bobthehobbyguy

Good for you. I've never felt the need to waste my time on Facebook or any other social media sights although I do enjoy using YouTube for exploring modeling content.

I took general engineering classes in Junior college bc (before computers). Calculations were done with slide rules and you needed to estimate that you were gett8ng a reasonable answer. I still do math with pencil and paper and will also compare answers with a calculator. It's important to know how to do things without the aid of technology.

I don't really understand all of this animosity toward those who create content for youtube. Why is it such an issue that they can make a few bucks off of the efforts. Nobody complains if one writes a magazine gets paid for submitting an article. As far as getting kit samples if one is going to do lots of reviews it's unlikely they are going to buy all the kits themselves. As long as the reviewer makes it known that it was supplied by the manufacturer I don't see an issue.

Well said. This is what we should be direction our energies into. There are plenty of other places for other discussions if you really feel the need.

Love the idea. Cool concept. Make it happen.

Some progress.

OK got something to show. I mated the back part of the Cobra to the interior tub(just tacked in place needs to be mounted permanently). I also added a slight flare to the rear fenders) they will be blended in to be less notable. Next up will be to get the chassis mocked up to see what's next.

Yeah i agree Bill. However besides the violating the airspace there are other potential charges. The drone operator recklessly endangered the lives of the pilots. The lost of the plane to fight t he fire which has taken lives could also contribute to the death toll. Not coming forward is not going to help them. I also suspect that the video was being taken to share on social media to generate likes so it is extremely likely the drone operator will be found.

Saw a piece in the news that the FBI is looking for the drone owner. The pieces of drone have been recovered. The drone type has been identified. The owner faces felony charges. Whoever was responsible should come forward and take ownership of their stupidity.

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. Working on cleaning upthe suspension pieces. Working out a couple of others things that need to be figured out. Will post photos when I get to a point that is worth showing.

Great to see this kit back. As far as a new body goes it's more likely something that a 3d printer would do. Don't see that there would be enough of a market to justify the cost of producing a new body.

Well said. Unfortunately the truth spreads a lot slower than everything else.

Well said. You sum it up well.

Thanks Bill and Carl. Talked to my primary Doctor yesterday by phone. He said my knee issue is caused by gout which was caused by the diuretics I was taking for the edema issues. Fortunately it's been a lot better this morning. Also i just got the gout prescription this am and that will also help.

The alternative to a separate section would be by using tags. One could then search tags for motorcycle.

Thanks Bill. I know you've had your share of pain issues. I had had problems with my left knee a while back however this is even worse. The slightest movement on the knee is extremely painful. Just had to take a second pain pill to hopefully get some relief. Been shuffling around the house to keep moving some becuase it really hurts if I lay down and get up or sit in a chair for a bit. Hopefully the pain pills will help but I'm not a big fan of using them. First order of business will be giving my doctor a call this morning and maybe do a tele conference. At this point driving is out of the question becuase of the pain and pain pills.

My irk actually started on Monday. Noticed a bit of a twinge in my right knee. Usually it's the left. I managed to finish the job on it sleeping Monday to Tuesday. Had a couple of errands to do yesterday and it wasn't too bad. However this morning was a royal painfest. Took a strong painkiller and that seems to be helping. Was suppose to go to the doctor this am but I'm going to have to cancel as I can barely move around and getting in and out of the car is out of the question. Going to try to get some bench time but I also need to move some or it really hurts when I do get up. Also I will need to give my primary Doctor a call to see what I can do to keep this from getting a lot worse.

I'm building an entry for the 2025 Cannonball community build. The goal is to build an entry that could compete in the 1975 Cannonball. I choose the Johan Pro Stock Maverick which I belief is a 1971. The chassis is an old promo style plate which wasn't going to work. I looked at several kits and found that the Monogram 427 AC Cobra would work by stretching the chassis a little bit. I will be using the Cobra chassis, suspension, and wheels and tires. I'm also considering using the engine. This helps allot in assuring that this project will be done. photo1 is checking to see the frame works. Have a fresh kit to use for the chassis. Photo2 mockup with the tires. More to come.

OK I got some work done. I had an assembled Cobra frame to do a proof of concept. Next step will be finding wheels and tires next. I have another kit I will use for the chassis. Also I have an idea on the engine I will reveal latter. I decided to try the wheels and tires from the Cobra and have decided to use them. I think this is shaping up nicely. Next up will be the engine.

Been looking for a better chassis for the maverick and found a great choice. Will be using the chassis from a monogram 427 Cobra. My Maverick will be the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing.. working to do a mockup shortly and will take some pictures.

The problems with Rustoleum 2x with primer are two fold. One the nozzles are designed for spraying twice the volume of paint. Second when it says it's includes primer it means the solvent is hot to etch the plastic. There are better paints to use. However if you're going to use Rustoleum I would decant to to airbrush it.

Here is my base kit. Will be gathering some more parts.

I'm going th throw my hat into the ring. I would like to do a Johan.1971 maverick. Will be digging out the kit and other parts in the next day or so and do some pictures.

First off it's a hobby and everyone has the right to enjoy it in their own way. Where is it written that you have to constantly improve or do it in a specific way. Second I remember from the early days of Model Car Science and Car Model t here was no talk about worrying about production flaws such as ejection pins and parting lines. There were no real kit reviews. Also the only way you knew something about a kit was to buy. The what's in the box and build reviews are a valuable service and I'm happy that Hpiguy and others do. Personally I do not feel presumptuous enough to criticize how others build.

Those are some great models.