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Ford Louisville
The Modeling Hermit replied to oilman's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Welcome. That's a nice introductory build. I also reiterate what's been said about the language. My English is not only atrocious, but I can't spell either.
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What do you drive?
The Modeling Hermit replied to gasman's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
My main form of transportation is a Specialized mountain bike, but I've got a 78 Ford F150 shortbed that's my "toy". So far I've lifted it and installed 35 X 12.50 aggressive tread BF Goodriches. -
Dodge L 700 box truck
The Modeling Hermit replied to 41CHEVY's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I've been tempted to build one of mine with a 426 hemi or 440 six pack. -
any tips for making linkages
The Modeling Hermit replied to sdrodder's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Mine come from Arrowhead Aluminum, but I usually buy them off of ebay. -
That looks like an excellent kit. I've not been much impressed by the new cars, but that one has piqued my interest. Thanks for sharing that.
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Actually a hearse is one of the best used cars one can purchase. They've had excellent care, and low mileage. Now for the way to react to people of limited social skills (in other words-JERKS); when they approach you, just act very strange (like Egor from the movies). Act very nervous when answering their questions, and such as that. Why just make them think you're nuts, when you can scare the snot out of them? LOL
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Dodge L 700 box truck
The Modeling Hermit replied to 41CHEVY's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That's a well done old Dodge. I like the use of the slant six. -
There are some good discussions on final finish sanding farther down this subject line. On the second page there's a thread called "very fine grit sandpaper", and on the third page there's a thread called "fine grit sandpaper". Both of these contain useful information. The polishing kits can be found on the net, and some hobby shops will accept phone orders. I still use one from Des Moines Iowa, as well as the one in Anchorage. For general work, I use the same sandpaper that I use in my woodshop, usually from 150 to 220 for rough work. I wash the car in mild dish soap before moving to my next step. I then go to water based paper, in 400, 600, and 2000 progression. I like to use this under slow running water to constantly remove residue while I'm sanding. When I'm satisfied with the reults, I then give the pieces another wash, and the proceed to the polishing kit sandpapers (again under gentle running water).
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Exhaust painting tips
The Modeling Hermit replied to abedooley's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
For the headers I use what Florian suggested. For the exhaust pipes, I use metal tubing. For molded on, that's not worth the work to remove, I use steel and aluminum brush paint as appropriate. -
So blue..
The Modeling Hermit replied to mackinac359's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Tim, i really appreciate the way that you lable what you use and where the parts come from. This is magnificent work. -
new boy first post
The Modeling Hermit replied to ns4ever's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Those are some nice builds, and welcome from another new person. -
Mj, you should never have to apologize for your work, especially when it's that good. I remember when I did a 46 from the IMC kit. I attempted to do some mild weathering, and had a door that was tinted differently from the rest of the body. Nobody ever could get it through their heads that I wanted it that way. I finally stuck it on the bottom level of a car carrier. I can identify with the rain. Around here we have a saying that in the winter it's 40 and raining, and in the summer it's 60 and raining. LOL
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70 Buick Wildcat pro touring custom
The Modeling Hermit replied to S. Svendsen's topic in Model Cars
I generally don't like the big wheel, slim tire designs, but you made it look good. I'm impressed! -
Which is the real car and which is the model? Seriously, it's an excellent model.
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This is a 60 Ford that I recently built. The continental kit is from an original kit, and was modified to fit. The fender skirts and wire wheels came from the parts bin, and the wide whites are aftermarket items that also have been hiding in a parts bin.
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Doesn't this just.....
The Modeling Hermit replied to Nick F40's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
It seems like grass roots and television don't mix well. I remember when This Old House was a new show. It was aimed at guiding the common home owner through general 'do it yourself' home remodeling. Over the years the big companies noticed it's popularity, and soon it started to take on bigger projects, finally becoming full scale home rebuilds. It's now gone beyond what the average homeowner can do. It also generally includes factory tours that take up as much as half the show. In other words it's a big company showcase. The same is true for several car related shows. The point is that whenever we get a good 'grass roots' show for any market, the big companies have to hyjack it, and turn it into one big advertizement. -
Doesn't this just.....
