Ryan Quantz

Isn't that the truth! But we need to realize there are some people who don't want to/don't feel they need to get better. Some just slap things together and throw em out to get compliments. Some just don't care. Some just can't get better for various reasons. The last one on that list are the ones who are usually gracious about feedback. I still feel that if you have such thin skin that you cannot handle some internet comments about your work, don't post. I am an artist and a writer, amongst other things. Do you think everyone likes my work? Do you think I DON'T get criticized? **** NO! But I take it for what is it. Sometimes they have good points, sometimes not. It's all good. If you only get better doing things, than whatever spawns it can't be too bad.

I personally have no interest in low riders, DONKs, tuners, pre-runners and a few other genres. But I atleast give them credit when credit is due. Some builders have amazing skills, but they build cars that I don't like. But I post when I feel the need to- a suggestion or a compliment. The point is, Bashing is not necessary. If you don't like something because of a personal reason, keep your mouth shut. There is a huge difference between bashing and criticism. In my mind, there is not a fine line separating the two. One thing I notice on message boards is that people take things way too personal. Then they combat a "personal" attack with another one! Grow up, get over it and just take it easy. The beauty of life is that we are all different. Everyone sees the same thing in a different light and we need to be civilized beings and take comments and criticism just as it is. We will NEVER all get along, nor will we all ever agree on everything. But we have to big enough to discuss things, not argue. If you are getting too worked up over it or get your feelings hurt, you need to take a step back because if you're taking life that seriously, you're doing it wrong. I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes: "Never argue with an idiot. People watching will have a hard time telling who's who."

The way I see it... If you have thin skin and cannot take some criticism, don't post. These days it seems we have to make everybody feel good. Like childrens' sports are now giving everyone a trophy and some are even resorting to NOT KEEPING SCORE because it makes kids feel bad when they lose! In life, there are winners and losers. That's just how it is. The truth hurts, and you cannot expect an OOH or AHH with everything that you do. Most members here are not out to make anyone cry. They are offering their advice, their suggestions for how to improve. If you cannot take it on the internet, you aren't ready to face the REAL world. Sorry if I hurt anyones feelings, but my feelings got hurt plenty on my road in life and i'm a better man because of it.

Currently I play the Tenor Sax and the Harmonica. Back in highschool Jazz band, I played the flute, clarinet, Tenor and Sporano sax as 1st chair Tenor. We did very well at the 2001 and 2002 Reno Jazz Festival. I can play a mean drum set if I drink enough Bourbon, I'd love to learn play the guitar and piano. I also sing. But it rarely is heard by anyone besides my closest friends. They say I am the next James Taylor. Yeah, I'm okay, but I need some work. I can make it low like Cash, and hit the high notes like Chris Isaak. Music is so very important to me.

I don't remember 100%, but the car was built from a 36 ford, heavily modified to resemble more of a 37. The grille is handmade, and the fenders were completely built from aluminum. It's a great car, whether you like Foose/Coddington or not.

These are the best that I actually have. There are tons more back home in my parent's closet. I cannot wait to get that Chevelle back on the road...

My dad has a 75 Cutlass Salon. I think it's a 75... It was and still is his favorite car ever. He said he could drive it anywhere, rode like it was on the clouds and got great gas mileage. I remember him taking me to school in it in the late 80s. I never got to sit in the front seat because I was too young and it was parked before I got big enough. The Cutlass has been sitting for, man... close to 20 years. I doubt he'd ever think of selling it, but I can ask him if you are interested. I have plans on restoring it for him someday, along with his 68 Chevelle Convertible. But we'll see! Sorry to hijack!

Kevin, I usually stalk this site because I usually have nothing to say. But this topic is another story. I think you are opening a serious can of worms here. I do not think MCM is the place to be bringing this up. What's done is done, you know the situation and you know darn well the truth of the matter. This forum should not be an avenue to bash another site when 90% of MCM members are clueless as to what all sides of the story are. I'm not trying to be rude, I am not saying you're wrong. I just don't think it's appropriate to beat this dead horse any more, especially months after it happened. Just let bygones be bygones and keep building and making new friends...

Thanks for the info.! I'm going to have get a ton of these...

I admire that Jeff. Thank you. Crash, I have been gathering parts for this build for some time. I even have parts gathered for a 1:64th version! I'll let you know if I need anything though. Thanks. Unless Anyone else has some valuable information to add, I think this thread is pretty much done.

