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good to know you're not wasting the "day-pass"

really fine wet & dry sandpaper - go slow & easy. also, nylon scouring pads like "skotchbrite" or 0000 steel wool. dealer's choice!

it's too hard for me to think about

looking better by the picture. where are the vehicles from?

how much attention from a sales associate do you need to buy a model kit?

depends on how soon you need it. eventually you'll buy an etch fret and the key will be included. if you need it immediately, make sure you get an etch kit for a car you know that you'll eventually be building

without sharing much specific as far as the car you're detailing, here's some places to start looking: http://www.mas-parts.com/cart/indexframe.html http://www.modelcargarage.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=20 http://www.stradasportsstore.com/page25.html http://www.airscale.co.uk/ http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Photo-etched-parts/Photo-etched-set/Aircraft/1-24/P-40-instrument-bezels-S-A-1-24.html?cur=2&force_sid=4823437b8a6a7fe6b217afb8bf28dd89

no kidding. ever buy a pair of skis?

and a "real" lift thing (winch & boom? whatever it's called) instead of the straps that modern trucks use. nice job.

came out nice. always like the potvin blower

oh brother! anyone remember the Revell & Renwal kits with multi piece bodies? these are truly the best of times to be in the hobby.

i've used paper matches to paint. tear off comb, narrow with razor if needed, and dip into & paint. toss when done.

good tips all

all of my life i have battled this conundrum. i always thought it to be paramount to my career to keep vigilant. now, at 60, i realize all i ever wanted was a weekly paycheck, and 90% of the i worried about didn't matter anyway. people - ask yourselves: do you want to be alone on the top of the mountain, or half way up with some friends have a good time? most of the decisions we make don't make a bit of difference in the scheme of things.

there was a good show about low riders, Livin' the Low Life. the hostess kept my interest! Vida Guerra - Ooh La La!

i can feel them burgers burning now. stays with you all day, too

this is clearly a First World problem

not a technical answer, but my thought is that once and application has dried, it's considered a coat. what makes me chuckle is the kit with "... 15 coats of superpaintdium sanded down in between each one ..." so in reality it has a primer & topcoat

do you factor your time in the "profit" catagory? there are probably many people who think differently, especially those who have been provided with kits they were not otherwise able to obtain, but it would make me feel like a panderer.

you're there!

i have not. but at first blush there seems to be quite a complete listing of kits which i imagine are not widely offered elsewhere. unfortunately, i think this site is a perfect example of how a web page designer can make or break a company. i would not order from them simply based on that. then again, i won't order from Modelhaus because there's no pictures on their website. and everyone lauds what a great product they manufacture. remember: my advice is worth what you paid for it!

amazing ...

are the frame horns cast, or built up from styrene? hope the momentum continues!

this may be a start: http://www.straightlinemodeler.org/parts/parts.html someone had the energy to do it!

i think it depends on how you're traveling and to where (space to work once you're there). i can't stand waiting for people, but frequently find myself with anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours on my hands. i always have reading material and a cigar box full of parts to be cleaned up with me. Optivisor, clip on book light (battery powered), xacto, 3 grits of sanding sticks & wet/ dry paper, razor saw w/ wirenut handle, 3 shaped needle files. i think that's about it. i don't want to build, just do the prep work. your conditions may vary.