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Awesome items (to be copied). Seeing that upturned STP can put me in flashback mode. I worked at the Shell station on 8 Mile and Schoenherr, just outside of Detroit (and I mean JUST outside). This was back in the "full service" days. We would to sell oil to folks when needed. If it was the owner, or his son, they'd check the oil and pour in a can. However, they'd always punch the spout in through the bottom. Another car would pull in. They'd "check" the oil and say it needed a quart or two. Of course, the car needed none. They'd make a show of grabbing the "new" can of oil (standing upright, of course) and punch the top of the actually empty can, then fake pouring oil in. 85 cents for "taking care of" their valued customers. In fact, I'm certain I still have one of those punching spouts in my garage.
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79 Nova Wheelbase
mcs1056 replied to Perspect Scale Modelworks's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
1) Who are you...Peteski? Its an error typing. 2) As others have noted, that era Nova had structural/rust issues. It bacame rare to see one tracking straight. -
Do they make one big enough for a 1:1 '65 Galaxie?
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79 Nova Wheelbase
mcs1056 replied to Perspect Scale Modelworks's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I think a Nova's real wheelbase is 111" on the left, and 114" on the right, with the differenct built in to the rear axle. That's how you get that sweet ofset (Beagle) tracking. -
So the backwards countries miss out on 4:20 day???
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Tamiya Engraving Blade(s)
mcs1056 replied to mcs1056's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Aaahhh...the foot savior. Not always a good thing, as you well know. I (barely) remember high school. I had an "Energy and Propulsion" class (basically auto shop, but did get to work on an old turbine engine airline air start cart). One class project was a small, handmade electric motor. John W was so proud of his windings that he tried to show me. Between the two of us, it was dropped. However, I (my feet) saved the day! I caught it between my shoes. Whether the rotor or John was more crushed by this, I can't say. Instead of John needing to start over, I gave him mine, and redid another myself. We both got "A" grades. -
Tamiya Engraving Blade(s)
mcs1056 replied to mcs1056's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
https://aztoyhobby.com/products/dspiae-push-broach-combination-set-for-scribing-cs-pb01?_pos=3&_sid=360943eae&_ss=r I've not ordered from them previously, but a buddy has. -
Tamiya Engraving Blade(s)
mcs1056 replied to mcs1056's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
"For a comparable and slightly more affordable alternative, you can look for “Hook Broaches” from DSPIAE." An entire set for the price of 1 1/2 Tamiya pieces??? Just ordered, and thanks for the pointer. -
Tamiya Engraving Blade(s)
mcs1056 replied to mcs1056's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I know how to use them properly. I just seemed to have a momentary bit of trouble not dropping it. The percussive force applied upon impact with the rigid horizontal surface on which I normally propel myself in a bipedal manner overcame the structural integrity of the unit in question. Hence, a suitable replacement for this previously fine tool is being sought. Your having a set for an extended period without similar mishap is either a testament to your dexterity, or attributable to a carpeted floor? I know not which, though it could be both. -
Just dropped and broke the tip off of my Tamiya "Fine Engraving Blade." Looking for a replacement, I have to ask two questions: A) Does anyone know of a source for a SET of these blades? All I can find on the Googlenet is individual blades. 2) Does anyone want an empty case for these blades? It seems that Tamiya only offers single blades, and each comes with its own ten blade case. Filling up that case would leave me with nine empty cases. Even buying the four (?) available sizes would get me three empties.
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BMF Glue Residue Removal
mcs1056 replied to Horrorshow's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
To quote Ricky Bobby, " I said, 'With all due respect'" -
Trade school enrollment is way up...
mcs1056 replied to Ace-Garageguy's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
I'll ask this; If the relatively smart folks here couldn't tell that Ace was being sarcastic, how will AI be able to tell? One scene from Saturday Night Live I'll often refer to is their spoof of "The China Syndrome." They called it "The Pepsi Syndrome." Jack Lemon spilled his pop on the control board because he was having a heart attack, and things went haywire. His last words to his trainee were, "You can't put too much water in the reactor." He then died. The trainee then had to wonder; Did he mean there's no amount that's too much, or putting in too much was a bad thing? What does AI do with that? -
I might be able to help, as space is what I took up in college.
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Tamiya Italian Red, you say. I'll be looking into that great color. Cool car!