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Strange... I always thought instruction are for when all else fails.

I like to let it sit and harden up 24-36 before handling or sanding/polishing any imperfection out. It's pretty much dry in a few hours. I just found it to be a little soft yet.

I used to start with the engine - chassis - body - interior, but now I do bodies first. That seems to make or break the model right there.

That could be, we all know it takes a good chuck of money to make these things happen. AM2 had all, well most of AM1s tools after they got them out of the Shanghi pawn shop. LOL I predict we will see a hand full of rereleases this year and maybe a new kit in 09. That is just my prediction and we will wait and see.

Okay then... strange, very strange. I guess it could have been a 3 cylinder - what was that thing Chevy Sprint? Geo? Some goofy thing. It's just doesn't seem like a Shelby without a big Ford V8 in it, but hey, it's your model. Carry on.

where to get one? where to get one? It's pretty much the only thing on my absolutely must have list. I'll spring for wheels, too. Hey it's my B-day in a month, and the wifey already gave her approval because it's cute - I guess. ahh another red car I hate painting red almost as much as yeller.... but they look so fine.

$$$$ It has been the distruction of many good companies, products and people, and will be the demise of NASCAR, too. They are not going to go away, but they are already loosing their death grip they once had. They probably peaked 99-2000? I don't think it's free advertising, but it is branding, which is worth something. I don't think any Goodyears, Monty Carlos, Fusions, etc. where sold because of a model kit on the self; however, it does keep those name brands in another place they would otherwise be.

Humm I am getting the feeling I may have not made the best color choice. All I need now is some stock hub caps and a straight six. It's Aotake and it's staying Aotake.

Thanks, it got better once I got the the middle of the sheet. I had a few pieces that just fell off.

Thanks and I owe you an apology for my inappropriate behavior. To be honest, I don’t doom and gloom over AMT. I am happy that something is happening with their tool bank, but I am also a realist. I know we are not going to see releases next week and a new tool in the next year. I always thought we could get along, and I really don’t know what always gets in the way of that. Like I said I have been looking for ICM mainly Spits but wouldn’t mind a few more Mig-3s. I’ve been to Tower and they have a very limited selection to what they once had.

I wasn't aware of that, good to see at least someone is taking care of them. Without a doubt. There are several AMT kits that I wouldn't mind seeing again myself. Yeah, I think we seen the last of $10 kits. $14-$15 at Hobby Lobby, and interestingly $16-$17 at the LHS - at least for the domestic car kit makers.

Really, where did you hear that. Last I knew: 2000-01 They release a really good Spitfire; however, suffered hugely from poor quality control and cramming a delicate kit in a small flimsy box - needless to say a lot of damage and short shot kits showed up on LHS selves. Only 1 in 6 or so where buildable. Then they release a copy - literally - part for part spru for spru of Tamiya's P-51 Mustang, maybe as late as 01, and were done sortly after that. We are pretty certain Tamiya got involved as it was suspected that they planned the same for their Bf-109 series, which never materialized - but has been in their cat for at least 8 years. And that's pretty much the last anyone has heard from them... Virtually everything from their product line has been discontinued, back ordered or out of stock at all the retailers and distributors alike. So you can't get anything they did do once upon a time - retail, and they haven't had a release in since the P-51, about 7 years ago. Man how time flies by. I see they have a new website, the old one was run down with a bunch of broken links - obviously it hadn't been mant. in several years, so maybe they are resurrected. I guess it's another wait and see if ICM actually releases something - even if it's an old one because they had some good ones. I would mind some more Spits and Mig 3s, and they do a 1/72 I-16 that's the best in any scale. But it's really hard to say with them. I wouldn't hold my breath for any new 08 releases. Same with AMT and Auto World (or whatever they have too many bloody names: retro Polar Lights Praying Mantas) endeavor. Will wait and see what come from their camp. I am not sure when you had seen AMT's tool bank last, while I have no doubt that some of the more recent tools are ready to go - as long as some moron hadn't screwed them up somehow - lets face it, some of this stuff has been to Mexico and according to AMT, "They didn't know what the were doing or even what they were making," much less take care of it, but that is another story. Like I said before, unless someone has been working on the exiting too bank, I wouldn't exactly say that the vast majority was in excellent shape. What I remember was about half and half, but I didn't go to their off site storage facility either and that was many years ago. Cheers

Darin, big snow come.

