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One Thing I can guarantee you will not be listed as a "Donor" my first visit to Roadside America was when I was a little kid in 1964 Mom got me a clear trailer and my older brother got a Ford GT car They sold model cars in the lobby at that time.. it started me in the madness of modeling and I've never looked back. I will come up with something special for people that help us out It's not a mega buck operation All family run with a lot of love and respect

We Are looking for 1/25th scale models preferably curbside. A smaller model like a 1/32 placed in the middle of the display figure 20 feet or more from where you can see it on a mountain Road "forces" the perspective that it's further away. Does that make sense? No one 1/25 scale car near it only trees and a mountain road. We are not a museum or a mega buck operation. We are not a museum or a charity We just can't afford to do that. I work there for minimum wage part time because I need to deal with my disabiities and with my anxiety. It's very low pressure operation and with mostly a part time staff. Museums can give a tax donation receipt. Not businesses Take that up with the FEDS if you like. Sorry Howard and others I just can't help you with Tax donations certificates or payments for your models. I would like friends to participate out of the goodness of their heart. All I can promise you is your work will be recognized and I'm sure you will get a kind thank you from an organization that truly loves bringing smiles to people. I you feel that you need more than that There are plenty of slots available for Pro modelers on ebay Sorry I'm not trying to be a smart ass. Sit down with me at NNL East and I'll buy you a beer and try to explain this I'm sure you'll understand where I'm coming from. OH and don't expect to get a tax donation receipt if you donate to the National model car Museum in Salt lake city either. Rick Somerlot use to live in Salt Lake and was very tight with Mark. Ricks dieing wish was that his car could go to the Museum. He had sold it when he came across hard times. But I was able to procure it and show it to Rick's mom before I left for Salt Lake. I asked Mark for a Tax form for to give to Ricks mother. And he said NO. Rick Somerlot's Candy Red Metallic '39 Chevy had won people's choice award. It was a Model Magazine cover car at the time. I should have taken it home with me and given it back to Rick's mother. What happened next was Mark Gustovson arrange to have all the models that were to be donated or restored to the museum covered under a white cloth for a presentation. Much to our Horror Mark came into the room late and put a big handful of binders right down on top of Rick's model smashing it to bits. Much to the horror of many modelers that had other models they restored or were donating to the museum. Maybe someone that still goes to that show can tell me if Ricks Chevy was ever restored that is if they can get an appointment with Mark's model museum. I never got an apology, Rick's mother never got an apology, from him I sure didn't tell her what happened it would have broken her heart. That was the last time I've ever gone to salt lake and I'll never go again.

Pete you got a firm grasp on what is needed. Not all the cars have to be lighted, but I would like to light up as many as I can especially those used on roadways those in parking lots etc. not necessarily . Using the Smaller scale cars is exactly what we try to do force the perspective. Chris I'm sorry but trades would not be worth your effort most of the cars are either badly warped or broken and nothing that I would feel comfortable trading out. You know the kind of stuff that you just cruise by at a swap meet table. Thinking back to the era of 1934 when Lawrence had started this he had no idea that the display would still be around 50 years after his death. We often ask ourselves what would Lawrence do with today's technology. He was a pure genius. And has inspired model railroad fans all over the world to build layouts. Roadside America has been featured in lots of modeling and railroad magazines over the decades.

I would prefer to install the led lighting myself. If you could drill out behind headlights, parking lights and tailights that would be very helpful I've set up the design I'm using special low heat Led's and fiber optics and I'm using with special connectors so cars can be cleaned without affecting the lighting of the display. They can be moved about the display as we clean and with my hidden connections things will work out well. Making things universal make maintenance issues much simpler. I've found a place on ebay that I was able to bulk purchase seated drivers adding more realism. We only have three guys actually working on the display. I handle electronics and Jeff does painting restoration and preservation of display and Brian works on the trains with help from a guy that really knows lots of stuff about old lionel trains We are a small staff. I'm a disabled Vet I'm only there Tuesdays and Thursdays I wish I could put in more hours I've finally found something rewarding to do. My first visit to the place was 1964 I was about 6 years old. The viewing public can get within a foot or two away from the display but large plexiglass panels prevent anyone from actually being able to touch anything. Someone mentioned odd scale vehicles we have done alot to remove those or putting some of them in an area where you can't really determine the scale because maybe trees would be around it to make them less obvious. Come on by and say hi. It's a wonder way to spend an afternoon.and it won't break the bank.

We are looking for 1/25th scale. Please post a picture here. Let's see your project. Roadside America 109 Roadside Drive, Shartlesville, PA 19554 Phone: (610) 488-6241 Please put attention Brian Hilbert or Vince Putt on your package Also mark it Fragile UPS can be..... Well UPS

Thanks Chris for adding the photo. .Because of how large the display is Most of the cars are 1/25 scale Like the picture above part of the town of "Fairview" I guess I should have made that clear in my original post. Jeff, sorry You missed us on a rare occasion we are closed. Normally we are open daily except Christmas Day. Tedd glad to hear you've seen us, The night display is pretty neat You can also view the display from the upper level Stairs are located on both sides of the display giving an incredible view and great photo opportunities we are constantly making improvements and the place is much better than it was just a few years ago. We have some great people that are really dedicated to keeping this incredible place going

With no disrespect to Tom Geiger, I know he's busy. He hasn't announced officially what vendors will be at NNL East. If your a vendor coming to NNL please tell us who you are, include your website or what you will be vending let us know so we can plan expenses

