David G.

I'm not a NASCAR fan, but from what I see, it's not about the cars, it's about the stars. The cars don't seem to matter anymore, it's about the drama of the drivers. It's a little like WWE at 200 mph. David G.

It's been a while since I thought of this one. In the meantime, I've acquired several Cutlass 442's, including a '66 and a couple of '70 or '71s. I also found a '70 Impala as a frame donor. Maybe I should scrape the pile together and see what I've got. Thanks to everybody for the input! David G.

Here's one of mine. David G.

It's all coming along quite nicely. The dash detail looks great. David G.

Very cool! It looks like a car that a superhero would drive. David G,

Maybe it's because they are rather simple machines made of heavy guage steel that can be repaired and modified using simple hand tools. There are also no computer chips to be fried by the EMP from the nukes. Or maybe these were the cars that the movie producers had available to them in the 70's when movies like this began to become popular. David G.

It's all coming together very nicely! DavidG.

Too Funny!!! ...wish I' have thought of that one.. David G

Thanks, I was not aware of that. I'll kep it in mind as I male the modifications. David G.

Yes, the disk is traveling at one speed in relation to its axis, but at different speeds in relation to the ground. Since a point at the outer edge of the disk has to go a greater distance than a point closer to the center, it has to go faster in relation to the ground to cover the greater distance. You're counting RPM and MPH as the same measurement when they are two different motions (rotational vs linear) with two different reference points (axis vs ground). According to the ground the distance traveled is greater, but according to the axis of the disk it's still only 360 degrees. Motion in relation to two different points- apples vs oranges The formula is D=R*T. The Distance traveled is equal to the Rate or speed multiplied by the ammount of Time traveled. If the distance increases, but the ammount of time traveled stays the same, then the rate or speed must increase. Is that helpful? David G. edit: This is actually kind of fun... .

Yesterday, I picked up the two I ordered from my LHS. As I walked through their model section on my way up to the register, there was a third Manx kit on the shelf that I very nearly picked up. But I thought that two would have to be enough... for now. I do have to say that I am a little disappointed with the rear axle set-up. No biggie, I probably would have made the old swing arm it would likely have had into an IRS anyway. The rest of the kit is great- top knotch from what I've seen so far. David G.

Looking Good! David G.

The disk and the bugs are spinning at one revolution per second relative to the disk's axis. Relative to the ground, the section of the disk under the outer bug is moving at one mile per second and the section of the disk under the middle bug is moving at 1/2 mile per second. You're mixing two points or reference- the ground and the disk's axis. Does that make sense? David G.

No. As one approaches the speed of light, time begins to slow down. It is theorized that at the speed of light, in addition to other problems, time as we know it, is essentially stopped. Therefore, once you attain the speed of light, you may be able to, from your vantage point, turn on the headlights, but as far as the rest of the universe is concerned, for you, time has stopped so assuming we could see you, nothing would appear to happen. What would you see when you turned on your headlights? Nobody really knows, but it is believed that things may seem quite normal until you come to a stop and find that millions or billions of years had passed during your trip. David G.

Excellent progress! I love the "stair vents" David G.

Great weathering, very cool truck. David G.

Nice conversion! David G.

Ummm, yeeaahh... I wish that was the biggest problem I had this week. David G.

Your detail and weathering is excellent! Great work. David G.

What fun! The Desert Fox in HO scale. Looks great so far! David G.

I was basing my recommendation on this pic. I see your point with all the other thrusters in place. I think I would go with the two you have above, but moved inward under the center of the fin arcs. But that's just an opinion. I love builds like this just for that reason; there's no right way or wrong way to build them. It's all about what works for you. I look foreward to seeing more of this one. David G.

Excellent work on all of those, but I think the old Ford is the best of the lot. David G.

My 1977 AMC Hornet Hatchback with the AMX package. David G.

Now all we need is Bob Pronger's 1953 Olds 88 to round out the field! David G.

Very cool! I love the engine, you've achieved a great metallic finish on the blower and valve covers. David G.