Exotics_Builder

My stash is split between soon to work on and the "basement hobby shop". I've completed one model in the last three years because of work and family obligations. As you'll see in the pictures, I have an eclectic collection. I'll likely be selling off a bunch before I don't want to move a lot of them when we leave this area and head back to the Pacific Northwest. This way to the rest: My Hobby Kit Stash

Just be preparred for crowds, crowds and did I say crowds. Also, prices go up astronomically there for this weeked (Pebble Beach, The Quail and Historics). Haven't been to the Historics in almost ten years. You will enjoy!!!

Supposedly, almost 700 cars showed up. I took about 150 photos and cars were still going out and coming in. They even spilled over beyond the cordoned off area. Since the 69 Nova has had a lot of conversation, I took some close up photos of a 72 to let you all compare. I couldn't get the owner to pull it out though for a direct side shot! Some other types of vehicles were: See more at the link. All photos are stored at 1024x768 pixels. Contact me if you want the full up 5 megapixel image. Rolling Meadows Meijer's Cruise In Photos

Moved to Contest and Shows

Bill, I have some sets of those hinges at home. I'll take closeup photos and post them.

If you saw my post on Automotive Forums, this is the same reference. The kit is released. Here's the link to the detail... Fujimi Ferrari 250 GTO information My order confirmation came in from HLJ today and will be shipped shortly.

Well, the F1 Ferraris are 8 cylinders (as all F1 cars now), The F430 is an 8 cylinder. I think that went by the ayside years ago.

There is no Riddler Car Show. The Ridler Award is presented at Detroit Autorama held in early March. Do a Google Search for 2008 Detroit Autorama. There are a bunch of photos out there. Dive into whatever hits your fancy. HTH

I'm looking forward to the 250TR decals. Also planning on getting some Cheetah decals as I have the HRM kit. Any 250 GTO would be a real plus.

Likely. If there's a Build-a-Bear there, then perhaps more likely

On Saturday, April 19, Chip Foose was the guest at the opening of a RIDEMAKERZ. The concept of RIDEMAKERZ is to customize premade cars with optional parts and paint pens, even to adding motors for RC. The models look like 1/18 scale Lexan or Plastic models. Apparently RIDEMAKERZ is owned by Build-A-Bear, so there is some money there. RIDEMAKERZ brought Chip in for the opening. Here’s a couple of photo’s I took: The last photo is of me with Chip. I had the chance to talk with him for a few minutes. He is a genuinely nice person. The gentleman before me had an Overhaulin sign on wood. Chip asked the man what his car was. The man said Camaro and chip drew a styled Camaro and then signed the Overhaulin sign. Can’t say more than that. I’m not sure about this RIDEMAKERZ concept, but it may be a way for kids to get into cars and eventually move to model kits. Or it could be a niche for those not wanting to do diecast or build models. Time will tell.

Attended all through 2002. Hoping to do the one in 2009, along with the Portland events. A 2000 mile run along I-90 is just not in the cards.

Now You're talking!!

This is from Hiroaki Fukuda, a very accomplished modeler. This is an image he posted on another site:

Have the Scuderia already preordered along with the 250 GTO. I have the Protar, Italeri, Gunze (Curbside) and Model Factory Hiro (MFH) 250 GTO's already. The MFH is nice, but body is too thick to nicely open up everything. The Protar (also the current Revell issue) has some issues needing attention. I'm hoping the Fujimi kit with the Protar and the KA models detail up set will yield a fully opened, full detail model. As I have the orignial issue Fujimi EM 246 GTS and 288 GTO, I'm OK with those. I have the Crazy Modeler PE set for the 288 GTO and have the KA Models Detail Set coming for the 246. I'm doing custom livery for the 430 Challenge, so I'm hanging tight on that for the moment. These are good times for Ferrari Modelers!!

And shots of the first of the models being set up:

A cold rain kept quite a few of the 1:1 cars at bay and not much viewable for outdoor shooting. The models were still being set up when I was there. More arrived after I left. Unfortunately, I hadn’t finished the 360 Modena Spyder I am working on and wasn’t able to stay long due to other commitments. Here are the few shots I took of the 1:1 cars:

MCG has a PE set for the Grand Sport and it did come with their very good resin Muncie 4-speed as a replacement. I don't know if the current offering still has the 4-speed. I bought the Detail Master short trumpets to use for the Webers.

I am sworn to silence, so I can't comment. The next club meeting is April 19. If the Revell guy is there and has something, I'll try to take photos and also get any info I can.

You can, but the computer needs to have a wireless card or wireless connection purchased for it to work.

Bill, I have DSL at home as Comcast in my area has unreliable service when bad weather strikes. You should have gotten a kit from the DSL vendor with phone filters and a "modem". You can get a long phone extension or keep the modem close to the phone and get a long ethernet (CAT5) cable from the modem to the computer. You need the filters to reduce noise on the phone line when the DSL is active. I keep my modem connected to a switchable surge protector so when I shut down I power off the modem as well (plus my router). HTH Gerry

Thanks for answering Bob. Dave, as Bob said you can get it from Mediamix. I didn't order the delux set, just the PE, exhausts and air horns. I didn't want the wheel set as I got the Hasegawa wheel set. You could also wait for Kevin at Strada Sports to get them in and order from him. Both Kevin and MediaMix have excellent customer service. PM me if you want more information.

And for those thinking about the AcuStion PE set, forget it. KA models has come out with a set (including separates):

It's a mistake. It's 1/24 scale. Per a Revell guy, the mistake was caught, was to have been corrected and somehow didn't.

Nice job on that one Terry! Gerry