Andrew McD

Beautiful paint, both the color and the application. Very convincing engine. I’ll be watching this one!

Very nicely done! I built this one and ha ve another in the ‘stash’. My chassis was not warped but I haven’t looked at the second one. I will say this is the best AMT kit that I have built.

I have this one in the stash . I was impressed with your 32 Ford roadster and look forward to seeing what direction you go with this one.

Amen to that! It seems like I spend more time stripping paint than building. Maybe someday I’ll learn to lay down a smooth coat of paint consistently but so far it still eludes me. Looking forward to watching your next build if this one is taking a break back in the box.

Very cool looking hot rod! The dropped front axle gives it a killer stance and the creative paint job makes this one unique.

I have admired the quality of your builds and find it interesting that you took an approach of build, build, build to hone your skills and craftsmanship as that has been my approach since I became fully engaged in the hobby a few years ago. I certainly don’t produce anything near the quality of your work but I’m seeing improvement. I can’t fault the quality of this build (or your photography) and enjoy getting an historical perspective on the development of a master builder’s skills.

I built this one and agree that it’s a really nice kit. I really like your custom 1/2 round molding! Terrific looking paint and color combination 👍.

Really nice looking hot rod! In fact your build inspired me to order this kit and yes I ordered two😁.

To the best of my memory my first model car was "the Deuce" a 1932 Model B Ford from AMT in 1959. I was 8 years old at the time and my oldest sister who always had an interest in art and painting helped me assemble it. I'm pretty sure we didn't paint it but I seem to recall applying decals. A few years later I had more success building the Visible V8 which I found tremendously informative in the operation of the internal combustion engine. I've built models off and on over the years but only since retirement in 2016 have I become immersed in the hobby.

Thank you.

Hallo Bart, What is your ratio of paint to retarder? I have some Tamiya retarder and need a starting point for trying this. Thanks, Andrew

Steve, Do you decant the Dupli-Color primer and airbrush it or shoot straight from the can? Thanks, Andrew

Stellar build! Fit and finish beyond reproach. Beautifully engineered….I could go on with the superlatives but the model speaks for itself.

You really do a nice job of detailing your builds. Well done!

A very cool high quality build!

Can't say why but I've always had an affection for drag cars that were a bit unconventional in their power plants. This one is very cool!

Really enjoying your efforts to make this authentic period correct. Keep up the great work!

Sure looks good to me! I have this one in the stash and it is working its way up to the front of the queue. Can you comment on some of the problems I might encounter with this kit? Thanks, Andrew

The car looks terrific as do all aspects of your presentation of the model!

I really like how your painted trim accentuates the shape of the body. One cool dragster!

Echoing what Ace said......an excellent rendering of one of my favorite drag classes!

There’s a very good chance we were in the Philippines at the same time. Though I never made it to Clark we were in and out of Subic Bay many times in that 1972-1976 time frame.

Andrew McDermott US Navy 1972 - 1976 Electricians Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5) Served aboard the USS Turner Joy DD951 stationed out of Long Beach and San Diego Did 3 WESPAC deployments including time in combat zones in North and South Vietnam at the tail end of the war. As is the nature of deployed combat vessels we travelled extensively in the west Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf.

In response to the original question; currently I'm neither. I would have to describe myself as an assembler that hopes to continue to develop the skills to consider himself a builder. As for collector, nah. I've never seen the point to collecting stuff just to have it though I suppose a well themed collection can have historical and educational value.

Stop it! You're killing me! Even though I'm reading this 6 weeks late. LOL