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Thank you Carl, I was glad to have you along for the ride. David G.

There's nothing like adding some features of personal interest. Those are some nice, faithful scale replicas. David G

I was wondering how those hinges would be mounted and secured. I must admit, I didn't imagine that solution! That method looks like it should be more than adequate for holding those hinges true and secure. I'm impressed by the elegance of it. Your work on this is top tier, as always. This kit is certainly getting the proper attention it deserves. David G.

That's the nice thing about hobbies Jim, they're not jobs. If you're just not feelin' it, put it back in the box and finish it later. Or not. I had one build that took me almost nine years to complete and about a half-dozen I haven't, and may never finish. It's just a hobby. If you're not enjoying it, what's the point? Cheers, David G.

Thank you Len. I have some other options to consider. Currently, I'm kind of working through that part of the build. I usually don't dive into a build like this unless I've prepared at least one fallback position. David G.

Maybe they intended the product to by bought and used by people who are to young to have memories of or much interest in the movies on which it's based? Other similar kits have provided both options. That would have been nice. David G.

Thank you Alan. The good news is that since AMT has released the updated ambulance version that's actually an ambulance, none of ever have to go through this again! I almost feel as if I "took one for the team" as the saying goes. Thanks EMRE, I'm glad that enjoyed it. David G.

I think that that's actually happened to me! 😮 I remember working on a Mustang and I was cleaning up one of the front parking light lenses, deburring it with a file when it slipped from my fingers and just... vanished! I was working less than six inches above my desk, I had a cutting mat down and a magnifier light lighting the scene. As I searched for it I remember thinking "Where the futz did it go?! There's no place for it to go! It should be right here!" Gone. That's okay, I left the other one off and just painted the holes where they went in transparent amber. No one even missed 'em. David G.

Here's my next subject of interest. The multi-piece body will pose a challenge but it doesn't look like it will be too bad. David G.

Wow David, those hinge assemblies look like they would require a keen eye and a steady hand. And patience, lots of patience! I I like your idea of modeling the side window and quarterlight opened. It's a nice added touch of "lived in" character. On the whole, the doors look great. David G.

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That would also work. But lacquer thinner has the added joy of being not only a paint solvent but a solvent for styrene as well. David G.

Spray cans of lacquer thinner labeled as "Clear Coat". David G.

Thank you Len. Now that I have the color where I want it to be, I'll have to sort out the markings. The kit comes with stickers instead of decals. 😕 David G.

Thank you very much Donato. That's a bummer. Thanks Steve, I appreciate that. David G.

Thank you Jim. You have some impressive building skills yourself. I really enjoyed watching you knock that Plymouth into shape. David G.

Wow Ken! I don't know how I missed this one but I'm glad I found it. Great looking chassis and engine detail, excellent paint and choice of colors. Beautiful work as always! David G.

That's a sweet little roadster! The woodwork looks great! David G.

Great looking paint and build! David G.

Hello Everybody! I'm still crankin' away on the Love Bug so here's the latest update. Ah, this is a little closer to the white I'm looking for. It looks like painting Tamiya TS-7 Racing White over a base of Tamiya TS-26 Pure White with the TS-45 Pearl White over top of that was the way to go. Doing that brightened up the Racing White and took a lot of the yellow cast out of it. The color has just a touch of that ivory blush, as it should. This calls for a celebratory mock-up! As always, thanks for your time and attention, comments are always welcome. David G.

That's a great looking Bug! Dual carbs, nice! 1776 CCs to go with the carbs? I once has a 1776 with a prog 2bbl. I loved smokin' Camaros with it. That really peed them off. I don't know much about the WC VWs but that's a cool looking Golf. I'll bet it's pretty quick too. Thanks for posting those pics, they brought a smile to my face. David G.

Impressive ambitions David! It would be fabulous to work those into your build, especially lighted semaphores! 😮 It's difficult to imagine more worthy subject for such a lighting project. David G.

Hello Everybody! Even through the distraction of my other builds, the progress continues. The second coat of green came out as well as I could have hoped. As always, there is a bit of cleanup to do. That will be a part of the polishing process. This time that is a shiny spot! More to come soon. Thanks to all of you who follow along and thanks to those who offer their comments and advice. I always enjoy reading your comments. David G.

No, I don't think you're missing anything Jeremy. Getting the proper amount of cement, enough to hold the thin strips in place without melting them. Getting the thin strips to stay in place while the cement cures. Doing all that without messing up the surface you're applying the strips to. Those challenges are pretty challenging and it looks like you've handled them all well. No, I don't think you're missing anything Jeremy. It seems like you just have things well in hand. David G.

Great looking detail and excellent weathering! David G.