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For others who might wonder the same thing. I visited two shops. The first of these was American Hobby Center. Not bad for model trains and RC. The model car stuff was limited. Some of it was older but little of interest as most of it has been reissued or were fairly common. Prices were typical. Then I went to Hobby Express in Cranberry. I visited this shop a couple of years ago and was overwhelmed. First off, I got there and there's a lot of construction equipment for a store remodel. My first fear was they'd closed and the store was being remodeled for new tennants. Instead, they were expanding. You name it and they had it. High end diecast, RC, military, model railroads, model cars and sci-fi. Plus way more supplies than I'd seen at any other shop. I doubt there's much they don't have in the supply line. I spent an hour and a half and could have easily doubled that. Nice staff. I really needed a great shopping list. Once again, I was overwhelmed. If you in the area, Hobby Express is worth the trip.

Apparently I’m spending the night at the Pittsburgh airport before I travel home. Any good shops near by or on the west side of Pittsburgh? Thanks!

Thanks for posting this.

What are you looking for? I mainly have old complete kits, mainly main brands from 20-30 years ago. If you're looking for anything specific, let me know.

I'll be there vending. I've got a hundred and one projects going on but nothing ready to show.

That would be my bet.

I've seen the test shots of the Salvinos.......WOW. I'll forgo lunch to get the first one I see.

Huge thumbs up!!!!

This is proof that gold can be made with ancient plastic.

KILLER and inspirational!

I could really see me building this for our club Halloween build. The lights really make it.

For the way it fought you, this looks good. Your build will help me if I ever crack open my Trumpeter.

Any updates?

Nice build.....as for missing Mike, absolutely. A great person always willing to share his knowledge.

That would be interesting if I could find one.

My local club, as I'm sure many others are, is getting ready to start a Halloween build off. I'm struggling with trying to find a kit to start. Here's a few ideas I've stumbled across: Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Carl Casper Undertaker dragster Tom Daniels Tarantula Boot hill Express Lindberg Pirate series MPC Haunted House Mummy Machine Super Natural Impala Grim Reaper motorcycle Van with "spooky graphics" Graveyard Duo from Wacky Racers I'm sure there's other ideas but nothing is popping into my head. Any suggestions?

Very impressive! Each time I look at your WIPs, I learn new ideas. What you do looks quite doable but I'd never thought of things. I absolutely love the idea of turning down a plastic hanger for the wheelie par wheels. The Lenco is amazing.

Could you use something like a piece of 1/16 brass rod as a guide through the holes?

Great info......I'll have to look for the coax in other things.

This is one of those kits that most modelers pass up because of its reputation. You've proven with patience and skill you can create a good result.

The LA Dart will be nice to have back although I've got the last release. It will be interesting if there's enough improvement to justify blowing my money on it.

What was that other magazine we lost that served the hobby?* This issue raises the bar a bunch. *Plastic Fanatic (the forerunner to MCM) edited by Roy Sorensen whose picture is in this issue in the West Coast NNL article.

Mercy.......just mercy. I kept on looking for the model picture and realized I was looking at it.

If you've ever been in an area where coal is mined you'll find significant pollution from acid run off. Many area near coal mines do not have drinkable water. Beyond that the pollution from the trucks along with other environmental damages are immense. But coal is not the leading fuel for energy production. It is natural gas. See: https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3

I'll admit I suffer from mental illness. I love FWD Dodge Daytonas and Chrysler XTs. Last produced about 30 years ago in 1993. Seen any on the road lately? I also have a soft spot for PT Cruisers. Last produced 12 years ago. Used to be as common as belly buttons. Notice how they stand out now as unusual? In 20 years after the major manufacturers go away from ICEs, they'll stand out like dinosaurs at a zebra convention.