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I got this same type of compliment some time ago Mr Bill. I display a car at my place on the counter at NAPA and change it every so often. My 09 Challenger in Tamiya bright green brought the same comment from a model builder no less. When I pulled the box from under the counter to show it was a kit, he kind of smirked and said "Great paint". I consider that a compliment for sure. FM and Danbury make some excellent replicas and their paint is generally flawless. That's a compliment in my eyes. Bob

When I open a fresh build it becomes "Pro" in some aspects. I expect a "Pro" build whenever I embark on a new project. As for how that works out, well.... I'll let others decide. For eBay builds? That requires a few things.... 1: Taste 2: Execution 3: Subject Matter No particular order mind you, but those 3 must be followed if you wish to sell a project at a profit. My .02 Bob

Grampa gets it done...... MORE!!!! B

Anyone headed to Old Bridge on Saturday and Sunday? If so please come by the NAPA Hospitality suite and say Hi. I'll be there representing NAPA and enjoying some Nitro.with my Pops. God Bless the NHRA. Bob

Awesome Rog. I'd like to see all your Pro Stocks in one pic. That would be a great pic. Bob

Neil Peart of Rush built/builds model cars while on the road. I understand he built a little of everything, from Muscle to F1. Bob

Insane in the Membrane!!! That putty work is the finest kind. The finish is perfect. WOW! Bob

Geez Chris, that's as real as it gets. This project will be a benchmark for others to aspire too. AND, anyone thinking of building this car can reference all your hard work. Now they just need the talent. Poor sods..... Bob

Got to see this up close at the MAMA meeting and it's a beauty. I'm far and away no expert on this car but it looks right to my eyes. And the molding is just superb. Very delicate in spots and crisp. I'll be getting a couple for certain. Bob

$69.95? GEEZ..............

Right back at Laz for a great trade. MCM RULES!!!!!!!!! Bob

Is that Kona blue? Nice build BTW... Bob

Borrowing two words from Castrol. Super Clean... Bpb

Frikken brilliant, chrome visors and all Bob

Superb build of something NEVER seen in the model world. Bravo Bob

As much as I love my countryman Gil, Senna is the Legend. I love his driving and it truly makes me say Schumacher who? This thread is celebrating his life, not his passing. Bob

That pearl is just so nice...... Great build. Bob

Looking real good Brett. Makes me want to tear into my own copy. RESIST Bob, Resist................. Bob

EPIC work Chris..... Can you say Museum piece? I knew that you could. If the Snake ever saw this he'd have a flashback I'll wager. You may end up finishing this in time for the "Snake Vs Mongoose" movie. Muy Fantastic.... Bob

What makes a muscle car? For me it's Power/Weight ratio. Be it a Ferrari or a VW Jetta. It comes down to P/W ratio. All other factors are just that. Bob

It's getting heavy.................... Bob

I am familiar with those particular bands Harry. Being 48 [not a milestone quite yet] I am in the position to have welcomed a few of their albums initially as well as Zep and Black Sabbath. My Hippy parents had quite a collection of vinyl. If my post hinted at sour grapes let me say that my life being a musician has been NOTHING but amazing experiences that most would only hope for, and many nights in the company of ladies that just defy explanation and occasionally gravity.. I am very happy indeed when life is either wound forward or backward. Time to grab that old Gibson off the wall and play a while. Oh, and I WILL learn through this thread. I already have... Dave T...... That clearcoat looks POYFECT... Bob

Build for yourself = Happiness. Build for others = Not so much Here is a music analogy since I am [or was] a working musician for over 20 years. Back many moons ago i had a dream to be in an original band playing self composed music. This is the dream of many an aspiring musician. I had chops and was sort of clever, i surrounded myself with like minded players with similar tastes and abilities. We wrote music. NOW, this was challenging and engaging music to be sure. It was what WE wanted to hear and play. We enjoyed the works of particular players and that informed not only our individual styles but the group as a whole ran in these particular ways as a result. To say that we were greeted with open arms and applause would be an outright lie. We were gawked at, nearly vilified. It was called "strange", "complicated", "hard to listen to" If we wanted popularity we didn't go about it correctly. We were playing what we heard in our minds and were simply offering it to others. That they didn't understand it was NOT our problem. Nor should it have been. BUT., I did have a dream to make a living doing this and it was a sobering reminder of what playing what you want and playing what the people want are two entirely different things. So, after a couple of years of this I ended up playing in some cover and tribute bands. I felt the sting and didn't like it at all. Were we playing correctly? You bet we were. Were we tight? I have recordings of it. They stand up very well indeed. Were we going to get rich off it? NO WAY in H E double hockysticks! I made more money playing other peoples "Popular" music than I ever did playing my own. Which was more satisfying? My own of course. I can count on one maybe two hands how many times I have played some of my own compositions, but I cannot tell you how many times I've played say "Crazy Train" or "Some Kind Of Wonderful". The point of this is that I have had more enjoyment doing my own thing than any other thing. The same goes for what I build. I get the whole accuracy thing. I admire it and I do strive for it at times. But for me it's about creativity. OOB builds or some slammed together cobbled up junker. I admire those that go the extra mile [Dave T, Mark Jones, Harry et al...] And I do get ALL the points offered here. As long as myself and my Pops are happy with it. That's good enough for me. BUT, I'm always willing to learn Bob

Great car Sean. As slick as always. And I wouldn't personally worry about using a vintage Petty kit since.....Wait for it! BAM! It's back in August http://round2models.com/models/amt/richard-petty-dart Bob

I clearcoat my racecars.... Since I build for myself and my Dad, we are the only two who's opinion I truly care about. I post my shiny cars here and have never heard a peep. Perhaps it's because someone didn't want to ruffle my feathers or whatever the case may be. To me it matters little. I like shiny racecars. Bob