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Very nice. Isn't the Gofer Racing dragster chassis kit the same chassis as the slingster? cheers, Graham

I didn't know it was being published again, will have to keep an eye open it. Old issuses of Car Toon, Drag Toon, etc can be found in the internet archive: https://archive.org/details/car-toonmagazine cheers, Graham

I'm in. I hang out on Britmodeler and Group Builds are very popular there - well organized, lots of different subject matter, and plenty of interest. I am surprised that there is not more interest here for these sorts of group builds / community builds ( same thing, just different names. There seem to be a growing number and interest in Group Builds amongst the content providers on Youtube. Not so easy to participate if you are also not one who is posting youtube videos, not impossible, just not so easy. Perhaps there needs to be some thought given on how to promote participation in Group Builds here and the youtube bunch at the same time. One interesting Group Build on Britmodeler are the two yearly 24 hour Blitz builds - build a model in no more than 24 hours over a three day weekend either in one 24 hour sitting, or three eight hour sittings or various length sittings totaling no more than 24 hours. The challenge of Group Builds ( sorry, Community Builds ) is that someone has to step up and actively organize the thing just as @Chuck Most has done for this one. Too many Community Builds is not so good as it tends to be divisive - spreads interest too thinly amongst too many Community Builds. Perhaps we need to start a separate discussion to see how much interest there is in trying to give Community Builds a kick in the butt and see if we can't promote the activity a bit more and buid some interest in the activity. cheers, Graham near Ottawa Canada

very nicely done. cheers, Graham

That is a good idea and should help with aligning all the bits and pieces. I must try something similar cheers, Graham

Very nicely done. Seasons Greetings. Cheers, Graham

A very cool project. I had previously only known about Jim Lytle's Quad Al, his four Allision powered Fiat. Your postings prompted me to do a quick search which led me to an interesting article on the Motor Trend web site complete with some history and pictures of this truly innovative car. cheers, Graham

I quite like the magazine and buy every issue I can. Rather than subscribe I purchase at my local hobby store ( Always support your local Hobby store!) I have looked at the subscription rates and being in a foreign county ( Canada ) the subscription rate plus currency exchange exceeds the cost of the individual issue at the local hobby store. I do miss the days of having the choice of more than one car oriented model magazine. I was aware that you had this build in the current issue and am patiently waiting the chance to visit my local store to pick up my copy. It is indeed a very nice gasser. cheers, Graham

Mixing by weight is far more accurate and produces more consistent results than mixing by volume. I use an inexpensive jewel scale ( check Amazon ) which measures to a resolution of 0.1g. There are those that will measure to 0.01g or finer. Whether these are truly accurate to those levels is not so important as is consistent and repeatable. I can consistently mix 5g ( 2.5 + 2.5 grams ) of casting resin this way. I mix silicone mold rubber this way and even mix fast cure 5/15/30 minute epoxy this way. I used to mix by volume but will never go back once I realized the value of mixing by weight. cheers, Graham

I will second that. Very nicely done. cheers, Graham

@Ace-Garageguy 's advise is very good. If it were me I would use a casting resin for model parts as they don't need the strength of epoxies. I like Smooth On products https://www.smooth-on.com/applications/ lots of good information on their web site Also, Alumilite has some good products as well. https://www.alumilite.com/ They have a line called Amazing that is aimed at crafters and hobbyists. Amazing Mold Maker and Amazing Casting Resin are two and have worked well for my simple needs. If price is an issue and you are only making a few small simple parts the common epoxy and even polyester resin will work in a pinch. cheers, Graham

Very, very nice. cheers, Graham

Very cool. I have never seen this kit before. I am always seeing something new every day. cheers Graham

This is the tool you need - a machinists center finder square https://www.amazon.ca/Grizzly-H5604-Center-Square-2-Inch/dp/B00012YCU6/ It should be a simple matter to make your own from some bits of polystyrene sheet. Ideally you would make your corner 90 degrees but anything would work. The hard part is gluing in place the long straight strip that bisects that angle and you can make it as big or as small as your need dictate. I have made a couple over the years and they have served well. cheers, Graham

Understood. And you as well. cheers, Graham

Bob, A very nice start to what will surely become a very interesting model. I have always only had a passing interest in these belly tank speedsters but builds like this and the more I stumble across and read, the more I am getting an itch to build my own. cheers, Graham

Are you using the bookmark feature ( of Bing or DuckDuckgo ) to just open the modelcarsmag ( or any other ) website or are you actually searching and browsing the target website by using Bing or DuckDuckgo to do the searching? I just don't quite understand what it is you are doing and I am just trying to create a mental picture of what you are doing. If you are just using the search engine bookmark feature in order to use as a link to the web site of interest that makes sense. However, you can also save bookmarks in your favourite web browser for the same purpose. Perhaps we are both saying the same thing just that you see it one way and are calling it an orange and I am seeing it a bit different and calling it an apple. Semantics of language can be confusing at times. At the end of the day it doesn't really matter much so long as we each can accomplish what we set out to do. cheers, Graham

Very nice. I like the styling, unique and creative cheers, Graham

@GoodbuildNY I don't understand why you are using a search engine to browse the modelcarsmag web site. I understand the use of Google or Bing or Duck Duck Go search engines to search for specific items on a web site but I have never considered using such a search engine to browse web sites. What are the advantages? cheers, Graham

I am seeing ( or rather not seeing ) the same thing. I don't know if this is new behaviour since earlier today or just something I had not noticed earlier. cheers, Graham

This thread has piqued my interest in AWB again. I have always had a soft spot for these kits since I first encountered them in my young teenage years 50+ years ago. Some time ago I happened to stumble upon Steve Magnante's videos on youtube and his Motor Trend videos where AWB models were the focus. The recent catalyst was when I also then happened to stumble upon on his book on building your own AWB car. Book in hand, videos book marked and I was off down the rabbit hole of researching early 60's factory experimentals, AWB funny cars, and other early flip top funnies. I got lost in analysis paralysis and never finished on of several models that I was trying to make too detailed, too accurate, too period correct. Those builds were put aside and are still waiting their day. My more recent interest in AWB's was sparked by Steve's infectious enthusiasm of the subject. My interest has been rekindled after following this topic here on this forum leading me to realize that I don't have to build something overly detailed, too accurate, or even too period correct. Just build something similar, sort of like, whatever pleases me; let my creative juices flow and have fun with the subject. And, that is just what I am going to do. I had the Chevy II body, chassis, and interior tub stashed away, completely forgotten until just recently. That has been retrieved and hunt for other suitable bits and pieces is on. I also found a kit of the recent AMT Round 2 Chevelle AWB release and that is now sitting on the workbench for inspiration patiently waiting it's turn. cheers, Graham

x2 from this corner....TIM Ditto. cheers, Graham

I would also add, that overall, the website seems to be functioning more smoothly and a bit snappier as well. cheers, Graham

I quite like the 57 Cadillac but the picture of the kit parts made me shudder. I doubt I would have attempted such a build. You are doing a marvelous job of fixing the kit turning a sows ear into a lovely silk purse. cheers, Graham

So far so good. Everything seems to be working as it should. I have been able to while connected to the website as https://www.modelcarsmag.com - log out, log in (without any indication of an insecure connection), reset my password, give "like" to postings, search, change pages in multiple page postings, etc... as I would expect without any warnings of insecure content. As well, there are nice little thumbnail pictures on search results and when viewing unread content page listing. Well done. cheers, Graham