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Scrappy J built a Pro Stock truck a few years back but I do not think it was an N.H.R.A. replica.

EVERYBODY....GIVE IT UP FOR DAN AND THE DUDE....YEAH!!!!!!!! HE HE HE HE HE HE THANKS....AL.

I just called Golden Press a few minutes ago and tried to order an issue of MCM that car modeler Dirk Joseph or "Scrappy J" is supposedly featured in. They do not know where to start because two issues were allegedly released this month and one will be released for November soon. I was told by a member that he was going to be in the latest issue but I do no know which one. Does any body know? Thanks....Al.

Likewise, I have the same problem trying to detail tight areas like that by brush painting. But I have seen where guys have masked off tight areas with "Silly Putty" and Kaduku or Tamiya tape and have had tremendous success.

Prowler is right. You might want to go to Home Depot or Lowes and get some white Zinsser Shellac spray paint to use as your base coat. This paint prevents bleeding of the base color of plastic the model is in and it keeps the model from "crazing" or melting when lacquers are applied to your model. Then you lay on a few dust coats of self etching primer which aids in adhesion of the final coats. Then you put on your primer surfacer sparingly. Then you spray on your color using light mist coats until you achieve the tone you desire. My explination is brief, but painting model cars can get a little more technical and involved as you get more knowlegeable of the different paints and techniques. And remember always wear a respirator when spraying these caustic chemicals.

I was wondering.... I was painting today and my airbrush kept on clogging even after consecutive cleanings. I was using Evercoat Feather Fill Primier through my airbrush and I kept on getting into jams. First the paint was tooo thick and was drying before it hit the surface of the car. The specs on the paint say not to thin the primer. Since I kept on getting jams I first reduced it with a few drops of reducer. Got the same affect until I decided to add thinner. It would then spray well for a few seconds then the setiment in the aribrush cup would jam the gun. THe primer got so thin that it started to craze on the car. What I would like to know is did a 70% humid day play a part in this disastorous paint session? tHANKS....AL.

A What up HENY MAN.....You got jokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He He He PEACE!!!!

Has any built any of the Jimmy Flintstone Dodge Magnum bodies yet. If you have PICs let me know. Thanks....Al.

Does any one know what happened to Dirk Joseph. He built a custom Linberg 1/25th scale 66 Chevelle a few years ago and posted an extensive article here at MCM. Does anyone know of him or the post? Thanks....Al.

HEllo and to whom it may concern, I would just like to know how to change my screen name. Thanks, Al.

I have been a bit busy lately so I made a little bit more progress in build. Hope you get an "I" full. HEHEHEHEH> PEACE!!!!! comrades PEACE!!!!!! This is a rear hinge for reverse opening trunk. A little putty for hacking done on front end during cutting out the hood. Yeah....OUCH!!!!! URL=http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/SupremeMagnetic/?action=view¤t=102_0083.jpg]Hade to construct a post for windshield A pillar....didnt to the other pillar yet. Another flick of my simple rear hinge. Sorry that's all I've done so far I am not as good and fast at building as most of you cats but I must build on!!!!!!! To the LORDS OF PLASTIC....PEACE.

Yes you are right the chassis came from an Assembly Line Maisto 06" Corvette as the doner. Thanks for your timely reply.

Thanks Cap!!!!.....you have become an instant inspiration. You do nice work yourself.....nice color on the Porche by the way!!!!!

The model as of now. If you have any suggestions or comments please do.....it will help....whether negative or positive, I am opened to constructive critisism. Thanks for your time......Magnetic.

The Corvette engine is just a vacuum formed sheet of clear styrene incorporated with the windshield that has been trimmed for the wipers and ventalation cowl.Body with the hood placed but not yet to fit. i trimmed the nose to the hood to allow it to open freely but it left a large gap so I had to add a piece of styrene to close the space that was left.

The door skins are from an 06' Camaro. The Maisto door skins that came with the chassis are too small. I used the dash board as well.

At this point I cut out the doors terribly, but I am sure adjustments can be made.

You can try to use "Lighting Clear" or "Speed Clear" from the ALSA Coatings Corporation on the Kustom Rides.com website where you can puchase small amounts instead of quarts. You can also try to purchase a used food dehydrator off of ebay and placeyour semi-dry bodies inside for a short time depending on the amount of coats, weather and the type of clear that you have used.

What's up Scrap!!!!!!!!!!! My name is Al and I am hailing from the old zoo.....(n.y) and I never knew or would have fathomed that brothers in my age group were in this hobby that heavily. I have been building models for 20 years and I haven't even come close to a completed car.....yet. But as I read your posts on this wickedly hot 66' Boxer I have learned that 1. you cannot learn this hobby solely on your own, 2. You must have a mentor/tutor and 3. Ultimately you must have patience. Man how do you build so many cars and take your time at the same time. Sometimes when I build I get so exited that I nearly fry the whole body or I over paint the dern thing. As far as scratch building goes I have never tried to even put a hood scoop on from another kit or even make my own parts. But being that you're a brother on the level you are on in this hobby I am going to get on my grind and start taking this more seriously and at least complete a kit. I do not have a digital camera yet but as soon as I do I want to post some of my work so it can be "critiqued" maybe then I'll get better from this point on. And by the way do you have any tutorials on this site? I am also on the SAE site forum as HEIRHEAD1, and TEM as heirtyte, if possible could you drop me a line or two? CUL8TR....YOU ROCK BOSS!!!!!!!!!!, your work is square!!!!!!!