The Modeling Hermit replied to Nick F40's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Phil I used to drive dirt track stock car back when I lived in Iowa. My racing ended after a really nasty wreck that left me in and out of hospitals for over two years. When I think of Dale's wreck; I can only think that it's the way he would have wanted to go. His last moments were spent having a very good time doing something that he enjoyed most in life. My wife got me to go to a few races with her, after my wreck, but I just can't handle the fence between me and the action. I can't hardly watch racing on television either. What really got me was one time when my children were watching a dirt track race, and there was one of the people that I used to race against. I wanted so bad to be out there again, and sharing dirt with him. Retirement for some of us is almost worse than dying. I know that what happened to Dale was bad, and there are many of us who do miss him, but I can't help but to feel some envy for him. I just can't express what it's like to have racing taken away from you, and yet have it there in front of you; taunting you. My intention is not to flame you, but to help those who've not raced to understand the death while racing aspect a little better. Even after what I've gone through after my wreck, and the injuries that will continue to manifest themselves to me the rest of my life, If I was given a chance I'd climb back in a roll cage in a heartbeat. -
AMT Mack R600
The Modeling Hermit replied to mackinac359's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I got two of the Cruiseliners. I haven't opened them yet, but I've noticed that one seems to be bulging the middle of the box top. There might be some issues resulting from that, but I don't think that it will be anything that a minor fix won't take care of. -
I think we're going to see some more "old" names leave as time goes by. The divisions between makes used to mean something. The cars had their own styling and position in the ranks. One started with Chevrolet and worked up to Cadillac, started with Ford and worked up to Lincoln, or started with Plymouth and worked up to Imperial. The waters became muddied starting in the early sixties as car companies introduced the compacts. Instead of the lowest model becoming the compact, the compacts were added to the base line. Soon each car company had to have a compact, which evolved into each company including seperate levels of intermediates. By the mid sixties Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth were all competing with their own parent companies luxury cars. The downsizing of the seventies caused even more confusion, while at the same time the foreign car invasion churned things even more. The end result was that instead of the three years styling cycles, and difinitive styling, we ended up with cars that all looked alike and shared the same drivetrains. Then we ended up with international sharing; a Chevrolet might just be a rebadged Toyota. Car names are becoming less important now that the automotive market has gone global. Soon we'll see Pontiac and Buick removed, and Cadillac may take a hit also. I don't like it any more than everybody else that grew up in that atmosphere, but the whole automotive thought process has changed. For those of you who are my age, you can still remember that when somebody got a new car, all the neighbors came to check it out. It was a big deal, and that car meant status. When was the last time you've seen that happen? Even if the car is cool, to most people, it's just another car in their way. The automobile, for the most part, is just a way to get from point A to point B. An example would be Chevrolet's marketing of the supposed new Malibu. They offered a lot of hype, but when I saw it, it looked like just another basic 4 roor sedan that blended in with all of the other 4 door sedans. I'm not knocking it, and it's probably a perfectly good car. The point is that it's Borg; it's one of many, and that's what's killing the car companies. What I've said is generalized, and as to every rule, there are exceptions, but the automobile will never be what it was back in the fifties. It's just my opinion as to the way that I see things, and I don't want to get a war started, but I think we need to prepare ourselves mentally for the changes to come.
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Thank goodness my son was able to choose the branch of service that he wanted, and chose the Navy. I got a letter of greetings and told that i was going to be in the Army. I spent my time struggling through a jungle before finally going to Washington and some sanity. Thanks for your recognition, and my thanks to all who have and are serving.
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AMT Mack R600
The Modeling Hermit replied to mackinac359's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Tim, could I borrow your shrink ray some time? Fantastic work.