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Super tutorial in the (latest)January issue of MCM by Marcos. And please take his advice and use safety glasses/goggles.

Cool Tuna license plate base it's even color coordinated. Can't wait to see what's next Rich. Thanks for posting/sharing.

Pictures and build are simply STUNNING ! The work on the windshield trim and belt line is a huge improvement over the kits original trim. What can I say about the inline....Insert wolf whistle here________! Carson top fit and finish....drool bib anyone? The paint and stance...just too much to list. Thanks Steve for sharing/posting. Much appreciated.

Clean work Tulio. Thanks for the tutorial.

( In my best Ed McMann voice ) You are correct Sir !

LOL... Here's to an easy final assembly (Foldgers coffee salute). BTW is the glass vacuumed formed or regular kit thickness?

Glad to see the "Tuna" in fresh paint and trim. Now onto the interior please.

I too got a BF for the 20" steelies. Put them to work on a '53 Ford pickemup truck. Filled them big fenders nicely. Wish they were available by the aftermarket.

Thanks Ira and please thank Mike too.

The name "Fire Frog" sounds intriguing .. Signed up for the show.

I've never shown this one.(old build) It builds into a nice Kustom and the engine is crisp. oh yeah...I was trying out scallop paint work..liked the pattern but not the finish. Paint polishing ? Meh..

Ed.. Change the thread title to the 22nd. here is something similar..LOL http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85705

Don't know about the Tamiya brand scissors. I personally , use one made for fly tying. (found at Bass Pro Shop) They have large finger loops and are super sharp. Fiskar brand is another alternative...found at Michaels Wally World etc. Fiskar also makes a compact scissor sharpener.

Stunner ! Every time I look at it , I see something new.

My work with electronics and data immediately told me the seat swivel is made up out of a wire crimp connector. Those puppies are sometimes stamped out,but the better ones look milled. I really enjoy the fact that I'm not the only one that looks at a connector and have a " hmmmmmm ....I wonder if ? " moment. LOL anyhoo...thanks for sharing/posting ....and for letting us walk around your brains(so to speak) on this Chevy build of yours.

Thank you for your Service Ron. Great story behind the '55 build and the "Time and Money" black '55.

On February the 22nd, the Richmond VA IPMS is hosting the Old Dominion Open. The place is Richmond International Raceway (Henrico Building).

Congrats on your score. It's got a 60's vibe going.

Cool color combo Jim. And , insert wolf whistle here__________ ! is it SHINY !

What Nick says is true. Just keep at it. Build at your own pace , for your self enjoyment and you can't go wrong.

This Dude is from the Boot Hill Express. Joints broken ...started from the bottom to the top. Here he is on a Honda Chopper from the Class Action Monte Carlo.

Here ya go Tim. http://coffincorner.proboards.com/thread/11263/skeletons

Hog hauling trailer made out off another '53 Ford bed should be easy peasy. Add a "Farm Use Only" tag to it. The '53 has the door detail moulded onto the inside of the cab and it's very shallow too. I took the pleated bed cover and made door panels for it. Solder window cranks and styrene arm/pull and you're set. Went a different route with a sectioned cab and hood on my '53. Seat is from a '53 Ford. Hoping to get a second one soon. to address the glass I went with clear styrene Keep us posted Mike.

The shading on the body and engine parts is trick smooth! It'll be sad to see another builder leave MCM, hope the server service continues to let you post your work on this forum. Best of Luck Renato.

Got you a link on how to chop a Merc.. Link...http://www.cjhilton.com/models/chop.htm Merc pics link... link...http://www.flickriver.com/search/1949+Mercury/