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Each kit presents it's own problems/solutions. I usually go with the instruction sequence just because there might be an issue with fitment. That said, test fit all bits before gluing. If at all possible build in sub assemblies. Like do up the engine as a whole, (minus bits that are chrome or painted a different color) then maybe the next sub. Try and leave parts on the trees until you need them. That way, they stay easy to find (not always...Murphy's Law) and you won't be fretting over that last small bit that just was there a minute ago. Also, instead of breaking, use a small nipper/cutter or X-acto blade to remove part cleanly. Do not forget prework...cleaning mold lines, sprue tags, etc.

Been to Top Fuel events. Wear ear plugs

A lot are diecast, toys and such, but promos and built models too. http://www.kare11.com/mb/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/church-discovers-30000-cars-in-donated-house/88817062

After reading about this guy, we are all amatuers. Lots of die cast but some kits as well...and he willed it to his church. http://www.kare11.com/mb/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/church-discovers-30000-cars-in-donated-house/88817062

An old trick to fix faded and yellowed decals was to tape the decal sheet to a window. Art work facing the outside where it would get exposure to the sun. Make sure window does not get condensation. After a couple of days or more, the paper should be closer to white again. I would then scan the decal onto new deacl paper and make a new copy. Or you could take a chance and spray a light coat of clear over the old decal and use that.

I think if one did do this car as a personal model build or as a resin offering I hope they realize the car has a lower roof line than a stock Javelin. Otherwise it will wind up looking like a pregnant Gremlin.

I'm the opposite. I want to read everything on the subject, especially that of anything relating to the automobile. Art does not have to prove anything about his auto history knowledge. Read the words...or not. You can pass over the posts from anyone if you think they may use too many words. I myself love the discussions that happen here, and I know that when I see a response from Art, I might learn something. At 61 years of age, I ain't stopped learnin'.

Love the Packard Hawk brochure. They sure knew how to get you hooked with those beautiful adverts. I think they are worth saving.

If some small manufacturer makes a resin model of this...grab it right then...because the thing will be expensive and rare. Just like the League Of Gentlemen model, it's going for stupid money now. Either that or start cobbling up the Rommell's Rod kit with the JoHan Mercedes Roadster kit.

Thanks Ellen.

I was told in my youth that a little goes a long way and cologne is NOT French for bath substitute.

When it rains, it pours!!! Last night at model car club meeting it was rummage night so members brought stuff to sell...and sell they did. I got an Aero Vette and two 1/32nd scale 70 Novas and two 1/32nd scale 76? Novas, all four are Monogram I believe. Also got an unmolested 1/32 scale 65 or 66 Mustang fast back from the old AMT series of 1/32nd kits. I also won a 1/32nd scale Ranchero (reissue of the same series that the Mustang was part of) in the raffle. The Novas are kits that came with engines too. The newer Nova kit is not a very good one as the chassis detail is rather simplistic, but with one of the 70s chassis, I can make the 76 look great underneath.

True. Using lawn care equipment as an example, we know Wal*Mart sells lawn mowers and snow blowers, garden tractors too. The local business owner of the lawn care equipment shop may lose some sales to his big competitor but he will service those machines bought elsewhere. After overhead and employee costs, servicing equipment yields better profit on the hourly rate he charges than whatever profit he may have received selling a lawn tractor. The small business owner may also sell accessories for the equipment, no matter the brand. If I owned a hobby shop, I would stock more of the specialty stuff like after market detailing supplies, tools, airbrush systems, paints, adhesives...plus maybe hold instructional seminars by master builders to bring in new customers, on top of discounting my kit stock as feasibly possible. I know Model Empire does this (discounting) and the prices are always cheaper than Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, or Wal*Mart, coupons not withstanding. I'd also have a spot for vintage OOP kits. Also Use social media like a Face Book page and create an internet store/presence.

I was on one of my meandering drives (southeastern Wisconsin and just over the border into Illinois) when I spied a little hobby shop I've not seen before. Lots of crafty stuff and model trains, but they had a small model car selection too. Wound up getting a Revell 57 Ford wagon for $20. Later I picked up a 27 Ford T truck kit with the candy bar decals at another place.

Thanks.

as well you should be.

Well, I overlooked the faux pas on the "THA", because of the word you did get right.

Thank you thank you thank you for the correct spelling of Voila. Seeing it spelled as WALLA just irks me. Same for using WELP instead of well. You win the internet for the day.

I'm seeing a difference in the front fender. The character line that goes up to the three "vents" could be at a more shallow slope and the badge below it could go forward a smidge. Smidge is a technical term..;)

Pretty much a regional thing...Only at Wanger's Chevrolet. I do recall seeing one around my old highschool. I remember the jingle for his dealership. It went "Jim Wangers, what a great great guy"'The only other black Vega was the Cosworth, which also came in green and in white. The Vega was not the only car wangers created for the dealership, he did a Monte Carlo and a Caprice (or Impala) http://www.mclellansautomotive.com/literature/items/chevrolet/b27638-chevrolet-1972-brochure.php Wangers talks about his LS-W (W for Wangers) program in his book. He bought 25 LS-6 crate engines from Chevy and converted them to low compression hyd. lifter street engines. They did some R&D and used a 1969 SS Chevelle as a test car running low 12s at 113 mph. Some were sold as crate engines to replace a customer's worn out high compression big block and some went into new cars. It wasn't legal for a dealer to disconnect air pollution devices on a new car so Jim would have the owner drive the car around the block and bring it in as a new customer in the service garage. He had them sign an affidavit saying the car was for off road use and they also had to pick up their new big block car on a trailer. A young couple bought a 1973 350 Nova and ordered the LS-W 454 conversion using Jim's rules of signing the affidavit and picking up the car on a trailer. The couple was divorced 6 months later and the wife got the car. After she went to register the car it failed her states inspection and she went to a lawyer. Her lawyer told Jim to buy back the car or put the 350 back in with all the pollution control equipment. Jim said no and they reported him to the EPA. They used the Super Stock magazine article and the fact that the cars had radios and other options that proved to the EPA they were not off road only vehicles. The EPA made a big deal out of it in the press and fined Wangers Chevy $500,000.00 and told him to fix the woman's 73 Nova. Wangers later settled with the EPA for $500.00 and fixing the car but also agreed to stop doing engine conversions. The EPA did something similar to Motion Performance in 1974. I guess President Nixon didn't want anyone breaking the law.

I think Kawai is the Japanese word for cute or adorable.

Just a beautiful build. Great to see hobbyists from other countries. Especially Russia. I certainly wish some Russian company would do some scale Russian automobiles in kit form. I only find the die cast ones.

QUOTE>>>A most important tip to men is to get your wallet out of your rear pocket. You are knocking your spine out of alignment by sitting at a tilt. I keep my wallet in my front right pocket. Absolutely correct. Feel much better since I have moved my wallet many years ago. Plus it makes it harder for pick pockets.

...and yet, here you are.