Jairus

Okay Billy I gott'a ask.... Why chrome plate the roadkill???

That cute little thing is a "Berry Mini-T"! Back in the late 60's you could get a full size Fiberglass body sent to you in the mail! Then with just a torch and a clapped out Beetle, build your own dune-type-buggy on a VW chassis just like the Meyers Manx. AMT kitted both models back in the day, which shared VW platforms, wheels, engines and other stuff but the Berry Mini-T is the rarest of the two if found unbuilt in the box. George Lemmons, editor of Hot Rod Cartoons, built one in 1968. He posted updates in the magazine about the build and illustrated it on the cover more than a few times! Being a veteran from the Navy.... I am guessing he had no love of German engineering and only VW part used was the floor pan as "Pappy" choose a Corvair pancake engine, front and rear suspension instead. The rear tires by the way are out of AMT Snap-Fast Slammer "Rumbler" Rambler American.

The Quarter Horse was called that because it was a mix of 4 different cars. 1. Cougar interior. 2. Shelby hood and front fenders. 3. Mustang body. 4. Boss 429 engine... (I think...) The design exercise never got beyond two prototypes which were probably destroyed when the plug was pulled. The hood was supposed to be smooth, more like a '71 Mustang with no scoops or vents. The front fenders and grille were lifted directly from Shelby stock. Wheels are Magnum 500's. Mustang Monthly had a short 1/4 page story a few years ago with a bit of information but nothing new other than a picture of a rusty hulk that they thought was one of the prototypes. I did an illustration couple of years ago with what I thought graphics might have looked like....

Start slow with prepainted "Snap kits"...

Artists use "Fixatif" by Krylon. Basically hair spray without the perfume.

Kewl and low... way to go!

I like the look, the stance and the direction you are going. Very nice! Maybe could I suggest a black wash on the motor? Would help to tone the brightness down and make it look heavier, after all it is a boat anchor.... Are you going to put a tarp cover over the rear seat? Might look cool.... just a thought. Keep it up!

I think you have done the best you can. I could give you his email but he checks that about as much as he logs into MCMForums. James will respond. I would try a PM if you do not want to post the question here....

To answer your question Harry.... yes! I believe in moderation and if a computer in the public library is not filtered, then children should not be allowed in the building. I filter my computer and do not allow my children to access the Internet in private, period dot! The only computer access in my house is found in public spaces! So how can you liken that type of parental control to life in totalitarian countries like China and North Korea? It frankly amazes me how some people, in such haste to make a point, jump to drastic conclusions. Harry, my prodigies are nearly all adults now. All three exited High School with 4.0 grades! The oldest is married and a supervisor at a local Costco. The second is a Junior at George Fox University and has volunteered and paid his own way to New Orleans TWICE, working to rebuild private housing there in the “Katrina†destroyed 5th Ward. My youngest is still a junior in High School and to each one of them I am equally PROUD! No drugs, no pregnancies, and a deep respect for God and Country! So Harry, please do not disrespect my parental opinions by comparing my ideas and thoughts to those of a totalitarian dictator. Just because we both breathe does not mean we are alike.

And YET it's ok to access porno from a PUBLIC library computer without any filters in place! Amazing

Not very logical.... but it sure is cool and, I LOVE your weathering technique! Very nicely done, thanks for sharing it with us.

Darned you Virgil, I cannot stop clicking and cruising at that site!!! Holy Mackerel!!! (And I need to get my work done....)

Virgil, don't look now but it IS the second page.... Mike, beautiful little street rods! You definitely got the "look" right , not to mention that your photography is excellent. Thanks for posting them!

Wicked koooooolllll!

