dartman

For the paper parts(directions,box) I take them out and let them sit in the sun.I use this when I get anything that was kept in a basement and has that damp musty smell.Be sure to cover them so you dont get any bird doo on them but that is another problem entirely. Works for any paper products.

When I was in high school (1976-79) I had a Buick sport wagon with the windows in the roof(think Olds vista cruiser) with the 400/th400 combo. I loved the car but what made it great was the 4.10 gears the original owner had installed for towing his boat.That car caught a lot of muscle cars off guard.I did put air bags in the rear springs and the car could hook in a car wash.

Not with a dremel,I use my wood turning tools and small lathe to work aluminum,brass and copper all the time.As with any turning tool , You do need to keep them sharp for best results.

If you or someone you know is a shooter,sometimes a casing can be used as a punch.Or go to a range and pick up and compare sizes.I use them all the time for small holes.

Those wheels look great so far.I have a small wood lathe that I use for making pens and bowls.Every now and then I use it to make something for a model.Being so small,I have to get creative with set up and of course there is no feed.Things come out ok but not like when I had my small metal lathe.I have also made some wood bits for models but once they are painted ya cant tell.

A Revell 1953 Chevy panel and a 1979 ford pick up followed me home.The panel will be done as a gasser and the Ford will will be done stock with maybe a small lift.

LOL......now that's an idea.......

But they cant put it on the internet if it's not true......

I have an old x-acto pin vise but I also have a inexpensive four piece set of four from Micro Mark and have used the heck out of them for close to ten years now.They grip tight and never slip plus like I said are inexpensive.

The box shows a two door on the cover.

I got myself a new can of map gas for the shop.I know,nothing great but I needed it.

I use the mandrel I made for the drill press to scuff my tires.I get the tires spinning and lightly hold the x-acto saw on them then finish up with some light sand paper on the rest of the tire to even it all out.

If you air brush,I use PPG black lacquer and cheap thinner from the auto body supply here in town and a pint can will last you a loooong time.I have also had good luck with black nail polish and the same thinner as it is lacquer also.

Sharpies of different colors work well on chrome for a anodized look or just as a way to detail.

I too have ideas I would like to try but know I dont have the talent.Now I build so it looks nice and pleases me.I mean they sit on a shelf in a show case,it's not like anyone is ever going to pick them up and judge them.I like them and that is all that matters.

Wow....I love the flake.Was it rattle can or some thing else?

The Malco Gasser followed me home from Hobby Lobby this afternoon.I havent looked inside yet and depending what the decals look like I might change the color up.

I love the snow tires on the Scirocco..

I have a BBC in my parts box from years ago with a turbo 400 behind it.I believe it was from a Vega drag race kit.

We lost ours a few months ago here but it was not for lack of sales.The owner and his wife retired and closed. While good for them it was a sad day for us hobbyists.Like a lot of shops they,they did rc and general crafts.It was only a only a 5 minute drive from us.

That was hard to watch being a fellow Dart owner........

Hey,I'd drive it......

Nice web site,nice stuff.

I got the Myers Manx and the Firestone Ford 4 x 4 from Hobby Lobby this afternoon.

There is a drag strip in Arizona and I think it was called George Rays.That looks like the cat he built and drove at the track.I believe he passed away last year.