There is more to the hobby industry than strictly car kits. I know, shocker! Huh? It was another example of long lost tooling and a defunct manufacturer, but what difference does it make? Other than, it makes some of your accusations inaccurate. No, I am sure you really don't want to do that. First of all, it is just an argument started when there is nothing left to argue about. Secondly, I am sure you heard of throwing stones in glass houses. Nobody is perfect, and don't feel the need to point out your writing mistakes to everyone - do I. You know how that argument always goes, and for what it is worth, I have two English writing degrees. Who cares? You're right, and I went a little over the top. And, don't get me wrong, I have already gone in great detail how I behaved childishly as well but not inclusively alone - so I was including myself in that remark, too. However, when is enough a enough? I had enough of the drivel. But, I am not here to pick a fight with you, so unless you are here to pick fight with me.... Peace brother. Cheers

Kind of... it's all blue hair... that's funny.

Nope, I meant ICM. And, I am sure you don't really want to start on the grammar school.

Darin I wasn't addressing you. As far as I am concerned you are nothing more than a Cyberspace School Yard Bully. As far as what happened at HH, Tom broke the law. All I did was point it out. Childish behavior is why, and you were as much a part of the behavior as any one else, when frankly you had no business. It's clear that you intiate attacks when ever you get the chance, even neutral topics you have turned into to attacks, particularly twords me. I never done a goddamn thing to you - ever. You might take some of your own advise because quite frankly Darin I haven't read a whole lot from yourself that contributed much to this message board or the hobby in general. So piss off.

Yeah me too, 69 Nova with a blue green color. I had lots of Novas. But this isn't it. It is actually MM Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Aotake aluminum primer... something a little different. The Nova I had was a little more blue than this.

1st coat of Future over a flat base. Looks like this could work. Also a lesson in BMF

quite frankly who cares? I am sure there are thousands of words that spell it out exactly - anything else is pure speculation and the attempt to purport that someone knows something more than someone else - or implied superior knowledge. I am sure there is specific language in the contract that is more complex than "simply renting the company." That's just ignorance - there is an M word for people like that I am sure we all been around long enough to know how these things go down. I am also sure it will be some time before we see anything on the shelves from this endeavor. I am further sure that it will be even longer before anyone sees a new tooled kit. It took years for AM to get back kind of on their feet and are still putt-putting-along - and there has been two failed attempts at resurecting Johan - because HELLO there is nothing left to the point of one lawsuit won already - and who knows where the ICM tools are. What ever will be will be and all the speculation in the world isn't going to change that simple fact. Nothing written here is going to have a huge influence one way or another - including any wish lists. It's just not - I, too, have a significant wish list that includes some potential blockbusters; however, I don't expect any of them to see the light of day from this endeavor - some I don't expect ever. In the mean time, build a model and let the boys figure it out for themselves. I am sure they will ask and probe when the feel like they needed to be pointed in the right direction. They probably don't even know what they have exactly yet, what works and what doesn't as far as tooling. Last time I saw the AMT tool bank a lot of it was damaged or broken. But I am like anyone else. . . always interested to see a new kit or something I haven't see for awhile ... from what I know of Tom I am sure it's all in good hands. and for all that it is; that's my two cent worth. Carry on Cheers

Revell AG Jaguar XK 120

Sweet, nice looking clean build. It turned out really good. I agree the wheels set it off nicely.

I am thinking insanity, but what do I know.

I always kind of liked Alfas, or as my friend says Awlful Rameros , He had a brand new spyder and in less than 3000 miles the windshield wipers flew off in a thunderstorm, a radiator hose fell off, the radio quit working it was to the dealer 2 dozen times for all kinds of stupid stuff. Nice looking cars though. What is with those exhaust tips on the Jager car? Some kind of attempt to increase down force in the rear? Cheers

Nice! I'd be interested to know how it builds, too, as I have one in the stack to build. Looks like a good kit, but I have been fooled before...