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If you put paper towel on the bottom of the container it will help wick it off.

Why couldn't a person still scratch build if they wanted? Imagine this. You want to make that Bugatti. You could buy a die cast one and resin cast it. The last time I checked, it cost me about $50 to do this with a promo and yes, I had to learn how to do it. Instead you take a webcam (demo on utube)or iPhone and take a 3D picture scan of what you want to make. This will cost you $.99 using the iPhone. Then you put the picture into 3d software on you computer, turn on the 3d printer and go have a cup of coffee. Check this out:http://www.trimensional.com/,http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/trimensional-a-3d-scanner-for-iphone-using-just-an-app-2011016/. By the way, my 3D software didn't cost me anything. Blender 3D software is very good and open source plus cross platform. With the open source community involved in the development of these printers, it won't take long for progress. They are now printing with metal and making circuit boards complete with solder. To learn about open source go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source.

If you are energetic, you can build your own machine for around $500.00 or less. There is an open source machine that reproduces some of its own parts. It prints an object up to 8"x8"x5 1/2". You'll find it on google by searching for reprap mendel. Open source is a great thing. My operating system is open source and makes Windoz look sick. You can also search reprap on ebay for parts.

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Mark, you need to change your attitude. Get one thing in your mind. It's not important what unimportant people think. If someone gives you these lame reasons for not taking your advise, it's their loss. Think of it this way. There are how many people registered on this board? If one person reads your post and takes your advise, you have done that person a service. You probably won't even know you did it. Present example, Pete J's post. I'm in the market for exactly what is referenced to in that post. I read it, checked it out and found it beneficial to me. Thank you very much Pete J.

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Thanks, you proved my point.

Lee, thank you for posting your build. This is a beautiful representation of of the 34 Ford. I congradulate 100% on a beautiful build.

go to for answer http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/Photoetch/pe.htm

Let me explain it to you. As a small business accountant for many years and a college grad with a B S in Business Admin it's very obvious. 50% of $34.99 is $17.50. MSRP is around $25.00. Do you think they are losing money? What they are doing is bringing you into their store in hopes that your will see something else to buy with a bigger markup and make them more money. Some stores will sell things at a loss in or to get you into the store in order to get you to buy more once there. It's called lost leader sales or in some cases bait and switch. You, as a smart consumer, need to make yourself aware of these tactics and learn how to take advantage of them.

As many as I feel like. You know, or maybe not, I'm retired. I have lots of time, but it's a hobby and if I feel like it, something gets done, otherwise nothing.

This is disturbing as I want to buy something off e-bay and the seller is in B.C. Canada, Bummer!!!

Ya Greg, I think I know the guy you are talking about with the over priced parts. I want to build my 29 Ford pickup roadster stock so I went on e-bay to check for stock wheels. This guy had the wheels and tires at $14.99 plus $5.00 shipping. Needless to say, I bought a whole 29 roadster kit for $15.74 including priority shipping with tracking. The other good one was the early 60's kit still sealed- in shrink wrap.

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If you want a spray can chrome Spaz stix isn't too bad. I think it was Bob Downey that did a comparison with three different chrome paints and Spaz stix didn't come out too bad. Here's a link: http://www.spazstix.com/xcart/10009-ULTIMATE-MIRROR-CHROME-AEROSOL-3.5oz.html

Wayne, spray the printout with Krylon clear acrylic coating before trying to use Future. Lightly mist it at first so it doesn't run. Just applying Future will more than likely smear it. I use Mona Lisa metal leaf adhesive. I usually put too much white glue on and the paper wrinkles on me.

The first picture is American maple. I printed it out, measured it and cut it into strips. Then contact glued it to the back floor of my 40 sedan delivery as seen in picture 3. Picture 4 is a short piece of teak that I used to make the missing dash in a Rolls roadster. Picture 5 is a long piece of Burmese teak and picture 6 is red oak. All these and more are found with a google search for exotic wood.

It was so easy. Just google Farari F1. Here is Farari's model. http://store.ferrari.com/en/collectibles/models-for-collectors/f1-models/f60-model-1-8-scale-formula-1-world-championship-2009.html#

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Yes, Alclad can be brushed. Here is example tutorial on how it's done. http://www.modelcarsonline.com/Tips%20&%20Tricks/Brushing%20Alclad/Brushing%20Alclad.htm

I tried mine and it came right up. I tried yours and it came up "page not found". The only time I lost my account access was when I didn't use it for quite awhile.

I have this kit and it is up for build in the near future. I reference my builds as much as possible and I must say, you did a perfect reproduction of this auto. Fantastic job.

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How about a Sunbeam Tiger? And don't forget about the 1937 & 39 Delaheyes with Figoni & Falaschi coach work.