Shameless Plug I work part time at Roadside America, Inc. website http://roadsideamericainc.com/ Roadside American has been in operation for over 80 years. I'm the Electronic tech and do general maintenance. This is a 6000 Sq. Ft. indoor Village. The display covers a large part of American history from an Indian Camp, western town, Anthracite Mining operation. A logging operation. A Modern small town in modern America. I've been a modeler for over 50 years Some of the cars are toy cars and need to be retired and put in a display case. Some are horrible Warped acetate cars that plain need to be replaced. I've talked extensively about this with this problem and he has given me free rein to do what I'd like if maintain the flavor of the display. I'm looking for people to build a curbside car from the 1900- to 1970. In stock flavor, no drag cars dirt track cars or big rigs, we simply don't have the room for them. We ask the cars to be stock representations of the cars of that vintage they can be used throughout the display. Please consider no one will be able to touch the cars only employees for routine cleaning. Cars need not have to use an engine or chassis if you can mount the tires in the wheel well. We are in the process of redoing a lot of the electronics in the display and would like to have LED lighting to as many cars as possible for a realistic night scene We are looking for factory colors with nice paint jobs and bare metal trim making them as close to showroom stock as possible All the modelers will get credit for their work with your name and hometown if you wish in our program. At some point in the future I'd like to do a modern show car event in the town of Fairfield (the name of the scale town) that we can put on display for the summer months, still curbside but with opening hoods and detailed engines and details as you wish open to all years. These cars will be put on display in our lobby in a display case. If interest, please contact me for more information. Thanks Vince

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Thanks for taking the time to do this!! It can really help seeing what's involved and hopefully inspire other to show their work.

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Nice work it isn't often that you see how much work is put into constructing a master. Can you please continue and also maybe go back little and show how you made the front end changes and constructed the cab . Maybe by importing the jpgs it into a drawing program and drawing lines and explaining what you did in that area. it'sfasinating to see the work being accomplished. Thanks

Incredible job I Ken i sent you a friend request on facebook. I hope you can respond. I have alot of questions concerning many aspects of this truck. Thanks Vince Putt

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Terry the Kramer Wrecker was originally a dump truck working the coal pits in Eastern PA before being converted to a wrecker in '66 it used double wall frame rails. I'm glad you found my photos helpful. for the fenders on your model I would go with diamond plate that I feel would be more period correct.

Awesome job Terry Here are some pictures of one that I got a ride in about 1969. I found it a few years ago and took these pictures. last I heard it was sold to National tow truck museum. http://public.fotki.com/VincePutt/semi_truck_shows_/kramers-twin-steer-/

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IIRC cyclone wheels were an aftermarket manufacturer. Owned by Fenton. If someone could send me a high resolution jpg of just the center cap I can probably reduce it down to proper size and reproduce a decal. PM me. free decal will be offerd for a SASE Art I agree with you when you say about about closing one eye about looking at things to get a perspective on things. I have found that out quite by accident from my eye injuries, However I do believe the rear quarter window is in the wrong position and the drip rail needs rework. And I think the rear roof curvature is a bit too abrupt causesing the c pillar to look a bit odd. I'm not sold on the inner front wheel wheels either. I'm knot nocking the kit I still like it can't wait to building it .I just got a lot of projects on the bench and want to gather a lot of parts to build a pro touring version. And see what other people are building and learning along the way. I'm looking forward to the SOHC version. I did a little experimenting, playing with parts box pars and found the Tublar Arm package from the LX mustang and the Floor pan fromthe trumpeter Falcon would be nice upgrades and would give some additional chassis options with simple mods for a pro touring version. giving a wider rear tubs, updated front suspension and more spacious trans tunnel. now looking to source a nice 9 inch and 3 or four link with coil oversthink interior will be sport seats with the seat pattern from the original comet molded in. wheels will be 1/24th 70 mustang 5 spokes with low pro tires to look like taller wheels.

Bill, I haven't been on the board much. You know what my issues are and how it has affected me over the years. I had one eye knock out it's crushed socket and lots of repairs done to put me back together. You are lucky and smart enough to realize you had an issue and got it taken as soon as possible.The doctors can do amazing things and Faith and prayers will get you through this. Take your time on your recovery don't be in too much of a hurry to return to work. Give your body time to heal. Trying to get back to work and straining your eyes for 40+ hrs. a week is not going to do you any favors. Recovery doesn't come without pain. You've overcome many issues in your life because you took it upon yourself to take care of yourself. Prayers are going out for you. I know that you will be fine with time and each day will be better that the previous. I wish you the very best my friend. Vince Putt

Richard please contact me. Getting worried I haven't heard from you in a while. My computer crashed and I lost your number. I haven't seen you in PSAB Thanks Vince Putt

Richard please contact me. Getting worried I haven't heard from you in a while. My computer crashed and I lost your number. I haven't seen you in PSAB Thanks Vince Putt

my B&N is at least 35 miles from me. It's hit and miss. Golden Bell has has destroyed far to many copies with their handling procedures. With Greg 's announcement of a new Publisher I home that A digital version becomes available.

Thanks for the quick reply can someone answer my questions for the correct colors of the Pro stock car ? Again you did a really nice build!

Beautiful; job I always loved the car . Don't get me wrong I'm not questing your building skills but I have questions. The landy car challenger PS of this error looked to have a 71 style a 71 style grille I haven't seen a photo of of one with this grille. The Black painted on the car almost always looked kinda brown was this a phenomenon of the film used in the day. or was it actually black. Thanks for sharing you did a great Job and I'm very impressed. Vince Putt