RodBurNeR

Like most, i don't put a budget on my builds. I buy a model whether it be unbuilt new issue, vintage unbuilt, vintage rebuildable or whatever. The price invested in the model it'self already depends on how i bought it. If it's a new kit, obviously i spent about $20 or less to buy the kit. If it's a vintage unbuilt kit, i might spend $20-$100 (no i build, so anything more is insanity) and if it's a vintage rebuilder it might cost $5-$70 (yep some rare models cost that even built up). Everything i buy, i build....no collector greed on my bench, i will shave, cut and GLUE anything! Now take any of those given builds i might do at anytime and add "what i want to do with it". I have been keeping it simple lately, because i got burnt out on detailing. On top of the price of the kit, tack on $5-$15 or more for paint, primer and clears. It's hard to say how much is spend per car for foiling, wax and paper. I use decals a lot that don't come in the current kits, so there might be another $5-$10 for those and quite often i don't use wheels that came in a kit. I might buy some wheels from Modelhaus (anything in between) and Bob Dudek. The cost of wheels can vary from $10-$120 or more. If i build a simple car with only paint and wheels....i guess i would have about $30 or so invested. I have a detailed car that i have been working on for a couple years that has easily over $400 invested and maybe i am a little low on that. The motive for that car was to "push myself" and WOW people, but other than that.....i don't build for contests. I don't let contests rule my building. Half the time i don't take my best stuff to shows just because i don't care if i win and i don't want to haul delicate stuff with me. Don't get me wrong, this probably sounds like i have rubber gloves on when i build or that i have scientists working with me to put on a distributor cap. That is not the case, i am a builder and just like anyone else, i build my models to suit my "current inspiration". I would also like to add that putting a ton of after market parts on my model, doesn't mean i am going to compete....(referring to your comment) I think there are a lot of guys that really enjoy putting all the fine details on. I personally just do what i feel like doing and more than half the time i don't finish the model before i have another one started haha! EDIT: PS... i don't ever have that kind of money to spend all at once, i buy stuff over time and save stuff up for a build. Being married , i DO have a budget lol

hey Randy! no i didn't take those pics, but i was there lol i saw the coverage , but didnt get a chance to look closer...yes your Olds is in there!

yeah he is, one of my best friends! he might be a member here, but doesn't make it online much. he gets his email and goes here and there, but he doesn't like to spend a lot of time on the computer. i can see why though....his computer is like 10 years old and slow as hell lol

I just got back from Steve Kohler's house to check it out. The magazine looks great! I hope i can pick up a copy tomorrow someplace. My coverage was 4 pages, woohoo! thanks so much Gregg for bringing me aboard! I look forward to more this year! Even though my name was forgotten on the coverage, i did see my name in the contributors list , which is really cool Anthony i saw your article, but didn't get a chance to really look it over. I will obtain a copy though , without fail!

I heard about the article on you, i look forward to seeing that too if i can get the mag lol Bob is the best!

if you are referring to the contest annual , i have not seen it yet. check for my article page 24 "Mid America Summer Nationals" , i hope get a copy real soon!

sweet! i didn't know it was out....will be looking for it. in the meantime , i think i will play some more San Andreas! these games are GREAT stress releivers! you can steal cars, beat up thugs , shoot anything and anyone you want....yeah not good for kids! ADULT game it should be. *like yoda i sound*

oh yeah, cool indeed! nice work, the fenders look great!

Chuck, that is a www.dragcitycasting.com body. Ed Fluck makes some very nice clean resins! he is also a member of the club you just joined.

that would be a bummer to sell off most everything. this is a nice looking rod! i commend you are turning the whitewalls in, not many are brave enough to do that lol

ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz......... oh this finally came up, cool! just kidding! seriously though, it's gotta back to slow mode again. it is taking about 2-3 minutes for a page to load etc..same as other guy's are saying. Gregg, if you do go with another host may i suggest www.proboards.com ? I have been using their software for nearly 3 years and everything loads fast! Only maybe 2-3 times a YEAR does it get slow and it's usually because they are performing maintinence which only makes it that much better! Come check my forums out and see what ya think...mine are both FREE by the way and the limitations are barely worth worrying about for what i do with them. http://trakinscale.proboards105.com/index.cgi http://drasticplastics.proboards53.com/index.cgi also for more reference, the following forums were built after they joined mine and saw how smooth they ran. http://mrmetallic.proboards49.com/index.cgi http://www.themadmodeller.proboards101.com/

1962 Ford Taunus MMMMMMMMMM COOKIES!

CLOSE! CORRECT!

ok time for something REALLY cool! FULL NAME AND YEAR.....

lol you kiddin? i live in Omaha, Nebraska....car show every week and trust me i can't afford to drive to PA for one LOL

no convertible? Hosted on Fotki ROFLMAO!!!

the "headlight"..... 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible liscence plate number MY BABY

dub, i am surprised you looked at the windsheild....lol anyone should recognize that car :-)

Hosted on Fotki

awesome news! i gotta get me a couple, thanks for the heads up!

excellent!

well.....no cookie for me i guess haha! NEXT! Hosted on Fotki

1960 Aerocar

Porsche 9ff , one of the fastest cars in the world. sorry Nick, i re-read and you wanted full name.... Porsche 911 GT9 by 9ff

HMM....seems to be working better now. Gregg..if it's working, i would just leave it alone if it was me. No sense in spending the money, but if you want to do it....i will go to the new spot.