LennyB

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David, thanks for sharing. Gives me a few ideas of setting up my own spreadsheet. I'll have to work on it at some point. I started doing a proper inventory because I was finding I had a lot of things I forgot about and some I don't remember that I bought. Even though I took a back seat in this hobby back in the 80's I still continued to buy kits and kept my magazine subscriptions active. For example I have had an idea for a 1967 Ford Galaxie as a project since I picked up a derelict promo back at Hershey in the late 80's. When doing my inventory I found I had not one but four '67 Galaxies. Doing the inventory is a bit of a slippery slope as it brings back a lot of ideas and I have to refrain from diving into too many of them at once. Not sure if that is a good problem or a bad one.,? So I now have over a dozen Sterilite boxes with potential projects piling up around me.?

Reminds me of something my father always complains about. He has some Danbury and Franklin Mint models he’s bought over the years. Their models often come with tons of accessories on them. Sun visor over the windshield, spot lamps, multiple mirrors, etc. It appears they borrow a car to base their model on and install whatever options that owner (and there are a lot of car owners out there that have to have every conceivable option on their car) has on the car on the model. Again, clearly not car guys and not fully researching their subject. So they don’t make factory correct cars. At some point in the future someone is going to look at this model and think this is how they made the real car. It doesn’t take that much extra effort to get thing's right. ok, time to get off my soap box.?

I have this kit too, lurking somewhere up in the attic. But now you have me scared as to what else might be lurking there?‍♀️?‍♂️

Neat looking build, I’m especially digging the wheels with the whitewalls.

So does that mean you actually have to follow the instructions in order?? Where’s the fun in that ?

Always loved this body style even better then the Demon later on. Never built this version so I'll be watching. Back in the day turned one of the MPC drag kits into a stock version.

So I guess we’re putting fenders on it. I totally approve, both the color and the fenders?

David, not sure what your idea of a spreadsheet is(I have a couple spreadsheets with inventories of unbuilt kits)but it just made me realize I need to do something to keep better track of my builds. Keep thinking I’m close to paint (like the 41 Coupe) and then realize I still have to do xxxxxxx. Need to do something like those pseudo reality builds where I keep a list of things yet to be done. ?

David, those bumpers look so much better now. And the kit chrome was way too much as well. Looks more realistic. I’ll have to remember this next time I build one of these. ?

No, blame it on the guy in the tie if you have to blame something (someone). ? Seriously, it looks fine, and how often do we get to see a nicely finished Talladega? ?

Went into Ollie's in Middletown NY yesterday and while they had nothing worthwhile on the shelves the handwritten sign said "Model Kits $19.99". The kits themselves were marked the usual $12.99 so I don't know if this is the shape of things to come or someone having a brain fart.

I know what you mean. I picked up two flights but have only sprayed small pieces so far. Apprehensive about doing a whole body. But you gotta dive in some time.? They tell you you don't have to thin it but I find when I don't it beads up on the plastic. Also say you have to add clear to it to make it more durable. Anyway, I'm going to proceed with what I have for now and see how it goes but bought some Scale Finishes Basecoat for a couple of future projects.

Remember you?? No actually because I wasn't here back then, maybe I'm not here now.? Nice to see, you got a great paint job on this one. And those rims have always been a favorite of mine. Good job Jim...(hey, maybe I do remember)(better stop talking to myself they might lock me up again)

Glad it all came together finally. Looks good and sorry it gave you such a headache.? Hope the next one doesn't put up such a fight.

I see where the radiator is much too close to the grill in your second pic. John, could you possibly cut off the ends of the core support so that it slides back between the inner fenders. I pulled out a junker and it has room enough to stick in some horns. Your firewall looks to be in the same spot as mine so I can't understand the lack of space. And still can't believe that have not added any detail for the top of the shock towers?

David, how thick are these? I saw them as well but just like you was put off as soon as I read "self adhesive decals".

Looking nice. Interesting that they provide you with an Export Brace, and is it chrome or is that just the reflection of light. Could do a T-5 conversion.

Thanks guys, just have to make it safely thru paint. ? BTW Jim the paint is Createx Wicked Crimson. Already did the dash with it. One thing I'm finding with both cars is I'm loosing the badge on the nose under the primer. Not that it was too well pronounced to begin with. Cleaned up the coupe with a q-tip and some nail polish remover. Wondering if it would be worth trying to print a decal but I hate to waste a whole 8 1/2 x 11 sheet for two teenie weenie emblems.?

This wood-graining nonsense has it's ups and down. Put the Woody on hold to let the interior panels sit for a week and a half to dry. Then masked off the wood so I could spray the surrounding 'metal' and the tape pulled off some of the wood grain. Guess the oil paint needs more time. Anyhow I touched up the damaged spots as I didn't go too far with the tape and screw everything up and then hand painted the metal. But then I mocked up the body to the tub and found we now sit too high in the rear. Have to do some reworking of the rear to bring it down. Might need to find some different springs with less arch. I'm not going to lower it AMT's way, that's for sure. Anyone who has worked on one of these knows what I mean.? I was also doing some research with baited breath to see if they used fender welting on the rear and of course they did. Was hoping they eliminated it between the wood and the fender. So back to making fender welting. I grabbed some .025" this time and I think it looks too big. Not sure if I really want to rip it out and go down to .020". If it's going to worth the trouble.? And just in case you thought I forgot about it the coupe it has been making progress as well. Mainly sanding and spraying, sanding and spraying.... Hopefully I'm happy with it soon to get some paint on it. Until next time, happy trails...?

Nice choice Rod, should build up well. Is the oil fill and PVC valve molded to the valve covers? They are in the wrong place. Should be right front and left rear.

David, I know exactly what you mean. I've even had some cross pollination between my builds. A cast off part from one is just the ticket to solve a problem with another.?

Thanks Jim, these days my work bench looks like a junk yard. I got projects all intermingled I don't know what I'm working on half the time. You should see the projects I have waiting in the wings. ? I keep saying I need to stop and straighten thing up but I'm having too much fun.?

That's a start...but you can think bigger then that.??

Why go to the trouble of eliminating the mirrors. What's it save them???? Pennies per thousand. I liked it better when they put whitewalls on one side and red-lines on the other. These tires look wider then the ones from the earlier kit. Could that be part of the offset problem? Jim, next kit that comes out we'll leave the decisions to you. How does that sound.?