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I needed an improvement over the kit windscreen wiper for my Lotus build, so I threw a few scraps together and came up with this. After a couple evenings I finally got it together. The connection between the arm and the blade will be trimmed at final assembly. It could stand to be tidier and it may end up serving as the prototype for a better try, but at the rate this project is progressing I will likely end up using it. Big improvement over the kit piece.

Nice clean 'Bird, Bill. Looks great in blue. It's always good to drag a long running project across the line.

Absolutely avoid any enamel clear if you are concerned about yellowing. Generally speaking, acrylic hobby paints are non-yellowing. Although I have no white cars coated with Tamiya clear, in my experience the Tamiya acrylic clears don't yellow. For that matter, I have had no yellowing problems with Tamiya lacquer clears either.

Very impressive. I am quite enjoying this build.

Lots of cool stuff, Terry. I'm really digging the Galaxie and the Cheech & Chong Chevy.

Oh, that's just lovely. I have never seen one in person.

Hello Joseph. You have posted in the section "How To Use This Board". Back on the main forum page, just below this section, is the section "Welcome! Introduce Yourself" Click on that, then when the page opens, click on the blue box on the right called "Start a new topic". A new window will open and you can type your introduction there. We'd like to hear a couple lines about your model building experience and what type of model cars you like to build, and maybe where you are from. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum, Allison. Cheers.

Cool stuff, Dan. Lots of great stuff there. Really digging that RS200.

Nice work on the mirror.

That's a great story. I never heard that before. Are you building it in 1/24?

Nice Vette. Really like the under hood detailing. Cool display, too.

Gorgeous custom. Lovely style and great paint. Love the lines.

Sweet Dart! Looking cool, and the vinyl top turned out great.

Super mean looking '55. Very cool. Nice work, MIke.

Good looking Cougar. I really like the colour. Suits it very well. All round nice work.

That's the new standard. Plan for success by keeping the bar low. I blame it on the 'a-prize-for-every-participant' mentality of the last couple decades.

Personally, I think the asymmetrical headers provide a hint of authenticity. As Bill said, they are rarely symmetrical as they are made to fit the space available while trying to maintain specific tube lengths. Also, an odd shaped header may be to avoid a clash with other components such as steering gear, etc. if you do swap headers, be sure the new ones clear all obstacles.

I've got a full detail '72 Torino GT in the planning stages. I'll be using the 429 engine, trans, and rear axle from the Revell '70 Torino. The chassis from the Revell '76 Torino is a logical choice, though I tend towards the path of most resistance so I'm thinking of trying to salvage the kit chassis by cutting away the floor and molded-in suspensions from the frame. There's a good chance I'll reconsider that plan when it comes time to build this thing. The '70 and '76 will provide other bits here and there including the engine bay. Some interior details I've yet to work out. I got some nice looking decals from Ray's.

Maybe I'm just an old curmudgeon, or perhaps I'm a Luddite at heart, but I love it when this stuff happens.

Loved him in everything he was in. R.I.P Bob. You will be missed.

Nice score Steve, and looks great after your cleaning. If further improvement is desired, black vinyl die in a spray bomb might do the trick.

That was pretty much my thoughts. However, aside from keeping up the maintenance on the Lotus, I wouldn't get much else done. I see me spending a lot of money on tires, too.

Wow! That's a lot of cool bits. The detail looks very fine. I am very interested in your project. Looking forward to watching this one progress.

Looking good. Really good radiator texture/detail is something the hobby is missing (or, at least, I have missed it). I have been looking for something PE for years that accurately represents radiator fins, but haven't been thrilled with anything I have seen yet. What I would really like to see is one of the better 3D printers print up a sheet of three-core radiator cores/fins. Then one could easily scratch any size or shape radiator needed by cutting a 'core' from the sheet and adding some easily made tanks.