mcs1056

When I next make a hinge, I'll be making a bunch like those in the video. Seems like one method should work for most applications. Then, all I need to do is grab one, stick it on, and go. Of course, there will be aberrations, but I can always adjust, or make new for the situation.

Ooooh! I have a case of the SEM Self-Etching in the garage. Didn't even think of it.

I'm headed toward my first photo-etch job, and wonder about metal primers. First; Do I need one? I stopped by a mom-n-pop hobby store, looking for Tamiya Metal Primer. They had none. "Pop" said I didn't need it, and pointed me to Surface Primer. Second; If I do need metal primer, is Tamiya the way to go? I've read that Zero Paints doesn't stick, and that Mr Metal primer doesn't dry. Stynelrez is reviewed as a primer that LOOKS llike metal, but isn't made for use on metal. Third; Am I making too much of this? Sometimes I fall into product traps (can you say, "Godhand Sanding Sponge?")

My selling, to date, has been unwanted kits or duplicates I've gotten in buying lots. I got a stash from a son-in-law who was cleaning out FILs house. I don't want NASCAR stuff, and DEFINITELY don't want any of the four Batmobiles. To Ebay they went. I've recovered the cost of the purchase, and made some other folks happy in getting a pretty good deal. Win/Win.

When I've sold kits on Ebay, they charge me tax, but I get it back from the buyer. It's been a couple of weeks, so perhaps something is changed?

This has worked really well for me, gluing all types of dissimilar plastics. Edited 'cayse I can't spell

The thing looks like something from Speed Racer.

I REALLY like your build. Not normally a fan of lots of paint stripes, yours is tastefully done. I also dig the seat upholstery. Was the stitching outside of the "fabric" something you added? I'm kinda bummed, as I recently traded a Starliner to a member here. I do still have a shell, so maybe I can hack something together starting with it. That, or I buy another and click GO.

I'm fortunate enough to have just gotten a dental vacuum form gizzie. I've made a buck out of clay for the window I need. It's not big enough to do a complete car glass one-piece, but, for individual front or backs it's perfect. I wanted tinted windows, so I used plastic Bacardi Light Rum bottles (which are a project in themselves). These may be too tinted for some, but I think they're OK. In the past, I used the same plastic and used a heat gun to form over a buck. That was acceptable, but the vacuum former is the way to go. It was worth the $100.

Spit my coffee at that

Years ago, I was under the belly of one of our aircraft. I was removing the first of two huge antennae installed to jam radar. My boss came up and stressed to me, "Be careful. That's a one-of-a-kind antenna." I paused, slowly turned, pointed three feet aft and said, "There's another one right there." He just walked away.

My takeaway from this is that one should Paint, Rinse, and Repeat.

My daughter is 29, my son 25. Both have access to the information overload you mentioned. I'm not disagreeing with you, but my kids have used the information they can get to learn, form their own opinions (some of which are opposite of my own), advance in their careers, and...most importantly...to help people. My daughter works with autistic children of military families. My son teaches kids make videos of about sports, art, and other types. I'm not taking credit for any "great parenting." But I and my wife were here...a family unit. They may have modeled us, or seen bits of either of us they didn't like and decided to try a different way. Whatever. I don't care. As long as they are good folks, I'm happy. My point is that it isn't necessarily that too much information is available. It may just be how "kids" process that information. I think mine learned how to think, not WHAT to think, and they see that the crowd isn't always the best to follow. I'm not articulating this very well. I hope you can see what I'm trying to get to.

Next time you're in town (Detroit), try the Stahl Museum on the WAY northeast side of town. It's actually in New Baltimore, Michigan. It;s about an hour drive from the main airport. A smaller version of The HenryFord, but it is PACKED with cars, antique music machinery (all functional), a mockup of the Apollo capsule, and a lot more. Watch a functional machine play two violins, a piano, and horns...all at the same time...with 1930's technology and crazy ingenuity. There's a car with a "mother-in-law seat"...on the outside of the car! It's only open the first Saturday of each month. It's free, though they do like donations at the end. They have shirts and mugs available at the end, but it's not one of those "Exit Through The Gift Shop" places. The folks there are volunteers (I may be headed that way after I retire in June), and are full of kindly offered information about just about everything. I spent a half-hour talking with the guy in the Tucker/Chrysler Turbine room. I went once with friends, but will have to go back alone to move through more slowly. https://www.stahlsauto.com/ (Maybe) Interesting tidbit; I happened to be there with an engineer from NASA. Looking at the Apollo capsule, he told me that the "seats" had to be suspended from the top, as mounting them to the floor without too much added weight would have destroyed the re-entry heat shield during lift-off.

Yup. Big Software has its eyes on you.