Dr. Cranky

Yes, I am aware that Mr. David is calling it a ROASTER. It took my ear just a little bit to get used to that. LOL. The video is almost finished. I will post the link to it above. Stay tuned in. My take on this kit is that OVER TIME people are really going to praise this kit for all the options (along with the other Revell 32s) that will be available.

Loving this thread.

I don't know about the "real" roaster, but I just got the kit and I am doing an unboxing review video of it. So far I am loving every part of this kit, and the wheels along make it worthwhile to have one in your collection. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69823

O lordy, lordy, please stay tuned in for the unboxing review I did for THE CRANKY SHOW on YOUTUBE. I am amazed at the level of detail and quality, not only to the interior, and some of the body parts like the fenders, but those wheels make the kit really worth it. The decal sheet is nothing to scream about. But the guitar is! Check out the kit contents!

Unbelievable, the way you cleaned up that frame and the whole model has that GOTCHA flavor to it. Man, take your vitamins and keep it going, this thing is going to be a great model.

Jason, the cool factor on this one is through the roof.

Randall, I love this model. Great job. Folks are working on some very cool models.

Jim, if this were mine, I'd just arrange different things all the time, play with it just to change the photographs and the scene a bit. What's the use of building a diorama like this if you are not going to have fun changing the elements. So my vote is ALL OF THE ABOVE and MORE!

So exciting! Yes!

Hum, the money has to come from somewhere to restore it, right?

This video contains artistic nudity. I am always amazed at how some artists make their way into the art world and how their styles mark them forever. In an way, doing the same thing over and over can be limited, but not if you love what you do. Mr. Mueck's work is a fine example of how to capture the ideal colors for the human form. Enjoy this Tuesday eye candy. Cheers, DC

Beautiful. Love the way you incorporated the watch parts into that lawn mower blade roller. Sweet.

Many indeed with rust in peace. R.I.P.

Pure eye candy indeed. Thank you and look forward to more.

Jim, your instincts took you in the right direction. The tan tarp (love saying that!) connects the model in bright color to the black and white background. This thing will one day be housed in a museum. It's beautiful.

That would be a good, clear choice, Harry.

No, I don't think so.

Sorry, Chris, yes, old age. LOL. Good work, thanks for the link, Derick. Chris, how about a couple of pictures of the finished paint job when you have it, please.

Gorgeous work, Derick! Beautiful!

Attila, what you are asking for would be a huge job for a translator. Translation, like all content, costs time and money. My best advice for you is try to take it your local Berlitz or any other language (perhaps a school or a university--find someone who loves to build models and who speaks English) and see if someone is willing to translate some of it for you. As Donn Yost said, between both of his DVDS, he's got over six hours of improvised discussion. You'd almost need a professional translator. If you were in the States, you'd have no trouble finding someone who would be willing to help you (within reason, of course.)

A real beauty, Art.

Welcome to the YOUTUBE model building community, Deron. It's great to have you on board. Looking forward to all your video updates. Cheers, DC

A car is worth what some one is willing to pay for it. I think auctions are the pitting places where collectors gather for some very cool showdowns. The car museum near where I live houses 2 or 3 bat-mobiles which have suddenly now gone up in price.

Every detail in this thing is amazing. You sure know how to make us blind with eye candy explosion!

Jacen is right, we all learn from a variety of sources. Nobody has the weathering market cornered, so to speak. I learned from some of the best people out there the likes of Bill Borgen, Ken Hamilton, Hollywood Jim, Pat Covert, Mig Jimenez, Mr. Scratchmod, Adam Wildner, Chuck Doan, Marc Reusser . . . the list would extend for a couple of pages. In order to come up with good ideas, you have to study other peoples' work, soak it in. And yes, there's also a level of copying and mimicking . . . Shakespeare said it best: NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN. But you want to keep an open mind, learn, and have fun. It's the journey, not the final product. And you have to remember that INSPIRATION IS A TWO WAY STREET!