Jon Cole

She needs to sit lower... too much space visible above the tires. That added to what others here have said will put that back on track. You're almost there.

Not only is this going to be a great "how-to" series, but after studying the photos, you should plan next on doing a "simulated wood" article! First things first though.

Charlie- I just checked out your products list...looks like something to consider. Besides, I notice you also have "T" fittings. That is something I have needed in the past, and most likely will again. What forms of payment do you take?

Chris- Now that will produce a stronger joint! That is what I need to do. What may happen is I will put this project aside until I am healed enough to go into my basement... no way can I do that fine detailed drilling without the use of my magnifying lamp.

No, thank you! The treat is ours! So that's what you been up to all this time!

Nice stuff you build there Mike! It must be an "All In The Family" thing! I'd say it's neat to have a son keeping right up with ya!

Nice work Alex! Imagine... learning the airbrush at 13! I notice that's a Pace booth... I like mine, I'd say they are worth every penny. I see that "Bad Medicine" has a longhorn skull... someone notify DamnCranky! That would look freaky in the grille of a 30's vintage ratty rod! Ahh! Another great idea by me! Great ideas and bad gas... if it was currency, I'd be a rich man!

Texture is the key, along with color. For texture, paint the manifold in a base color; while the paint is still wet, stuff it in a container of baking powder (or sprinkle it on). Tap off the excess. Others here have good ways to pigment. I usually just go with Testors Leather. Maybe use some Testors oily black for added flavor. Also recommend shaving up a stick of pastels, adding some to the surface for a nice dry rust effect.

That is clever! Looks good!

Thanks Dave. After doing some research, it looks like soldering aluminum is difficult to do well. My only options are RB Motion, or go with truck arms, or leaf springs. I am working on a tricked out '37 Ford pickup. Sometimes it feels like I make things too complicated! Now I have to choose.

I saw them on vendors tables in the photos I have seen here from the NNL West.

I dunno... nothin' says nice seat covers like "Snickers"!

Now I have seen a lot of '49 Mercs, but that one just shines! It is so... clean! It is what I would have in a '49 Merc. Two thumbs up!

Nice! Working lights? Working lights! Is that the Tamiya kit? Is it a large scale?

Someone at the past few NNL East events has offered a limited variety of Perry's Resin products for sale. A little confusion here on what Randy Frost offers... does he no longer make these wheels, or just not offer them for sale via mail? I am under the impression the latter is the case.

Where do you find these Harry? Anyhow, another tough one. I guess REAL. Love that camera reflection on the rear bumper!

Well I'm out of luck then Dave. My whole life is a series of guesses (usually bad ones!)

Some thing to consider if you like... use a Post-It note to hold the window as you insert it in position. Or use Post-Its to "mask" off the glass as you handle it. My favorite clear adhesive is two part epoxy, if any excess squeezes out, I wait for it to partially cure to rubber cement consistancy, and use a toothpick to peel it up. Thanks for reading.

What a great build! A visual stunner.

Hey Marty- you did good on the Prowler! Nice paint too! What a diff ditching the front fenders is!

Ed! Those are amazing! How did you make those?

That is some serious glue damage to the windshield. I'd take that to mean this would make a good "speedster" sans windscreen, or a scratchbuilt one!

In 1:1 auto refinishing, not everything is always a "strip & refinish". Is this car you are referring to absolutely need to be stripped? Perhaps a good wet-sand to level out the surface, topped by a primer-sealer if needed? Whatever the case, I hope it works out for you.

Man, that Mini pegs the "Funky-Meter"!

Well, now you have one heck of an addition to your junk box! Maybe you can scavenge it for parts? Most important, why did the primer fail to cure? What did you use for a primer? How much did you apply? I am trying to figure out if the model warped due to heat, or chemical reaction, or both?