Jim Whalen

Very nice - really captures the character of the truck.

Hi, NIce build - great paint. The whole model is nicely co-ordinated.

I use a shoe box and bubble wrap folded over in the bottom as it gives some cushioning and the tyres grip onto it. I have regularly taken 4 '32 Fords in one box to shows and competitions without any problems. Drive smoothly!!

Hi, Lovely 911!

NIce work on the Aerodyne. Shortening the chassis is definitely the way to go - the whole idea of a cabover was to reduce the overall length of the rig and the one on the AMT box lid looks just plain wrong! I've got one of these to build - I've had it for quite a while but plan to build it soon. Started this hobby in the 70's building truck kits and it'll make a change from my current trend of building hot rods and dragsters to go back to a big rig. Keep up the good work and be sure to keep us updated.

Hi, I like the way this is shaping up. I'll be watching (and learning as well!) this build with interest.

Looking good! Looking forward to see some more of your build. I have a Revell Camaro SS kit that I am converting into a street/strip kind of car but need to wait til the warmer weather now for the spray painting. Keep us posted with your progress.

Hi, Looks good! These kits are certainly a lot for their money. They are certainly iconic buses - I was having a good look round one in August and even got to sit in the driver's seat. I keep toying with the idea of getting one of these Revell kits but don't know if I could handle all the repetitive work with the seats!

Hi, Thanks for filling me in on the details of the build.

Hi, Nice job on the model, neat trick with the paint stripping (will have to try and remember that). When I paint my models I always put the parts into shoe boxes to keep the dust off. Little parts are taped to cardboard and the body is on a Tamiya paint stand that is taped to the bottom of the shoe box. I also try not to move them until the paint has cured (if I do move them I'm extremely careful). Despite all this care I do sometimes have disasters so I know what is like to have a disaster like the one you have outlined here - its great to see you did such a good job of saving the model (inspiring in fact!).

Nice builds - you're making me jealous, I didn't manage to complete any this year!

Looks like this is going to be cool model.

Hi, Sounds like the right decision to me - you should end up with a nice example of a 70's Mack. Hope the build goes well.

Hi, Nice start on the chassis - your work is always top notch so I am looking forward to watching this one progress.

Great funny car! It captures the look of look of floppers in that era very well. What are some details of the build - kit, body, decals etc.?

An Ertl Mack DM600 that I got when I was about 12. Painted it red with a black chassis. It'd be nice to do another one one day.

Hi, That's a really sharp build of the Pete - would love to be able to machine parts like that! Well done on getting the award at the show; its always nice when your work gets appreciated.

Hi, Nice build of the deuce with a traditional but original look to it - not something that is easy to do! As others have said, it all ties together very well and is an excellent example of a model builder doing a bit of scale fabrication!

Hi, Nice model of the Golf! Good, clean, build. Great cars, practical, not too big or small, reasonable running costs and enjoyable to drive!

Hi, Finishing a build is a great motivator. Other motivators that work well are going to model shows, events that have the type of car you enjoy (for me its drag racing or hot rod shows), discussing your build on here with others as they will always have suggestions that help, and trying a new idea or technique. Ultimately - it the motivation isn't there do something else for a while till the motivation comes back - you'll know when this happens as you'll find yourself thinking about model building whilst doing something else.

Hi, Really nice build - the paintwork really helps make it pop.

Hi, Sharp rendition of the '32. I like the wooden dash and centre console - might have to nick that idea one day!

Fantastic build! It takes a lot of work to get all those different components to fit together so well.

Hi, a good find, hope you do a great job with this one! Show us how you get on.

Hi, It is looking really nice - lots of details changed to replicate a particular truck/look - I really like how this one is coming out.