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I was thinking, Rich, plain old Testors gloss white and gloss yellow might be pretty close to what you're looking for. This will be a super build. I'll look forward to seeing it at NNL-East in April. Charlie Larkin

Looking real good, David. Charlie Larkin

Any updates on this one, David? The work is quite good. Charlie Larkin

Another winner. Charlie Larkin

The Brookeville body, for point of reference. http://brookvilleroadster.com/models/32-3-window-coupe/ American made- definitely a big point gainer in my book. I'd seriously consider going that route for a new car. Modern brakes/steering/tires (Diamondback WWW radials on steelies, thank you,) and a subtle, tasteful custom color scheme with a 302/C-4/Traction-Lok driveline. Works for me. Charlie Larkin

BP is here in spurts. Clinton- small town area/population wise (about 8500) has three BP stations. They're mostly occupying what were Getty stations. I don't go to BP that much- prices are a bit higher than I like (well, all gas right now is much higher than I'd like,) and there isn't one in town here. I've used the gas before- didn't have any problems with it, but didn't see anything special about it. Charlie Larkin

Very nice clean-up, Al. Charlie Larkin

Very, very nice. Charlie Larkin

More beauties. I was actually planning the inverse of that Horizon Blue/Frost White combo for mine. Charlie Larkin

I know you shoot film as well, Tullio. Did you do so for those b&ws? Digital black-and-white is something I find doesn't work too well. I have a roll of Tri-X in the fridge. And we're getting another snow-fall this weekend. I think I'm going to go find some town commons around here and take pictures. Charlie Larkin

So I went to the enlarged images.... Glue bomb? Really? We are our own worst critics, I suppose. I'd be quite happy with that on my shelf. Looked through some of your other pictures...I love the kitties posing with the cars. Charlie Larkin

Another outstanding build. Very nicely done. Charlie Larkin

I found the big box stores really stick it to you on Plexi. Look at clear acrylic- it's less money. Likewise, a local glass shop might have something for you for a very reasonable price. Also, US Plastics has good prices on sheet goods. Take a look at them. Cutting is a simple matter of scoring the material with a utility knife and bending. Charlie Larkin

First thing is not to put them on open shelves if you can. Always use cases if possible, or least shelving units with doors. Compressed air cans do a pretty good job of cleaning off dust. Really out of space? Get creative with your displays. Build a coffee table that doubles as a display shelf out of wood and plexiglass, or, build a diorama that's space and display-efficient and utilize vertical space. If you really must, you can always sell or simply wrap in newspaper and bubble-wrap, place them in baseball card boxes and then box up excess built-ups and rotate displays. Charlie Larkin

It looks kind of sad with the bumper off and the slightly arched grill- almost like it's crying. Personally, I'd put the trim and bumpers back on, get rid of that accursed, God-awful flat black paint and make a nice summer daily driver out of it. I don't care about fast or great brakes or handling- almost anything is safe as long as you're a safe driver. And after several years of my "new, better" cars not being better, just more expensive to fix when they break, the appeal of a flathead 6, 3-on-the-tree, and manual drum brakes is very strong. Do a nice restoration on it, and turn it around for profit if possible, Chuck. Or do a nice restoration and hold on to it. Charlie Larkin

I'd LOVE to see a copy of that curriculum. I can think of quite few under-30s and high school kids I know that need something like that. Charlie Larkin

I started because of my dad and my need to learn eye-hand coordination. Except for a few years when I had some real time and space constraints in my mid-late 20s, I've pretty much built constantly. Even during that time, I was still buying models and magazines, just had very little time or place to do much with them. Now, with a grinding job search, dribbles of work here and there and a lot of sitting at home waiting for interviews that never come, it gives me something to do when I don't feel like reading or watching TV. I put a little music on and build something on the tray-table I have (and hope to have a little more space than that soon.) I'm setting up to start making some kits and seeing if I can make that into at least a sustainable part-time business and possibly, if things go well, a full-time venture. Modeling is what helps me maintain some measure of sanity. Charlie Larkin

Remember folks, we're talking about a man that turns Ramblers into Studebakers and shows us that 1955 Plymouths and Chevrolets can share lots of parts with a little massaging... I wish I could blow the dough for one of these. I always thought the Marauder was a cool-looking ride. That satin black trunk, especially when paired with copper or red looks so good. And I usually don't like the satin black thing, but somehow, on this car, it looks right. Charlie Larkin

Dave takes service pretty seriously and tries very hard to deliver a good product. Charlie Larkin

Good to know, Brett. Any word on what will become of the railroad paint? That's my main concern. Tom- very nice job on this. Charlie Larkin

I really like that. Going to paint the trailer to match the wagon? Charlie Larkin

I was wondering how you and Jill were doing with that, Mark. I'm glad to hear all is well. May the birth be relatively painless and your son healthy. Charlie Larkin

Couldn't say it any better myself. May there be a nice cold cell in this cretin's permanent future. Charlie Larkin

Very nice indeed. Foiling those hash-marks on the lower quarter is something I can't quite figure out how to do with it still coming out decent. The bucket seat interior was available in red, saddle and white, not blue, although I suppose a custom order might have been possible- GM would do that in the early '60s for an additional charge. Unfortunate, as it looks pretty snazzy, I think. Another great job. Charlie Larkin

Second that. Good luck, Tom. Sometimes, you can indeed, go home again. Charlie Larkin