Chuck Most

The low one could be lower!

Yep.

Gotta love a front-engine Volksrod, especially when it's still air cooled. The beer keg gas tank just seals the deal.

Not sure who, but there is an E-series (cutaway cab) ambulance on the market in resin. But to answer the question, yes, I'd love a late model Ford van in scale!

I was going to ask what brand you were using- I tried the Revell blades, and wasn't too thrilled with how long they lasted. With the Exacto brand blades, I can foil about ten cars before it's time to switch to a fresh one. I usually keep one new, fresh blade specifically for foil work, and once it gets dull, that blade becomes my 'general purpose' blade when the current general purpose blade in the handle gets dull.

I know at least one of those is a Force 440 from Dean's.

Oh, yes! The RamBlur is minty fresh... (Well, the body anyway, the chassis and top taste more like black licorice ) http://public.fotki.com/ChuckMost/kit-contents/amt/amtertl-snap-fast-s/

I built this kit when it first came out, and I do clearly remember the issue with the hood trim piece. I don't recall the steering shaft issue, but at that time, I wasn't really into the whole 'every last detail' thing, and I probably didn't have a problem with it because I never even installed it. I don't have the model now, but it was medium green metallic, with the custom wheels. It was a pretty enjoyable build for me (other than that hood trim thing). I didn't have the dash to glass interference problem on mine, but I do remember all four wheels did not want to touch the ground without a little finagling.

ON the old AMT '40 kit, which has a flip front right from the get-go, they made a diagonal cut in the fenders, which starts at the door's front edge and goes downward toward the wheel opening at roughly a 45 degree angle. You could also cut the both front fenders free from the doors, and fill in the resulting holes in the doors with sheet styrene, and make it so the complete fenders tilt forward with the hood. (Following the fender line, as you suggested.) I've seen the 1:1 versions done both ways, I guess it would be a matter of personal preference, as well as whichever method would work best for you. If it were me, I think I'd leave the fenders intact- I personally think it looks better than having the seam in the fender, but again, that would be your call. Pics of the AMT version- If you look at the cab, you can see where the rear portion of the fenders are still attached to the doors, while the rest of the fender is separate and combined with the hood.

Hmmmm... I've built ten International Scout IIs (even though it's a LOUSY kit, I love the 1:1 that much), easily as many Lindberg '34 Ford closed cab pickups, and scads of Model A's. And I ALWAYS have at least one or two of those three vehicles in my current projects arsenel at any given time. No... I don't see anything wrong with your behavior at all!

Another Ramblur I'll be converting to full detail. That's the plan, anyway.

I knew the older issues of the '57 had a chopped top option- I always assumed it was like the Studebaker kit, I didn't know it involved quartering the top and gluing it to the window unit! I used to have one of those window units, I just thought it was some butt-ugly looking bubble top for something!

I was shuffling around some stuff on my Fotki page, when I came across this, a photo from an expaned review for MCM I ended up not following through on. This is the recent Round 2 reissue of the Double T kit. The chopped coupe body allowed me to use the leftover T parts to try something I'd never done... build a STOCK Model T! So... two box-stock models, one FACTORY STOCK model. I shock myself sometimes! There you have it- photographic proof I CAN and DO build strictly OOB! I just don't usually WANT to...

The Rides Magazine issue came with those wheels. Aside from that and the decals, it was pretty much the regular '72 kit. Very cool model, Dr.!

Yep, burned my eyes. TOTALLY worth it!

How could I NOT love this???? Very cool.

Unfortunately...

Man, that ain't no Suzuki! Wonder if they made the previous body style, so I can turn it into a Dodge Raider.

Always love to see reference pics shot from a modeler's viewpoint.

Ken, I think you summed it up pretty well in your FB status.

Ditto. And not to rain on anybody's parade, but- Al Qaeda still exists.

For me, it's pretty simple. If I see the 'doo-doo' about to hit the fan, I step out from in front of the fan. Then, even if things do flare up, I don't know, because I'm off checking out another part of the forum.

I quit building models two weeks ago, and I've never been happier!

The Bronco? http://findallvideo.com/tag/war-wagon

Lonestar CXT Pickup.... Lonestar Harley Davidson Edition... Lonestar Mad-Max Apocalyptic Rig... Lonestar Enclosed Toy Hauler/Camper... Lonestar Fire Engine... Lonestar Rollback... Looks like I'd better stock up...