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Thanks. By the way, I thik that is just the pic playing with you, and the shadow, angle of the pic, and the curve in the nose itself. In this later pic with more of the shadow on the car, it looks even to me.

Pam cooking spray also works good for a cheap mold release agent. I think I picked a can of the Walmart brand cooking spray for maybe a dollar or two. One more cheap trick from my file, aluminum foil and a spray on glue works nicely for cheap BMF, especially if you are doing large areas like I did on the side and roof of this trailer. Here's the glue I used for it. The nice thing with using aluminum foil, especially in this case, is you have a choice of two finishes, I used the shiny side for the side walls and the dull side for the roof. I did learn, since that was my first attempt using aluminum foil, make sure to coat the foil evenly with the glue, I didn't do that on the roof and sprayed it a little too thin, and the foil bubbled where I didn't have enough glue sprayed on it. WHOOPS!!!

Uh, can I have a choice #5, ALL OF THE ABOVE!?!? On the serious side, I really tend to fall into class 4 most often, especially since my fiancee has told me on more than one occasion that I "can never build anything straight out of the box". I just really started getting more into the scratchbuilding and multimedia sections last year with my (still ) ongoing Ford LTL 9000 big rig I've been working on for a little over a year now. It falls into all three of those categories because I scratchbuilt the sleeper walls, roof, and bottom from sheet styrene, used another kit's front "roo" bumper modified to fit the stock bumper and stole the engine from yet another kit, and using resin add ons like the rear fenders and a few other things not in this pic, as well as the exhaust stacks made from aluminum tubing, which are also not in this pic. I do on rare occasions build something to fit the class #1 out of box, though. My Revell 09 Challenger is getting that rare treatment!

Thanks Rylan, I would have never guessed they came from a pickup kit!! I just wish the big rig kits I normally build would have center caps that nice!

Even though I'm not really too big on "slammed in the weeds" anything, I tend to look past that when it comes to duallies!! I can't wait to see where you take this! By the way, what are the wheels from and where did you find such a nice center cap for the front wheel?

That is a nice color, what is it? I agree with you, it looks great on that car.

Wow Hugh, I'm glad I started watching this thread, I'm going to have the same problem with my front bumper for my F350!! I'm really interested to see how yours turns out!

I know I would have, and who knows, maybe he did too!! At least with being in that big racing seat, he saved a trip to the hospital to have the seat surgically removed!!

I think Don and Bill got you pointed in the right direction for the present problem, but here is an idea for use on your future projects that may help out with your hard water problem and the resulting water spotting after wet sanding. Next time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up a jug of distilled water. The distilled water should not leave the water spots after it dries like your tap water did.

Everyone's having this issue Bruce, Harry posted a thread earlier today about it.

Here's the values Kelly Blue Book's site came up with as a trade in value, including in the options the camper top, since that was the only option I could actually see it had. http://www.kbb.com/chevrolet/s10-extended-cab/1991-chevrolet-s10-extended-cab/pickup/?vehicleid=10298&intent=trade-in-sell&options=372574%7ctrue%7c372713%7ctrue&pricetype=trade-in&condition=excellent EDIT:By the way, they would only go back to 1991!

WHOOPS!! Chris threw a fast one on me!! I noticed the GMC on the tailgate and not the Chevy Bowtie on the grille!!! MY BAD!!

Actually Harry, that would not be 100% correct either, because the truck is a GMC S-15, not a Chevy S-10. I tried to check it by the link but the best it would give me entering GMC S-15 extended cab was a True Market Value of just a little more than $900.

Chris, sorry to see that. It looks like it was in good shape for it's age. As for a load on a rollback, you're giving me ideas! Now just to get a rollback built to put it on!

I'm using IE8 and I have the same problem as Harry too.

I wouldn't fault Bruce much for that, since he pulled off something with pieces that were never made to go with each other.

Bruce, for custom plates Acme Platemaker would be the choice for making your own custom plate, but here are a couple more sites just if you want a normal plate or with some editting in something like Photoshop, possibilities for custom plates. http://www.moini.net/2home.html http://www.plateshack.com/

I used the DupliColor Chrome on these fenders, and while not a deep chrome finish like kit chrome has, it wasn't bad. It's more of a "dirty" chrome or brushed chrome look, and I haven't tried polishing it yet. There is even some reflectiveness to it, as you can see in this pic. Like I said, not a deep chrome look, but maybe with some polishing it may help.

I seem to be in the minority of the ones that love the paint mixer. I use it all the time and love it and couldn't imagine life without it.

Now that would rank #1 in "pucker factor"!!!!

Does this include a two wheel to four wheel drive conversion? I'm building a model of my 1:1 daily driver that is nothing special, not in the weeds or a mile off the ground, just a normal stock truck, but to build it in scale, the kit must be converted.

Looking nice Gordon, just make sure the kitty don't get it!!

Andrew, one thing to watch using the DupliColor "Perfect Match" paint is that some, if not all of them, are lacquers. I found this out when painting this plane. The yellow was DulpiColor's enamel and the blue is a Perfect Match Ford color, if I remember correctly, and the first coat of blue over the yellow started to wrinkle. It was not as bad as some wrinkling I've had between lacquer and enamel and was hidden under later coats, but it something to be aware of. There was no plroblems between the blue and the DupliColor primer, though. Oh, and also where I had the wrinkling problem, the lacquer did not bond well with the yellow enamel either. I accidentally knocked the plane off the shelf where I had it sitting, and the paint flaked off when the wing hit the floor! Thankfully that was all that fell off, but now it needs a new paint job!

