crazyjim

I had the plywood and light laying around, but if I didn't, the booth would have cost around $40. The cart was $50 at Harbor Freight. I didn't have it done at the time but there is now a vent cut into the shop wall. That kit ran about $10. The filter was about $6. There are 4 independently switched outlets on the side (light, exhaust fan, compressor, spare). It took me about 3 of hours to complete. If my neighbor would have helped it would have been done in a manner of minutes - he has the tools and know-how to do the carpentry. That time does not include painting - there's 3 coats of semi-gloss exterior white on the inside as well as the outside. I really like it and it's been great for painting.

I use only Plasti-Kote primers. After final priming I let the parts sit for 24 hours, do a final wet sand and then let sit until dry. If I'm in a rush, I'll crank my big compressor to blow dry the model and then start the color coats. I'd have to watch the DVD "The Art of Airbrushing Show Quality Model Cars" by Donn Yost to be positive, but I believe Donn says to blow the model dry and paint right away. Less chance of dust that way. The DVD is only $20. You may want to invest in it like I did.

Hobby Lobby prices are high to start with. The 30% off brings the price down to an acceptable level. I hope my local store re-supplied since their last sale. We'll see in the morning.

Build your own - it's much cheaper. I built mine from the expensive Pace model

Hobby Lobby emailed next weeks sales to me - 30% off plastic & diecast model kits. There's also a coupon for 40% off any one item. I might get the Harley tomorrow and go to Hobby Lobby.

Served with the 1st Battalion/13th Marines in Vietnam 1969-70. We didn't have access to plastic models. On my way this morning to Tampa VA Hospital to have a 4th of July picnic for the hospitalized troops and their families. HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!!

Why not just flock the roof too?

That Walthers place has the MV lenses, but how are you suppoesed to figure what size you need for headlights?

Unreal details, Shane. Excellent! I'm keeping an eye on this one.

Sorry to hear about your friend. I'll keep him and you in my prayers.

We have American men and women serving our country and dying in Iraq and don't see a ###### thing in the newspapers, radio, or TV about these heroes. Spent June 3, 2009 at a little cemetery in Inverness, FL for the 2nd anniversary of the death of SFC Robert Surber. An IED took him out in Iraq. I didn't know him but he's my brother. WE WILL NEVER FORGET! If you live around the Tampa, FL area, we will be at the Tampa VA Hospital at 11:00am on July 4, 2009. We're having a picnic for the troops in the hospital. Come on down and help out.

I'm not going to miss him or Michael Jackson - Ed McMahon somewhat and Farrah lots.

We went out to dinner last night and then over to K-Mart. I bought a spool of 30# test clear red fishing line. It cost $7.41 for a 400 yard spool. That's 1200 feet! There's enough to last me several lifetimes. I anyone needs/wanst some of this line, let me know and we can try to work something out.

Love the wheels. Who's Bob Dudek?

I use 1/8" aluminum tubing about 1/4" long, with a smaller tube (3/32" I think) inserted partially into the 1/8 tube and super glued together. The smaller tube is about 3/8" long. The aluminum is polished before cutting. Then I glue in the ignition wires that I buy from Scale Dreams.

Burbank's hass the replacement tips but is "out of stock" on the chisel.

I emailed the place that is out of stock on the Micro Chisel and asked when they would be re-stocked. No reply from them yet.

I have every color available from Ken's Fuzzi-Fur and even made a sample sheet that contains every color. I was unable to match Ken's colors to the colors on the "Flocking Fibers" website. Have you tried Kens and Flocking Fibers? Are they the same thing? I've been thinking about making completed sheets available to fellow modelers but don't know how many people would be interested. If you are please let me know and we can try to work out a deal of some sort.

The emailed flier I recieved from Hobby Lobby today says they have marked all plastic models at 30% off this coming week.

I've been using the Tamiya stand for about a year and love it. I haven't disposed of the old wire hangers though. Foxer, if you want to get rid of your Tamiya paint stand, let me know. Maybe we could work out a trade or something.

I have a Kodak M753 that has a close up setting (less than 28") that I used, but my hands shake. I might need to get a tripod.

Here's some pics of my recently completed 1969 Dodge 440 6 pack. It's been rattle canned with Testor's Star Spangled Blue with 2 coats of Tamiya pearl clear, engine wired, fuel lines, throttle linkage, polished aluminum exhaust, wheels/tires from some other kit, BMF.

I use Micro Krystal Klear for windows, headlights, taillights. Never fogs and dries clear.

What about using polished aluminum tubing?

I had some 3/8" plywood laying around so after using the size specs from a large Pace unit just glued and nailed together. Also had a 24" florescent light unit and used it in front. I had to purchase a bathroom exhaust fan, switches, receptacles, and air filters. I have 4 switched receptacles (light, exhaust fan, compressor, spare) and I use a cord to power them up. It may not be the best but it's been working fine for me.