Erik Smith

I think it's cool as well. I have been researching for the cannonball run community build and reading a bunch of magazines from 1962. There are model adds and articles throughout the magazines.

We have "Taco Trucks" around here. Most aren't that nice, really - not South Beach worthy. Decent tacos though. There is a converted city bus in Pasco, WA, that i think has some inside seating. I'll try to get some pics next time I'm out and about.

I have sprayed small amounts of paint directly from the can (with straw) into the cup on my airbrush. "Small amount" being enough just to fill the portion of the cup just over the needle. I do not know if this could be done with a larger volume and it might agitate and explode in your face, but it worked for a very small touch up.

That is a nice looking build. Yes, I e of AMT's gems. Very nice work on the paint, decals, and engine details. Stance is great too. An interesting note - I think the z11s had aluminum front clips? On some photos you can see the inner fenderwells are rippled where the thin aluminum was formed into the well shape - I have some of 62s in the queue and thought of trying to replicate that with thin aluminum sheet. Thanks for building and posting a nice, clean model.

Picked up two cans of primer at Hobbytown in Spokane today. The spray cans are still not in - i am fown to one can of semi gloss black! Some of the bottles are back. The only difference I see on the bottled paints is a changed flammable symbol.

NIce clean build! Great job. I like it.

The paint on that looks very nice. The extra details on the engine are great too. I would try to wash the windshield a bit though, I can see a some finger prints - they stand out on such a smooth, shiny body.

Second this. Rich, search for the item on eBay. On the results page, you can limit the search to only completed listings which will tell you how much the kits are currently selling for. People generally think their kits are worth the high end and think other sellers are crazy for what they are asking - human nature. Don't go by what kits are listed for - there are always some outlandish buy prices on eBay that don't reflect the actual demand and willingness to pay.

I think the closest you will get is Modelhuas' 1970 Ford wagon. Not really close, but closest.

No, they never show the engine. You might be able to catch a glimpse of the bottom of the engine after it rolled. It would be moot, though, as the BBC was not available in 62, even though it was in 73 when the movie was made. I just thought - they did not roll and burn the actual car...so, a little research. Yes, the actual car(s) did have BBC - 427 and a 454. The rolled car was a salvage yard HT with a b pillar added.

Drats! Now I am too. I did buy the ROG Citroen and I am quite impressed - right there with Tamiya quality! I was at the car lot a few days ago looking at a Honda Fit. It is a small, five passenger car and the salesman was telling me how amazing the engineering was that they could build such a small car with seating for five. I thought "well, it's not that amazing. Mini Coopers had the same ability 50 years ago" - and in a smaller package.

Roof does look cool - almost looks like a photovoltaic. This is really great looking car - so far, a great looking build as well. Very fine job on the paint.

She's only a stripper if she loses her clothes. Otherwise, she's a dancer. Should be a cool build!

Picked this up as a "builder" - I just glanced through the box when I bought it as it was a part of some other kits I was purchasing: ...and when I actually looked in the box...surprise!: 1964?65? Plymouth Signet Promo (minus the rear bumper)

I agree with Chuck. You really don't need to spend a lot of money to scratch build. Here are a few items I built with Chuck's list of tools plus a few files, which are pretty indispensable when shaping styrene: Oil pan for Hemi: Start with the basic shape (I laminated some strips to get a larger piece) Careful filing and constant checking and you can make Here is an ejection seat I am making for a T-Bird: Again, basic tools - scissors, pliers, files, and an x-acto knife: This engine is a 1/32 scale Nissan engine. Exhaust manifold was cut to shape with a jewelers saw (mini coping saw) and files: The biggest limitation is your own apprehension. If you really want to build something, you can. Also, don't be afraid to make mistakes. What you often see is the final product - you don't see all the failed attempts another build did to get the desired result.

Let's see - license plate 23, Musselshell county, Montana. Probably just using a good west wind to keep it going. Probably a road kill too.

Yes, I agree with everyone, this really isn't good news. I don't build cars that need lots of decals but I did just buy a sheet of their vintage tire markings. As Dr Cranky stated, the decal business isn't easy. I can only imagine what they have to deal with for licensing, etc. then artwork then printing, distribution... Their decals will be missed.

Great job. That's a very nice, clean build. I don't think I've seen that Hasegawa kit before.

They will be one piece. I tried to find the link to a tutorial I read. It shows how you can actually pour a small amount of resin into a section of a two part mold that isn't venting correctly (catches an air bubble when poured). You pour a small amount into the "trouble" spot, let that cure a bit, then continue with the rest of the pour. I have no first hand experience with this technique, so don't say "but Erik told me..."

Honda is taking it to appeals court. Honda will now have the advantage of using their own lawyers - something they could not do in small claims court. They will investigate everything - drivings habits and history and, most importantly, maintenance. If they find out she didn't follow the maintenance schedule to the T, she will have trouble in appeals court.

I am pretty sure there was already a class action lawsuit, which Ms. Peters opted out of. She could then take Honda to court herself. Interesting thing - I was looking at a new Honda Fit on a Honda lot yesterday. The EPA sticker said something like 25 to 33, but the salesman said it will get 40 and that Honda is really conservative on their estimates. Interesting...

NIce work. That turned out great.

So what you are saying is "how do I get around the rules of this competition and enter a kit I already built"? I don't think that's the spirit. Enter your Charger in another contest and build to the rules for this competition, not around (or under) them.

I may just try my hand this year. Looks like a distinguished bunch doing the judging. Don't gripe about what "should" be on the list. This is a promotional endeavor for Revell. They don't care if you already have one of their kits (They do, but that's not the point of the contest). They want, well really need, new sales. I think it is a great way to promote the hobby. What? 1966 SS 396 isn't on the list!!

This one turned out fine. Other side of mold And the part, a 1/16 Toyota 2000GT wheel Still baffled on the result from the one mold.