Dragline

Well worth it..... As a side note. My Mums uses a local storage unit for her "overflow" of antiques. The owner there always has nice cars. Last week was a white Huracan. His son showed it off and it had regular type doors. Said it was a special order. Until you are up on the car you truly don'y realize how small it actually is. Next time I'm there and it's out front I'll snap a pic.

Can't go wrong with any Barney parts that's for certain. I've been a fan of his since I saw his stuff in Hot Rod. You've been a busy guy Bill. My bench time is coming soon as my new hobby room is almost finished.

Read this from the start and I must say this is coming along VERY nicely Bill. The engineering is top notch, execution is typical from you. Just all the right parts in the right places. Very enjoyable to follow.

Geez Jackel, what'd that lot run ya? Looking forward to the Pagani Huayra...

Good on us then......

Currently I am a Manager for a NAPA store here in Mass. I worked the counter for quite a few years when I lived in Baltimore. But my early years were spent as a mechanic for a pretty high end used car lot. I was trained by an old timer on Jaguar/Benz/VW at first and then got the used car gig where I stayed for 17 years till the owner passed. I worked on everything from Audi, Ferrari, Aston, Citroen, but the main focus was Benz. Got Bosch certified in the 80's [Literally tested by a group of German engineers]. That was an ordeal like few I've ever had. I had less anxiety when I got married. Highlights were repairing a customer inherited 55 300SL and a 512BB in the late 80's. I worked on quite a few more high end cars but those stand out for me. I did a complete service on a Mondial once and then took it up to Cape Cod for a 90 mile "shake down" run with the top down. That was a blast. But mostly it was a grind getting the cars Mr Corriea got at auction and returning them to an ideal state. He was a stickler for detail and so am I. As a result we always put top quality cars on the lawn and got a rep as being a high end dealer. I can tell you I found MANY items in these cars over the years. Many things I cannot mention here, but suffice it to say it was eye opening. The pressure was never on unless he bought a car specifically with a buyer in mind. And i did everything on those cars. That means whatever needed repair was on me. Interiors, engines/trans, if it needed service or replacement I got the gig. But there were days when I got to the garage [I arrived at 7:00 for all 17 years] when a 1/2 day of work was all I had. Those days would find me leaving early to do whatever i wanted to. My paycheck was always the same unless I got a raise, which I got every year. The garage was mine to do whatever I wanted to. I did my share of side work and built 5 motorcycles for myself during those years. He always told me I was crazy for riding my bikes as they petrified him. But he was always encouraging. I was very fortunate and count my blessings every day for what Mr Corriea did for me.

What Irked me today was reading that Harry has cancer and has to go though all sorts of BS to keep his life. That and almost losing my father a week ago. That's enough for me...

So sorry brother.........

Fight hard Harry. You're the only Harry we got, we need you here always. I almost lost my father last week and I was so distraught at the possibility of life without him. The world is more interesting with you in it Harry.

Diggin this one. Great choices.

That's what I was thinking. I spray Alclad at 8psi in a fairly constant short fanning motion to achieve my results.

I found the Four Alarm on eBay at a good price but then 57 and change for shipping from Ohio. I inquired about the bloated shipping charge. We shall see as it is MIB and complete.

This is a kit I've been waiting for since it was even whispered. Gonna Be Epic.

As challenging a decal sheet as I've ever seen. And you pulled it off with great skill. Most impressive sir.

My favorite Buick of all time. I'd buy it.

For years at my Baltimore NAPA I had a case in front of where I worked at the counter with a model in it. In the process of doing that at the NAPA I'm at now.

For me it has been Wheeler Dealers. Not only is it genuinely funny but the two blokes are the real deal.

That is a pretty car. Well done....

Aaaaaahh... So a two fer for that kit with a few additions to the Mongoose car eh? And those gals are something else... That top one with the tire is stunning. And the bikes as well..... My wallet is going to reach critical mass....

I'd like to see your progress Sam. If possible...

I'll make it into something respectable. The Fullerton car is the same chassis as under all their other cars. The Lawman should be cool.

A disappointing addition of parts. And the hat is wrong as well. I must have 30 Revell drag kit from 80's/90's and almost all of them are missing the injector hats due to this bizarre conundrum. Looks like I'll be placing an order for a bunch of resin Revell copies to fill the void. Either someone is not looking at the picture on their own box or it's laziness to use a hat in their lexicon of moldings. I suppose I can sand away the lip since I'll be Alcladding it anyway. And it is ribbed. They can count me in for several. I bought 6 of the rear engine Revell kits with all its various flaws. I had to stratchbuild fuel pumps, seats and sundry other items for those. I'm a modeler, I have putty, Plastruct and sandpaper. Oh, and the will.

A spirited conversation with NO Butt Hurt..... I am pleased everyone took the high road, stayed on course and delivered their sides to this interesting kit. If there is any shortcoming to this kit is that it's currently out of production.

Thanks Ben. That is a treasure trove of pics for all our future builds. Gracias Amigo.....

Perhaps it's a Benz then.