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I don't think he gets the point Mike. Commenting on something that you can't see in this thread doesn't work too well...... when the reference is in cyber space on his web site. Or perhaps he really doesn't want comments other than "looking good", etc? But why bother? His mind is made up....... so be it.

Thanks Ron. The seats are from the Lozier kit. If you look at my built up at the beginning of this thread, you'll see them as the front seats. The woodgrain is exactly as it came from the adhesive shelf paper (like "Mactac"). Before laying it down, I scribed individual grooves in the floorboard to represent individual boards with the back side of a blunt #11 blade. When the paper was down, I could see the scribed lines telegraphed through the paper. I cut along those lines to create a groove. Then a dark brown acrylic wash over the whole floor highlighted the grooves as individual boards. When the wash was almost dry, I wiped it down with a paper towel to elimate the "beading" of the wash. Repeated applications of the wash should (I hope) darken the texture of the wood even more. Tony.

I'm gonna be building my Cobra as a daily driver/weekend racer..... something like this: I think this is actually a later model than the 1962 AMT version (maybe 1964 or 1965?), but it gives an idea of where I plan to go. I was racing a Mini Cooper back around the same time and I can vividly remember one of these privately owned Cobras flashing past me on the back straight at Mosport, near Toronto. Haven't decided on colors etc. yet... get to that when the existing yellow disappears after a couple of coats of "Easy Off". Must admit, I do like that silver/blue. Tony

Nothing in the rules that I can see that says we can't have two of the same car. We'll probably be building them differently anyway. Go for it Chuck...... Tony

I LOVE that rat rod wrecker....... but I have absolutely no idea why!!!! Except that it just screams out "great building skills and the wildest creativity imaginable". More... more... MORE! Tony

Our washer/dryer is in the kitchen area on the main floor. Not sure my wife would approve! There was an interesting post about a cheap, home built spray booth (in the tips and tricks section... I think?). Dr Cranky posted one built from a plastic container, and another more recent post from someone else. There may have been more so you'll probably have to search back a way. I have thought of core drilling through the basement wall for a vent but I'm scared of what horrors that may create in my 110 year old house.... and who knows how the spiders and other creep crawlies would react!! I'll probably finish up with a window airconditioner in my garden shed with a heater for those winter months...... brrrr! Ahhhh.... decisions, decisions....... Tony

First off, I apologise for the "whiz kid" comment. I was frustrated that my poor old computer was taking so long to connect to your link. Maybe guys with newer computers (and computer programmers) don't have that problem. Yes, as a Mustang guy, I want to see pictures of your build, and maybe that's what got me frustrated. You've made some interesting points about why you think it's faster your way and from your point of view, but it's even faster if the pictures are right here, where we can see them, without clicking anything...... By the way... you did ask for comments and suggestions.... Tony

Totally off (or on?) subject...... has anyone ever noticed how "Camaro like" the Matador looks from the side (maybe because the oversize wheels make the Matador body look smaller than the size of car that it really was)? And the front end definitely looks "Pinto-ish". (I hope this comment won't start another Chevy-Ford-Chrysler-AMC argument. This is definitely not a comment on John's building skills!) Tony

Thanks Aaron. Here's a pic of the Plymouth body. While I was looking for the Plymouth I also found this AMT 289 Cobra in my stash. I'd like to add this one to the list as well. Is that OK? Tony

I'd also like to get in on this one, if I may. I have a glue bomb old '67(?) Plymouth 4 door model. I believe it was originally a police car kit. Being built originally by a police car modeller with great ideas but little modelling skill, it was pretty rough when I got it (brush painted... maybe with a tooth brush?) none of the parts were properly fitted and there is a lot of excess glue to remove. (But he is a great guy and a good friend!) I'll post a couple of pics in a day or so. It's either a Johan or AMT (not 100% sure) but I'll probably find out later. I already pulled it apart and hit the body with "Easy Off" but that's about it. I have no idea right now how I will rebuild a 4dr model.... maybe just a typical period family sedan? Am I in? Tony

Interesting concept and I admire your scratchbuilding. But are you absolutely, completely, utterly sure it's a Fairlane? Maybe I'll recognize it when you glue the front grille on....... (Just kiddin'. Actually, I'm thinking it's kinda cool and I'm looking forward to following along as it progresses.) Tony

This Sunoco (Javelin?) AMX is 1/64 scale? Get outta here! I can't do this good in 1/25! I've just got the English Hornby Sunoco '69 Camaro to build in 1/32 scale. Now I don't think I'll even bother to try........ I'm impressed... as you can probably tell. Tony

I'm with you Terry. This forum is about model car building, not computer programming. My computer is old and slow (like me?); I can't be bothered to wait for some whizz kid's web site to come up just to see how well he builds a web site. Sorry, but that's just how I feel.

