BigGary

Those bumper mounted rally lights might be a challenge, unless you have a pickup kit with over cab lights or another rally car kit. Put a note in the "wanted" section and someone may be able to help you. Gary

I've only put BMF on one car, but I learned that the BMF must have an absolutely clean surface to stick to. If not, problems, guaranteed. Gary

Do you have this on the "on the bench" section? I have one of these kits and I'd be interested in your ideas, problems, solutions, etc. Mine is likely to be early Super Stock with a 409. I'd appreciate your comments. Gary

Chevy Mustang ???!!!!! I have seen that term in print since 1967 when somebody saw the first Camaro! Great job on the Impala! I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished. Gary

Sounds like Wichita Falls could be a focal point for this group, at least they have a Hobby Lobby. It is 55 miles from me. There is a hobby shop just outside the gate at Altus AFB in Altus, OK. They specialize in R/C stuff but they have paint and a few car kits. My wife works at the air base but is clueless about model stuff. There is a hobby shop in Childress, TX that specializes in plastic, and has over 800 kits and decent prices. Shipping charges are reasonable too. Reach them at samshobbies@hotmail.com Keep me up to date, Gary

I've never had paint craze. I use cheap Wal-Mart $2 primer and whatever paint happens to be available, everything from Krylon-$4- to cheap stuff from Big Lots, Ollie's, or whatever-99 cents. The biggest problem I've had with these paints is that the nozzle is not designed for small objects like car bodies. For that the airbrush comes in handy. As Zoom Zoom points out, you don't need killer primer and paint on plastic, They are just too "hot" for styrene. Maybe the Challenger needs a trip through the purple pool and start again. Gary

I'd like more updated info. Gary

Well, not exactly today, but last week I got an AMT/Ertl 33 Willys kit, you know, the one that’s a street machine, that’s been around since dirt. It’s a future project. Gary

Nick, what did you use for wheels and tires? Did you get them from a dually kit? I did something similar with a '55 chevy PU and used wheels and tires from a 1/32 truck kit. Wheels scaled out about 17 inches. I widened the rear fenders using four fenders to make two fenders. Looked cool, never finished. Oh, Well... I like your pickup. Great job. Hope to see more from you. Gary

Looks like you got it all together Mark! We're looking forward to seeing this one finished. Keep up the good work! Gary

Its gonna be pretty boring when all you can by are upgraded Trabants and Ladas. I wonder if they'll want to restrict the sale of plastic for non-esssential purposes. Gary

I question the statement that Ford wide 5 and VW had the same bolt pattern. The Ford would have been SAE (Society of Automotive engineers) inch standard and the VW, then in pre-production, would have been metric. They may have been "close enough" to be used in some low stress incidents, but it is unlikely. Gary

I know someone who says he duplicates wheels by pressing one into clay, remove the wheel, fill the hole with white glue (!?) and let it dry for several days. I haven't tried it but it causes me to wonder. Gary

Are you going to stay with the minimalist interior and 6 lug wheels? This kit portrays a special production car with brakes from the pickup and the injected engine, among other changes. Gary

I've used the Harbor Freight and Northern Tool knock offs of the Badger airbrush with good success, and they cost 1/3 less. I have 3 airbrushed plugged in at one time so I can change colors without taking the time to clean a brush before I can use it again. Just drop one into thinner and go to the next one. Gary

Congrats on the grandkid, but this is related to MCM how?

Here's a couple things I learned that made my first attempt at BMF go pretty well. First, I washed the painted body with Fantastic, rinsed thoroughly, and dried with a cotton towel. Next I put on a latex glove and only handled the body only with the gloved hand. I started with a new Exacto blade and sharpened it on 1500 grit sandpaper halfway through the job. The second evening I forgot the glove and had a lot more difficulty getting the BMF to stick where my hand had touched it. I had to wipe those spots with alcohol in order to get the BMF to stick. I did all this on a body that was painted and ready for BMF, but not a project I was hurrying on. I did it just to have experience with BMF. Next week I'll put BMF on my current project. There will be less than on a Chevelle wagon. Gary

It would be fair to say that all of us have cut, glued, scratched, etc. something other than was intended. Its not something we like to brag about. I've found that if I put on a latex glove before working on a model it saves me some hassle. No paint on me, an extra layer of protection from knives, glue, etc. Gary

Sorry, I haven't checked this thread lately. I've pretty much resigned myself to isolation in Vernon. I did find a good hobby shop in Childress. The guy has over 650 kits and is aiming for 1,000. His prices are resanable and so is his shipping. I saw his e-mail address on his sign samshobbies@hotmail.com . Mike Donathan is his name. Send an e-mail and tell him what you want/need and he'll answer. Maybe we can figure out how to get together. Gary

His name is "Fujimi Lover"?

Before you get all excited, remember this is Flint, Mich. Not exactly the heartland of America and not very prosperous. You can buy houses in Detroit for one dollar, but who would want to live there? Some have bought and tried to fix up houses in Detroit, but either they are stolen-cleaned out, or torn up long before they're finished. I'll take this small Texas town. Gary

Aaron & Harry's idea of renting is a valid one. Since 1997 I've rented a version of the car I was considering before I boaught one. It cuts out the rude surprises. Always wanted a PT Cruiser until I drove one, the windshield is too low. Drove an Intrepid, loved it, bought an LHS. Rented a 4 door Dodge Ram, couldn't wait to get the one sitting in the driveway for 3 years now. Rented a Neon in 2000, I've had 2 since, love 'em for short trips. If you want a Mustang, rent one for a weekend and put 200 miles on it, then you'll know. Gary

Actually I think the Sky is a rebadged solstice. If I remember right the Solstice came out first. that said, the Sky is a better looking car.\ Gary

I tried to create an account but I kept getting error messages. Enough of the B.S. I don't need it that bad. Gary

If the budget will allow, get the '68 Charger kit and use its body. Its alot easier than sanding and cutting off trim and texture from the '69 body. I know. Been there, done that. All the parts will fit either body. As far as I can tell, all is the same on the body except the vinyl top. I painted the whole car with primer, than sanded the top until smooth, especially the ridges. Then I cut off all the chrome trim that is around the vinyl top. Then I sanded again, and primed and sanded again, and again. Now it ready for a color coat. Gary