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Jon Cole

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  1. Thanks for the photo link, Bill. The Dodge Dart R/E wheelstander is by Del Paone... the man's work is in-freakin-credible! Lots of good stuff there by the looks of it.
  2. My factory muscle cars... I need... more!
  3. In the “Under Glass†section, you asked “Where do they sell Duplicolor paint? Is it a rattlecan?†Yes, it is a spray, usually found in auto parts stores.
  4. Testors nozzles? What color nozzles? I know of someone who says the Testors white nozzles are junk... use their black nozzles.
  5. Way cool! When I saw the pics, I thought "Boy, that is something that Dave McGowan would like!" Then I noticed the name below I remember your style from the Spotlight board. I think Dave Deal's spirit has found a new home!
  6. Dave... You NAILED IT! It's good to read a positive spin on our hobby. Currently, I'm stuck in limbo... no urge to build. I haven't worked on a kit since last spring. My only link to the hobby has been this board, but for a while even that went bad what with the negative garbage being strewn. I didn't want to be a part of that. Now the coin has been flipped. Thanks!
  7. Looks like a real Auto Union race car
  8. It definitely is too screwed to look like a real KG, so... maybe a full blown custom? Clean it up, then maybe radius the wheel openings to fit some 19" wheels? Maybe say "bye bye" to the interior? I say it looks like a challenge!
  9. Now that looks like all business! Guess that makes it a business coupe.
  10. >GRIN!< Once when it was just TOO cold to paint outside, I decided to use the empty apartment above me! Here in the country, we don't always lock everything. I went in with a big blue poly tarp, covered up that kitchen the best I could. Worked great! No overspray problems... no landlord problems either. Your results may vary.
  11. I have waited for the weather to stop snowing so I could go outside to paint! The trick is to be exposed to the cold as little as possible. I would get everything ready to step outside. I had the can of paint in the warm water, and when ready I would wipe the can dry, grab the model parts along with a tack rag, and step out. Make it quick... tack the parts, shake the can one last time, and go with the first coat. Take it back inside... pray you don't kick up any dust! Do the second (and third if necessary) the same way... keep the can warm, as well as the plastic. When moving around, don't move too quick or you could stir up dust. I never said it was an ideal work enviroment! But, it can work
  12. I just cannot believe how the Cube can be admired by anyone! It looks like something that George Barris would have made if he had spent his youth in Japan. My first impression of the Cube was "Clown Car"! My boss bought one for a company car (school bus) When I found out, I made this crude photo shop, once I stopped laughing! I'm grateful that he finally bought a NEW vehicle to transport kids, but I'm just as grateful that there are other drivers that want to drive it!
  13. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon “Tomb Raider†Of all the model kits with metal body and a figure included, they really blew it by failing to include an Anjelina Jolie figure! Here is a few reference pics.
  14. Greg- I Goog'd "Hot Rod lingo", several hits came up. I like this one, looks straight forward: http://www.hotrodsandclassics.net/hotrodslang.htm
  15. Ismael, There is a thread on the release of the Cutlass 442 @ http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23811 HTH
  16. In reference to the announced Dodge Viper Coupe kit... I just read on a 1:1 automotive web site that Chrysler plans to cease production of the Dodge Viper after the final 500 units are built. This may (or may not) have an effect on the release of the new Viper Coupe from Revell. Every year, at least one announced kit gets cancelled. Will the Viper be next?
  17. As stated, you need an on-line photo host. I use Fotki, and like it. Others use sites such as Photobucket, Picasa, and others. You could Google "photo host" if you want. If you go with Fotki, I can post a tuitorial with pics so you know what and where the buttons are to click.
  18. I looked through the ten pages at that link... did I miss it? I cannot find it. What brand name please?
  19. I need to know how to search or buy decals for this car. Are they available? I don't need the car, just the decals.
  20. No Testors REGULAR (as in "enamel") is not compatable with Tamiya spray, which is a lacquer based spray. When you think of lacquer, think "chemically hot!" Once you lay down enamel, that's it- no other paint should go over it (yes, there ARE exceptions, but for now lets stick to the basics)
  21. This one is difficult to feel certain about. I say "real".
  22. NO MORE VOTING! Hell, the Afghans can do voting better (and fairer) than this board! Unless you plan on e-mailing EACH AND EVERY registered user, then... PLEASE! NO MORE VOTES! Instead, try something different... Common sense.
  23. Too funny! PL did a six cyl. cap for the Wedge! I would recommend saving the six distributor for another project, or your parts box. Go with either an aftermarket distributor, or swap in a proper 8 cyl. cap from another kit. Drilling plastic caps can be tedious, and if your eyes aren't as good as they used to be (as mine are not), you should drill the caps with the aid of a goose-neck magnafying lamp. You do know you will need a set of jewelers size drill bits, and a twist drill, yes? You know the old saying, "The right tool for the right job". Bead wire, I'm not familiar with that, I'm sure it's fine. Again, the aftermarket has plenty of wire. You could also find wire in old land line phone wire, or tear open old electronic junk such as fans, VCR's, computers, etc.
  24. Jeez, Bob! That's going to be just incredible! It's on of those.... "Why didn't I think of that?" models! I don't care what you call it, as long as we get to enjoy it!
  25. How bad do you want inspiration? How does 53 pages (or so) of photos of built models sound? Not just trucks, but hey, there's inspiration in there! http://public.fotki.com/JCole/model_car_sh...model_contests/
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