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Marshall-
That looks like quite the stretch. Did you have to manipulate the front of the back half at all or did it mate up exactly?
I'll be watching this one.
BTW, that tow truck looks good. What kit are the tires and wheels from?
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Hey guys-
Thanks again for all of the kind words and taking the time to look.
Dimaxion-
I'll have to eventually figure something out to fix the SG spot. Quite possibly I'll just try to lightly sand it and tape off a small area around it, leaving the edge of the tape raised to keep from getting a raised paint or clearcoat edge. We'll see what happens.
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That VW Cruiser isn't a far stretch. Remember the old VW Squarebacks (I think they were called)? My old neighbor had two of them.
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That is a beautiful build, as everyone has mentioned. Those can't be easy builds. I have the Beatnik Bandit, and you're right, that frame is a bear to deal with.
You've done a fantastic job.
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I understand, and agree.
So, what's next?
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Those POOR girls. How do they keep smilin' with wedgies like those?????
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Cranky-
Looks like a nice place to create. That's something I need to do is clean and organize my area. I've been working on it off and on for the last year. It was an old greenhouse off of the back of my garage that the previous owners walled in with metal siding. It had no heat or insulation for the first year that I was in it. About 120 degrees in the summer and freezing in the winter. It was hot enough the first summer to warp 3 of my builds that were in display cases. I have since insulated and sheeted almost all of it and I still need to wire in a heater. Right now I have an electric portable heater. I also am in the process of installing a window for more light and ventilation. The good thing is that, so far I have about $15 into the renovation. I've been collecting things off of jobs.
Most importantly, I need to clean and organize. But that is no fun compared to building.
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Thanks again guys.
Nick-
That color would look perfect on the 79 Berlinetta. I actually went to school with a kid who had a late 70's Berlinetta in a dark met. brown color that was very similar to it. Thanks. I hadn't thought of that car in years.
He drove it like he stole it. On second thought, he just may have.....Later-
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Cranky-
When I saw the interior shots on Pg 5 with the junk and magazines, my first thought was "Nice Long Boards".
Get it?...... I know....I know.....That was dumb! Anywho, great job on the build and I can't wait to see it with the real Longboards in place. You do nice work and I am going to try this method of weathering, sooner or later.
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Thanks again for all of the kind words. I am really happy with the work on the interior.
Bruce- I'll bring it by for a closer inspection the next time I'm in town.
It's now on to the next project, finishing up my 70 1/2 Camaro convertible.
Look for it in the Workbench section.
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Thanks Randy.
I really did enjoy this kit until the last night.
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A few more:
Thanks for looking.
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Hello all-
Some of you have been following my WIP in the "Under Construction" section.....and I thank you.
Now it is finished and ready to move in here.
It's amazing to me how a kit that was such a joy to work on could turn EVIL in the final assembly. I had a bear of a time getting the chassis to mount into the body....and it is still not right. I'm not sure what the issue is. Also, I managed to get a drop of Super Glue on the top of the front driver's fender. Something to fix later.
Enough whining.... on to the bad photos.
More photos coming.
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Hey Guys-
I got this one finished up the other night. It's amazing to me how a kit that went together so nicely could fight me in the end.
I'll post the finished photos in the "Under Glass" section and call this one closed.
Thanks for stopping in.
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James-
That interior is looking plum nice and the body is making me want to go get a Mocha.
OK. That was too cheesy, but nice work on that 62. I like the wheel choice also. Keep it up.
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Jairus-
Thanks for posting the drawing of your 60 Starliner. I know that I keep saying I'll send a photo of the build....and I will.
I also noticed the other day that another of my "In Progress" builds is one of your sketches. It is the 70 1/2 Camaro convertible. Both builds are about 85% completed. Thanks again for sharing your ideas.
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Beautiful work Greg, I've got to get this kit. Does it come with the connie kit or is that from the Impala?
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Prostreeter69-
I recognize your truck. A friend of mine from CO sent me photos of it that he took at a show. He said that it looked a lot like a 55 Ford that I have been working on for years. I chopped and sectioned the cab, pancaked the hood, rolled the pans, shortened the bed, widened the rear fenders and moved the front fenderwells forward. Lately I have been working on the chassis (when I work on it). Yours looks great.
Many nice builds on here Fellas. Keep it up.
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RacerX-
That is a fine job in both incarnations. You do nice clean work. It must have been heartbreaking to see that damaged after putting so much work into it. I know. I don't think that I have ever had one survive more than a year without some damage from something. Very aggravating.
Again, though, Nice job both times.
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John-
A simply (although I doubt it was) BEAUTIFUL paint job. It must have been fun taping around the spare tire hump. Sure looks like you've got that scallop thing down pat! I can't wait to try my hand at such a thing. Nice job.
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I unofficially finished the build last night. I say unofficially because as I was finishing it up I got a drop of Superglue on the paint. Also the coat of clear that I put on yesterday morning wasn't completely dry. As I was working on it last night the clear coat on the roof got marred. Neither one is highly noticeable, but I'll have to fix them before I'll be happy.
So now the plan is to take photos of it tomorrow and put them on here. Then I can fix it while I have time.
The body was a real bear to get on the chassis. That has been the only difficult part of this build.
Pictures tomorrow.
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Cranky-
I appreciate the advice about how to do this technique. I've really admired the work you've done on your last few builds and I want to try this myself. Your build is looking fantastic. Keep it up.
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Get a nice sized bowl full of warm soapy water and use that to wet your model and sandpaper with. This is what they refer to as wetsanding. The important thing is to periodically dry the body off to check your progress.
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Jairus-
This is looking good. I like the alterations you are doing. This makes me want to dig out my 62 Bel Air wagon that is languishing in a box in my hobby room. This style is what I have been looking for since the style that was "IN" when I started it is now long gone.(Thankfully)
I'll be keeping an eye on your build to see how it turns out. Lastly, I still need to send you a photo of my 60 Starliner.
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Get it?...... I know....I know.....That was dumb! 
87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
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Mike-
That is a nice clean build of a good looking car. I loved these when they were new and wanted one. I almost bought a 92 Super coupe. What stopped me? I realized, while cruizing 120mph home from the dealership to show my wife, that I would get into too much trouble.
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