Keef

I used to see those highly detailed builds and think to myself “I’m going to do that on my next project “ I have never been to an NNL or any other kind of show, but living vicariously through the pictures that others post have kept me “in the loop” so to speak. I have tried new thing and some have been a success while some have not. I used to build OOB but now I try to do something different with each build, whether it’s wheels, wiring, or paint. While I was/am still amazed by the quality and level of detail, I have also accepted the limitations of my skills. I’m sure while there are several builders, both young and older, who can build an Uber detailed kit, there are just as many who stay within their “comfort zone “

My biggest blunder was in my teenage years I was building a Morgan Sheppard nascar Monte Carlo. I painted it in our pole barn garage that used a wood heater. I sat it on a bench about 6 feet away from the heater, came back an hour later to a melted blob. Live and learn ?‍♂️

Yep!! Been there, done that, numerous times!! Sold my entire collection a few years back(close to 400 unbuilt kits and probably 50-75 built ups) all of my resin parts, paints , etc. because I was trying to finish my 1:1 Firebird project. Then I went to a car show and bought some Mopar kits at the swap meet because they were cheap. Now here I am 5 years later, Firebird is long gone and I have about 100 unbuilt kits and 25 built ones. Lesson learned, kits are way cheaper and easier to build than a 1:1 ?

Hi neighbor! ?

Dumb question but, is that the kit carb or a Fireball carb? Amazing detail so far, can’t wait to see it come together!!

I live in East Ridge over close to the high school

As a fellow Chattanoogan, he will be missed. I agree about his covid updates, very funny! ?

My most favorite Mopar EVER!!! I will be watching this one for sure!!

After spending about 4 hours yesterday perusing the “Tips & Tricks” section I stopped by Harbor Freight today during work and picked up these 2 items.

Built the Chevy Bison in 5th grade for a 4-H contest and won 1st place(by default, I was the only one who entered). The Monogram Malibu was my first glue kit at age 12 and I’d love to have another to build but everytime I find one the bidding goes WAY out of my comfort zone. Maybe someday I’ll get one.

What I could do with a few sets of those Cragar-ish big and littles ??

Have 1 of these in my stash that I got on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I’ll be watching to see what you do with it.

And I agree that Weld Draglites looks good on just about anything. ?

While I’d like a couple of those wheel/tire sets, I think anywhere from $125 to $200 is absolute madness for that kit but that’s just my opinion.

Looks like American Racing AR23 wheels

Centerline Warriors in a big/little combo would be nice

It builds up nice, I’ll probably buy 2 or 3.

Contacted them a couple months ago about pricing and availability of their 79 Mustang coupe transkit. Asked if the Revell Fox body coupe kit would work as a donor. Still haven’t heard anything back from them.

I’m thinking of buying another GT500 kit and the 66 coupe kit and making a Shelby coupe

I know what you mean. I got lucky and have less in these 2 kits than if I bought 1 new one. I was sitting here staring at my stash and thought “Hmmmm I wonder” next thing I know here I am lol

AMT 68 Shelby GT500 mixed with the Revell 68 GT 2n1 kit

Fixed it for you ??

Well ain't this place a geographical oddity! Two weeks from everywhere! Forget it! [slams money on the counter] I'll have a dozen hair nets