bobthehobbyguy

A suggestion. You might want to get some speed shapes so you can work out your paint issues instead of having to strip projects. Another alternative would be a couple of scrap bodies.

This discussion of Okey partnering with one of the model companies reminds me of the story of stone soup. Some travelers come to a village, carrying nothing more than an empty cooking pot. Upon their arrival, the villagers are unwilling to share any of their food stores with the very hungry travelers. Then the travelers go to a stream and fill the pot with water, drop a large stone in it, and place it over a fire. One of the villagers becomes curious and asks what they are doing. The travelers answer that they are making "stone soup", which tastes wonderful and which they would be delighted to share with the villager, although it still needs a little bit of garnish, which they are missing, to improve the flavor. The villager, who anticipates enjoying a share of the soup, does not mind parting with a few carrots, so these are added to the soup. Another villager walks by, inquiring about the pot, and the travelers again mention their stone soup which has not yet reached its full potential. More and more villagers walk by, each adding another ingredient, like potatoes, onions, cabbages, peas, celery, tomatoes, sweetcorn, meat (like chicken, pork and beef), milk, butter, salt and pepper. Finally, the stone (being inedible) is removed from the pot, and a delicious and nourishing pot of soup is enjoyed by travelers and villagers alike. Although the travelers have thus tricked the villagers into sharing their food with them, they have successfully transformed it into a tasty meal which they share with the donors. To me Okey's rights to license the kits is the stone.

Good thing you found this now. Side note when i went to Google ratus ratus I found it is rattus rattus. Had never heard the term and was curious to learn more.

I agree. I only mentioned the the option of crowd funding because I don't see any of the existing companies getting involved. As said don't see this happening!!

Another common complaints will be too shallow interiors. Ah but that's where the magic word nostalgia is so important. Every kit will include a set of magic rose colored nostalgia glasses. I think it makes far more sense to develop all new tooling deigned to modern standards. That tooling can be designed to accommodate multiple versions which makes far more financial sense.

Some questions for those who want to see the Johan kits cloned. It is doubtful that more than one kit would be cloned to start with. Which kit should be cloned? What should Okey get for the rights to clone that kit? My guess would be the costs to clone would be in the same range as the 1968 Coronet because of the engines and opening hoods. Then it has to be determined by market research that sufficient sales are going to justify those costs. Hint it's going to be more than 5,000. Whether a company would partner or the project would be crowdfunded these questions would be need to be answered. Given the situation the best option for Okey would be to clone one kit with crowdfinding.

Good memories should always be cherished.

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Same here. No issues. Google Chrome on Android tablet.

First Dave is working on the issue. The recent software prep for an update is the first step. The software is owned by Invision and they are the ones that need to deal with the problem. However the issue is complicated because not everyone is experiencing it. About 15 years ago I was doing some website work for a company. At that time issues would surface with one of the major browsers because there are some subtle differences between them. Now the software not only is dealing with PC computers but mobile devices such as tablets in phones. At this point it's going to take time till the issue can be addressed. Dave is doing everything he can to help resolve the issues with Invision.

Looking good. Nicely done.

Well it sounds like it's not likely round2 would be interested. If Round2 would do an Old 422 or AMX it would be an all new kit. I'd say that if the Johan kits were cloned then Okey needs to crowdfund to do the project as I don't see Mobieus, Revell, or Atlantis doing it. I think that the licensing rights to cloning the kits are just not that valuable and that's the only real thing he has. Okey obviously has very limited financial resources as demonstrated by the Powell truck. Any monetary investment is going to be shouldered by any company he would partner with. Just doesn't make sense when there are better options to pursue. I wouldn't hold my breath for either the Powell or the cloning any of the Johan kits.

I think these posts sum this up well. Until something more substantial happens I don't see how anyone is going to want to partner on this.

Nicely done. This is the true beauty of 3d printing which opens up a wide range of cars that we'd not see otherwise.

I suspect the switching pages and reaction button issues are related. So if one is fixed the other will also be fixed.

This is excellent advice. The fundamentals are your basic foundation. Here is a link to the some videos that will get you off to a good start. You will learn a great deal from these videos from a man who was a mastermodel builder and shared that knowledge. If you follow his process you will build models that you can be proud of.

I would suggest that instead of stripping this again that you try to see what you can do to fix it. You were having some success for a while after you did the experimenting. Have you changed the way you are doing things since you have been having problems.

Good points. It is also important to note that intermittent problems are always the hardest to solve.

It looks to me that you need to try getting a wetter coat. Sounds like the new thinning ratio should help with that.

Tim thanks for sharing that article on restoring the rear fender openings. Great info.

Cool project. Brilliant idea using the glasses for the bubble top.

So I'm curious. Although most of the 3d printing discussions focus on rising printing has anyone explored the 3d printing options for metals.

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Although a good thought I don't see that this would be a good fit. I don't think Atlantis has the resources to do this and the projects they have been doing. Right now Atlantis is focusing its resources on the parts packs kits and cleaning up and completing tooling for what they have. I definitely don't see the Powell as a full plastic glue kit. I think the Powell is more suited to being 3d print. If this is going to happen then Okey is going to have to find the means to fund it. Additional thought. Since the Powell is 3d printed it might behoove Okey to partner with on of the established 3d printing vendors.

People and businesses that assume everyone wants to use Facebook. Any Facebook page needs a good public page to share some information. I have zero interest in signing up if I can't get some info easily. Otherwise I'm expected to give information to have the honor of getting the info I'm looking for. No thanks.