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    Are the Lindberg and AMT/Ertl both equipped with 455s? I'm not familiar... Either way, if you want to go a little "modern", you could modify a big four-barrel to look like a throttle body and add fuel injector lines to the intake runners.
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    I'll probably but one but I won't paint it green. I wonder if the "new" tires have any sidewall detail or will this be a case of licensing fees prohibiting that?
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    Re: the K cars- look at what Carroll Shelby did with their derivatives- can you say "GLHS"? I'd like to see a Turbo Spirt R/T and a '67 Sport Fury convertible, and I'll certainly second or third the motion for a late '40's Power Wagon. Also, how about a late '40's Town and Country ragtop woody- so much classier than the '48 Ford (IMHO ).
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    Revell might sell more of these if they added a small-block to the kit; it could recreate a 273, 318, 340 or 360 with a few minor visible changes (a Slant Six is available in the Lindberg Belvedere or Coronet kits). A transmission option would be nice, too. And I would imagine that it should not be too difficult to add optional rear ends to this kit, too; some might be already available in other Revell kits. But I do hope that "we" don't go beating Revell if a particular detail isn't exactly perfect yet. Granted, this kit has been long awaited and "they" have had a lot of time to research and prep, but I don't think we're gonna see perfection of any type in any kit from any manufacturer. I'll buy the kit, foibles, flaws, faults and all. Thank you, Revell (and Tim Boyd).
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    Ira, the stuff you built for Car Model magazine 'way back was an inspiration for me and I'm glad to see you're still creating works of art. That is a neat project and thanks for sharing it with us.
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    Yep, that looks good in the '32; with steelies and whitewall, perhaps?
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    That's pretty cool. The Charger has much better body lines now. A good plastic kit would be most welcome.
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    Nice original build! Even though I'm a "purist", I like it a lot.
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    I remember building a kit during the course of a weekend as a kid, with little if any paint. As I got older, I recreated much of the Battle of Britain on my closet floor in 1/72 scale during the course of one summer. Later on, builds while in the Army averaged one weekend per, with paint. Things took longer as details were added, then I started to pay more attention and I no longer built models; I sat down and worked on models for several hours each evening, taking weeks, then gradually months to finish. Now, I have projects that I started years ago and boxed due to "overcomplicationitis" and I have tried to vaccinate myself against that for current and future builds. Even "box stock" builds can get intense... I build in my head and take notes while I'm at work for current and not-too-distant (hopefully) future projects. This past weekend, I fabricated a not-too-crude timing light for display with my '67 Charger and I was more happy with the way this small project turned out than with some of my bigger projects. I hope that soon I'll have the ability to detail-paint and assemble a snap kit in a weekend and be happy with it.
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    Electronic technician since 1984. First with Grumman Aerospace, working with naval avionics and commercial "tools"; then twenty years provding tech support and customer service for Biodex Medical Systems ('til a layoff); now, production technician for nuclear medicine equipment at a company that shall go nameless... Before all that? Almost anything, including: perform surgery on dogs and cats, to drive a fork lift, to paint backhoes, to credit card collections, to stock clerk to soldiering...
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    Congratulations, Rich! Doncha just love being pleasantly surprised?
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    Yeah, me too, Rich, more that I would think. I was fortunate enough to be there for a few hours last year; we were up for a good friend's wedding and I had time to go before getting all dressed up. I went with my sons and grandson and I even got to judge. This year, we (yes, Emily and I) will be going to Atlanta that day- it was her idea, after we met Tom at the CKM NNL. Who knew? I do miss the big cup of 7-11 coffee and the accompanying early-morning (caffeine ) buzz that went with it; the excitement, the cameraderie and even the "work" involved with judging and registration and all that. I miss saying such things as "Yo, put that model down or I'll break your fingers!!! Oh, it's yours? Sorry...Hey, nice build!" I'm glad "our"' contest goes on so well after all these years. Take care of yourself, Rich. We'll see you again soon.
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    Styrene??? Really? This engine has got to be one of the most... beautiful scale replicas that I have ever seen and the thought that you're incorporating styrene in the build with all of that machined billet just boggles my mind. Please, don't take offense...I don't have the skills or equipment to produce such a work of art but I wonder why you chose to use styrene hex stock for bellhousing hardware. Did you consider using appropriately sized hex screw heads but decide against that for any reason or did you go with styrene to expedite the build?
