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Wrong type of stoning.... As to the garden-wreckers....grab a spade and some top-soil. You boys have work to do. Charlie Larkin

Hmm...that rear crease is a bit short. All I know is if I tried to correct it, I'd make a complete mess of it. I'll have to live with it. Still, I won't be ashamed to have that on my shelf. Charlie Larkin

I think you're right, Bob. In fact, I think you may have hit part of the problem. In the quest for better-faster-cheaper, we've ended up with some things better-some not/slower because we insist on sending stuff hither and yon/it's cheaper until you fix the problems. I think it might be worth exploring a hybrid approach with the gross and fine measurements done by a combination of computer and analog methods, and the mock-ups produced in such a manner, as well. I'd give serious consideration to hiring someone with demonstrable fine-art background to work with the engineers to make sure the contours and shapes are right. The computerized model can literally shave weeks off the mock-up manufacture, and even if it takes say, a week to make adjustments with putty, plastic, and whatever else, you're still saving possibly a month or two in product development. And, by having someone palm the mock-ups, mistakes can be found much faster and prevent problems like Mustang roofs and mishapen fenders. If you do this right, it will not only work, but save egg on your face and yield a better product faster, possibly for less development money net. Charlie Larkin

I think Bill really has hit some points here. We've become so advanced, we're retrograded and can no longer do the job correctly because of over-dependence on computers and general laziness. I think it's pretty sad, myself. Like people, computers and other machines are imperfect, and like people, their work must be checked. I'm tired of excuses. Completely accurate, a'la Fujimi Enthusiast kits, is one thing, but to deliver an average-difficulty product with accurate bodies, interiors, undercarriages and drive-train exteriors is something that any basic mold engineer should be able to do without excuses. Expand the budget. Go down to one release a year if you must. I'd rather one excellent kit than three badly-compromised ones. Find ways to expand your market to make the tooling costs work. Upper management in all the model manufacturing companies needs to DO THEIR JOBS. I don't care if its one man or one hundred, Do the work you're being paid to do, and if that means firing excessively-tight accountants to get more money for better product or re-arranging production schedules, do it. Charlie Larkin

How about the inverse, Steve, white with red side-cove and roof? Charlie Larkin

It looks much better than that yellow. Charlie Larkin

I didn't see them there, either. Dave might not have been able to make the trip? Charlie Larkin

I saw the built test-shot at NNL-East yesterday. I'd say it looks very good. It appears the fender crease issues have been pretty well addressed. Charlie Larkin

Another winner. Good job, Moebius. Charlie Larkin

Yeah, this. By the way, Steve Goldman, nice build-up on that test-shot. Bill- nice to finally make your acquaintance yesterday. Charlie Larkin

Very nice. You'll have another hit on your hands. Charlie Larkin

Agreed; I was actually pleased to have trouble finding a spot to sign it, myself when I found it. TSMCC guys- well done, again. This is something I would never wish om anyone, especially people like them. Charlie Larkin

I like this. Charlie Larkin

I'm in for one of these. Very cool. Charlie Larkin

I don't like the look, but the concept is interesting. Right now, it's pure speculation, but it's interesting speculation. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/2017-mid-engine-corvette-american-super-coupe-160032314.html Charlie Larkin

Aggressive tires, Joe. What model are they? And how do they ride? Charlie Larkin

Sorry to hear this, Matt. I hope things turn around for you pronto and life resumes a better pace for you overall. Charlie Larkin

Gee, for my dad, especially with his last immediate supervisor, that would've been a vacation for the afternoon! Although, with Dad's luck, he'd be stuck on the same elevator... Charlie Larkin

Will you have some at NNL-East, Kevin? Charlie Larkin

Meh, I got used to sleeping in the car on trips, unless it was really cold out or lodging was included. I rent a hotel at NNL-East because it's an easier ride for me that way. That said, I really wouldn't mind one of those GMC coaches myself. Charlie Larkin

We picked up my mother's car from the body shop for its 200k mile make-over. Some rust, dents, and a badly faded paint job all addressed. I was very pleased with the work, and my mother was quite happy, too. Now to do the struts and a couple of small repairs, and keep on drivin'. Charlie Larkin

I always replace plastic axle rods with brass tube or rod. I learned too many times what happens when you don't. Nice job on this. To answer a couple of questions, there was a full-detail and snap second-generation Javelin offered. Neither are real common, although snaps are moreso, and not real expensive. Charlie Larkin

This is so disturbingly true. Charlie Larkin

I just got a pretty good deal on a rebuilder '59 convertible. Body was done decently, I might do some detail painting, paint the interior and call it done. I'm not looking forward to doing those little tiny strips of chrome on the top of the fins. Steve- love it. Great colors, and always a great build. Charlie Larkin

Nice job on the melding. Resin master? Charlie Larkin