Dave Van

Correct....I should have said CURRENT cars....as I see manufactures seeing this much like free promos of the 1960's...... But I also see as more and more folks learn the 3D software....costs will come down. Much like the laser machines I own. New they were $60K.....now a more powerful machine is under $2K.......That is a HUGE price change.....so will downloads come down as this end of the hobby grows.

WOW

This is just the tip of the ice berg...... Yes....you can go down to the hobby shop and pick up yet another Camaro model. Can you get a 4 door Focus RS model??? True...these are solid block models.......but this is the start. How would you like to just pay $4-5 for the download of ANY car you ever wanted??? That's where we are headed with htis. We ain't there yet.......this is a BIG first step....

WOW.....I think I see the future on the horizon........ I like to think I am cutting edge on the model front. I bought and use a laser cutter for many projects.......cutting edge 20 years ago 3D printing interested me....but the design process held me, and in my opinion 99% of the public too, back.... but this blows the doors off that issue. Manufactures wanting buzz about product offering downloadable files??? WOW

Four LEGO sets at 75% off each......It is models!! Or at least the raw material.......

I have an original issue Flameout and that is exactly why I could never build it......torn between a showrod and a replica stock build. The boiler is SUPER cool part with lots of chrome.

Figures are the toughest part of a diorama looking real...... My gas station.... And like Mr Smith....outdoors with commercial made car and figure..... And with a Satellite I did build.....

I unintentionally fooled a few with this one. A guy asked for photos of models to use on their website....with credit given....thought I'd help out.....got a thanks but they needed model pics......I am sure modelers can tell easy....but to non modelers.....maybe not!!

You guys buy them for those wheels.......send the rest to me for proper storage!

Watch out for the Gamers!!!!

CLASSY!!!!!

VERY cool build!!!! I did the decal art in the Moebius Hudson racers so any Hudson racer is neat!! The rebuilt firewall is well done......I've seen photos of these old fender-less racers but never tackled one. I think the #03 came from the Model King Chevy S-3 NASCAR kit....which I did the art for too! Nice work!

LOVE IT!!!!! Love all showrods.....but western themed......my fav!! I have one myself in progress........need to finish.

Buy a Flameout to prove they need to keep releasing the showrods.......John needs our support......without him...might not get any.

I was just there 2 weeks in JAN.....and you guys are making me want to book another trip....... I'm lucky that my best buddy has an open room for me anytime......so for me...just the ticket there!!! Enjoy, take lots of pics......I have 100's in the www.currtail.com link below.

When my daughter joined me in So Cal in JAN the one thing on her list......In-N-Out.......

The old MPC 1960 Vette is like a 6 in 1.....bought 3 and I don't care for Vettes!!!! But make a kit a 3 in 1 or better ....I buy!

I remember that from the instructions..... But while doing net search for info during build I found a photo of the white on white car of another starlet.....liked it better!! Just forgot who!

They go together very well.....I was surprised how little 'fixin' the kit needed. Here is a in progress.......love to see a LA diorama......

That's my buddies favorite shop.....it is COOL!

As if you needed more things to do......... I grew up in So Cal.......and I visit every 6-12 months for a few weeks. Here are my top stops......not all car related. Griffith observatory A SUPER cool place. Original building in place......they built a NEW building UNDER IT! Peterson Museum......closed right now......so don't try......my buddies truck on display in 2013 Space shuttle display ......but it too may be closed......I was blown away....we went just as something to do.....but was fantastic. Just east of Pomona is the high desert region....I love this area. bottom line.....you need 2 very busy months in So Cal!!!! Good luck! Enjoy!

Some great craftsmanship for sure........Kinda a 'what if' Dave Deal did a farm tractor!!!! A few years ago I wanted to do a farm hot rod.......what I ended up with.......

VERY TRUE........but some people like that 'drag race' stuff........I never figured out why????

Great work......paint looks fine. I too like that kit. I used Tamiya pearl white over their white primer......leaving the roof flat white. Tamiya is ALWAYS great....... Funny our builds are almost the same. Mine was built like some big movie stars real car....but forget who she was! It is a decent kit. The multi part body goes together well......2011 build.... Here are mine.... And a hot rodded version.....

I'm old enough to have gone to many So Cal strips. Dad was the Valvoline racing director so I tagged along many days. Lions and Orange County Itnl stick in my mind. When I was in So Cal last JAN my buddy took me by Orange County......it's gone....but not really anything in it's place!!!! Noise....maybe....but the land just sits. Even as a teen we'd go to Orange.......fun place. First place I saw night runs....WILD!