I think instead of a 10-36, a 10-33 might be better! By the way, for you normal folk, that is an accident! Nice job Nick!

Alright, for all of you complaining about slow moving vehicles using their hazzard flashers in adverse (for those that don't know, that means BAD) conditions, here are a few reasons why that is a GOOD thing. The first is copied from the WV CDL Driver's License Exam handbook. "2.5 – Communicating 2.5.1 – Signal Your Intentions Other drivers can't know what you are going to do until you tell them. Signaling what you intend to do is important for safety. Here are some general rules for signaling. Turns. There are three good rules for using turn signals: Signal early. Signal well before you turn. It is the best way to keep others from trying to pass you. Signal continuously. You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely. Don't cancel the signal until you have completed the turn. Cancel your signal. Don't forget to turn off your turn signal after you've turned (if you don't have selfcanceling signals). Lane Changes. Put your turn signal on before changing lanes. Change lanes slowly and smoothly. That way a driver you didn't see may have a chance to honk his/her horn, or avoid your vehicle. Slowing Down. Warn drivers behind you when you see you'll need to slow down. A few light taps on the brake pedal -- enough to flash the brake lights -- should warn following drivers. Use the four-way emergency flashers for times when you are driving very slowly or are stopped. Warn other drivers in any of the following situations: Trouble Ahead. The size of your vehicle may make it hard for drivers behind you to see hazards ahead. If you see a hazard that will require slowing down, warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights. Tight Turns. Most car drivers don't know how slowly you have to go to make a tight turn in a large vehicle. Give drivers behind you warning by braking early and slowing gradually. Stopping on the Road. Truck and bus drivers sometimes stop in the roadway to unload cargo or passengers, or to stop at a railroad crossing. Warn following drivers by flashing your brake lights. Don't stop suddenly. Driving Slowly. Drivers often do not realize how fast they are catching up to a slow vehicle until they are very close. If you must drive slowly, alert following drivers by turning on your emergency flashers if it is legal. (Laws regarding the use of flashers differ from one state to another. Check the laws of the states where you will drive.)" Other selection from the CDL handbook: "2.12 – Driving in Fog Fog can occur at any time. Fog on highways can be extremely dangerous. Fog is often unexpected, and visibility can deteriorate rapidly. You should watch for foggy conditions and be ready to reduce your speed. Do not assume that the fog will thin out after you enter it. The best advice for driving in fog is don’t. It is preferable that you pull off the road into a rest area or truck stop until visibility is better. If you must drive, be sure to consider the following: Obey all fog-related warning signs. Slow down before you enter fog. Use low-beam headlights and fog lights for best visibility even in daytime, and be alert for other drivers who may have forgotten to turn on their lights. Turn on your 4-way flashers. This will give vehicles approaching you from behind a quicker opportunity to notice your vehicle.Watch for vehicles on the side of the roadway. Seeing taillights or headlights in front of you may not be a true indication of where the road is ahead of you. The vehicle may not be on the road at all. Use roadside highway reflectors as guides to determine how the road may curve ahead of you. Listen for traffic you cannot see. Avoid passing other vehicles. Don’t stop along the side of the road, unless absolutely necessary." Now this only applies to a commerical vehicle transporting passengers or hazardous materials, but is still another case where the hazard flashers are mentioned for a slow moving vehicle. "13.1.8 – Railroad Crossing Before reaching the crossing, all commercial drivers should: Decelerate, brake smoothly, and shift gears as necessary. Look and listen for the presence of trains. Check traffic in all directions. Do not stop, change gears, pass another vehicle, or change lanes while any part of your vehicle is in the crossing. If you are driving a bus, a school bus, or a vehicle displaying placards, you should be prepared to observe the following procedures at every railroad crossing (unless the crossing is exempt): As the vehicle approaches a railroad crossing, activate the four-way flashers.Stop the vehicle within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. Listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train. If operating a bus, you may also be required to open the window and door prior to crossing tracks." Finally for all you non CDL drivers, from Wikipedia: Hazard flashers Also called "hazards", "hazard warning flashers", "hazard warning lights", "4-way flashers", or simply "flashers". International regulations require vehicles to be equipped with a control which, when activated, flashes the left and right directional signals, front and rear, all at the same time and in phase.[5][15] This function is meant to indicate a hazard such as a vehicle stopped in or near moving traffic, a disabled vehicle, a vehicle moving substantially slower than the flow of traffic such as a truck climbing a steep grade, or the presence of stopped or slow traffic ahead on a high speed road. Sometimes, they are used in severe fog conditions." Hopefully all of you complaining about someone driving slow in adverse condidtions can now understand that the driver with their hazzards on is communticating to you by saying "Hey, I'm not moving fast, SLOW DOWN!!" through the lights available to them FOR THAT PURPOSE! I also take pride in the fact that in adverse conditions, I'm one of those drivers you hate, because I will use my hazzards whenever I'm not moving as fast as other traffic, whether it be in a commerical vehicle or my private vehicle. In the case of snow especially, there is a term for other truckers who drive faster than their brains should let them in conditions like that referred to as "Billy Big Riggers", and usually in snowy conditions they were the ones a few miles down the road I'd see laid over in the ditch!! Little ole hazard flasher me NEVER laid one over because I was smart enough to drive slow enough to keep control.