KT EASTMAN

I will tell you..its not easy to get "Hobby Time" in todays world!! I usually go through streaks where I can sit down to my project. Most of the time its an hour here or an hour there even though I have been known to sit at the bench for most of the day on my day off when I have nothing that needs to get done. I try not to dwell in the fact that I do not have as much time as I used to and instead cherish the time that I do get to build my little plastic cars!!! I guess what it comes down to is you should really try to budget some hobby time for yourself even if its just a few hours every now and then. I dream of the day that I can devote a whole day to my models but I do not see it happening until I retire!!! Only 32 years to go!!! So, get your chin up and get to that project even if its just once in a while!!! I will bet it will turn that frown upsidedown!!! KT

Thanks guys!!! BTW, you can see all the other "Club Builds" at www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/amt/build_amt_bonneville.shtml

CHEAP!!!!! OUCH!!! You could buy up half of Colorado Springs with almost 3/4 of a MILLION Dollars!!! KT

So Gregg, whats the latest?? Have you found a place and settled in yet??? KT

This was for a club build. I chose to do a junker diorama using the car and boat. It was a fun build!!Thank you Dave Burket for bringing this one back!! All hail the Model King!!! Enjoy!!! KT

I kinda agree with the "once per show" idea. Taking a build to the same show year after year does get old...fast unless you take it just to show and not compete. I would say that a year would be about right for competition. I only make one show a year here, and I usually just bring up some builds just for "Display". KT

Funny, I thought it was just me!!! Yea, the kit is not perfect but I think it is a good "affordable" base for a number of '70-'73 projects. In the last few years I have seen the prices of these rise on E-Bay almost to the point where they were not affordable. The "Collector" in me took over and I started to hoard the ones I had and was afraid to build them. Now, I can build one or two without the guilt!!! Yes, it is true...I am a collector as well as a builder. Shame on me!!! KT

Well, its back!!! The former 1/24 Monogram 70 Pontiac Trans Am has been re-issued under the Revell Motor-City Muscle series. I believe the last time we had seen this one was sometime in the early '90's?? It appears to be pretty much a strait re-issue with the exception of those "Big Wheels". Don't worry, the stock Rallys are included!!! Yea!!! The kit has survived pretty well as there does not seem to be too much flash and the details are still pretty sharp. The instructions are strait forward and easy to read. Decals have two options to build the white car with blue stripes or the blue car with white stripes. There is no Trans Am lettering though. Tires are the old standby Revellogram Goodyears that no longer sport the lettering. The tires for the large 5 spoke wheels appear to be Goodyear Gatorbacks, but once again with no lettering. I have yet to build this issue but I have built the previous one and it went together fairly well and builds up into a nice Trans Am. I sure hope someone out there will cast a Formula hood for it though!!! HINT!!! HINT!!! I tried about a year ago and failed. It would be an easy conversion with a resin hood. Just remove the side scoops and the flares( You willl have to add material to the fenders) put on the Formula hood and presto!!!! Either way it is good to see the '70 re-issued. The prices on E-Bay were getting out of hand on these!!! I will probley buy at least 10 more before I am done!!! LOL!!!! KT

One of these days I will step up to the Digital age!! But for now all I have is the ole' 35mm. and my "camera" phone!! As for camaras I have always had the best luck with Cannon. KT

I like it!!! Looks like you got rid of the Cowl Induction??? Did you cut and fill??? Looks good. KT

SPIDERS,SPIDERS,SPIDERS!!!!!! Thats all I have to fight!!! At least they do not eat the models!! I have just about every tool and spray known to man in my battle against these creatures!! So far I seem to be on top...but...who knows???KT

Did anyone else notice Bill's pics. The only room that looked halfway complete is the model room!!! Now thats dedication!!!!

Lookin' Great Marc!! I just love that "Arter Rake"!!!!

Very nice Brian!!! That just looks awesome!!

Welcome to the MCM Board Brian!!!

Good to see you here Steve!!!!

Not Gregg, but mabe you can contact them direct at 1-303-296-1600. They should be able to let you know if the mag has been shipped out to you yet??? Just a thought!!! KT

Well, first of all be sure to make a template with a piece of paper or cardstock(Index cards) so you can get both sides correct. I will usually tape the whole quarter with tape and then transfer the template to the body using a pencil. I then cut the tape away exposing the area to be removed. This at least should get you even on both sides. Work slowly to remove the material up to your tape line. It is best to not get too close and use a file for the last little bits. Remember that a Dremel can blast a plastic body almost in half if you are not paying attention!!! Last I will usually add some evergreen strip to re-create the fender lip. Some fine sanding and mabe a bit of putty and you should be OK!!! Hopefully you have a scrap body to try it on first!!! Hope this helps!! Let us know if you do it and how it turned out!!! Good luck!! KT

Haven't seen any Kris. I assume you are talking about vaccum fittings.Have you tried to make them yourself using wire and painting them white??

Not to mention how inexpensive and disposable the latex gloves are as opposed to the "Cotton" ones. You just use the latex ones once and toss them out!! I get mine at SAM'S Club localy and they cost about $9.00 for two boxes of 100 gloves.

I have found as many of the rest of us that one of the most "Stressfull" parts of building a model is the final assy. All to often we end up smudging something or another. Well in recent years I have learned to clean up my area before finishing my model to ensure that I am not going to place the body into something(glue,etc.). But one of the things that helps the most is to wear gloves(Latex) during my final assy. By wearing gloves I do not get fingerprints all over stuff like the windows and body. I do not know if anyone else does this, but I think it really helps. You can pick up a box of gloves for very little $$$.

Dont forget to have a great time Billy!!! Cannot wait to see some pics.!!!

Hopefully someone out there will be inspired with the re-release to actually tool up and produce a Formula hood for it in 1/24??? I guess we will see!!!

In case you do not know, at every GoodGuys event there is a Model Car Show!!!! Its worth checking out or even participating in!!! Heres their website so you can check the dates and places!!! www.good-guys.com

Great info. Mike!!! I have a set of the Aoshima tires and wheels that I bought at the LHS. I was told that they are the same as in the Toyota Hilux Double Cab. Is this correct??? Just curious.