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While the workmanship is nice on those, most of them just don't "flow" to me into a cohesive design. Using a retro version that emulates a 1st Generation Camaro as a base to add 2nd Generation styled Trans Am styling cues makes it clash with itself. And I am partial to the early 2nd Gen cars! This one is the closest to "keeping it in the family".

Maybe an additional aspect of that original question is how many consider their builds finished and leave them alone once done, and how many raid parts from or rework their "finished" models? For me, once it is done, it is done. No raiding, no reworking, unless it gets damaged... I button them up for good, but as mentioned, if the chassis is engineered to fit without cement, no need to use it.

I have never heard of a judge asking someone to dis-assemble a model for judging. It is judged as a finished unit. Photos of interiors are usually taken before final installation.

No, you don't...

How about a picture to show us what you made?

It does sound like it could be the propellant. Sometimes spraying too close to the parts can cause that.

That is a problem. I still wish someone would produce a '68 Vista Cruiser...

I have actually built more models of cars my parents have owned than I have of my own. But I still intend to do one of my Vega's and my '73 Camaro. Maybe another version of my Corvette too since I have changed it since I did a model of it when it was almost new. I would imagine a lot of people here build replicas of their own rides.

Cool subject and size, but it looks like a '71 or '72, I can only see one headlight per side.

If it is not about him, he wants it to be. Then he'll threaten to "report" anyone who doesn't put up with his antics. Want to throw another last word in here Andy? And as I recall, the drama was started by your attitude. For what it is worth, I have had many laughs from reading this thread. If it bothers you so much Andy, why not lock it down again?

I think he is laughing at your irrelevant comment. Prove me wrong, refrain from posting the last word...

Andy has never found a subject he won't be on both sides of once he starts showing his ignorance. Absolutely has to have the last word too... No matter how irrelevant it is...

This is where put up or shut up might be an appropriate response. Show us what you have built sans instructions, like you could prove it...

I broke quite few heads off the screws, not the best stock... When I unbuilt something, I'd use fresh hardware to reassemble, they do give extras. Two months treating it like a full time job with overtime. Had a blast!

Maybe looking for the instructions?

Regarding the question about foreign kit instructions in English. International instructions using symbols have been around for decades. A legend explaining the different symbols in many languages is provided as a key. I wish sometimes the companies all agreed on what those symbols should be, some are rather abstract. Also, often a sheet for English will be done up by a foreign company since it is a common language. As far as Pocher is concerned, I have built two, and the instructions are not only required, the ones for the Alfa I did contained a passage about the builder will likely need to disassemble previous sub-assemblies to add other sub-assemblies. The drawings/instructions are not a step by step format as much as a bunch of shop manual type exploded views that the builder gets to decide what might be the better way and order to follow. As careful as I was, I did have to unbuild and rebuild just as the instructions warned. Had I not read that, I would probably have concluded the model could not be built. But with the instructions, I finished it in two months; start to finish Out-of-the-box. I think Harry will agree that is quick for a Pocher. Bragging that you don’t need instructions? Maybe it all depends on what level of quality you are satisfied with… I’ll take the help to make the building more enjoyable and maybe better too.

Wow, that came out nice, dig the engine and overall look. One thing though, the shoulder harness's would not be anchored on the package shelf. Since there is no roll bar, you could use the anchor points for the back seat lap belts. (It's what I did one my real one...)

Like Jacen said, I never have seen one break like that either, unless the A-Pillars and other weaker parts were damaged too. My first thought was that it was broken before it was packed...

You say you "rub it down". Have you punctured any of those bumps to see what is in them? If something is trapped in the bubbles, and you just push or rub them down, the problem element is still in there. So the problem will come back until the contaminant is eliminated.

Much as Dave said, comparing the parts against the instructions is a vital step to familiarize myself with the parts and if there are any required order of parts assembly that should not be changed. It also makes it easier to paint parts that are all the same color at one time. Less set-up/clean-up. As someone who has written instructions for kits, I know the value of them. I also find it ironic that often those who brag about not using/needing them (not only here, but at shows) often build poorly constructed and or finished models. Just an observation, or a correlation?

I don't know about the rest of the crowd, but that last photo you posted had me thinking this: TinkyTubby?

It looks like it could be moisture or some other contaminant under/in the paint. Have you tried to pop or pull off any of those bumps after the paint dried? If they are hollow, it could be water or propellant.

Nice to see you are back Bob.

You look like deranged Easter bunny... Early picture of Cranky from 1966...

If you feel you have to put "not a know it all like some claim I am" under your avatar, shouldn't you also wonder why so many people tell you they think you are one?