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Watched it last night with my wife. She's not interested in anything related to automobiles, but even she gave this the 'thumbs up'. As for Alain Prost, I came away with a different perspective than this thread's original poster, I just saw him and Ayrton as intense competitors and in the end even they seemed to see it that way. Alain is even listed as a Trustee of the Ayrton Senna Foundation in the closing screen text. Tragic loss, but those guys leave nothing on the table when they race. Thanks for the tip on the movie, it was a great way to wrap up the weekend.

Consider Viking Hobby near the corner of El Camino and Mission Ave. They carry the Metalizer paints, and have made it clear to me that they will stock or special-order whatever items local modelers need. I believe Bruce's Train shop near Marconi and Fulton also carry the Metalizer line.

Nothing wrong with buying online when the item you seek can't be found locally or at a reasonable* price, but whenever possible, I buy locally. The notion of buying online to avoid paying sales tax has to be the weakest excuse for buying online. It is akin to cutting off your nose to spite your face, so to speak. That tax money is what provides many of the necessary services we all depend on. Not to get all religious on everybody, but, like occasional online shopping, sometimes it can't be avoided,.... Romans 13:6-7: Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.

While I was disappointed in the condition of the exhumed Belvedere, I must say, leading up to that day, it was fun imagining a pristine example of Chrysler history seeing the light of day for the first time in 50 years. Honestly, outside of Oklahoma, who gave Tulsa much thought prior to that? I thought it was a great self-promotion idea, and I'm glad to see they did it again, however, I understand it was a Prowler, not PTCruiser as someone earlier mentioned.

One thing for sure, this forum's 'kit review' will become much more popular!! As more folks shop online, it may be as close as you'll be able to get to 'seeing and touching' the models you're interested in.

Even if it doesn't, there IS a financial impact that doesn't show up on the receipt. How many people do we know who've been laid off? How long do you suppose the Fed's can continue to bankroll all those unemployed? We're not-so-slowly becoming a third-world country, supplying the raw materials to foreign entities to produce the things we consume here. Job exporting combined with the the financial impact of on-line shopping results in a very bleak future for our local economies.

Harry, I don't disagree with you regarding "how it is.', just saying that if folks choose to go that route, the savings they realize on individual purchases WILL cost them somewhere else down the line. That savings isn't as 'absolute' as they may believe. It might cost them in local services, because the tax base can't support what it used to. It might be a friend losing a job, a home, etc. The domino-effect here is far-reaching - I'd just ask that we consider ALL of the facts before sending our money out of our local communities.

Exactly! I considered approaching him about purchasing his business, but after hearing from him how the internet had impacted his sales, I realized it wasn't viable. I certainly understand that money's tight and subsequently the need to take advantage of deals when they're available, but you can't have your cake and eat it too, as the saying goes. If you choose NOT to patronize the local businesses for the sake of saving a little money by supporting an on-line entity out of your city, state, and or country, you give up any right to complain about local economic woes and rising unemployment in your area. Sometimes the savings aren't worth it when you consider the 'bigger picture.' Just saying....

My understanding is that this is the original.

A week from today, my favorite local hobby shop will be no more. Doug Flores, who with his wife, has owned and operated 'Riverside Hobbies' for 33 years here in Sacramento, will be retiring. The sad thing is that I believe that had it not been for a tough economy, computer games, etc., Doug would have preferred to keep his doors open indefinitely. I will miss not only his store, with it's extensive line of models and detailing products, but also his friendship. I can't tell you how many lunch hours I spent sitting in Doug's shop talking about politics, the economy, the weather, etc. His shop reminds me of the shops my dad used to bring me to in Milwaukee when I was a young kid in the early '60s. I have been a loyal customer of his for over 26 of his 33 years in business, and can say that his shop and his friendship can't be replaced. Take care, Doug and 'Happy retirement'!! Below is a link to a local TV station's news story about the shop's closing. http://www.fox40.com/videogallery/66514196/News/Economy-and-Video-Games-Close-Hobby-Shop

Thanks for the Christmas wishes and for reminding us of what is truly important!! Happy Holidays to you and yours my friend.

Back at ya, Woody!!

Took a trip to the NHRA (Wally Parks) Museum back in 2009, primarily to see my favorite gasser of all time, the Stone, Woods & Cook Willys. Unfortunately, they were shooting a television commercial there that day, so it was close quarters which made picture taking a very tall order, but I did manage to get these shots (sans flash, as it wasn't cooperating that day). This thread's been great love the old images!!

I love these lights! They're easy on the eyes, don't produce heat, and they're energy-efficient - What's not to like?!

It'll be VERY cold day before I ever 'dumb down' to this kind of silliness. Not even in scale will I ever resort to this. (I'm old and have earned the right to have such strong opinions.) : )

Sounds like one for Dr. Cranky!!!

Well-done, sir. Love the color and the paint execution. Flawless!

Black my friend: http://www.loxlee-loves-engines.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/dazed-and-confused-woodys-chevy-chevelle-drive-by.jpg

Replace the Cragars with Rally wheels and you've got 'Wooderson's' 'Melba-Toast' Chevelle from the movie, 'Dazed and Confused.' Hey, it's a 'two-fer'!

Absolutely amazing! I keep going back over each image to take in all the detail. Outstanding build. How long to complete?

LOL!!! I remember "Shimmer"! Nice nod to the original SNL cast.

Thanks, Andy. It's actually a Prismacolor pencil sketch enhanced a bit in Photoshop. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Now that's MY kind of Christmas Tree!!! Merry Christmas, Ed.

Made me laugh, made me cry, two thumbs up!!

Merry Christmas all! It's been a wild year to say the least, but we're nearly at the end. I wish all of you a very merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years. Good luck on all of your future modeling projects and may every one of them come together as you planned. (I hope those of you who don't share my passion for Wisconsin sports can overlook the obvious nod to them and know that, regardless of which team(s) you root for, my message is as applicable to you as any of my Wisconsin brethren.) Take care all