

Curious if a decision has been arrived at yet? My choice is for the inline theme, as noted before, although I have something in mind for either choice. Cheers Misha

Hi Phil, This has always been a favorite of mine from the straight axle days, great that you're back at it after all these years. The modifications to the Mini-Exotic kit that you're making is most interesting and combined with the attention to detail and construction will make this a great WIP thread! I'll be following closely as I'm sure many will. Cheers Misha

Hi Richard, It's quite reasonable at $7.50 for a dozen, good for six batteries. Though up north in Canada we add exchange and if Customs takes a look there are further costs... so it's closer to eleven bucks for Canucks. Cheers Misha

I used to use the PE battery cable ends, yet they were still too two dimensional for my taste. A recent discovery has been the resin cable ends from R&M. They are easy to use with a stout shaft that attaches it to the battery and a small hole already provided for the cable to be cemented into. For my money this is the way to go! Cheers Misha

My choice is for the inlne theme as it offers greater diversity in vehicle choices and places more attention to the mechanical side of the build. There are many foreign vehicles to choose from as well, making for a more interesting field of competitors. Cheers Misha

Great looking project Phil! Looking forward to seeing it at the Island Classic this coming Saturday. Will you be entering the three racers into the new collections category? Cheers Misha

Wow, great build Tom! Really enjoying your recent work, very clean and pro. Since it's an OOB build, I was curious if it was allowed to run without the top? Want to build an authentic gasser and to save the roof a Le Mans build of the stock kit (which doesn't include it) Congrats on this build, Cheers Misha

Very sweet Tom! Cheers Misha

Great colour! Plus the Blue Dots add that subtle Hot Rodder attitude. Thanks for sharing, Cheers Misha

Fabulous shots Steve! Perfect detail references for future builds, with the various shades of aluminium, metal and paint. Overall a great tribute to the skill and passion of Dan Gurney! Thanks for the photos, Cheers Misha

Thanks Richard, I've been ruminating about that back end, not entirely happy with the direction. So now, with the new details available, it might be time to chop and dice ro come up with the actual rear end on the VR. It always helps to have a pair of fresh eyes! On the Monkeemobile a lot of the length is in the back, think I'd be looking there first to shorten it? Cheers Misha

Building a more accurate VR has been a long term goal for me that has been worked on over time. While I had mentioned that the rear treatment was a mystery until the recent coverage by HRDeluxe. I have lenghtened the front fenders and decided to do the same with the rear to balance the proportions. To make sense a Connie Kit was a logical approach, even if it is a diversion from the original plan. (I may rethink this and attempt to modify it to be more representative of the VR.) Also thinking of grafting a set of front wheel arches into the rear openings. Currently the length of my Riv matches the Monkeemobile.