Jon Cole

>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.

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

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!

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.

Greg- I Goog'd "Hot Rod lingo", several hits came up. I like this one, looks straight forward: http://www.hotrodsandclassics.net/hotrodslang.htm

Ismael, There is a thread on the release of the Cutlass 442 @ http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23811 HTH

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?

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.

I looked through the ten pages at that link... did I miss it? I cannot find it. What brand name please?

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.

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)

This one is difficult to feel certain about. I say "real".

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.

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.

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!

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/

So, I'm looking at the comparison pics, then at the 1:1 pics, and I notice... another issue. It's the raised portion of the rear quarter, above the style line. it starts at the back, and goes forward until it comes to a point at the rear door line. The point looks different on both cars. BTW, it won't matter to me.The Revell kits look just as good as the AMT kits, when they are sitting on the shelves, still in the sealed boxes. That's how most of my kits look!

A tip of the hat to both Bill and Ragnar for your endeavors. It's more than I could ever pull off. If the attempt to do a functioning top fails to win the gold, maybe aim for the silver? A fixed position up-top with the framework inside would work. That would give you a frame to try stretching various materials on. If nothing seems to look right for a covering that may work on a functioning top at a later date, then perhaps wide masking tape would suffice for a fixed roof. It's a shame to leave such a masterpiece in a box

You can't go wrong with more reference pics! In fact, I tend to obsess over finding ref pics of whatever I am building. That's how I ended up with so many pics in my Fotki albums.

"I went with real. To the best of my knowledge there is no plastic, rsin or diecast kit of the Solstice. It would take a heck of a scratchbuilder to do it." I have the Maisto 1/24- 1/25 diecast buried around this junkyard of mine here somewhere. I bought it because... there was no other way to get a Solstice in "our" scale. Someday you may buy it at my estate sale!

Don't shoot me please for asking this, as I have yet to dive into a funny car build, but isn't at least one of these funnys the same as the Polar Lights offering from 5 to 10 years ago? I thought they did a Hawaiian?

Jeff- Your build of the Christine Pro Mod was tops! I wasn't aware that you had an issue with someone out there. FWIW, I did save your pics to my Fotki page. If you cannot take new pics, I can always post or link for you, but only with your permission.

Welcome to our cage! It's a good place to swing from the bars For basics, it's all about glue & paint. George touched on that a bit. I would add that you try to avoid any "chemically hot" glue on clear parts. Avoid model glue, and super glue. Use a "white glue" on clear. You could use Elmers glue, but a better choice is a liquid craft glue that you may buy at a store like Michael's. Paint! Never try to get full coverage with the first coat. And if you're painting colored plastic such as red or yellow, you will need a primer. I believe a primer is a good idea no matter what color the plastic is. And, the color of primer does matter. I'm not a fast typer, so I'll pull the plug on this thread here. Ask if you have detailed Q's!

Ken- Your words are right on the money. Good enough to carve in stone. I didn't read the subject of Harry's message, don't need to. Ken's words still apply to all.

I think it may be real. Maybe.