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Monty, i''o with what you listed and Casey made some great points too. Ed Shaver

Manny, please do as the overall piece really had an effect ...................... on me at least . Ed Shaver

Art, first off , that Triumph is wayyyyyyyyyyy IMPRESSIVE! B) As far as waterborne paints , I tend to use the Polly- S acrylic line . If you need a flat finish, this is the way to go . Ed Shaver

Manny, the diorama itself is fine . The problem I'm having is , did the flash unit bounce back ? The focus is a might shaky too. Otherwise, very commendable work ! Ed Shaver

O K , here is a combination of scratch built and kit supplied : The tire beader and the bench itself is scratched The figures are kit supplied . the cigarette machine on the right was scratched as well as the oil cans and Dr. Pepper clock With the exception of the one figure of me , it's all scratch built The batteries came from kits , meanwhile I scratch built everything else Ed Shaver

That Starship model was very kwell

Rick, I haven't bought A M T's latest Repop, the Tall T . In the 1965 box, the one that is represented by the art on this issue , the interior had a "Biscuit Tuff Interior as opposed to the former "Roll- N-Pleat the 1960 or Chopped issue had reinstated . The Beer Keg gasoline tank was also a 1965 addition too. Also, the two windshield struts that attached at the front were also 1965 additions found on the chrome tree. Wheels as I recall were the Cragar wheels as in the 1960, they were Full Moon discs. Ed Shaver

Rick, I did build this uh , model , back in 1966. The body while it looks right has GAP ISSUES ALL THROUGH IT!!!!!!!! The chassis went together pretty good , it was the body and the door alignment that infuriated me . I think had we had the adhesives we enjoy now and of course auto body fillers that stuck to what they were applied to, the story would have been different . I'm simply giving my experiences from years ago . Ed Shaver

Chuck, in all seriousness, you sir are one of the most talented people here that I have ever met ........... Ed Shaver

Road warrior fans , unite as we have someone who has saved the Planet! Ed Shaver

Consider the "Bullying" going on here , it's no wonder David. I won't go into specific detail or names . I see a lot of "Egging onward and Immature antics . I see several people here are so on a secret "Protected list as well" . I'll continue to post something when I think I can FURTHER the hobby in a positive way or I actually have something to show . Ed Shaver

I get lots of comments , both good and bad . I consider the source too as some folks just like running down another persons workmanship because it gives them a feeling of superiority. Yes, I have had people say a couple of my entries looked like Pre- assembled die- casts . I politely show them to the contrary . As to being a bother to me , naw , I got better things to worry about .Ed Shaver

Thanks for the correction ! Ed Shaver

Steve , if you want a totally "Vintage " hot rod , I would say yes . I know the price is a might steep. still, this kit has soooooooooo much potential as per doing so many of the "Aftermarket " bodies offered by outside contractors that flourished in the 1920's . Streching a Model T Frame and adding heftier tires isn't that hard . You should be able to source them from either a Monogram race car kit or from a resin caster . I know over the years , I have built several of these Model T's in various forms . Ed Shaver

Rommel, a lot of the larger scale stuff is available through the Doll House suppliers . I would have a serious look as to what you can from there . Ed Shaver

Manny, I think Barbo has been promoting the Up- coming I P M S Convention this June in Orlando. I am seriously thinking of attending as I have a brother who is an I T guy for Disney there ................. Ed Shaver

Until the "millennium issue " came about , I had no idea A M T even did this contraption . Yes , it's definitely a piece of art if there ever was ..............

Uh that would of course include yers truly too................ Ed Shaver

Me, I build several kinds of models , both for myself and for others . Sure, ya'all see a lot of Replica stock out of me . I build service trucks , I build an occasional Muscle era car too. Meanwhile , I'm designing out my next secret weapon to wreak havoc on Virginia I P M S Rivet counters otherwise known as Airplane an Tank builders . Ed Shaver

Worked a couple of these rides in the 60's . Finding parts for anything Fiat was, well, a trip through hell. I was glad they quit importing them . Now , they're back.................! Ed Shaver

Dave , I'm not following you here . What are you picturing in the bottom photograph here ? I'm not at all familliar with the dragster . I vaguely remember the Dragula from the 1960's . It just didn't appeal to me . I did however get a Batmobile as I'm a huge fan of the old T V show . Ed Shaver

I thought that this was the car when I saw the title . I had no idea someone had ever kitted this subject . Fine workmanship ! Ed Shaver

Felix, stick a inspection sticker on it and two plates and come down here an join us for the Old Dominion Open in Richmond Saturday Feb 25th !!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

Bring that ride to the Old Dominion Open this Saturday in Richmond ! Ed Shaver

This Saturday, February , 25th, Richmond International Raceway will have the Old Dominion open . hosted by I P M S . Yes , those dear old airplane fanatics want us to show up too ! Now , Donn Yost , painter extraordinaire has said he will be there , Rick Maslak, kit vendor has said he would sell kits, who else can I recruit to join me ? Common kids , don't make me do this alone , I hate flying !!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver