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Hey, didn't Alfred E . Numan a man I admire too pose for a similar photograph years ago with the immortal words......... " What Me worry ? " Ed Shaver And yeah , I worry an I sweat the details !!!!!!!!!

Uh watching a show on television last night brought a startling discovery to me . I saw where in Concord North Carolina , ( Nice city too ) where they have a FOUR LANE DRAG STRIP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah a four lane one of a kind jewel ! Meanwhile they were running a top eliminator shoot out four at a time ! Whww...... some of these copetetiors were from Richmond Virginia where I am typing this verbager from . I've been desperately trying to find some crash parts for the wifes 87 L X with out any luck . I see why now , heck they;re all beeing used in top eliminator classes ! I't no wonder I can't find several pieces to these cars . Ya ever tried to drive yer models to de grocery store , I bet they get superior milage ! Ed Shaver

You know , Dennis Doty formerly of Model Car Journal often used to mention T K M in the Collectable Automobilia of Collectable but I have never heard how well the models went together till now . Mebbie if someone in Irving Texas sees ole Dennis , they might want owarn him too................ Ed Shaver

Steve, I'll be honest with you , I never knew of aresin Wyllis truck . I wasdesperately trying to find anything from 1938 to 41 in Wyllis whhen I finially got a A M T re-issue to do in a hobby shop that got a returned kit . I was trying to do s stock ( GASP ) He really said that too Wyllis truck . Flathead Gary sent me some real good photos of a somewhat stock Wyllis and more or less pulled my hide out of the fire and for that Gary , I;m gratefull to ya ! I did the A M T wyllis as a service truck for the Amoco Projek down in Dioramas . Yeah , I need to post some mo pictures too. Ed Shaver

Hey Billy that aint no El Camino in the second shot but it sure do look nice man ! How bout ya show in de folks back home how ya did that masterpiece . Ed Shaver

I have had numerous problems with Firefox. I got it deleted and I wont beusing it once I get my computer back from te repair shop this time . I'll probably quit using yahoo too. Ed Shaver

Proably the safest product I have used is Scale lift off from Poly S . I have used on R & R , Flinstone and even the stuff I have cast from Aluminite . Ed Shaver

Quite frankly folks, I was happy just being a NOBODY ! All I wanna do is buildmo service stations . HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

Todd, I wish you had spent some time with the builder of the 40's Tractor trailer rig andhe Heavy Duty Step van in the forground . First he has some unique styling talets going on there ! Ed Shaver

What a history lesson guys , thanks to everyone as I saw the old Ertil kits back in the day but I never built any of them. did see a built example of the International Transtar tractor once and I was impressed with the detail. The builder had done a replicia of te truck he was currently driving all through the mid west .

Jim, I don't exactly follow you here . Do you need a dual set of wheels , tires or what and what size would you need too ? If nessesary P - M me and mabye I can work out something for you . Ed Shaver

Hey don't see me complainin ! Well done ! Ed Shaver

Eelco , take a Belt sander and rough out the particle board a bit and spread Bondo out over the board . You can then " Finish Sand " the bondo and usea mix of black and several greys to create a decent asphalt finish . By the way which engine did you chose to put into the 56 Ford ? Ed Shaver

use me , But WHY does theV W Box kit remind me of the 23 window kit that ws avalibleback around 1968 here in the states . I did the Van like the Corvair Green briar van that wasused in the movie Phyc Out with the Strawberry Alarm Clock doing most of the music . Great movie and a great kit too. Ed Shaver

Alyn, what a spectacular trip back in time sir ! I'm thouhoughly impressed what with the level of detail on a very delicate kit . The gold reminds me of the G M Motorama Oldsmobile Delta 88 back in the mid fifties. Ed Shaver

Hummmmmmm, 59 A B , Duals , Cheater Slicks , yep a " real car " .................. Ed Shaver