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    liars Flyer 2012new.pdfIt's that time of the year again- check the Model Cars calendar for complete info and a flyer for the 2012 LIARS Model Car Challenge to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Freeport Rec Center, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520. Registration starts at 9AM, the awards ceremony starts at 3PM. There will be twenty-five judged classes, 6 "Best..." awards, the LIARS Memorial Award, the Peoples' Choice Award and the Judges' Best in Show award. This years theme class is "Box Art Builds:any model of a vehicle built to replicate box art". You'll be in the presence of some of the best modelers in the country- heck, some of the best in the world. This event happens just once a year, and those leaves on your lawn will still be there the next day...
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    Come join your fellow modelers of all skill levels from all over the world at the 2012 LIARS Model Car Challenge. As always, it will be at the Freeport Recreation Center, Freeport, NY 11520; this year, on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Registration starts at 9AM and the awards ceremony starts at 3PM. There willl be 25 judged classes with third thru first place awards, six "Best..." awards, the LIARS Memorial Award, the People's Choice Award and the Judges' Best in Show Award. This year's theme class is "Box Art Builds : any model of a vehicle built to replicate box art". Check out the goods at more than forty vendor tables while the kids enjoy the Make+Take table or the Coloring Contest. There will be "door prizes and fun throughout the day". Refreshments are available at the site and there is plenty of fast-and not-so-fast food available nearby. For show and vendor information contact Rich Argus at (516)884-2270 E-mail R.ARGUS@juno.com or through the LIARS web Site www.liarsmodelcarclub.com For info regarding classes or judging, contact Bill Murray at 516-293-6378 or murfam7@yahoo.com Registration and admission: Adults= $10/first model, $1/each additional. Junior 12-17= $5; 11 and under=FREE. Spectator admission=$5; 11 and under= FREE. The Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 516-377-2310 (you can find it on Yahoo maps). Directions: Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway or Sunrise Highway to Meadowbrook Parkway South. Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M9 West (Merrick Road). Go four lights; the Rec Center will be on the left (south) side. Or, you can stay home and watch the last leaves fall... liars Flyer 2012new.pdf
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    Tom, how did you (what did you use to) plumb the turbos and what did you use for reference? That set-up looks even better in person.
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    Video (monitor) cable and mouse cable has good small gauge wire, too.
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    91% isopropyl alcohol works well as a stripper, too.
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    It was good seeing you again, Tom. We had a good time and we'll be there next year. Thanks for taking the pictures.
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    Yep, it was a good show and we'll be there next year. Thanks for taking the pictures.
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    Are you sure it was this kit? I don't think it was around way back. Perhaps you're thinking of the old AMT '40 Ford kit.
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    We'll be there. I'm looking forward to my first event in a loooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time.
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    See the calendar for info about this year's L.I.A.R.S. CHALLENGE to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520. You can help the L.I.A.R.S. Club celebrate their twentieth year as "Not Just Another Model Car Club". 24+ classes, seven special awards, People's Choice and Judges' Best In Show awards; more than 40 vendor tables, refreshments on site. Or, check Lowes for sales on rakes
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    Don't miss this year's L.I.A.R.S. Challenge on November 12 at the Freeport Recreation Center in Freeport, NY. Help the L.I.A.R.S. Club celebrate our twentieth year of camaraderie and friendship through model cars. Contest registration and vendor tables open at 9AM and the awards ceremony starts at 3PM. Admission/registration fees are: Adults= $10.00 for first model, $1.00 each additional model. Junlors 12-17= $5.00. Juniors 11 and under= free. Spectator admission: $5.00; kids 11 and under= free. There will be a coloring contest, a make-and-take, door prizes throughout the day and more than forty vendor tables. We have more than 24 classes for just about anything you can build with first thru third place awards for each class, along with six "Best..." or "Most..." awards, the L.I.A.R.S. Memorial Award, the People's Choice Award and the Judge's Best In Show Award. This years special theme class is "The ROARING LAST TWENTY YEARS"- any model of a vehicle built over the last twenty years. Food and drinks will be available on site and there is plenty of fast and not-so-fast food nearby. The Freeport Recreation Center is at 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, NY, 11520. Take the Grand Central Parkway, Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway or Sunrise Highway to Meadowbrook Parkway south. Go to exit M9 WEST (Merrick Road), go four lights and the Rec Center will be on the left. Call the Rec Center at 516-377-2310 if you get lost. You can find a map and get directions on Mapquest. For show or vendor info, contact Rich Argus at 516-884-2270 or r.argus@juno.com, or through the club website at www.liarsmodelcarclub.com. For info on classes or judging, contact Bill Murray at 516-293-6378 or murfam7@yahoo.com. Unless you have a wedding to attend, you have no reason to not be there... unless you really, really enjoy raking leaves
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    Does anyone know if that chassis will work with an original JoHan '69 Roadrunner body?
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