High octane

I've used Scotch 3M General Purpose (tan) Masking Tape for years and it seems to work fine for me for two tones, or whatever.

I had to order my "Missle" from my LHS and paid a steep price for it, however I do believe in supporting my LHS and would sorely miss them if they "folded up." I only open 'bout 30 % of my kits, however I did open the Missle today to see if there was any body damage due to packaging. I even manange to get all the parts back in the box minus the body. The was everything was "crammed" in the box, one would think that this was a 3 in 1 kit. While I remember seeing these Super Stocks race back-in-the-day, I have no idea when I'll get to building my Missle kit as I have a lot of other models I'd like to get built also.

I think there's one in the Springfield area, and a few in the Chicagoland area also.

You clear coat your BMF to protect it, from what? do you display your built models outside of the house? I did my first BMF job in the early 80's and it still looks great.

Excellent color choices,and I just love dem Mopars!

I've had great success with colored plastic bodies by painting them with Tamiya's Silver Leaf, then Tamiya's White Primer, and then my color coats and clears.

Like it or not, we're all getting there which is better than the alternative.

I believe the fuelie Black Widow would run in Junior Stock, and yes they were a factory build.

Awesome work Lance and it reminds me of the work you used to do in 1/25th scale 40 years ago, in the Old Town Escorts club.

Very nice build on that Mopar.

No I don't hate my pin vise as I've had it for many years. It's made by General Hardware Manufacturing Co. in New York and it seems to work very well for my use.

Bob is a terrific guy as I've known him for 15 years or so. I've had plating done by him and I was satisfied. He currently has some parts to plate for me. His paints for air-brushing are fantastic as I know many modelers who use them. Yes Bob sends out his parts to be plated and so does Robert from Chrome Tech USA. I've used Spaz-Stix on resin parts with good results.

Over the years my "favorite writer" was whoever signed my checks.

I have PLENTY of kits and parts already so I don't mind the wait at all.

By lookin' at the "build sheets" or table cards you find out who built the model, and maybe you already know that person or you might meet him at the event. That's why I was told by a fellow club member not to cover my name on the table card when I put it next to my build.

Very nice build on that Dart, and I just love dem Mopars!

Bruce, I usually apply three color coats of paint on my bodies at 20 minute intervals. I then clear coat the body the same way 24 hours later. I've never had a problem doing this. As for the wrinkled spot on the roof, you didn't say whether you were using enamel or lacquer paints. If lacquer I would let the paint "cure" for a week, sand the wrinkles out, mask the body and re-shoot the roof. If enamel paints were used I'd let the paint "cure" for 'bout a month and then sand the wrinkles out, mask the body, and re-shoot the roof. I hope this helps.

I would check with MCW Resin as they may offer one.

I talked to a friend of mine today who works at a hobby shop and he says those Oldsmobile kits are selling like hotcakes.

You obviously have never worked at putting on an NNL show. It takes a LOT of work and a lot of set up not only by the host club, but other clubs setting up "club displays." With that in mind, there is NO time for "early birds" or pre-sell tickets. As for the raffle, not everyone is listening to the PA system as they may be setting up their models on the tables or talking to friends or new acquaintances. Seems like it is easier for ticket holders to check the board for winning ticket numbers at their convenience.

A LOT of people don't obey traffic laws and think that the laws are for "other" people and not them.

Congrats Steve, and glad that you enjoyed the NNL North, a show I'd like to see but I don't care for riding in the car for long periods of time anymore. The guys from Winnipeg are great guys as they have attended the Milwaukee NNL a few times and they are excellent builders.

I've bought a few sets of slicks from Speed City Resin and I'm happy with them and their service.

Very nice build on that plane as I prefer those Mustangs over the four wheeled versions. I built a plane a couple years back so that I could hang it from my ceiling of my den/model room. It was the Revell Texan, and probably the first plane kit that I've built since 50 years ago.

Only over gauges on the dash I would use Epoxy.