Mike Kucaba

There was/is a sharpener for #11 blades(and maybe others ).It was called the EDJER and I remember reading a review that said it worked well. I sharpen mine with an extra fine diamond file.Seems to work.does anyone remember the #11's sold by Testor's? Those were great.They were made from a blue spring steel and really held an edge.

Really really great work!! keep it up

Sheeple

Looks great!! Like you've been building for years

I have that kit,is there any way I could obtain those decals?

Interesting take on the '61 Impala.I like the roof change.

One of my all -time favorite drag cars.Saw it run many times at U.S.30 in Dyersville.I have a build of that in the works.Hope it turns out this well.Nicely done.

There's quite a few "undocumented moderators" here. :lol:

Not so fast Buddy!! You have to finish that LSR Corvette based model!! LOL Like the dragster though.

I think that this is an honorable endeavor,Greg,but loaded with problems. What do you do when a seller doesn't fulfill their end? Requiring a performance bond might work.On the other end,how about a buyer reneging on their end? And you know this site will be loaded with complaints,just look at how many Ebay posts are here now ,and you have nothing to do with it,and can't really help anyway. I do a LOT of buying on Ebay and kinda like the anonymity of it. I can't understand why Ebay is constantly hammering the seller,but in all honesty look how many poor sellers there are.I.E. You know the "I don't sell model cars that much so I can't tell if everything is here" "open complete but missing... Yada,yada yada." or how about the poorly done pictures or none at all. You know,THAT would be a good thread.Post your favorite excuse on ebay LOL, then send the entire thread to ebay. My favorite would be the ones with atrocious grammar and such that you can barely understand what they are saying and you have a headache after. Good Luck with this and I really do hope it works because if history has taught us anything, good competition always helps any industry get better, as long as it's done without corruption.

It was (is)? called the" Tire Scuffing tool" and was indeed sold by Mike's Scale Speed Shop. He has a website and may even be a MCM advertiser.

WOW !!! I need a cigarette LOL Superb modelmaking.

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Nice build Al. Are you the same Al that built the "NOMENO"? Always liked that concept.

Fantastic!!! The story is great leading up to an even more fantastic build. Great idea.

If you are referring to wheels, Parts by Parks did offer these. Can't say if they still do. Trim rings for things like gauges can be made by cutting aluminum tubing and polishing or use plastic tubing and paint or Alclad.

I've always added some clear to the metallic paint in the bottle as I'm building up the color. This helps just in case some oops like dust or whatever falls on the model. You can usually sand that out and re-shoot with out much drama.

I still use the bent coathanger stand,but I will at times superglue a length of sprue inside the body from side to side and clamp on this with real long hemostat.

That's a nice looking chop on that '40."ya done good. On the '49 Ford there was an tutorial in Car Modeler about a "gentle mans chop" which alleviated some of the major drama regarding chopping a sloping roof car.

I like how you cut off some of the front fender to add the custom piece. Nice trick.

uh-OH First I see a post from you on SHMB and now here. There's a full moon here in AZ,but what's going on in LA. Nice to see that car again and a post from you Steve. Now if Leon posts here I'm buying a lottery ticket!!!

Anyone else see this as something useful for modeling? http://www.martorusa.com/Stripex-373

Well, well a quick check of the local Craigslist produced this: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/2245021574.html Email me at mkucaba@q.com the PM feature is clumsy for me to use.

Okay, but first I need to know what is you expectation in price? It appears that you want new at used prices. How about a range of what would be acceptable. I'll check Craigslist here in the Phoenix area and see what they have.

Is Formula 360 water soluble AFTER it has dried? How about Crafter's Pick? Any experience is appreciated with whatever you have had success with. Thank you