Thanks guys, it's good to hear that both ML and MCR have good feedback and seem to put out a good product. I won't start building this car until after my move in July, but it's good to know that I have two suitable resin options. Thanks guys! Jeff, I'd say the one mentioned by the builder elsewhere, was not yours. I'm confident. I don't want you to think someone is out there bashing your product on another site.

Jeff, I cannot say for sure if that's the one. A builder on another site bought a 67 Resin, and showed pictures of poorly casted side vents, a hood that was too big, a bumper that was full of ripples and warps plus some other minor stuff. That picture looks familiar, but I doubt that was the one he bought, judging by how the one pictured looks. Is that one you made? It looks pretty good, but the perfectionist in me notices some things... Here is the car I want to replicate, by the way.

Looks promising. But updated 1.23.2008? I wonder what the status of the upcoming products is currently? I guess i'll have to shoot them an email. Thanks for the Missing Link.... link.

Thanks Kevin. The 69 is a different body style. Though it is good to know there is a Grande out there. I'll have to see what the road racing version would need to be a normal plain-jane coupe. EDIT: It seems it comes with a complete 67, WITH racing parts to make it a race car. So it reads as though it's a normal 67 with racing parts. They also have a 68 GT/CS, but both would need some reworking. Can anyone educate me on R&D Unique's quality?

I want to replicate my 1:1 68 Mustang Coupe. I have found a resin 67 online, but the quality looks a little questionable. Who makes the BEST 67-68 Coupe, if anyone? I really want to avoid making my own. I appreciate any advice.

HaHaHaHa!!! Good one! I don't care much for the T, but the 31 Sedan is looking nice so far.

FujimiLover, making the curves takes some practice. When you start the curve you need to roll the outside of the brush with the outside of the curve. You can either roll the brush in your fingers, turn your hand as you're pulling the line, or a combination of both. LownSlow, Your striping looks pretty darn good for a beginner! A little shaky but so was I at first. Your symmetry is nice, composition is pretty good too. Nice work. Pinstriping is a dying art, it's nice to see others doing it.

I agree. Take them out and enjoy them. Sorry about the poke too man. I have just been a member on too many-a-forum where guys would ONLY join and post when they wanted to know what something was worth. Ya know... Not meant to offend you. Take them out of the boxes carefully and if you have room, store the boxes for a move or when you might want to sell them, atleast you still have the box. Personally, I don't give a Hoot whether it's sealed, it just having the original box and packaging would be enough for me. That's if I was buying something, that is....

Wow Harry! RIT dye... Never thought of that! I was thinking of trying something out- painting the edges of the glass with the desired color and seeing if it transmitts the whole color through the glass, or atleast at certain angles. But that dye trick is just wonderful. I will definately have to give that a go, because I don't have an airbrush and as far as I know they don't sell a spray-bomb tint to look like factory greenish glass.

What does it matter? Do they mean more to you displayed in your case, or as padding in your wallet? Either way, they are only worth what someone will pay for them. With or without the packaging. I personally don't know a single sould who ever made millions from stashed model kits or even HotWheels cars. You should do it for the enjoyment of what you collect, not the value. But... to answer the question... Generally, once you remove something from the packaging the "value" drops quite a bit, except for in certain circumstances. Are we talking Diecast or plastic models? Cause it would be kinda silly displaying a bunch of trees of model kit parts. Just my Opinion. And, this is your first post?!?! Please, oh PLEASE, don't tell me that you signed up just to ask how much your stuff is worth...

I use only artists Chalk Pastels. I either mix a wash with water, or with bottles flat clearcoat, it depends on the desired texture and sheen. For certain areas, I dab the "rusty" mix onto spots of wet clearcoat. I follow this with mists of Dullcote and rubbing with jewelry polishing cloths to get different sheens and whatnot. This is the results.

I used .035 styrene rod. It is a tab big for the scale but, it was close enough. I measured out how close the body was to the front of the engine, and how far the exhaust needed to stick out of te side so it wouldn't interfere with the body. I just heated the rod up under my halogen desklamp, and made a nice tight bend with tweezers. then I cut the front exhaust pipe to length and added the other 2 pipes, angling the cut so they match up with the main pipe. It was somewhat tedious work, but it looks better than not having exhaust manifolds at all.

Yeah! I enjoyed building this kit, I will enjoy watching you build yours! I have a few spare parts left over, if you need any, let me know.

Thanks guys, and no Gary, I don't have magnification on or in my eyes. I am just blessed with great vision for things close up. Far away, now that's a different story...

Just for fun. I don't have any interest in train layouts, just miniatures!