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Thanks, Matthew, I've not seen that before and it's terrific. As a matter of fact, that's something that would work for external vintage door hinges. And bill, Thanks for the link.

I've got a 30s-style folding hood on a 1/16 Bburago Bugatti, and I want to seal the upper center hinge permanently, the one that runs from the cowling to the radiator. Elsewhere, Art mentioned that diecasts are usually made from a certain alloy I can't remember, I think it starts with a z (zamak?). Is there a certain material or method that needs to be used for welding or soldering this? The hood needs to be able to withstand occasional removal from the model, and I want to put a faux piano hinge on the top (can't find a working scale hinge that's long enough – 3 inches – or thin enough, not among dollhouse supplies, RC aircraft or anywhere. Since PE suppliers notoriously don't provide instructions, I can't figure out how to put PE hinges together and they look too fragile anyway).

I was thinking exactly the same thing. Just put feathers on the front of his hat, give him dark hair and a mustache and you've got it.

Beautiful paint. What is it?

Wow. Just wow.

That made me laugh so hard, I WTFA.

OOoohh, yeah – have to mention Romell and Bill Geary. Like I said, there are so many it's a shame to list them and leave somebody out. John Teresi is also a member who's a master of the craft. And Chuck Most's crazy stuff is truly something to behold. This is starting to look something like a popularity contest, which is unfortunate, but the great ones need to be recognized, I guess. Didn't we do this not too long ago?

I'm confused. I don't see a link or any information about the book you're talking about.

The question was, "who on this forum..." I agree with all of the above, and I wouldn't even try to list the many others in fear of leaving some super guys out (though Bob Downie and Donn Yost need to be in there). If you want to talk about modeling at large, gotta go with guys like Gerald Wingrove, Alex Kustov, et al. (No jokes about "who's Al?)

While the background looks really unreal, that would be the best metallic paint I've ever seen on a model, and there are other fine details that tell me it's real.

So, according to the posts on this thread, Moebius is working to address as many of the issues as they can regarding concerns brought up here, but there are a few things that are too far past modifying that they can't do much about. Is that a bad deal? Isn't it time to see what we end up with in our hands when it's released, and then vent? Do the test pictures look so bad that the modelers on this forum can't do a few adaptations? Don't look nuthin' like Pyro to me.

The usual suspects: http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1631/faster-than-200-mph/

Excellent. Too cool for old school.

In one form or another, the split-window coupe is often available on eBay, with prices ranging from attainable to ridiculous. http://cgi.ebay.com/Big-1-16-scale-CORVETTE-SPLIT-WINDOW-COUPE-/180601387834?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0cae7b3a

It took me months, even a year or more, to get the following kits which are almost never available, at least in the US – • Kit version of the 1/24 Bburago Bugatti Atlantic diecast • Italeri tooling of the 1/16 Mercedes Gullwing – quite different from Entex/Minicraft, and generally superior

I like the fact that the new version doesn't require highlighting the link then copying; you just click on the link and it's automatically copied for you to paste in your post.

Looks like a decent canvas for a good build. I'm interested in what wheels you'll choose; I like the style but not the kit version.

I don't get this. Was Mark "the builder" – you don't say – and what does this have to do with you calling him out?

Exactly.

Thank you very much for clearing up the difference. I've wondered about that for years but have never felt compelled to look it up.

The rewards of greatness.

This comment comes from one of the most accomplished builders in the hobby, especially in large-scale work.

Boy, these huge files have sure made it hard to load this thread, and I have optical fiber high-speed broadband. I sure feel sorry for people on dial-up, and I don't understand why all of them have to be shown.

So Round 2 is announcing the "reintroduction" of their 1/16 General Lee. Is there anything new here? 1:16 Scale General Lee Charger Item No: MPC752 Release Date: January 2011 The Large Scale General Lee Is Making A Comeback! By popular demand, MPC reintroduces the 1/16 scale Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Charger! This super detailed model features steerable front wheels, ignition and motor plumbing lines, hollow vinyl tires, removable hood and more! * Scale: 1/16 * Skill Level: 3 (ages 12 and up) * Glue assembly, paint required * Molded in white, plus clear and chrome parts, black vinyl tires o Super Detailed o Authentic Decals o Vinyl Tubing For Enhanced Motor Detail o Steerable Front Wheels

As most of us can see, many of the same subjects keep cropping up here and on other boards, but I don't think that's a big deal. It's because they are reasonably obvious issues, and we have people who are new to the forum and new to the hobby and may not be aware of what's gone on before (like the thread on this very same subject from earlier this year, that went on for many pages). Repetitive questions will just keep happening: How do I open doors? How do I make hinges? How do I use BMF? Chrome paint? Best primer? etc. All that will continue to pop up, and this site's search engine won't help find prior threads. Might as well just respond to the questions and help direct people to good information (I said it before and I'll say it again – use the scaleautomag.com search to find technical info, then come back here for meaningful conversation). Personally, I think this subject is worthy of comment. As to the specific topic of this thread, I find it interesting that, while we have some of the finest modelers in the craft on this forum, a good number (but not all of them) don't step in to offer constructive comments. Let the chips fall where they may with the thin-skinned guys, the rest of us will learn something. But, as Dennis Miller would say, that's just my opinion.