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Very nice, Blair. I'd like to see how you did it, too. Charlie Larkin

I'll bet that'll get the carpool to work on time. Wheeeeeee! Cool idea. Charlie Larkin

Looks nice, Mike. Very nice colors. How did you make the livery for the side-panels? I have a couple of projects I'm playing with and I've had trouble finding suitable decals or working up an idea I like on pencil/paper. Charlie Larkin

Very nice, Carl. The color looks right at home on that. Charlie Larkin

I'd be inclined to wait a generation, but the idea has promise. Charlie Larkin

I think that this paragraph, along with Art's thoughts a few posts above (which I happen to agree with completely,) sum up everything nicely from both sides of the table. And BOTH of these comments reinforce one basic factor that seems to be missing in business dealings today: common courtesy. I think John is absolutely correct in that people in the industry must be able to take the heat or get out of the kitchen. I think that applies to management or subordinates in any field, whether it's toy and hobby, computers, food processing, non-profit, medicine or any other field you wish to insert. Unhappy customers are normal. 100% customer satisfaction is a pipe-dream. And I think anyone with some common sense and ability to observe the world at work will agree with that. But, by the same token, as Art has pointed out, and I think quite rightly, reducing your dissatisfaction, no matter how legitimate the concern or grievance, into pitchfork and torch flailing helps nobody, especially if people do in fact become afraid of harassment, whether perceived or real, and that's something nobody should have to deal with. Questions and comments should be a part of any product development, regardless of the category we're discussing. If I'm developing a kit, I want questions. I want input. I want feedback in case I missed something. That makes a better product for all of us. But only if the manufacturer is willing to listen. I don't want an angry mob. When you get the angry mob, people tend not to listen, and all too often, to everyone's detriment because of some short fuses and legitimate grievances poorly expressed, issues go unresolved and fester. Tell me again, who does help? Charlie Larkin

In Massachusetts/RI/Ct, you can get it at Consumer Auto Parts. CAP will ship if you call them and request it; they carry the full line of Plasti-Kote automotive paint, and at competitive prices. I've often wondered if RPM (who also owns Testors, Rust-Oleum, and several other paint lines) is really aiming for some kind of monopoly? All of a sudden, competitive products have become very hard to find. Charlie Larkin

Next time you're at Big Y or Price Chopper, Mike, check the plastic-ware aisle, you'll find them there. As I remember, there's a Wal-Mart out your way someplace, they usually have them at good prices. I've been using the Tamiya stand with mixed results. I purchased a Little Motor Kar Ko. stand at NNL-East, and I'm going to be trying it. It feels like it'll be much more secure. Charlie Larkin

I've used the Micro-Scale adhesive on kitchen foil a few years ago when money was REAL tight- it was okay, but I like the idea of the candy-wrapper. And the eBay links Chris gave us are for a place down in Rhode Island- not too far at all. Very good way to try this again. I think I will- BMF has become expensive, and like Tullio, I've become less happy with it. Charlie Larkin

This seems very similar to the stuff dentists use for some cavities. I had one done like that a few years back. Rather neat. I may have to look into this for some of my own projects. Charlie Larkin

I like the color, very nice. Charlie Larkin

The interior work is outstanding. I like your paint technique, too for the bodies. Two very nice builds. Charlie Larkin

No soaking resin overnight anymore? I wonder why it perpetuates, though? It must be a reason beyond urban legend or stubbornness. I wonder if using Bleche-Wite as a rinse would work? That's what's I've soaked my last couple of resin bodies in (Motor City and Modelhaus, both overnight,) and no issues attributable to the Bleche-Wite that I can think of, just a couple of pesky latent air bubbles that didn't show up until I painted. Charlie Larkin

I'd say that's something to be pretty happy about. With someone you love, and getting up in the morning are two very good things. Charlie Larkin

Very nice rebuild. Charlie Larkin

Tamiya? I never knew they made this. I'll have to look for one. Very nice, Bruce. Charlie Larkin

Looks good to me. Charlie Larkin

Very pretty. I would've done the passenger compartment in a different color, though, maybe a nice deep maroon, which I think would be sharp with that stripe. Charlie Larkin

Same, Bill. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Maybe I can actually leave on time and enjoy everyone's company Friday night instead of missing all the fun. And I agree...the details do matter. Effort and results are important. Charlie Larkin

Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see that, but if Bill and Art both say "done," then that's all the word I need to go get one. Charlie Larkin

Soak those brats in beer for a few hours before boiling them in same, Tom, and we'll discuss it. Charlie Larkin

AMT did issue that Safari originally at some point, or is that a kit-bash? Charlie Larkin

I like the blue car better. More cheerful without being too loud. Charlie Larkin

I definitely like the colors better. Looks great, Al. Charlie Larkin

What did you have to rent, Rob, a Suburban? Charlie Larkin Barn-fresh. Love it. Sounds good, too. Charlie Larkin