Jordan White

Alright, time for another quick weekend update! Added some decals, and installed the depth finder and windshield on the console.

I've never really cared for View New Posts. Usually I just go into the sub-forums I mainly frequent, find the threads that interest me, and click the "new posts" button (unless it's a new thread). Edit: After trying out the deal, I may actually use it if I've been away from the computer for a long time, seems better than my other system!

Here's a picture that is better representative of your build (minus the newer headlights of course): It should turn out great, except of course I don't really like those wheels at all. But that's just me!

No no no no no! CD's do not belong on the seat! They belong in the CD holder on the sunvisor! Looks great, can't wait to see how it turns out!

Thanks! It was quite the experience since it was my first time scratchbuilding something large and intricate. I was even surprised how well it turned out!

Sounds cool! I had before built up the red version (has 2 windshields and a wrap-around bench up front) and am now building up the blue version (single windshield). My concept for this boat is a bass boat built up to look like a custom speed boat. Well that, and match the paintjob I have planned for the truck later on. Oh, and it is quite fun! It would be nice if they would make more boat/trailer kits of the pleasure craft/speed boat variety.

Got some more work done this weekend. Started off by painting the interior, hull bolsters, and inner fenders with gray primer to simulate carpeting (since I didn't feel like dealing with flocking haha). Then I Painted the lights on the trailer and got the wheels put on. And I added a few parts to the boat as well, such as the trolling motor, gauge cluster, steering wheel, and throttle control.

Her cardboard cutout (of a) character is on the box. Anyways, this should turn out to be a good kit!

Here's the only one I currently have on my computer haha.

Could I be the guy that does the sound effects?

That's awesome! Now you should make one like Earl's in My Name is Earl.

The spark plug wires attach to the cylinder heads (the two rectangular parts in the middle tree, if you didn't know ). They basically sit in the spots between the exhaust manifold runners where they leave the heads, if that makes sense.

(As much as I hate seeing yet another post about off-topic stuff, which creates a paradox of sorts, I must answer!) I'm in school, thus I can't build anything during the week and am reduced to sitting on the computer wishing I was building.

In my revised opinion, I think there shouldn't be an off-topic section. However, I do believe that certain topics should be allowed in the General section. Topics such as something car related, other builds/projects you're working on, something going on in your life (new baby/spouse/etc.), and maybe tv/movies/music. The topics I don't want to see are ones that deal with politics/religion (goes for most here) as well as any sort of news story/current event/conspiracy theory/what have you. I think it's nice to share certain things that aren't model related with other members, especially if you know them really well. Granted you could PM it to everyone, but sometimes it's much easier to share out in the open.

a ) They actually used mid-70's Plymouth Furys, not Monacos. b ) The hood scoops were similar to the ones used on the Trans Am, the "shaker" style (that shook with the engine).

Haha yeah I was surprised how bright they came out, but it should look better once I get everything else painted on it. Of course now you can see what the general color scheme will be for this project (though the truck will also have plenty of BMF parts).

Thanks for the bump, great timing! Here's some pics of the painted trailer and boat. Eventually I'll be flocking the carpet gray, so it won't look so cheesy haha (no pun intended). I'll be putting on the blue stripes on the boat that came with the kit as well.

Regardless of if you have a learning disability or not, "u" is not a word and you should be able to spell somewhat properly. Edit: Something I learned elsewhere is if you have trouble spelling and don't have spell checker on your browser, simply type your responses in Word and use the spell checker there.

Are you talking about this one per chance? If so, it was in the October issue of SAE.

Thanks! It was my first major scratch built piece, and I'm certainly satisfied with the results. You're right though, winter break is coming fast! Already 2 months down and only 2 more to go.

Huzzah, a GMC Syclone kit! I'm so going to buy one of them! Now all they need is the Typhoon!

This will be the thread for my slow but ongoing project. I plan on rebuilding my Monogram F350 into a street-truck with plenty of custom work, and building a matching boat/trailer to go with. Since I'm currently in college, I won't have a chance to work on the F350 until winter break, but I have gotten a start on the boat and trailer (which were obtained in a trade with member route66modeler). To begin, I decided to rid of the horrible excuse of a boat trailer and build my own using 1/4" x 3/16" rectangle tubing, as well as parts of the original trailer. Here are some pictures of what I built up the past couple days (don't mind the grainy pics, I had to use my phone to take pictures). <img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/buickgnx88/Image025-1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/buickgnx88/Image020.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/buickgnx88/Image008.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> <img src="http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/buickgnx88/Image002-1.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /> As you can see, I reused the tongue, box base, fenders, boat holder...things, lights, and the axle assembly. Enjoy!

The best thing would be if someone could make a mold for them, and pop out copies. They are one of the most (if not the most) popular tires used on muscle cars, and it would be awesome to be able to use them on a model.

To me though, it seems that every aspect of modeling already has a sub-forum covering it (models in progress, completed models, new models, tips/tricks, rants/raves, etc.) It really seems like General could be an area for just general discussion, regardless of topic. Heck, I'll even go for the suggestion of "OFF TOPIC" in the title, since there are quite a few thread titles that make you wonder what's actually in the thread. I could see a problem if the off-topicness was spilling over into the other sub-forums, but so far it seems to be staying in General.

Does Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls count? Most of the ones mentioned so far are great, don't care to rename them all though.