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'32 Tudor, chopped, channeled, stovebolt--finished!
Dave Ambrose replied to Spex84's topic in Model Cars
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Love it! I can't wait to see it in real life.
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heyyy you guuuyyyyyyssss
Dave Ambrose replied to todd.clark's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I've used WEST System epoxy as a clear coat, though not on a model car. I think you'll find the results disappointing. It is incredibly durable, but it isn't as shiny as we like to see, and it goes on fairly thick. If you still want to try it, paint a plastic spoon and try the clear epoxy on that. It needs to be very thin, and typical laminating resins have some body (viscosity) to them. You might be able to thin it with Xylene. Personally, I'd recommend something like Testor's Wet Look clear. It sprays well, levels nicely, and is truly shiny. -
If you make a base for it, you can attach some small diameter fishing line to the rear, then drill a hole in the base, route the line through the hole, pull it tight enough, and tie it off below
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I use Kaizen foam rubber-cemented to a small block of wood. or another sanding form. Make the sand paper a little large so you can hold it with the sanding block.
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I'm in southern California, and the local coyotes have been very aggressive; snatching domestic cats, and dogs. Even shooting them with a pellet gun will help. Even if you don't kill them, they will not come back. Putting barbed wire atop your fences will stop them from crossing.
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Super Nice. It looks like it wants to eat whatever's in front of it.
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Is it just me ...
Dave Ambrose replied to Lizard Racing's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I think there's a huge disconnect between older and younger modelers. There are young people building models, but they're not cars, airplanes, or AFVs. My daughter builds Gundams and we went to The Gundam Guys contest in Orange County (CA), This last contest had at least a couple hundred people in attendance, and I'm pretty sure I was the oldest guy in the room. Most people were in their 20's and 30's. They were doing some first-class builds too. Not my favorite subject matter, but you know, we have some stuff in common. I know it would be nice for a local IPMS contests to have a specific Gundam/Meca category. But most don't. They lump them in with the other sci-fi models. I find it interesting that sci-fi and Gundams are the two fastest growing model categories. It seems to me that people are still building, but not in as great a number, they tend not to participate in clubs, and they're building stuff the current regimes don't particularly accommodate. One thing I really liked about the Gundam Guys, is that they had novice, intermediate, and expert categories. I'd like to see something similar at our car contests. Maybe just one, or a handful of categories. That way, older modelers who're new to the hobby will have an opportunity for some recognition. I've noticed is that both the hobby shops I frequent have greatly increased their stock of Gundam/Meca models. There's a sign there if you're willing to look for it. I also think that some clubs aren't nearly as welcoming as they could be. Near as I can tell, younger people like to build Japanese cars that have been modified for improved performance. Kinda like hot rods, but with a different starting point. In that regard, they're just like us older folks. They like to build the cars they'd love to have, but can't afford. And you know, maybe the model isn't perfect. But, it doesn't have to be perfect for you to appreciate it. And that appreciation seems to be missing sometimes. But I don't see "tuner cars" get a lot of respect. We have some unknown percentage of modelers who just like to build. They don't belong to a club, they don't go to model shows/contests, and they really don't want to get socially entangled with their model building. I ran across a few of these people at the Good Guys Show. I don't know how many there are, but I'll bet there are a lot. Then there is sexism. My daughter builds Gundams, and entered a diorama in one of our local IPMS contests. She won third place, which made her very happy. But afterward, an "older" gentleman asked her if her husband approved of her model-building activities. I'm sure he meant well, but I can't decide whether to laugh or facepalm. She's not married, and if she were, her husband had darn well better approve. That said, he's not terribly representative of our local community with has several women members. -
Good luck Jim. You should feel much better having had the procedure. As many times as I've had surgery, it's always scary. Just let them know you're feeling nervous, and they'll help you with that.
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I think the Foose kits will open a new market for Revell. I also think that's a good thing. We need new people in this hobby, and I don't think it will hurt any of us to be more ecumenical regarding style. Personally, I have mixed feelings about his builds. But, they're mostly good/OK. Don't get me started on "checkbook hot-rodding" either. :-)
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The Grand Prix car, 1956-65!
Dave Ambrose replied to Art Anderson's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Harry, we're largely in agreement. T-Hip, Cowboy Junkies, Steppenwolf, But, no Gordon Lightfoot for me. I'll stick with Joni Mitchell.
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Are we having another problem with the board ?
Dave Ambrose replied to Greg Myers's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Thanks. This site gets an amazing amount of traffic. So, date and time are a must. -
Are we having another problem with the board ?
Dave Ambrose replied to Greg Myers's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Would you please let me know when this is happening? I need an accurate time and the date. I need to correlate these failures back to the server logs. -- Thanks -
Favorite Obscure or Discovered Music Album
Dave Ambrose replied to afx's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Nice. Sounds a lot like early Ani DiFranco. -
Are we having another problem with the board ?
Dave Ambrose replied to Greg Myers's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
I encountered that error too. It happened when I submitted a post. Makes me grumpy, and I have to dive into the bowels of the server logs. I'm still trying to suss out what's happening. My only suggestion in the interim is to select all, and copy before you submit. Not optimal by a long shot, but the best I can offer at the moment. -
Changes at Model Cars Magazine
Dave Ambrose replied to Gregg's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Mine arrived in its poly bag in excellent condition on Saturday. -
Tim, thank you for the update. I'm stoked about this kit. I'll probably buy two, but don't tell my wife. She frowned at me when I mentioned buying one of them. As for the distributor, I wouldn't sweat it. You can't drill those little protrusions anyway. Trim 'em off, or buy an aftermarket distributor. My LHC carries a couple different types in multiple wire colors.
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Non-California Lacquer Thinner
Dave Ambrose replied to Dave Ambrose's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The California Air Resources Board that regulates these things has deemed that acetone is NOT a volatile organic compound. This is, of course, ridiculous. Acetone is every bit a VOC. But, angering half the state and hundreds of thousands of nail salons is not something even a bureaucracy that implacable could withstand. -
Wondering about all the Forum's members...
Dave Ambrose replied to Ramfins59's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
I get to be the executioner. If you get banned, you get the full Roman treatment. It's severe. Your account and content get removed. No, we cannot go back and get it. Depending on circumstances, we might even block your internet address.