Whatever your opinion, it's probably been said over and over, so...... let it go guys and let John finish this incredibly detailed build... right or wrong. I, for one, am dying to see it in paint. (That's if John is still inclined to continue posting on this forum.... I sure hope so.)

Sounds like you're having fun mixed in with the frustration ... and fun with your stepdaughter is the kind of thing that life's all about.... right? I've also been having some paint problems lately. I believe it's due to the humidity in the air, as my usual spray cans aren't performing like they usually do. Like tiny blisters appear in the paint after it hits the plastic.... with or without primer. That's the problem with spraying outdoors, either too cold or too humid! If humidity IS the problem....... then it'll be a few months before I can finish any projects! I keep promising myself an indoor spray booth, but can't figure out where to exhaust the fumes........ (no windows in the basement). Tony

I substituted the shelf liner woodgrain paper for the painted floorboards. (Not satisfied with the way the painted ones were looking.) I think these look a lot better although I have no idea what the original ones looked like. I may tone down the color a little with a dark wash(?). I also started to build the driver's footrest and base for the steering column and pedals.... these will be finished and glued in place later. I've placed a 1/32 scale driver in the seat from the Airfix 1902 Mercedes and it seems that the positioning of the seats and footrest are going to be OK. The seats are not finished or glued in place.... just mocked up for location......

Well...... my Michealangelo "artistic talent"(?) looked more like a Picasso, so I resorted to Plan B! Stickers it is! Pictures when I'm satisfied with the way they look........... Tony

I think the 1/24 scale Bentley you refer to is a Heller kit. Although Heller and Airfix did combine resources at one time, the 1/24 kit and the 1/12 kit aren't related.... to my knowledge. I have both kits and they bear no resemblance to each other. In fact the Heller kit is pretty much a joke! I built the Airfix kit when it first was issued and still have it today. I wish I'd taken the time to research it and give it the attention you are Harry. In fact, it is the basis for an extremely nice model, so I really hope you continue on with the kind of build you have started. So far your attention to detail is inspiring! Tony

Insane details! I'm just... well.... just....... lost for words!!!! Tony

I'm hoping that my "artistic talent"..... yeah right!..... will come up with a reasonable wood look. That's part of the "fun"! If all else fails, I can always resort to the stickers, 'cos that's Plan B...... Tony

I've got most of the body painted now, guessed the radiator is black (?) and started on the differential cover. A bit of a mess right now but when the filler dries, I'm going to try to carve it to shape. I've also started to woodgrain the floor boards (paint) and the bulkhead (shelf liner adhesive paper). I still have to treat the floorboards with a thin coat of "turn signal amber" to get a closer match to the firewall. I'll just have to experiment till I get it as close as I can. If I can't match it I'll probably remove the shelf liner paper and paint the firewall instead.

1/32 scale?

Terry.... you're a lucky man. A beautiful daughter with a beautiful voice as well as a beautiful wife. You've got it made. Tony

Hey Jason........ When I added the semi gloss black trim to my (Billy's) red car, I felt the same way you do. I almost put the whole thing back in the box 'cos I thought it looked like too much of a contrast (the black and the red) and just looked, well, wrong. But I persevered and when it was finished, I realised that all the other elements of the build (interior, windows, wheels and tires, headlights, etc. etc.), toned down the harshness between the two colors. I think you'll find the same thing. Personally I think yours is looking good and can't wait to see it finished. Don't give up, it'll be just fine at the end. Tony

Dio is excellent "Pops". Great idea for concrete..... gotta try that myself. Thanks. And love that '50 Ford 'vert. Tony