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A little heat applied and it bends into form and then holds it there.

I, personally will leave everything, after the daughter and wife have picked what they want that's built, to the local Model Club.

A couple of "fantastic" classics.

'Darin Bastedo' Why is it that when you are on a "fixed" income you are "broke"? Anyway, I haven't had much to spend on models lately but because of my stash I have been able to either use stuff out of my stock or trade for what I needed. For my Sam Hollingswoth Nomad project I already had the paint, wheels tires and other items needed and traded here on the board for the 57 belair and 56 Nomad kits I needed to complete the build, costing me nothing out of pocket. Had I not had the stash I have this project would cost me about $150.

I was just looking at a replacement line for my weed-Eater and noticed that with some flat black paint it would make good radiator hoses. There's a lot of line on those reels.

The recent thread, "Are we Hoarders", got me to thinking. In five and a half years I will retire. When I do I will, like so many others, be on a fixed income. So I was thinking that during the remaining time I am working I will build up a stash of kits, paints, glue and different tools used so that I can continue building models in retirement. Now my likes in models is limited to just about anything prior to 1970. I have no real desire to build any of the newer car models as I think there is a severe lack of styling. Of course that doesn't include the new Camaro's, Chargers or an other one I can't remember for the life of me, Challenger, that's it. Naturally I don't know how long I will be retired before I am unable to build models but I was thinking of 100 to 150 kits. Have any of you thought about this or perhaps done the same thing???

That is one great looking 1960 chevy. great job.

Now I just might have to buy one or two of those myself.

It would seem to me that the difficulties in making a lathe for precision work would be numerous. 1- Making the bed of the lathe solid enough to eliminate twist. 2- getting the ways of the bed in line and perfectly straight. 3- Getting x acis to be square to z acis would be another problem. And then last but not least would be assuring proper tool height.

The cost of everything is continually rising. It's only natural that it will eventually hits us that build models. That is one of the reasons that during the next five years I am going to be building a stash of paints, glues and other supplies. I will also build up a nice stash of models to hold me over when I do retire and am on a fixed income.

Seems I remember quite a few guys back in the early sixties that built model cars. Was just wondering if anyone here is or was from Norwood, Ohio. ( It's a suburb of Cincinnati.)

Well, lets see here. The subject matter is great. The paint job is good and correct. The stance is perfect. The interior looks great. Don't look Ethyl I believe we have a winner.

A true classic truck and your build is doing it justice.

" Because most people have no idea that it even exists. There should be a clickable emodelcars ad banner right here on the forum, at the top of the page." Now your talking.

Sounds like a responsible charge to me. Besides people seem to value things more when there is money involved. Meant reasonable.

great now my shipments will be delivered by Fed-Up

I just got back into building models myself a little over a year ago. My first concern was in getting some built, doing what I knew how and doing my best. After that I started with simple detailing, wiring the distributor and such. Then I moved on, with the next model to some detail painting, flocking and BMF. When I start a build I first start with the body and then the interior. I have found, for me at least, these are the things that take the most time for the paint to dry completely. Then I move to the frame and suspension and finally the engine and compartment. My best advice, that I can offer is, slow down, take things one step at a time and enjoy the building of your model.

Just got back from Ollies. I love this place. Dupli-Color paint, large can .99 Bought four cans. two models 1- Ford Crown Victoria Police car 2- 1948 Lincoln Convertible.

An absolutely fantastic job. Looks great. But, how could anyone do that to a fantastic car like that. Sorry, but I am old fashioned.

Those guys need to start restoring that 56 ford. Nice job.

As I look over the pictures that have been posted of the collections some of you have I can only say one thing I'm jealous. No, not really. My Hobby room is about eight by ten. I don't have room for a collection like some of you have. But, then it seems to me if a person has more models than two of the local Hobby Shops combined they are a hoarder, I meant collector.

–noun 1. a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver. –verb (used with object) 2. to accumulate for preservation, future use, etc., in a hidden or carefully guarded place: to hoard food during a shortage. –verb (used without object) 3. to accumulate money, food, or the like, in a hidden or carefully guarded place for preservation, future use, etc. Use hoard in a SentenceSee images of hoardSearch hoard on the WebOrigin: before 900; Middle English hord ( e ), Old English hord; cognate with Old Norse hodd, Old High German hort, Gothic huzd treasure; see hide1 , hide2 I think number three is the one I will go with, preservation and future use,

I was thinking about this and came up with a list if what I would be happy with in my stash. Any 1930 era's Ford or Chevy. 1940 Ford, at least three of these, love that car. 41 Willy's at least two, I have one now. Any 40's era Chevy, Ford or Plymouth Any 50's era Chevy, especially 55,56,57,58 and 59 Chevy's 1956 Ford Crown Vic. 1960,61,62,63,65,66 or 67 Chevy or Ford. !966 Chevelle SS 396 hardtop and conv. 1966 Buick Wildcat 1962 or 63 ford Thunderbird. 1972 Nova. Would that make me a hoarder??

I have a total of eleven models on hand. The number I am comfortable with is about 15 to 20 which is the number I will have in about a month. At the rate I build at, and as I improve it's getting longer, these 20 will last me quite awhile. Will I buy any after I reach that magic number,sure, if it's something I must have. Honestly finances keep me under control, but I would love to have two or three hundred kits ready to go.

Wow, my first car. A 1956 Ford Crown Victoria. 312 HP engine. I would love to build one but I can't find a kit.