Joe Nunes

Decided that, yes, I am going to separate the pedals so here goes... Joe

Very nice model wearing a great color. ? Joe

Very, very, nicely done! I have not previously seen this model kit constructed so well and it was a pleasure to enjoy watching your build come together. Thanks for sharing. Joe

This is cool and the body style sure fits the theme. A nifty project for a father and son build. ? Joe

With me it's simple, the build will be finished when it's finished. No hurry, no deadline, and I enjoy the hobby time. I am not sitting at the hobby bench to please someone else...just me. If another model builder likes what I am doing then that's the icing on the cake, if not then usually there is somewhere else they can go to in order to find something that they might enjoy more. Simple enough. ? Joe

Two more kits for the shelf. Joe

One of my favorite kits from days long past. Was glad to see it back on the shelf and brought the new kit home so that I can enjoy the build again. Not a perfect kit but it satisfies my needs as the memories come back. Joe

I have found over the years that the safest way for me to store tools like tweezers and such is to use a plastic silverware holder, like that used in a kitchen drawer, and keep it next to me on a table within easy reach. A lot of small tools can be kept flat within the container and easily extracted for model use. Joe

Came back to look at the Boothill Express. That has to be one of, if not the, best wood grain paint applications I have seen on a model. Very, very, nice and a treat to look at. Joe

Nice looking '57 and the color livery really works on this model. Well done! ? Joe

I like the shorty box idea! Will be watching to see how this evolves. Nice start! ? Joe

Today I'm going to work on cleaning up the inside of the body and probably will make some "padded inserts" to place inside the interior. Planning on a white interior with body color inserts that will be green. Have ordered a Pace 24" Super-Mini spray paint booth and when it arrives I can start painting parts (or at least learn how to use the airbrush and paint lots of plastic spoons!). ?? Joe

This project gets better all the time. Very impressive talent displayed here, Sir. Joe

Very nice collection of models you have shared with us. I like every one. Merry Christmas to you and I hope you have a Happy New Year. Joe

I filed the metal bezel pieces down to the plastic surface on the back of the dashboard and applied some glue to those areas. While waiting for the glue to dry I decided to change the way the pedals hang on the model, which is straight down and vertical. A matching bevel was sanded on the pedal piece mounting locations and this will allow a more natural and better orientation for the pedals when viewed on the finished model. Will probably separate the gas pedal from the unit for a better look, too. Now I can add a heel rest to the bottom of the gas pedal, get the pedals painted and then glue on the "shiny plates" which were made beforehand. Joe

Nice adjustment using your tire choice resulting in a much better looking model. ? Joe

Nice restoration and save. ? Joe

Hi Daniel, I worked in Denver in 1980 at Stone and Webster Engineering and lived in Aurora. I flew RC planes at the reservoir but often went into a hobby shop with lots of train items just to look at the trains. Can't recall the name of the shop and am wondering if it was Caboose Hobbies; if it was, that was a neat hobby shop to visit. Joe

Welcome to the forum, Todd! Joe

I hope you and your wife get better soon! Take it easy and neither of you over do it. We will be looking forward to hearing both of you are doing well! Joe

Thought I had better get a little something done on the build so I came down to the bench and drilled out the gauge openings to fit the aluminum and brass pieces that represent the bezels on the dash. I cut the metal to length and will level the gauge faces to a uniform height after the glue dries. Also found a small Grant HO Scale nut and bolt item that, when the tops get sanded down a bit, can stand in for the dash screws. I’ll fill the metal bezels with a drop of epoxy and add a bit of gauge detail so they can look like glass covered gauges…small as they are. Add some paint and away we go! Still having a good time at the bench. Joe

A very sharp looking car. Joe

Wow, Alan! I am having a great time of it just drooling..,er, looking at your stash! Way cool! ??? Joe

Finding out that there really are some good people on this forum. And breaking into the quart of Egg Nog that kept calling me from the refrigerator...? Joe

Richard, all is good and your post is appreciated. A Happy Holiday Season to you and your family, and I look forward to seeing your next modeling project that you share with us here on the forum. Joe