Looking good and perfect stance! The correct motor mounts were actually part of the cooling system. Those cast in the kit were simply a way for the model engineers to make the mold interchangeable between the two motors, but they are not correct for the flathead! The Flathead motor did NOT have any such mounts in this location. The correct motor mounting holes in the frame were on the top of the front cross-member just like this! The arrow shows the actual mounts. The bolts go through a rubber bushing which helped to prevent vibrations from transmitting to the frame. The water-pumps on a 1932 Flathead were mounted in the heads and sucked the hot water into the radiator. This practice continued until 1937 when they were moved down to the lower block where they sucked the cooler water from the radiator and thus lengthening the life of the pump itself. However, in the beginning... the lower water inlet was cast in-conjunction with the motor mounts as shown: This pic shows the later 1937 through 1953 Standard water pump/front motor mount. The photo was taken while the pump was rotated almost 90 degrees from normal. Pumps left and right were unique and not interchangeable. Hope this helps some....

First thing I noticed before I read your caption! Ok, remove those motor mounts unless you are using the aftermarket kit engine because they are wrong for the flathead. ah... your going to use the flathead, right? Go man go!

I have been working on this publication since day one. Plastic Fanatic before MCM since 1989. The Ask Gregg & Jairus column is something that has been pretty much continous since 1999 and some have mentioned that it may have run it's course. So... I am thinking of quiting the column and was wondering what you guys as readers think about Model Cars magazine as a whole. The question: Name your favorite three columns/articles in the order you like them best? Is there any column you would like to see go away? Name something you would like to see new? ... or just provide your opinion. Thanks!

Hey, your first picture James! Looks great. Was it easy? :-)

That picture reminds me of the Pilot for the 70's TV show "Rockford".

Some more digging and I found this..... Engine Colors for E-475 V8 Standard for Citation & Corsair Green (similar to 1978 Porsche "Fern Green" - DuPont code 273, Porsche code 45639AH): Block, heads, water pump, intake manifold, oil filler tube, oil pan Off-White (Mix four parts Derusto Gloss White #874/D-23 and one part Derusto Gloss Almond #884/D-34): Air filter cover, valve covers Reddish-Orange: E-475 Stenciled on embossed letters Gloss Black: Brackets, generator, fan, pulley, starter motor, flywheel cover, inner fender aprons, radiator Semi-gloss Black: Frame, front suspension, core support, etc. Natural: Transmission bell housing, distributor, exhaust manifolds, fender attaching bolts That explains the green shade mentioned earlier.

Bobby, Ford has never been too concerned with matching proper engine colors. The engine color is usually only there to keep rust at a minimum and the paint generally came from the lowest bidder. Therefore, since Edsel engines were assembled in Cleveland, OH, Dearborn, MI and Wayne, MI., sometimes the engine color between two cars built from two different assembly plants may vary slightly. But this is what it is suppose to be: Engine ColorsE-400 V8 Standard for Ranger, Pacer, Villager, Bermuda, Roundup Yellow (1972 GM Color code 52, Dupli-Color code DS-GM-167): Block, heads, water pump, intake manifold, oil filler tube, oil pan Off-White (Mix four parts Derusto Gloss White #874/D-23 and one part Derusto Gloss Almond #884/D-34): Air Filter cover, valve covers Reddish-Orange: E-400 Stenciled on embossed letters Gloss Black: Brackets, generator, fan, pulley, starter motor, flywheel cover, inner fender aprons, radiator Semi-gloss Black: Frame, front suspension, core support, etc. Natural: Transmission bell housing, distributor, exhaust manifolds, fender attaching bolts

Best bet is to pick up a couple of issues of "Tamiya Model Magazine International" or "Fine Scale Modeler" and note what the military modelers do to replicate mud, rust, dust, dirt and chipped paint. They have been doing it for years and the weathering techniques most military modelers employ are tried and true. Good Luck!

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Insane! I like it....

James' Desk Pictures were taken 05/21/04, just after the Warkentin family moved into their home on 22nd ave. Today the desk is much more cluttered with projects and magazines, while the walls are coated with pictures, shelves and posters. It's more like a den now than a hobby room and quite comfortable I might add.