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Bruce- How's the Vette coming? Later-

Fletch- Nothing here to show yet, but I am going to the hobby shop tomorrow to get the Tamiya 66 Beetle kit. I have the air intake from a motorized F1 kit that I picked up years ago at a thrift store. I plan to use the engine and whales tail from a Fujimi 85 Porsche 911 that I have on hand. I also have the wheels that Jairus sent to me. Sunday I leave to go to work out of town for a week and I will be taking everything with me. Should have a bit of progress to show once I get back. I look forward to seeing everyone's progress soon. Later-

Steve- Simply beautiful paint and workmanship. I like these Testors kits and can't wait to get around to building mine. Welcome back and nice job. Later-

Dave- Cool little rod you have there. I wish I had some of those Switchers kits. I really like the rear tires and wheels. Later-

That is a well done, beautiful little rod. I love everything about it, especially how you took parts box pieces to build a work of art! Great job. Later-

Speaking of IRS limits.........4/15/2010!!!!! LOL! Later-

Hey Fletch- I'm still waiting to hear back from my buddy on which one he selected from the list you sent. Unfortunately he has to go to his son's home to use the computer and answer E-mails. I sure hope that he doesn't pick one that has already been selected. I'll let you know which one ASAP. Sorry to hear that this has become quite a chore for you. I'm sure the rest of theguys are like me. Fully appreciative of what you are doing. Thanks again. Later-

Bruce- I like what you're doing here. The vents and interior pod look great. Keep it up. I should be starting on mine soon, now that I finished the Camaro. I need to get the photos of it taken and posted so I can close another one out. I've been doing some work on the chassis of my 53 Stude/ 98 Vette whiule waiting for my VW kit to arrive. I really like this rendering from Jairus and I know you'll do it right. Later-

gbk1- Looks like you also got a nice one to build. I think for those side mirrors you might try the side mirrors from a stock 34 Ford 5 window kit. They are small and look pretty close, IIRC. Fletch-I sent you a PM. Later-

Fletch- I sent you a PM on a fellow modeler from my local club who would like to get in on this, if any are left. You can send the info to me, if so, and I will make a copy for him. Also, about the hood scoop for that Firebird. The shape of the top looks similar to part of a plastic (press on) fingernail that you can pick up in a package in the make-up isle at Wal-Mart or similar store. Then you could just build up the bottom with styrene. I have a package of them that I've had for years to make custom air cleaners, scoops or headlight covers on customs. It may be quicker and cheaper than aftermarket. I am looking for a Fujimi or similar 60's Beetle kit for trade, if anyone has one. 1/ 24 scale would be great, since I plan to use a Fujimi Porsche whale tail, engine and interior that I already have. I got my wheels today from Jairus. Thank you, Man! Later-

This is going to be a great build to watch. I love this illustration. The colors for it are just perfect. I'll be watching and I can't wait to start my Jairus build. Later-

Those are both beautiful customs....and they're not even finished. I may have to pick up one of those 40 Mercs. It's a fantastic body design, to me. Later-

Bruce- That is looking good. I like this drawing. I may have to do one for myself, or stop by your place and walk off with it. Later-

Looking good so far Jairus. Sure wish I had remembered having the 32 Roadster. I could have saved you a bit of work. Sorry. Hey, but look at all the experience you gained there. LOL. Keep it up. Later-

JT- If you need the body of the 98 Vette to get those side scoops, PM me. I have a spare body. Later-

OK. Finally I have been given enough clues and beatings to learn how to do this. So, with no further ado, here is what I drew for the build. I am in the process of gathering parts. Currently the only part I have on hand is the air intake that sticks above the top. This is going to be great. There are a few others that I would also like to build (72 Chevy quad cab, the 63 Galaxie being two of them). Can't wait to see everyone's progress. Later-

Alright, I feel left out. How come I can't get my picture to post here? It won't let me do anything but copy the link. I hate being computer stupid. Any help? Later-

Here is the one I drew: http://alaskantravelercom.mail.everyone.net/email/scripts/attach.pl/uid=31640&pn=2&noInline=0&folder=INBOX/The%20Beetle.jpg I can't wait to get it started. Thanks Jairus and Dave. Later-

OOOOHHH!!! I'm all OVER THAT! Two EMPTY boxes (but I can buy the kits to go in them for extra from him)for $488. Sign Me Up!!!! Some people's kids! Later-

Jairus- You know, I agree with what you said about the trunk but I couldn't explain what the problem with the design was.....until today. I was at Barnes and Noble and was looking at a book on Porsches and it jumped out at me when I saw a photo of the 911 Speedster. Talk about a car that looks like it simply had the top cut off and a boot slapped on it! It , to me, is still a beautiful car, but just looks like an afterthought. Later-

Jairus- I agree. The body just does not flow as it should with the top removed. It looks just as it is, a hardtop with the top cut off. Oh well. It is still a car that I wish they would have done in 1:1. I should get this one done today. BTW- Sorry i spelled your name wrong in the title. Being Computer illiterate, I haven't figured out how to fix it. Later-

Man, Am I with you there!!!! Gotta go get it. Later-

Thanks again guys. Your comments have helped keep me going on this one. Goldfinger- You need to get that finished. It looks great so far. I also had problems with the final fit. Duntov- Yes, I liked the hood too. It is one of the reasons that I wanted to build this car as it was drawn. So, Last night I spent some more time on this one. It's been sitting for a little while. I had gotten the windshield polished and coated with Future polish and glued in temporarily with Elmer's. I used it because I knew that the dash would hold the bottom of the windshield tight. Last night I fought to get the body on. It is a difficult fit because I had everything that shouldn't have been done already on. Both front and rear valance on, radiator wall in, brake master cylinder on and even the exhaust pipes got in the way. I ended up having to remove the fan from the motor and the brake master cylinder in order to get it together. Next problem was that the top edge of the dash where it meets the bottom of the windshield should have been filed down for a better fit because I had to really cram the font of the chassis pan into place with such force that I was praying nothing would break while gluing it. Anywho...It all went together and then I had to put the parts back on that I had removed. Next problem was that the distributor stuck up too high for the hood to clear. I removed it and cut it down considerably. Now I have to rewire it. I also got the convertible boot and rear bumper on and glued the wheels in place, trying hard to get them square. Even though the wheels sat nice and had all four on the ground during my test fit last night, once I put them on with epoxy I have my driver's front wheel not touching the ground. AAArrgghh!! I don't know yet what the problem with it is. All 4 seem to have the same amount of rubber showing between the top of the rim and the wheel well arch. I'll have to do more investigating on it today. Sorry for the rambling and details (and no pictures yet)but I am getting really excited to be able to have this one finished. All that I have left is to put on the side mirrors and the rear view mirror and sun visors, rewire the distributor, plumb the heater hoses and glue on the front bumpers and license plates. Then I can wipe off the finger prints and put it on the shelf. Hopefully I can finish it tonight and get the final photos posted. I have a busy day today though, so no promises. Later-

Well guys- I hate to do it but as of now I'm out of this build. My wife and I just had it out and she is tired of my model addiction, and after 20 years of arguing about it, I'm tired. So, to try to make my house a home again, I have to bow out. I'll still be lurking in the shadows, just not as frequently. I thank all of you for a fun time and I'll see you around the forums. Later-

OK. Step one. Gathering the parts. Who has a hardtop VW Bettle kit available for my build? PM me, if you do and hopefully we can work something out. I'll also need to find the wheels I need. It is the AMT Slammers "Street Heat" kit. Here is a link to the kit. http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/kingofmodelcars/2_059.JPG Any help is appreciated. I think we should definitely start a place to post these builds. Later-