George Bojaciuk

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A brand new episode has been completed and should be in your inbox, if you signed up. I have also invited Karl Sheffer to expound on an AMX primer he sent me. It's great info and taught this old dog a trick or two. That will be in an upcoming issue! Enjoy!

My two cents are as follow: You can offer the basic site. I would limit it to a page or two, though. Regular banter, etc. However, as a premium member and/or subscriber, you get added content such as the digital magazine, archived articles and posts, specials from vendors who decide to take ads here and add in a marketplace area. All deals are between the buyer and seller and only accessible via a premium membership. You yourself, are not involved in the sale of items but it gives people a place where they can post what they have and what they want for it. We tend to buy from people we know, instead of placing faith in an eBay vendor no one has heard of. In addition, you can have guest authors pop in with a special feature, just for premium members. I know I'd be willing to do so. You can even add in short video clips on how to do a special technique. Maybe even an interview or two of some hobby icon. Can't make a model show? Maybe even do a highlight show clip. When I worked at a car dealership, we could show a customer a problem by linking them to YouTube. I'd shoot the short video of their secondary rubber showing on their tires and why it didn't pass inspection. Only they could access the video thru a link I send by email. Pretty effective. Your vendors can link their product videos for a modest fee. Could be part of their ad package. The premium access site could be a one stop vendor showcase as well as a great product/model reference site for the average guys. Instead of hunting the web we could have the best of the best listed with new product intros, on a regular basis. Meld in other ideas as time goes on and it can be a real plus. You get the magazine out in a timely manner and have an area that is self sustaining.

I have a few '63 kits that I can look thru before asking. Appreciate the offers. Am considering 6 tail lights... I'm thinking of a car in my neighborhood, growing up. Mags, red lines and side pipes.

My first model car was a'57 Imperial. I used every part in the box plus a sprue or two! Asked my dad to get me a second tube of glue. Snake: methinks, I might like the hardtop, as well!

So....you might recall: I threw it into the "Purple Pond" and ....honestly, forgot about it. To many other things are keeping me busy these days. Started reading about some of your glue bombs and reminded myself that I had one "cooking"! There you have it! The back glass is welded into the up-top with about a half a tube of glue. I'm going to start grinding down the high spots and determine a route of restoration. Should be fun!

Nice work, Geno! Knowing how tough that kit is, you have done miracles with it! Never realized you were using the Monogram kit. Don't know if you ever got my book, but if not, contact me and I'll get you a PDF DVD of it... You know where I'm at!

Tom is OK....I use PayPal only because it is my hobby money.

Thanks for the kind words! The garage is actually 2 Fujimi garage bases. I needed a little extra length than provided by one base. This then required that I extend a wall. Wood is real. Basswood. Outside walls are Evergreen "siding" sheets. Accessories are SEL items that he custom made, but now carries. Other items were scratch-built.

Forums like this alert us to problem vendors. I made good on my word and bought an El Camino from Jeff. You stop this stuff buy getting the word out and shutting the offender down. You turn around and buy for the "good guys". I realize many are cheap, but it serves no purpose. You get what you pay for. I found a guy in the UK selling my book on CD on eBay. I made contact with eBay UK after I started getting emails that the CD wouldn't load. I told them to complain to eBay and get a refund. It was not an auth'd copy. Guy was shut down. If you wonder how powerful these forums are....just think of the Molotow Chrome pens! A few posts, emails or articles on line and whammo...everyone is trying them. Places are carrying them..... just goes to show!

China did do it. I also believe Europe does not have a licensing agreement with the US.

I just got an email...MegaHobby now carries these pens. I did get mine at Dick Blick.

I think it added to the discussion, not hi jacking it! Great build!

Jeff, Won't stop me from buying one from you! Let me make sure I don't already have one! update: I do not have one! I'm interested.

I use a Tic Tac box. When full, tape it, label "Sharps" and put in recycle.

Just wanted to let you know that I had a very positive interaction with Ken. He was new to the site and was looking for a Subaru XT Coupe. I happened to have one. After a couple of weeks, I got a message that he was still interested... We came to an agreement and off it went. So... If you see the name, he's OK! A real pleasure dealing with him. We did the text thing and that makes it even better to communicate! In a world where you get some real stinkers, I thought it might be nice to let you know that there are "good" folks out there!

I'm a huge MegaHobby fan! With hobby shops in my area closing or extinct, I was running out of options. Found them and placed my first order. Guy got right back to me and asked if I was the one who wrote the muscle car book. He had me at hello! Orders arrive intact and very fast. Sale items are frequent and my bill is usually large. My fault, of course! If something is out of stock, I don't get a stupid look from a kid who says, "I dunno...", I get to click on a box that notifies me when it is in stock. When the email arrives... I spend more! Never had an issues, but I sorta' know what I want... Can't say enough good stuff about them. Love the emails I get.. Found a Renwal Twin Forty model reissue that way.... My dad bought that model one Christmas... Kinda' a neat feeling!

Do a search for Greg Wann. He makes these. Very reasonable and nice material! Good guy to deal with....5-stars in my book!

Would love to have my '73 Vega GT V8. Cars that got away....I turned my nose up to a '69 Chevelle. It had a 427 in it. Guy wanted $4k for it. Found it later in a magazine as a rare COPO. Made sure after, that I knew my stuff. In the early '80's I pass d on a Vega Yenko Stinger Kammback. Turbo still in the box in the back. Parts car too! Both $150. Just got married and had no money to spare.... Not even $150! Sigh!

Just wanted to say thanks to all who requested the paint article and for signing up. As you can see, I have not flooded your inbox. Articles and auctions will come out as I finish them. Currently, I'm cleaning up the shop once again and should have my paint booth ready to use, soon! I truly hope you enjoy the column going forward. Just a reminder....please make sure you give me your email when requesting the paint article. You should also not have any issues opening it, as it is not an attachment, but a forward. I'd encourage you to forward the paint article to those that might be shy. The info is critical in safely using urethanes. Matt from Gravity also let me know that he has new paint jars. Once I get them, I'll advise! Hope you liked the paint piece and stay tuned for more fun!

Thanks so much, Tim! The response in the last 24 hours has been amazing! I want to be clear, that I'm doing this because I enjoy the hobby and the info needs to be out there. If you do Join the Mailing List you do also get the Basement page, which is an auction. Sick jokes are there as well! I also include my stories on any of the diecast that I might be putting out. I never liked eBay because I don't know who I deal with. Started this a while ago and have moved over 700 pieces. In the process, I've made some really good friends! So thanks again to all for the response and I hope you enjoy the article and future offerings!

This morning I released my follow up article to Tim Boyd's Paint Article. If you would like to read it and you are not on my "Basement" list, I will be happy to send it to you. Just send me your email. I'll be putting out future articles in this manner going forward. If you like what you see you can join the mailing list by clicking the sign up block. There is absolutely no fee or obligation. I have also let Gregg know that he may use anything he wishes from me with no fee attached. I want to compile another reference book, but the current publication schedule, will have me in a home before I'm halfway thru! If you decide you do want to join the list (currently at 137 people), you will also get my auctions as they become available. Your email only stays with my venture. No spam or junk. It's all about getting info out to you and just having fun in the hobby. It is also my thanks to all of you for all your support over the years. If you are starting to use urethanes, this is a must read piece!

I mentioned MY model graveyard, right?

Lol! I just noticed that...so be it, IV.