Agent G

Oh when the kits were like $1.50 apiece, I wouldn't think twice about tossing them, breaking them or blowing them up. Now, they are relegated to the parts box after being broken into a zillion mf'n pieces. I just spent $40.00 for a Dragon Sherman tank kit. I already spent $50.00 once for a Tamiya Matilda. The lovely MrsG spent $95 on a resin kit and has informed me another is on the way. You better believe I'll finish these without incident no matter what. G

Same here. I investigate cheating at gambling, financial crime and computer fraud. I have a saying in the office. "Babies don't die because I screwed up." Years ago that was a a possibility in my position, high stress means low stress hobbies. I refuse to become more frustrated with a hobby than my regular profession. I do though, mostly become frustrated with myself for lack of skill. When that occurs, a break is in order. I walk away, smoke, and think it through. Then I break the Mo%^&r F@(&%r into a zillion pieces. G

Way back in the early 80's the headline read: "Cops recover hundreds of stolen cars but it's no big deal." Two friends worked a string of burglaries and recovered an entire stolen HotWheels collection, something like 200+ cars as I recall. G

Why are you posting pics of the real car? Where's your build? That is one fine clean Mercedes you have there. Very very nice. G

That's freakin' sweet! G

If thinned correctly for airbrushing, Mr. Surfacer makes an excellant primer. I've painted over Mr Surfacer with all sorts of laquer, enamel, and acrylic and not had an issue. I swear it is Plastikote in a jar. G

Very nice! Good clean build, and I love the color. G

The build is looking good so far. I really want to see that orange cleared, polished, and out in the sun. Davin I grew up, and after the Marine Corps, lived, in St Louis. After retiring I vowed to never ever put up with midwestern weather ever again. I moved to the desert four years ago and do not miss the heat AND humidity. It was 113 here last week, but with no humidity to speak of, it can be tolerated. Phoenix on the other hand, 118. Now that's HOT I don't care who you are. G

That is coming together very nicely. Your "trimming" of the hood really adds to the overall look. It's subtle yet accomplishes so much. I like that because if you hadn't seen the build photos, you look and say "what did he do?" The wheel openings are a case in point. You didn't show the process, yet when I first viewed the new pics I said Hmmmmm, THEN I read what you did........... The bed is just money. G

As previously stated, it took four tries, but I finally got it right. G

Tamiya's spray laquer TS 46 Light Sand, TS 68 Tan and AS 15 USAF Tan are all real close. I use the AS 15 Tan for my interiors. G

Easy to build leaves time and energy for those subtle improvements. G

NICE! G

Good looking build of a good looking plane. G

Good stuff! I love the Marine Corps Grumman. G

I'm really liking these pre war birds. You did them justice. G

I took a cork stopper from a wine bottle that was really really smooth. I cut the tip in such a way as to just cover the trim. I put paint on that and lightly, ever so lightly, pressed down. I kept the cork full length so I had something to hold. G

That is a gorgeous car. G

FBI uses essentially the same as everyone else, with just different channels and encoders, which is stuff you wouldn't see. They opt for small control heads that fit under the dash, or in the glove box or console where they won't be so noticible to a casual observer. FBI vehicles are not always what you think in terms of police car. SUV's, vans, sedans, crossovers, pickups, what ever they think will blend in. Unlike me, who drives a dark metallic grey plain jane '09 Impala, black walls and a prisoner gage. MiB, thas how we roll................... G

Five-O, da Po-leece, rollers, smokey, bacon, pigs, cops, etcetcetc G

Exactly. Vought produced a salmon tinted zinc chromate which was used on the early F4U-1 Corsair. Imagine the pilots strapping themselves into the pink cockpit of that big fast beast. G

Here's the Dodge take on mounting headers in a small space. http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/403040,13731/1963-Dodge-Polara_photo.aspx We never put a dash light on the roof. We painted the back 1/3 black, and had a small sheet steel plate for the magnets on the dash in some cars. Oh, and I have seen the Federal Signal "Fireball" aka "Kojack Light" catch fire. G

Aluminum in paint was used as early as 1919-1920 in naval aviation. Aluminum's relative corrosion resistence was necessary in the salt air. Zinc chromate primers became prevalent in all aviation when the wood and fabric was replaced by steel and aluminum. As far as autos, well I have no idea. The technology was however there. G

Ben, while you pose a valid question, let's not go there again on this thread. Please? John I love what's been done here, keep at it. G

KaBoom! The car is just way too cool. G