Hot_Rod_Bob

Hi Empinut, What did you use for the beading on the seats, it's looks very good and in scale

Hi Custom ! Welcome to the forum. I am fairly new here myself. But let me tell you one thing. You have come to the right place. There are lots of very talented and gifted folks here, And I myself feel very fortunate to have found the website. Thanks again to all the people that give of there time and talents. All the inspiration here has really helped me to push the limits of my abilities, hone my skills and made me think of what I can really do. Happy Modeling!!

Ok, I guess I am hooked now !! I live in Central Illinois and would like to know where I can get a copy of the Mag. I hope to get a subscription soon, being on disability, I have to plan things out a few months, I am hoping to get a subscription in Jan. or Feb.

Wow..this really helps out here. I learned a lot from these posts. Thanks Guys for all your insight into this topic. Happy Modeling!!

So would this meen that anyone who is involved with building models would be considered a Luminary ?? Kind of an interesting way to come up with a name.

I guess I'm just the opposite here, I can't stand total silence. Thats why I got into music so much. It's funny, if it gets too quiet, I can hear this grinding, scraping noise in my head. Don't know what thats all about, but I heard it since childhood.

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Gregg, How does the word "Luminary" connect with model building? Doesn't Luminary have something to do with casting light? Sorry for the rookie question. :roll:

Rebel, thats kinda sounds like the 12 little ones we have here. Each has it's own personality. We have three that we took in almost 2 years ago, and are still kinda feril, but are doing pretty good. The otyher 9 cats are getting up there in years, the old man of the house is almost 13, and still rockets around here like he's a kitten. The ole' lady of the house (not the wife) Is a large black female, and she lets everyone else know she's the boss, even me and my wife. Anyway's they are all strays, and very comfortable here, they too have a set schedule, and if we change things, they let us know, they are not happy with it. We feel very fortunate that they let us live here, after all we are out numbered. The dog is another story, sometimes he gets a little to aggresive when playing with them, I tell him he's a "dead dog walking" One of these days all 12 cats will surround him while he's asleep, and have a lynchin' Sounds like your little gal has you very well trained!!!

Does anyone know if there are any model car shows or contests or anything related to model build in Central Illinois.

What does NNL stand for. I have nevwer been to a model contest, and was just curious. Thanks

Wow Rebel, I never thought you could domesticate a racoon, I bet she is a very good companion. Have you had her since she was a baby?

Looks like something I used to own. You gotta put some plastic over a window though

Your right Rebel about the toxic products we builders use. On my bench are two types of CA's, putties, CSC, and dirty brush water. All have lids firmly attached when I am not at the bench. No kids here, But 12 cats. and if they were to get into any of it we would have cats hurling everywhere. Not just the chemicals, but the blades too, A few years ago I had a trail of blood leading off my bench to a sleeping cat. The poor thing had walked aross a sharp No. 11 blade and didn't even know it. And had cut one of her pads on her front end. Nothing serious, but it tought me a lesson, do leave anything out around cats !! It will become a toy!! I find little parts all over the basement where they have hauled them off, played with them then got bored and moved on to something else, Now if I can just figure out what kit they go to !! :roll: :roll: :roll: Peace and happy modeling Bob

Hi Mike and Rebel, Thanks for the help here. Your right Mike, It's diffacult to get away from the Taluene stuff, and using a respirator is a good idea. I always have a fan going by the bench to keep fumes moving along, maybe this is one thing I won't be able to get away from. Rebel, About the sculpey. Both my wife and me use it. she makes jewelery and I have used it to make some molds. I does very, very little shrinking. So I think using it as you said would work. The stuff also polishes up real nicely too, I start with a 320 grit and go all the way up to the polishing clothes grit of 12,000, then give it a coat or two of mop an glo, then just rub a little with a soft cloth or flannel, and is give a beautiful shine Bob

Hi Rebel, Thanks for the info. Thats my intentions exactly, to get away from toxic stuff. My wife uses sculpey for making homemade jewelery. The only problem with using it, is that it cures in the oven at 275 degrees for about 30 to 40 min. By that time i would think that styrene would be a just a mound of bubling plastic Bob

Hey George, that is one fine looking diorama. Just add my two cents here. I use the foam board from Walmart, and just scale everything to the right dimenions. I use the computer and printer to print all the "wall art" like doors (both walk thru and overhead) posters, calendars. Only your mind will limit you. I also picked up some black and white checkard shelf paper that is sticky on one side, and used it for the floor of my garage, it looks to be just the right scale for large tiles. I also used a very thin strip to cover up the seperation in the two colors I used on the walls. Bob

Hi Gang! I am trying to get away from all the chemicals associated with model build. So far I have done pretty good. I hardly ever use rattle cans, and mix all my own paints using acrylics and use only the blue labeled testors glue. My question is: is the some other alternitive to the common modeling putties that contain Taluene? I have noticed that even Bondo contains this chemical. Thanks for reading and Happy Modeling!! Bob

Hi Bob, It's a pleasure to meet you. I feel I am in the company of some very gifted people here, and this is one great web site. I love the freedom which we have here to voice our opinions with out being in fear of being chased away or having our posts deleted. I hope we can all learn something for your many years in this great hobby we all enjoy. Bob

MAN...I love the rake of that Charger. Great work!!

That is sweet ! That paint job give the car a lot of muscle. More inspiration!!!

Truly inspiring work!!!

Well put Jairus !

Hi Tony, Nice 'Bird. I love them seats man, nice touch!!

Hi folks, Just wanted to say it's nice to see the that people the run the Mag. actually take part in the forums. You all have a good place to visit, and I hope to be a contributor here as well. I also visit the forum of the "other" mag. But it sometimes seems a bit to "steril" there. Seem like management builds up a wall between themselves and the masses. I hope to get a subscription in a month or two, since I don't get any right now, Model Cars Magazine looks like it would be a good one to get,