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thank God Bob! Things would not be the same without you, i am really happy to hear you are winning!

no prob! i hope i am right about that, the kit is so "low detail or quality" that it's hard to tell. i almost took my words back and wanted to say something else... are you building one?

27 i think

i saw the title for this thread and thought i was going to see a "true fire" or 80s paint splash paint job......but to my surprise i got to see a traditional scallop job on a sweet looking rod! ###### nice work there! got me drooling!

i know you weren't trying to start arguements, i forgot i took those pics though. i liked it was in primer, and had white walls and i do agree it could be lower! hehe! these days it's so hard to find a good deal on any old cars. i will be hunting next year for a project and i guarantee if it's missing parts or has bad parts....i will replace them with same or at least same age parts from other cars that compliment it. i don't know what i will end up with yet......i would like to get a 40s-50s body to build a mild kustom or a 30s-40s body and build a rod....i am really torn , but i will figure that out when i get something to play with

i don't know how many guys have quit building because they can't "compare" or can't win a trophy. i know you aren't quitting, but even laying low because of a model contest IMHO....just doesn't make sense. i think you should do what you want to do, but i don't think you should let any contest hinder your building. i know many of the MCBA members and well.....them guys pretty much always win the lowrider division in their states. that's all there is to it.....not to say that you will never be at that level, but it's gonna take some hefty cutting, graftiing, painting, suspension modifying, interior etc to even get 2nd place to some of their lowrider builds. i stopped trying to win almost as soon as i started going to shows. it happens sometimes, but if it doesn't i could care less. i go to shows for people, fun and models.....but winning is just not why i build models. i get guys saying "you should detail more" and you would win cuz your paint jobs are nice. i tell them "nah, i don't care if i win....i enjoy building my models and exterior work is what i like most about it." yes i can detail down to the bolts in the valve covers and tranny pan.....but honestly, it drives me nuts LOL i have trophies and you know what? i am the only person that sees them, they are great for keeping the spiders busy too! yep walking up and grabbing one feels good.....but nobody notices if ya DON'T get one and they forget if ya DO get one. have fun, build for yourself....it's what this is about.

nice build, i like the paint job! neat idea using the Revell '68 Firebird decals.

I am glad you guys enjoyed the pics! I admit i took photos of that "rod" to show how stupid the things done to it looked. I am sorry, but i am not a rat rod guy. To me , there was ways to gain the parts missing from the door panels and shift lever for a lot less money and time than i cost to brainstorm and bend up good tools lol The rear bumper would be neat on an old pickup....

Went to Nebraska City , Ne today with wife, kid and great uncle. I met up with Jason Kreuger there for a few minutes. Walked around looked, took some pics. I didn't feel like taking pics of everything there, lots of newer cars and muscle cars oh and hot rods with too much billet for my taste. Hope ya like what i thought was worth capturing. http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc...-jack-car-show/ Hosted on Fotki

first one was built by Steve Hinson from California http://public.fotki.com/modelcarguy2003/my...cars/page6.html

well i have to check , but if there is a HYATT hotel.....that is where i will be since i am going to be working for them and get room free! if not any HYATT's.....i will find a place , not worried.

EASY! in order to NOT buy anything, bring your wife! lol (if applicable and some laws may not apply) SEE YA THERE MAN!

you did an awesome job Steve!

yes, you will get them free. i have been using them for years and never got asked for money. only Spy Bot search and destroy has a portion of their page "before" you download asking if you like their service to "donate" anything....even a buck if you want. i never donated anything i admit. if you go to any of the programs that i suggest and get asked for any money.....then there is some problems in your computer causing these "pop ups".

that's too bad Pat. i hope you can make it, i will be there again luckily!

I think it would be nice. I have used some of the product a few years ago and would have continued to buy some if it didn't disappear. The problem now is there is much more available at higher quality. I am sure you are aware of that though. I forget what there was before, but i am sure it will be successful as long as the product is nice, fair priced and shipped fast. (reliability seems to be the most important)

I forgot about Zone Alarm. I used to keep it installed for a few years, but forgot about it many times when rebuilding...heck i should go see how it is now, it's been 3 years or more since i used that. thanks!

