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  1. OldNYJim
    I can't wait to see what you're going to do with this. Besides your normal super-clean building style, what do you have planned for this to really push it over the edge to do well in this contest? Lots of paint detailing, I assume? Interested to see how you tackle it
  2. OldNYJim
    This post resonated for me more than the article. More often than not I'm DIS-satisfied with a finished build more than I'm satisfied. Perfection is the (unobtainable) goal...but trying to reach it is the fun part for me. Not even in a sense of pushing myself to do the best I can do...but trying to do the best ANYONE can do. I'm very unlikely to ever hit that peak...but it's much more satisfying to get CLOSE than to say "well, this doesn't look very good but at least it was fun". Not for me anyway.
  3. OldNYJim
    Oh wow! Those are AWESOME! Fun!
  4. OldNYJim
    I like the look of their sleeves, assuming you can slide the standard 23" wheel in there: https://www.hobbylinc.com/pegasus-23-sleeves-wheels-aluminum:tires-4-plastic-model-tire-wheel-1:24-scale-2398
  5. OldNYJim
    Man, that body was ROUGH. The trunk opening looks like someone drunk drew the lines Good salvage work!
  6. OldNYJim
    Can your buddy call the MTA next and get the trains working?
  7. OldNYJim
    The Red Baron has a massive chrome gas tank hanging off the back of the chassis, and the Rommel's Rod has a big gas tank on the front ?
  8. OldNYJim
    Just won this on eBay - we're planning an informal Rommel's Rod build off on the Coffin Corner when the reissue comes out, but I wanted an original one too...this looked in decent shape:
  9. OldNYJim
    This is wonderful advice JC! Always worth hearing
  10. OldNYJim
    This is really cool Pat - I came here to see if they did a model of these...turns out they did! Yours looks great buddy!
  11. OldNYJim
    Exciting!!! Thanks buddy!
  12. OldNYJim
    Haha, Brett knows the trade secrets! Any update on the ETA of the Rommel's Rod at all Brett?
  13. OldNYJim
    I'd buy them by the bucketload
  14. OldNYJim
    Ohhhh, you have REAL ones? Nice!!!! I'm envious! These aren't on sale quite yet, I don't think - but Mike (3d Scale Parts) is talking about having them resin cast shortly
  15. OldNYJim
    Got some cool 3d printed showrod tires from 3d Scale Parts: They're a replica of the old Richard Carroll tires from the 60s - really excited to have a set of these!
  16. OldNYJim
    I'm sorry, couldn't resist
  17. OldNYJim
    This is KILLER! Jealous that you got the sparkly red Flameout kit too - they're the rare ones!
  18. OldNYJim
    Canada! ?
  19. OldNYJim
    I liked your first book so much I have two copies! Congrats Tim! Their book on Showrods is great, so I'll definitely pick this up. I'm actually more of a hot rod guy, honestly, but if you don't show publishers that there's interest in model related titles you wont get any more, so...
  20. OldNYJim
    I've been using a borrowed McDonalds tray for the past four years, so an actual bench will be a real luxury! Space is kind of at a premium in NYC - I cant build anything that takes up more room than a Big Mac and Fries
  21. OldNYJim
    My fiancee and I signed the lease on our first apartment together! Planning a wedding early next year, and found a nice place in Brooklyn with room enough for a modelling bench at least
  22. OldNYJim
    Ahhh, I see! That figures! Thanks John! Can't wait to see more!
  23. OldNYJim
    Absolutely amazing John! You're one of my favorite builders, incredible scratchbuilding ability! I may have missed it, but what's the notch cut out of the driver's seat for?
  24. OldNYJim
    Ohhhhh, this is cool! I'll be watching!!
  25. OldNYJim
    What's the plan, Bob?
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