Engine 51

MCW has it ready to airbrush: https://mcwfinishes.com/

Finally scored one of my “holy grail” kits. Box is a little rough but it’s all there, still in the bags. Long search over?

That entire thread of comments started by “RW” has been removed from the comment section on that video. Not really sure what to make of it. Prayerfully hoping for the best.

A post on his facebook page made a reference to a brain tumor. No other info that I am aware of, hoping that is not the case but…..

Got to go thru the Dearborn truck assembly plant, and as an added bonus, also went thru the REV Plant (Rouge Electric Vehicle). I was able to get up close and personal in both plants. Started at the beginning and walked all the way to the ship out “Guard Shack”. The ICE plant as they call it (internal combustion engine) was 2004 tech. Hot, loud and with multiple lines for each operation (trim lines for example). The Lightning plant (REV) is 2023 tech. Whole different world. Air conditioned, quiet, much more open and the “line” stops at each station for about six minutes. The output of that plant is set to go way up over the next year or so. It was the most fun I’ve had in a long time and I’m thankful I had the opportunity to do it.

Magic Keyboard for my iPad. Really like this thing. A little spendy, but my wife made it an early Father’s Day gift.

That was great…thanks for posting!

Yes….absolutely.

Man, does that bike bring back memories…..great ones. Funny how you can forget things from childhood, see a pic and it all comes rushing back. Sooo glad you posted this!!

+100

Seeing the pic of that Ford rig sure brings back fond memories. This will be a fun one!

Where does one acquire this aluminum flashing?

Very nice, always liked these Fords.

I was hoping the Facebook post about that was wrong. Not good news. Hope he can get back into the swing of things.

Thinking the logo may be Skelly oil?

And you have been missed! Take good care of that arm (and the rest of yourself as well). Glad to have you back, may God bless.

Ok, here goes…had one of these as a kid. Would love one now to try and do it justice.

Do big rigs count in this thread?

I just read a post on his Facebook page that mentioned a possible brain tumor. I certainly hope that’s not the case….

Wondered the same thing.

And to that I say AMEN.

Ok, I’m game, I’ll get some and give it a go. Thanks for the tip.

Is that the same as Bondic, or is this something different?

Got plenty of that on the bench, have had for years. This glue was highly recommended and was supposed to “grab” in about 15 seconds…not so. That said, yes, back to my old CA glue and the accelerator. That method at least won’t ruin my paint as I know what to expect with it. Thanks for jumping in tho.

Super glue that is anything but. Won’t hold the part in place, but it will: melt the black paint off the piece I’m trying to attach and smear said black paint all over the front of the orange engine. Had to leave the bench before things got really ugly…..