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With an enclosed porch, you could run a small electric heater out to it and pre-heat the porch prior to painting, that'll fix the cold problem. To vent it, if your porch has opening windows, crack one open an inch or two just before you start painting, and run a table-top fan as an exhaust fan. Paint in a cardboard box to stop overspray from going all over the place and close the door prior to painting to keep the fumes to a miniumum. After you've finished painting, leave the heater on to keep the area warm and continue to run the fan for a few minutes to help vent the fumes. The heater part is especially important if you use enamels. Lacquers will dry very happily in cool/cold, but if it's below about 30 degrees, I'd use the heater anyway, if for no other reason, some comfort for you. The paint scent will dissipate after about half an hour and you can bring the parts in and shut everything down. Enamels will continue to dry. Lacquers dry in about 30 minutes. Charlie Larkin

Very nice work, Carl on all of those. Charlie Larkin

An operational wheelchair lift in 1/25 would be cool indeed. Hmmm.... Charlie Larkin

Looking good so far, Mike. Where did you get those wheels from, the MRC pack? Charlie Larkin

The Gremlin is cool, especially if it either can be built stock or I can use Bandit's kit. I missed the '66 GTO convertible. I'll be getting one. The '69 Nova COPO with all the trimmings for a budget basement dweller sounds good. Add six and drive away- just not as fast. The '62 Corvette also sounds nice, as does the Impala SS. The SLS also sounds nice. And of course, my beloved Hornet from Moebius. What I would have liked: I still would like to see a wider variety of 1940s-50s cars for replica stock with well-done multiple versions to keep people happy. I was also hoping to see some more new tools from Round 2. I know they're doing some science-fiction and TV stuff, but it would be nice to get a new car kit or two, as well. Charlie Larkin

Your best bet for acquiring flat paints if the big-box store doesn't carry them is to order them online. Flat paints are flat paints, and even Dullcote doesn't really flatten glossy paints. Military colors are also a bit different. I would suggest ordering directly form Squadron, which does a lot of military and non-automotive models to start with. If you haven't yet, I'd also suggest looking VERY hard at getting an airbrush, you'll need it for all your models anyway. Charlie Larkin

I think that's the whole point of "Trail-Rated." As Dave said, most Jeep owners don't go mudding, off in the woods or other serious 4-WD duty, but the capability to get through some very nasty stuff is there if you need it, and for many people, that peace of mind brings all the reassurances they need that they stand a reasonable chance of getting home, no matter the weather. Living in New England, I can attest to the popularity of Jeeps. I think the Liberty and Grand Cherokee hold #2 and #3 behind the Ford Explorer for best selling SUV in the region, and with the number of them on the road, I believe it. Charlie Larkin

The Patriot is something my dad and I have both given really serious consideration too. The 500 is a cute little car, but I don't think I could justify it, and if I can reasonably expect somewhere in the 30 or so mile-a-gallon range with a car with far more utility, why not? Charlie Larkin

Looking good, Mike. So...this one's getting finished, eh? Charlie Larkin

Looking good, Ian. Charlie Larkin

If I have some money next year, by the end of next year, I won't! I have several plans on the table right now. 1. NNL West 2. NNL East 3. GSL NNL West and GSL are the big expeditions, NNL East is an overnight trip, or I leave idiotically early Saturday morning. Preferably, I'd leave the night before and get there in time to relax a little. New Englanders- anyone interested in carpooling to New Jersey and/or perhaps splitting a hotel room? Charlie Larkin

Nice photography and great models, too. Charlie Larkin

You did an excellent job with the weathering. It does a nice job of representing a car that just needs a little freshening. Charlie Larkin

I think it's the pictures, David, perhaps a nudge over-exposed, or the digital camera once again having trouble with reds. Felix- looks great, regardless of color registration. Charlie Larkin

Very nice, Marcos, as are all your builds. This one, however, is just exceptional. I'm not a big exotics fan, but this is outstanding! I like the color combination, the execution, everything is exceptional. Charlie Larkin

Very nice job on that. Charlie Larkin

I've always heard nice things about Tom and his products, and this is another example of the quality. Your build is also very well-done. Buicks look good in black, even the new Buicks that don't look that great. Charlie Larkin

Ouch. At least you have something to occupy your time with, Donald. That'll be good and allow you recuperate. Hope you feel better soon. Charlie Larkin

I like it, Jared. I'll enjoy watching this come along. Charlie Larkin

I think I've seen the Internet site a couple of times. What a nice collection this guy has. Charlie Larkin

That hood looks great. Where did you find it exactly? Charlie Larkin

Congratulations, Kevin. Keep up the good work. Charlie Larkin

Nice work on livening that diorama up. It was nice before and I believe it'll be even better. Charlie Larkin

The 111 and 17 are new tools??? *Drool...* Charlie Larkin

Hmmm....I can't help but wonder when the rest of the industry will adopt this simple hint...? Charlie Larkin