First Harry, if ya are going to post a picture of your work then you should be ready to view it from SOMEONE ELSES EYES ! You have presented a well thought out post . I would also say that a little common sense goes a heck of a long way too. For example , if you post a picture of something here that has Obvious flaws, why are you exposing your self to ridicule ? Now only when do I see a model that dosent need to be on here would I ever say anything really negative . Yes, I have posted a few comments about " Low- Riders " and some cars with Bling Wheels . Look, I am simply not into them and I never will be . Still, I wouldn't make blanket putdowns asI certainly wouldn't some one doing that to me . Just remember , a camera sees exactly whats in front of it ! It sees every unsanded line and every paint run. look before yapost !!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

I am convinced that there is something to the theory of Re-incarnation . The more I study antique methods of developing photographic films ad the hobby that obsesses me with gasoline pumps , well, I'm convinced that I have seen some of this stuff way before and I have no earthly idea why either. Now dont ya'all tell me Ive been listening to too much Art Bell stuff eiter . I may be near sixty years old but things , well........ go figgure ! Ed Shaver Hey how bout some mo pichers of the truck , its so pleasing to these eyes !

J second the Aluminite Kit idea for te simple reason tat you mentioned Ford Flat head pieces . Look I still work on Flat heads ! I own a 53 Ford truck too. Yep , Mabellene an me been together fer twenty something years . I have driven it from Richmond Va to Dallas Texas and back five times too . Hey try some one piece " Slush " molds first . then if the feel for doing morecomlicated stuff gets to you contact a company called Synair . They manufacture several Epoxy resins used in the dental and Taxidermy industry . I found their products to be better tan Aluminite for some jobs and Smoot-on avalible from Mico Mark is said to be a reliable resin too . In a pinckh I havemade one piece molds and crammed in Bondo too ! Hey for something that dosent need too much detail, dries fast and works with Super Glue too . Ed Shaver

Wayne, youneed to come visit Tappohanock Virginia on state route 3. there is a fellow that hasan old 30's Texaco station that also sold cars at one time , He has turned it into a beautiful Chrysler Garage . he has a " Lil Red Truck " a Dodge Daytona , several Super Bees and some Valiants out back . I would love to stop but since I'm on so tight a sceduele , I cant . Mabye I can get you a picture some time . You're garage and the surounding area looks outstanding ! Ed Shaver

ure as heck don't wanna compete against his truck . wayyyyyyyyyyyyy toooooooooooo kool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

Gotta tell ya ya'all this ranks as one of the most CREATIVE BUILDS this year bar none too ! I'm always awe stuck by someone who dares to be crative an Dingo, thats usin yer noggin ! Ed Shaver

I think thats one of the primary reasons that both Snap- On and Matco did the Coloredhandles as opposed to Snap - On's Black and Matco Maroon. I bpught a slew of new screw drivers and pry bars off both distributors years ago when they did . I still like the grip on Snap - On better though . No you are not alone sir, FAR FROM IT ! Ed Shaver

Saw this on the late newz last night . now I won't even begin to commment as to my politial views are on some of these Neanderthals as some of them deserve all the stuff they do get too. It is a state by state city by city Forum you can look up your favorite cop with. Personally I have several beefs with the "heavy handedness of Chesterfield County in general as to their spendin too much time inforcing inspection sticker niolations and not doing a dang thing as to vandalism and buglary in my area of Virginia . The website is called Rate My Cop .com O K , with that said you be the judge ! Ed Shaver

Saw this on the late newz last night . now I won't even begin to commment as to my politial views are on some of these Neanderthals as some of them deserve all the stuff they do get too. It is a state by state city by city Forum you can look up your favorite cop with. Personally I have several beefs with the "heavy handedness of Chesterfield County in general as to their spendin too much time inforcing inspection sticker niolations and not doing a dang thing as to vandalism and buglary in my area of Virginia . The website is called Rate My Cop .com O K , with that said you be the judge ! Ed Shaver