SpeedAndViolence

Who sells HOK for us modelers here in the US?

@yellowsportwagon Build looks fantastic on my end. What color is that if you don't mind sharing? Looks gorgeous!

Very, very cool! I might actually have to get something similar.

I'll state on the record that I have paid...back in March no less, and after 20(!) email exchanges, I have still not received one email containing proofs, much less a screenshot of the work in progress. I'm trying my best to be patient and give the guy some slack, but clearly I'm not on the list of priority. I emailed him once again last Monday for a status update on my order. (Email #20 to be exact) and have not yet received a reply. He stated that he had a family emergency in our last email exchange a month ago, so I'm once again giving him the benefit of the doubt. But with each unanswered email, or reply without a status update, he's giving me less and less to work with, and my patience is wearing very thin at this point. If you are a friend of his, you might want to let him know that the guy in Oklahoma wanting the custom 'Ring Bros 69 Mach 1-'UNKL' decals, isn't real happy at the moment.

I have absolutely have no idea of this FOMO/ YOLO you speak of.... Just kidding.., I totally get it. I finally scored a resin kit that I have had my eyes on since it was released in 2003/2004(?). But, I just didn't have the financial means to justify the cost.. until now. And it's been out of production for... well...*years*. And literally*nobody* wants to let go of it if they have them. I've had this kit on my "notification" list for quite a while, and I jumped at the opportunity.

@Bronzekeg Outstanding build! Would like to get a link to the build thread as well!

Once again, burned by my cavalier 'I'll buy a couple of those next time' attitude.... 😩

Thoughts and opinions? I haven't received it yet, but I'm anxious to get busy on it. I tried to find information on it, but didn't find much. Thanks in advance for your input.

I believe Norm is no longer making the Ferrari engine. I inquired about purchasing one via an email exchange about 6(?) months ago. I can't seem to find his response stating that it's no longer available however, so maybe I'm imagining it?

I'm not into the 'patina' look yet, but that looks good. Good enough that it made me wonder when my last Tetanus shot was... 😆

My dad taught me this back when I was a lazy dead-a$$ teenager, when he realized I was cutting corners on my chores. It seems to be even *more* relevant now than it was back in the 80’s. It doesn't matter if you are pushing papers, cleaning a toilet or working a trade job. Your name is attached..in some form...to literally every task you do, paid or unpaid. Quality will always matter, and in every capacity. The smart folks are willing to pay *a lot* of money for good, lasting quality products, and a 'handle it' work ethic. And as a bonus.. it's job security to always give 100% when you punch in on that time-clock(most of the time). When COVID hit, I was fueling commercial aircraft. Only 4 of us continued working, the lazy employees got laid off.

WOW... Already sold out?

Makes my heart go pitter-patter 😍... Very nice!

Thanks for setting me straight Gerry!

Very, very nice!

Looking fantastic Anton!

I have checked that website repeatedly over the last two months. Reached out to see if he was still taking orders (based on his posting of life events) and recieved no response. Unless someone states otherwise, it appears to me that he's no longer in business?

Thanks for the update @dave branson... I'll definitely make it a priority to get up there.

I need to get up there soon and catch up with him..

@dave branson Thanks for the photos. There are several there that must have snuck in while I was checking out the vendors. I really wish we had a dedicated scale auto modeling club here in OKC. @meechum68 Royal? I haven't been up there to his shop in prob 10+ years(?). I hope he's doing well.. Best hobby shop in the state.

Very very cool friend. Nice job. Taking notes for my 66 Fairlane project.

Definitely go with the short stacks.

If only I knew someone with a metal brake... 😩

Looks fantastic. Box stock?

I'm basically doing same, but with the exception of using a thick foamboard. I tried to use the much thinner foamboard that was provided in my 'kit' but it is very susceptible to warping depending on the environment. Also in the process of obtaining various shop tool/ equipment. I'll be following, so I'm looking forward to your next post. Thanks for sharing.