I see many or at least a few threads about computers. I just thought this would be really helpful for all of you. Winter closing in, you will be closer to your computers...hopefully building more models! Some links for you to learn from and use. I live and have lived by many of these programs for many years and i never have problems. I build my own computers, usually a rebuild every year. I have repaired and built computers for others and have done "online tech" for countless modelers. I just want you to realize that i am experienced and if you take care of your computer then you have nothing to fear. Each time i format (usually once a year), i re-install the following programs because i find them essential to my activity online and to my computers health and security. Adaware can find this and download for free on www.lavasoft.com this is to find any adware that might cause pop ups as well as collect cookies caused by 3 parties etc.. running this program even once a week is not a bad idea. Spy-Bot Search & Destory the software can be downloaded here for free as well. http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html the thing about Spy-Bot S&D and Adaware is they almost cancel each other out as far as what they are meant for. I still run them both one after the other because one will pick up stuff the other misses. The main thing for this program is to pick up Spy-Bots which can also cause pop ups and bots that will sit on your computer and figure out more information about you to better "personalize" the pop ups. This has an "Immunization" process and that is the MAIN reason i use it. It blocks thousands of 3rd parties BEFORE they can even attack you.....therefor you never have to remove them. AVG Anti-Virus This is going to be something of choice....there are many arguements with virus programs. Some people trust other programs over this and vice versa. I have been using this for about 8 years i think. I have this set to auto run about 8am everyday. It updates and scans my computer while i am not on it and i know my computer is being taken care of. I have tried Norton and some others....I am sorry , i know some will disagree BUT.... i ran them next to each other and AVG picked up stuff Norton didn't. This is going to be completely up to the user. Choose wisely! AVG can be downloaded and used forever FREE here http://free.avg.com/ The single MOST IMPORTANT thing to keep up to date is your OS/Windows, no matter what version you are running. You would not believe how many times people ask me for help and the first thing i say is "did you update windows?".....sometimes not updating windows is the complete cause of all your misery. Windows will simply run like hell without a dose of UPDATE. You can get updated by going to www.windowsupdate.com After you run updates and download what is available, go back again and again to make sure you got ALL of the updates. Some times only certain updates will show up because they don't recognize other components as needing it yet. OH i know....... "but my computer is set to automaticly update".......HORSE PUCKY .... sorry again, but i have YET to see windows do the updates ON TIME.....as in "when they are released". I always go to their site and i find updates which are very critical that were released days ago.....why didn't my updates do it for me? hmmmmmm optional.....this is a nice site and works well! what if your anti virus doesn't find anything? what if you are getting an error that just drives you nuts? check this site and download FREE....use it, let it run and it may take a couple hours to run...but this is a very thorough scan for viruses, bugs and more. www.trendmicro.com HouseCall....use it , love it! Ok, those are the main things i keep going to ensure the no frill experience online. Now for some tweaking and toys! Major Geeks This site has so many cool tweaks and programs that come in handy for your computer, do yourself a favor and learn a little and have some personalizational fun! www.majorgeeks.com That's about it for now, i hope that this information helps you to solve some problems and to learn a little....computers are your friend! I know there are bigger nerds out there than me, if ya have something to toss in.....do it

I think i got this update at least two months ago? I am all up to date and have no problems. Believe me, i am a nerd and this computer was built with these hands and is up to date all the time because of all the web work i do. This problem only happens when a user gets SP1 and has a computer or parts that are not yet included in the Vista list of "updatable" components. Basically, Vista doesn't have downloadable updates and doesn't even recognize many parts made before i think it is 2000? I can't remember the year, but anything before the year 2000 or 2003 maybe it is....those parts won't work. I got Vista last December and have no problems other than... I had to remove my add-on sound card because i got no sound and coule not voice with my mic. I removed my web cam which was not supported any longer. I had to use my on-board sound card and was still not able to use yahoo messenger "voice" conference until i downloaded a patch. There are many problems with Vista, but i just happen to get along with it......but i do miss my sound card!

keep going Tom! i like your style! this truck is gonna be oh so nice!

that looks really cool in the mockups sitting low!

that looks awesome! nice realistic work there!

will be good to see you again too Billy!

LMAO! I will be riding with Dave this time around, that way i can stay awake....i don't think he will be playing any hippie music.

nice ideas up there! mine might end up with red on the top, either the whole thing or stripes like the Ramchargers had. Hosted on Fotki