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Yo George. Florida is further from Denver than Detroit. How come we get the magazine on the same day? Terrific issue isn't it? Can't wait for the #153. Hey, Gregg - when's the next issue coming out?

YEAH!!! Issue #152 finally got here today.

I thought you were going to try and pass it off as a model. That's a Holden? Neat looking car - kinda '55 Chevy front end and side trim. Is it a 4 door with the rear door handles removed? What year is it? Very nice work on it only the steering wheel is on the wrong side.

Double sound, David? Probably McQueen goosing the trottle to keep the RPMs up. Sounds cool, huh?

Nice compressor, Greg, and super nice car carrier. Those aren't Gregg's wheels on that Mustang are they?

16 hours? You need to pedal that airplane faster.

That Reynolds outfit has an office in Tampa, but then I'd have to pay sales tax on top of shipping and I don't do that.

Hasn't made it to FLA yet. I'm hoping I'll see it Monday.

Hopefully your tour will pass quickly and you'll come home safe and sound. Thank you for serving our country.

Looks like you're teaching dad some good stuff.

Get your butt and those kits back down to FLA. The Model Car Builders of Florida want you.

Lookin' wild Don.

That's gorgeous!! Looks like you even Armorall'd the tires. Very cool.

When my #2 left she took my dog too! I had to drive all the way out to Sycamore (40ish miles) a week later to pick her up. My Samantha wasn't eating and crying all the time. I think she missed me. Taking a man's dog isn't right. I'm glad I'm out of that marriage. There's a couple of humorous parts though. After selling the house, I found a smaller place and used the VA to get a loan with no downpayment. She complained to the judge that she has to live in an apartment. The second funny thing is that about a year later Lucent Technologies started downsizing. I was able to retire with a pension. Her and the boyfriend's division was shut down and they both lost their jobs with only a minor payment.

Thank you David and Jordan. I really appreciate your positive comments.

I understand, Niko. The little parts are attched to sprue. I would imagine after using the file you would probably need to use some finer grades of sandpaper to get a shiny finish. I'm going to try your suggestion and compare to the casting I plan to do. I might also try casting some Evergreen rod after it's been through the drill and you suggested. Thanks for the help. I forget when you're planning to come to Florida. Maybe we can get some Model Car Builders of Florida together to meet with you.

I found it cheaper to buy Smooth-On products online from Chicago Air Brush rather than from Smooth-On direct and have ordered some Alumilite from Ma's Resin.

I know how you feel G. I married my first less than a year after returning from The 'Nam. She couldn't take my drinking and anger. Dated for a long time and fell in love with #2 but she wouldn't marry me until I got help for some PTSD issues. That took 5 years with a VA shrink. After 9 years of marriage and a whole bunch of credit card bills, I got home to an empty house. She decided she liked her supervisor at work better. My #3, Marcia is great! She is actively involved in all the Veteran stuff I do and doesn't mind that spend time building. She thinks I waste time, but I think the same of her playing Farmville all the time.

MCG has a nice variety of items and runs a couple sales every year. Both of us being in FLA causes paying sales tax and shipping - so I usually order MCG items when I place an order with Rick over at Scale Dreams. I think Scale Dreams has a larger variety and pay only shipping.

I signed up for email notices from MCG. Here's what was sent. Hello Model Car Garage Customers and Friends, Can you believe it's Fall already? Well, The Model Car Garage (MCG) is offering 20% off EVERYTHING!!! Its time to pull out those model kits you've been wanting to work on and let the cares of the world roll off your shoulders. MCG can help you build an awesome ride with its custom kits. MCG is having a 20% off sale storewide with no minimums. It's going on right now starting today, October 26, 2010, running through November 3, 2010. Take 20% off storewide when you use the promotion code "Fall Sale" upon your checkout. Tell your friends and family about this 20% off discount promotion code "fall Sale" and let them get in on the savings as well. Don't forget that special someone who loves to build. These kits will make great gifts!! Remember the sale ends on November 3, 2010 Start Shopping NOW by clicking on the link below or go to www.modelcargarage.com. Sincerely, Bob Korunow President Model Car Garage, Inc. 2908 SE Bella Road Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 9258991650

Got enough hoses running in there? Super nice details. Got enough hose in therre? Super nice details.

Model Car Garage is having a 20% discount sale going on through November 3, 2010. www.modelcargarage.com

Whoa, Chris. We were sunny and 85/55 with no snow predicted. We have the pool heated to 89. Life is good and maybe I'm not as crazy as I thought.

Chris - if my issue doesn't show up next week sometime, could you send me your copy? I'd send yours back when mine came.

Make '59 Caddy lenses yourself? I have some that are chrome plated and I', waiting for some Aluminite and red tint to cast some translucent red lenses. How would you make them?