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Living in the country eh? You can seriously crank then. I live in the city so the practice amp gets the workout usually. NICE rig. Bob

Congrats Blake. Bob

DON'T get me started on gear!!!!! I've actually gotten rid of all but 3 guitars and am down to only one 1/2 stack. But back in the day? I had over 20 guitars and as many as 4 or 5 different amp set-ups. Of course I played all week long back then. Nowadays, not so much. I'm down to 1 1985 Gibson Explorer. 1 1986 PRS custom. 1 1985 Jackson Model 6. All bought brand new 1 Krank Rev1 100W head and Boogie 4x12 cab and assorted stomp boxes. OK, so I have a Peavey VYPYR 30 watt practice amp too... Bob

I consider EVERYONE one here a personal friend. I find bits from everyone who posts builds. I STEAL a bit from everyone who posts their work. If you post your work here, you have influenced/inspired me in some way. If we were all in a large room together, you'd be able to pick me out for sure. I'd be the guy introducing himself to EVERYONE, and shaking hands with a smile on my face. Thank you Gregg, and this forum for introducing me to ya'll.... Bob

I no longer actively collect but I have several boxes of Gold and Silver age comics. I am still a warehouse of comics knowledge. This from over 30 previous years of collecting/dealing. I am Marvel Zombie, but I have many first appearences from DC as well. I also have about 20 pieces of original art, mostly silver and Bronze age with about 7-8 covers. Bob

Tremendous talent you have.... This truly belongs somewhere else. We Philistines are not ready for such feats. AMAZINGLY CAPTURED Bob

Beautiful Lyle! Bob

I think the Red Baron could give the Dukes Charger a run. Maybe. Bob

oldschool, I'm not sure of the name of the color actually. It's in another location now so I cannot reference it. I held the can up to the box top and it looked good so I went with it. Real scientific like. Ken, I'll handle the bumpers the way I handled the Chi-Town. Mask and hand paint with thinned Testorts silver and a BIG brush. I may even clear coat the bumpers after I paint em. It worked then, should work now. I did let this car dry in my kitchen for 3 days before taking these pics. I handled it cleverly so as not to touch the paint, but I'll be honest. I could probably buff it out tonight [5 days since sprayed] if I were so inclined. 3 coats usually equals a week or so. But I do have the heat on since it's cold here in Balmer. In the summer, 3 coats 2 days and it can be buffed. This Testors [sprayed out of the can] dries pretty darned quick. I have a theory about this. I clearcoat over enamels as well. They take 2 weeks to dry once clearcoated. I suspect it is because I am going over laquer and that is why it's drying faster. Just a theory though. Bob

Thanks guys. For me. Slixx decals are not opaque enough. In particular is their white sections. I have a PL Hawaiian kit that I 1/2 decaled and put it back in the box since the blue was affecting the white portions from being truly white. These Revell decals are white and stay that way over the blue. I also think Slixx are too thin as well. They react to solvents almost too quickly, and have a tendancey to tear [in my medium sized hands that is]. I have had success with Slixx, but am finding these Revell decals [of late], to be better for me personally. Clearcoating with Testors 1814 is the way I have found to put a nice clearcoat down over any color coat [aside from white], that lays down very well. Will not react to decals. And is very polishable. My finishes have improved 3 fold since finding this system. It may not be for everyone, but it's certainly working for me. Bob

Yep, the clear is over the decals. Tamiya is VERY hot for decals. It is tough to get it not want to attack them. With the enamel I get the peace of mind that it won't attack the decals, and frankly I've just gotten good at spraying it correctly. There are 3 coats on this car shot wet in wet with 10 mins between coats. In a couple of days I'll be able to polish it out. It's worth a try. You may come to love it. Bob

Got some paint and clearcoat and my Hawaiian over the last couple of days. Paint is Testors one coat laquer. I like this paint. First time for me and it went on perfectly. It smells like exactly like their Model Master laquer so I imagine it's the same formula. I'm a big fan of Revells decals. I like them better than Slixx. Not too thick, not too thin. Just right and opaque enough to not need two to cover dark colors. They react slowly to setting solvents but thankfully not much is needed and in only a couple of remaote areas. My usual Testors 1814 clearcoat. I have not even buffed out with Novis yet and it looks pretty darned good. The rub out and polish should make it look nice ands smooth. This is another great kit and with so many different parts from the Chi-Town I don't hesitate to call it another kit altogether. Well done Revell! Bob

I will be attending. Hope to meet you bro. Bob

Welcome, now that you are posting... Beautiful car. Strance is perfect and the color is dead on. We drag builders are a talented bunch. Bob

Heavy...... broads can be a real drag sometime. Bob

Just wanted to get this out of my system. You guys are showing Wallpapers and not screen savers. Screen savers move to stop burn in on monitors. These are background Wallpapers you are all showing. Nice ones at that, but there is a difference. Bob

Looking forward to it Charlie. I love this kit. Bob

Very nice detailing for "on the cheap". I'm digging the brakes especially. I may have to steal that one.. Looks great so far. I cannot wait to get mine, though it will go into the queue for some time. Thanks to you Len and Tom. These efforts are inspiring. Bob

To dull Vinyl you need to paint them with acrylic. I use Mr Hobby or Tamiya clear with some flat base added to knock off the shine. Experiment with how much flat base to add ay first. Tamiya flat base works with most acrylic clears I have tried. Bob

This is looking KILLER Brett. Nice paint and right on the money. I am A-Bing the pics and you look spot on. Nice front air dam too. SKILLZ. Bob

Tamiya XF-57 Charlie. Bob

The power to weight ratio must be Ridonculous! Gives a new meaning to the term "Open Wheel" Fab Bob

Welcome to the forums Travis. This thing is looking SINISTER. All Drag builders are a breed apart. You sir HAVE IT... Bring it on. Bob

The entire Rat Rod thing has completely missed me. For this, I am grateful. Bob

I use the clear acetate from pasta boxes for my drag car windshields. I even have my Mums saving them for me.... She cooks more pasta than I so...... Bob