David G.

Good start on the dragstrip! How about starting on the laundry! Just kidding, the dragstrip will be a cool and clever way to photo and display your builds. I've been thinking about building some type of diorama myself, but I haven't settled on what yet.

I have four built and on display, two that I've given away and one packed away in a box. Unbuilt, I have six boxed kits and four or five bagged kits I've picked up at swap meets. There is one active WIP and two others that I've stalled on. I feel like a light-weight here.

Looks good, Brian. I've always thought this would be a fun kit to build, and it looks like it is. Thanks for posting the pics.

Excellent work, I love the gritty detail work you've done. I'm curious though, why three header pipes per side rather that the typical four I've become used to seeing, is it a V-6 engine?

Excellent work. I particularly like the shot with the rusted-through fender and the brake detail.

I think you've hit on the core of this issue. Just as in any other cross section of society, there are a variety of personality types here. Some people will receive an honest critique or evaluation of their work as it is intended. Others respond on the opposite end of the scale and perceive anything they don't want to hear as a personal attack. Until you know what someone else's reaction will be, it's often best to say nothing. I invite and hope for honest comments on my builds. To me it means that someone took the time to really look at what I've done and formulate an honest, thoughtful opinion. That shows me that, on some level, something I've done matters to someone else. Granted, some folks do come here just to boost their own egos by berating others and stomping them down, but there aren't many of those and they're easily spotted. There's a big difference between, "You've got some orangepeel going on there. If you want to smooth that out, you could wet sand with some 1200 grit paper and respray before you polish it out." and, "dood ur pant suxorz!" There again, there are those who would see either of the above statements as a demeaning personal attack and reply in kind. Thankfully, most folks fall somewhere in between. Still, we should always strive to be courteous, polite and respectful in all our interactions on this and any other discussion boards. On a side note, it seems to me that some time ago, a couple of builders posted images of some really horribly built models with the intention of baiting just this type of empty praise response. As I recall, it worked.

That's just too cool! Great job on this one!

Beautiful work, everything just looks right.

Solid work, very eye-catching!

Hey, welcome back! I was wondering where you'd gone off to. The powers that be have laid down the law for all to see. The Rules Have Changed Lets Take A Look So you see, there have been some changes, hopefully for the better. Regards, David G.

I just popped in to see how your project is coming along and, as always, I'm blown away by what you've done! Amazing stuff, my friend! I'll bet you wish your 1:1 was coming along this quickly... unless it is and we just don't know it yet. Regards, David G.

From what I can see, it looks pretty good.

Sean, For tools, you can't beat Micromark, they've got more tools than any one human could possibly ever use in one lifetime and their prices are great. For advise and tips, this forum community is the best source I've found. Pretty much everybody here wants to share their craft and knowledge and help others improve their skills. Welcome Aboard! David G.

Awsome, as always! You sure know how to make the magic. BTW, Congrats on the article. Great work there too!

One of the fun things about a project like this one, Brian, is that there's almost no way to make it worse than it started out. Still, it looks like a lot of work.

I couldn't agree more!

Ooooo! I want one!

A couple of weeks ago, I received Monogram's (Revell) 55 Chevy Bel Air Hard Top kit as a gift. At some point I noticed that one of the chrome side moldings was either broken or short-shot as there was only a bout half of it attached to the sprue. Being one of those huge, 50's rear quarter moldings, not having it pretty much shut down any stock build options. On July 5th, I went to Revell's web site, but was unable to find any information about ordering replacement parts, so I e-mailed customer service about the issue. On the 7th, I received, via e-mail, detailed instructions for ordering the replacement part. The process isn't difficult, but it's not readily evident either. I placed the order on the 7th and received the part on Friday, July 16! Two weeks is quite a good turn-around for a situation such as this. Thank you Revell! David G.

Very nice, the paint and decals look great!

I got a laugh out of the first one. The second one gave me a chill.

I've heard of "Unicorns and Glitter" but, Firetrucks and Glitter? It looks to me like there might be room in/on the rear deck for a jet turbine engine!

My thoughts are with you.

Excellent build! I love your choice of colors, reminds me of the customs I saw the car shows I attended as a young lad in the 70's. I couldn't help but notice your service ribbon in the back, Vietnam, right? Regards, David G.

Off to a great start! Both the model and the pics came out great.

Welcome back! I've been away from the hobby for more than twenty years, myself.