Jon Cole

Joe- thanks! This was hyped as the last Masscar, and technically, I guess it is. I like the idea of switching to a non judgmental show next year. The prices don't surprise me. They are always in that price range. Supply and demand. It's been a while since I attended.

Hoping to see some photos here of their last show.

Yesterday, I saw a car that was actually quite clean. No salt. No grime.

Can anyone show me how the "equalizer lever" works? They seem to have three contact points, two of which I presume are cables. Do most pivot on the center? And if anyone knows Bill Coulter, he did his MCM Hudson build up with chassis lines, but the photo isn't clear enough to help. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bill, thank you a ton! That will help me line my Hudson chassis!

I'm stuck. I need visual help on how to lay out e-brake lines, etc. on a 50's automobile. Any help would be appreciated.

Fine looking Chebby.

Anxiously awaiting the '54 Coupe. Wires gonna look so right on my '53! Any updates on arrival?

You mean like this afternoon when I am trying to trim some Bare Metal Foil to a panel line, and I cannot get the blade to follow the edge for the life of me? Yeah, I know what you mean. So frustrating. As for glass, perhaps cover both sides with pieces of Post-It notes on both sides? Good luck. Keep on moving forward with it!

Bill: If you are referring to the statement (shared below) by Art Anderson, take it with a grain of salt. It was posted on 11/1/12. I don't really keep up on MCG products, have they intro'd new detail products since? Hope I haven't missed any info. "I talked by phone with Bob Korunow of Model Car Garage just a week ago: He told me that he's had to deal with some family situations (elderly parents, IIRC), which has gotten into his time for drawing up new products for photoetching, but things have settled down, so he's getting back to the important stuff in his life and business."

Moebius is churning out several versions of the early 50's Hudsons. Sure wish someone would do just the scripts and emblems in photoetch. Also, consider if photoetch not feasible, perhaps in decal form? We need... something. I'm at a loss to understand why these few scripts / emblems were not added to the decal sheet.

If I was to build a weathered car model, I would hope it would come out as good as yours.

Great tips all! Thank you.

Does anyone make a photoetch set for any of the Hudson kits? Really wish Mobius had included at least decals for the script on the trunk.

Agreed. It's a wagon... with no windows.

58 year old car. Could it be? Bumper.... ...not original? Could be. All I see on bumper is... ...glare.

Well put, Kemo.

Kit is on the way, so I thought I would share these.

I need a tip or idea how to wet sand near raised parts, such as body side trim, etc. I can smooth out the "open" areas, but I have a hard time on the edges. Any suggestions?

Like many race cars, Tope's was constantly evolving. At least I think that's the case. As what few photos there are, seem to have different details. As a model builder, that means it is hard to nail down anything for 100% accuracy.

Inspired to pick up where I left off with my Tope 'stang. Well, my pic disappeared, and I can't seem to repost it.

Nude Hampster. Rednecks driving rusted pickup trucks. That is quite common here.

For me, it would be a toss-up between the '59, or the '60. I think the '60 is more elegant.

It looks just like a 70's Barracuda... ...a half mile away ...at night ...from a speeding train.

Leaving the filling station today, I see a Chevy pickup on a side road. "Like A Rock" must refer to what must have landed on it at some point. I don't think the snow did that!