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I may get one of these. Maybe a nice blue or turquoise with the white side-stripes. Charlie Larkin

This is a brilliant idea for doing market research. I would also provide some kind of website code for people who don't have smart-phones. There are quite a few still, and even a few people that still don't own a mobile phone of any kind. Charlie Larkin

Some interesting offerings, that's for sure. The ICM Model A will be a treat, I'll bet. Aoshima/Hasegawa/Fujimi needs better distribution in America. Their prices have gone crazy. Charlie Larkin

Looks good. Charlie Larkin

That was a remarkable bit of workmanship. Charlie Larkin

Okay, where did you find the shrink ray? Charlie Larkin

Wonder what the postage is to the U.S. for one of these? It would be nice if one of the more readily-available manufacturers in the U.S. picked up on the Australian stuff. They have some interesting cars. One of the Valiants with the hemi-head six is a major want of mine...model and real. Charlie Larkin

Too bad these are 1/32. The LaSalle and Packard, with some work, could probably be returned to stock, and would indeed make interesting replica-stock models. I was thinking more, however, we could really use some more figures in 1/24-25 scale at reasonable prices. Charlie Larkin

A stock Maverick would be an interesting offering, even if it was a base-trim car with a six. The idea of being able to easily replicate everyday life of days past through dioramas, large or small, or even a very simple scene, holds appeal to many modelers. I would also suspect it would be pretty easy to do a base Maverick or a Grabber. From what I recall, it's a 302, buckets and a different hood and wheels. In the great scheme of things, not a giant extra expenditure over the basic kit. A Maverick, maybe a Valiant or Dart 4-door, or a Scamp/Swinger, an Olds Omega, Buick Apollo, maybe even a 1970-1/2 Falcon. The possibility for a slew of compact mainstreamers of the early 1970s is extensive. Charlie Larkin

If you thought the Nova wagons sold well, just wait for that Ford pickup to hit the shelves. I'll grab one along with a Wildcat and another Fleetline. I like the Fleetlines. The GTOs, 2021 Bronco, GMT400 trucks are also on the list. AMT Is getting some good stuff out. The Charger is outstanding. I plan to start that, and if all goes well, have it ready for NNL-East. Charlie Larkin

Very nice, Bill. I like the idea of pegboard for the ceiling with the lights. Where did you source those from? Are the blocks in the walls carved by hand, or did you use some kind of overlay? Also, what are the overall dimensions? Charlie Larkin

This is coming out very nicely. Charlie Larkin

Sort of a golden opportunity for those who know how to cast, if you're so motivated. Resin products, if lined up against 3-D print, are usually less expensive because of the lesser investment required, particularly in equipment. A complete resin kit is usually around $80-100.00. Bodies are $20-40.00. Complete 3-D kits seem to be around $200.00, with bodies being in the $50.00-100.00 range. Charlie Larkin

Fantastic work! What are the dimensions? Charlie Larkin

At the rate things seem to be going in L.A., probably a predictive scene.... Well, maybe not. Nice work. Charlie Larkin

Very nice work. Charlie Larkin

Excellent work on this. Charlie Larkin

My '77 Buick was Ziebarted, and they're still in business around here. I would absolutely consider having it done to any new car I buy. Done properly, it works very well. Charlie Larkin

Most applicators of NHOU do very much like this. They get in the holes, many will also spray inside the front fenders, in the frame rails, and in the doors. I'm not sure how many go so far as to drill holes, but if there's a rubber plug present, more than a few will pull those and squirt in there, too. As I begin in earnest to do my '55 Dodge, I wonder if something like Waxoyl on the de-rusted, clean metal prior to painting might be a good idea. I plan to seal the body in a product I ran across called Master Series XT, which is single-stage urethane filled with aluminum powder (40% by volume and weight), and has a history of use on bridges with excellent results. But, any/all anti-corrosion products will be considered that are actually effective, in consultation with my bodyman. Charlie Larkin

Nice build. I really like the backdrop you've done, too. Charlie Larkin

Good idea for the tissue box, and the other tools. Charlie Larkin

The booth vented through a window is probably the absolute best option for convenience. Or, as also stated, see if you can borrow a space somewhere. I generally spray on my sun porch when it's sunny and it's a bit warmer in the sun porch, so it does help. I then bring everything in immediately, and once it hardens a little, into the dehydrator it goes as soon as I can handle it (usually about an hour or so). If that really can't be done, run an extension cord out to your parking lot through a window. Set up a table, an electric buffet burner, and a pot with lukewarm water in it. Bring the water up to a somewhat higher-than-usual-that-would-be-recommended temperature, and put the can in there for a few minutes until it's very warm, but still easy to handle, from top to bottom. Turn off the burner, spray your paint as quickly as possible in a cardboard box, and then bring everything back in quickly so the paint dries correctly. Charlie Larkin

Clutch fans were an option, but not common, so the direct-drive fan is most correct for a typical car. Charlie Larkin

So, it sounds like a coat of the olive green spray, followed by a wash of a low-sheen clear is in order. Noted. Actually, I intend to do a wash with some AK "oil" to simulate New Hampshire Oil Undercoat, which, especially with new cars being as pricey as they are, you're absolutely insane not to use around here, but a little extra depth to the finish is okay, too, adds interest. Charlie Larkin

That Tamiya is awfully close. Close enough for me. I may get the spray version so the undercarriage can be fogged a little with the Scale Finishes paint I've ordered. I did have a couple of people suggest zinc chromate, but this appears to be closer. Charlie Larkin