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Looking good Charlie. Let's see your braid in action. I'l be buying some fairly soon. Bob

The man with the plan. It all sounds great. Orange is the color of the month. I'll be watching. Bob

I'm watching this with great enthusiasm. Your mock ups and parts look right on the money. Caine is a great sourse for all thing Sox & Martin. Keep it up. Bob

Outstanding car Caine! I've been watching this build and that is a unique car to have on the shelf. How many have one? What's the next project? Bob

I am basically finished with this car. I do have to add the throttle bits and they are all mocked up. But I took these pix last night and wanted to show them here. I'm very proud to have this in my collection now, but it's back to the Reher Morrison build for me, then it's a break from Drag Racing cars. I have a Baldwin Motion Camaro and a 67 Impala that I want to build so the Drag cars will be taking a back seat for a while after the RM is complete. I'll post PAU pix with the throttle added in the "Under Glass" section when the work has been done. Thanks for playing along and all the nice commentary. Bob

Does anyone know this guy personally? I ask because I have PM'd him and e-mailed him about our trade from early Jan. He has not been on since Jan 28th so I was wondering a couple of things. Is he OK? Did he stiff me? Has anyone else traded with him in the past with a good result. His not being logged in since the 28th should be a cause for a little concern at any rate. I'm not one to sully anothers name, and I don't intend it here but it has been a while. Bob

Gerald Wingrove indeed! You are the Heir Apparent Mario. I'm enjoying this very much. Bob

Well Shane. You have done it my friend. This is an exquisite build of a SUPER rare car. I've enjoyed this build, from your first post to this end piece. Between you and Teresi, I'm gonna completely scatchbuild something soon. I've officially got the bug. SUPERB BUILD MY FRIEND. Bob

Well John, you are either the most PROLIFIC modeler in history, or you are slowly showing us what you already have built. LOLZ Either way, another great build of a unique car. I must ask though. Your technique for tire lettering is the best I have ever seen. It looks a tad worn and the color is just right. Care to share the "how to"?. Bob

Well JS, whatever you choose for a motor you're off to a grand start. Should be another winner like the Plymouth. I'll be watching. Bob

Going full frame hog on this one eh! It's looking great. I was thinking you'd be using some kit supplied frame, but this is going to be FAR nicer! Watching with great interest. Bob

WOAH! That is killer! The paint looks superb. Great execution of a tough scheme. Who made the decals? This is one I'll be watching. Bob

Yep, I painted it with Tamiya rattle can, but clear coated it with Testors 1814. That's what I'm waiting for to dry. Those are the kit decals on there. VERY thin and take only a few seconds in tepid water to release. Not a bad set of decals all things considered. As opposed to say the Blue Max reissue. Those decals should have been re-done. They are not even long enough for the body. Thanks for nice words. Bob

Thanks John... Coming from a Master, that is high praise indeed. After it is polished and all the little bits are on I will be pleased. You're right about it not being an "easy" kit. Still have to finish my Garlits 1-R build which languishes on the shelf mocking me. This site has taken my building to the next level, and your builds have inspired me so I thank you for that. Bob

Coupla body on shots. I'm getting antsy to finish this so I can break out the Reher Morrison again. Bob

I built this when it first came out. Gosh, that was a while ago.... This looks great. Still a classic kit. Bob

Yet another killer AWB by you! Do you sleep? LOL Not sure if I like this or the Farmer build. Can I have em both? This way I won't have to choose... Bob

Now this is VERY nice indeed. The paint is outstanding and the lights do have a look like they're on. I love seeing these old kits done up with modern touches. This is a beautuiful build. Bob

Very cool Mongoose digger.... Thos Slixx decals look very nice on there. I have a set from eBay and while they look good, not quite as nice as Slixx I imagine. But I do have the Snake one as well. Keep building diggers. You have the knack for it. Bob

Gosh Ron, if I had your dedication to accuracy I'd have a hole in my stomach. It's guys like you who truly make Replica Stock an actuality instead of an ideal. I'll be watching this unfold so i can learn what it takes to build to your level of integrity. Bob

Crickey, this is modeling on a whole other level! Building without glue is tantamount to actually being a coachbuilder in many respects. You have my admiration on what are universally known as tough to build kits. Muy Caliente' Bob

Getting close to wrapping this project up. Looks like I have only to polish the clear coat, add the PE throttle, steering bits and water outlets on the heads. I made a new push bar from aluminum tubing with a tee over the kit supplied chome piece. I also made new steering bits from the same tubing. I'm getting fair at making slight bends in the tubing that look very realistic in my estimation. The kit headers were a real chore, since I had no replacements in my rather shallow parts box. Wheels/tires came from a Polar Lights kit but I ran out of tire decals so those will have to wait to be applied. I should be able to polish this in about 3 days. Darn enamels! One day I'll get an airbrush. Comments/Critiques welcomed of course. Bob

Gorgeous car! Dickie always had beautiful cars and yours is a fitting tribute indeed.. Bravo! Bob

Looking good. I have this kit and am going to do the Soapy Sales car... Eventually. Good looking color. Tamiya blue? Bob

This is YET another great build John. Why don't you take pix of your current project/s so we can see how you arrive where you do? Most of us post "in progress" pix. It helps us to see how each of us differs in our approaches to similar tasks. Just an idea. This sure looks sweet! Bob