Ulf

All of a sudden I became curious to try building a kit from a design sketch, project plan, schedule and budget... Not that I think it will be better or more fun but maybe it will make me a little smarter ? now that I stop working on projects professionally ! One thing is for sure I will not become more beautiful.

The great relaxation in model building is that it is not a disaster if you fail. It's what really gives the brain rest and recovery, which it also needs to develop (the brain develops well into old age provided it is stimulated and rested). You control the design, budget, schedule, forecast and quality.

oops, I really have a lot to learn from that build and Kit Karson's 33 coupe project. I haven't spent many hours in hot rod garages in the last 25 years and it shows so I really appreciate having other projects to look at every now and then

Oh, I like the color combination on Tudorn, palette cleaner at its best. I am saving that image for the future.

Wow, I really like all the details. Now I have a couple of weeks at home and hope to get some bench time with my coupe.

Oooh, one of the very few classic racing Porsches I've seen in person. I was really shocked by how worn and scruffy it was, far from even a utility car.

Slow process, deadline at work and professional life.

Incredibly nice. Everyone who builds after a model impresses me greatly because I have tried but given up because it is so much more difficult. Slightly OT, V8 Magazine had fantastic reports by Juha Airio, some of whom were in the SAE at the time.

One of several things I appreciate about this forum is the American friendly and helpful style. The generosity of sharing knowledge at this forum is another part that I also appreciate very much. I sometimes wish I could bring that spirit to the professional world.

In short, I build cars that I am relieved not to have to own. The only dream car I have, a 32 high boy, I will probably never build. I can revel in dents, surface rust and worn tires without having to deal with the consequences. The feeling of being free from responsibility is wonderful.

Absolutely spot-on choice of tires and rims.

So, now I have tried to get the plastic pieces together to my 34 coupe.The in line six in the AMT 51 Chevy was a bit crooked so instead of working on it I made my own engine block which at least is perpendicular, "the clutch" is an old Monogram rim and a part from the 51 air cleaner.The ribs on the liftgate are a pair of valve covers from an AMT Corvette.What do you say, can this pass as an in line 6 with Fisher Cross flow head ?

So, now I have tried to get the plastic pieces together... The in line six in the AMT 51 Chevy was a bit crooked so instead of working on it I made my own engine block which at least is perpendicular, "the clutch" is an old Monogram rim and a part from the 51 air cleaner. The ribs on the liftgate are a pair of valve covers from an AMT Corvette. What do you say, can this pass as an in line 6 with Fisher Cross flow head ?

North West Short Lines the Chopper II. Cost as 1.5-2 kit type Round2 but earned back on reduced waste Plasticard.It is not childproof, but in most ways safer than the #11 or loose razor blade. Highly recommended.

Thanks I had forgotten about Mexico, those years I was confused by love. I am blessed with a merchant who indicates years as on wines. The day the supply of AMT runs out like Jo-Han, I will have to look for old MONOGRAM. To be honest, I really like Round2 and Moebius but it is really a nice feeling to open an old kit.

What year did AMT move production to China ? Was this done in one step or was it a gradual process? I find a little ridiculous satisfaction in building kits with a little Made in USA on the runners.

Nice I will return to TROG as soon as I have built some more on my Ford van, the team must have a tow car. My 34 currently has an injected straight Chevrolet 6 with Fisher cross flow top. We'll see if the team gets the pieces together for the race.

Yes soft plasticard promos Made By Stahlberg In Finland Aside from the soft plastic they were as we say at MCF correct.

I think that you can start whit a Bburago 1/27 scale SAAB diecast toy.

Many thanks I will come back with some pictures during the week and some questions. I think the AMT valve cover looks strange. //Ulf

Hi Tim Did you find a picture? Now it's my turn to pull what little hair I have left, I really want an injection engine in my TROG project. //Ulf

I had to measure out three points for screws on Moon caps, my goodness how difficult. A colleague CAD drew this picture that I intended to print with the circles as a guide so that the cap was centered but it was actually easier to save the picture in my smartphone, set up the brightness on the Smartphone and put the Moon cap on the screen. I checked that the image/circle was correct on the screen with a circle template.

42 kits, two 1/24, the rest 1/25, mainly AMT. Some will be merged into one car, at least five maybe ten will be finished this year, the rest will take me ten years to build and that feels good. Since I can only paint on one of the sites I'm building on, it's a bit jerky. edit: 43..

What type of fork do you want to build, telescop, springer or girder? If I may be curious, which kit are you building ? Some have managed to solder brass profiles, a watchmaker's job, I have before digital time extended a Revell Electra Glide fork with Plasticard or if it was sprues ?? which I let a friend turn to the right dimension.