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Yet you choose to respond with characters that may represent words you were told not to use. What is wrong with you? You have the right to remain silent; it seems you just lack the ability.

Some guys here can build show pieces in their sleep; others can't build a clean model to save their life. How many time must it be said: IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE HOW MUCH EFFORT YOU PUT INTO IT IF IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD, IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD. "I got to school for 6 hours, I come home and do 2 hours of homework, by this time it's dinner time, I have dinner, there's an hour sometimes more, I have a shower, I walk my dog for about and hour and a half, there's about 11 hours, On weekends, I rarely spend the whole day modelling" So how the heck did you spend those 800 hours on that Firebird? I see a huge disconnect between what you claim to invest in time/effort on you models, and your own stated impossibility to build for the amount of time. I am throwing the BS flag on your time invested claims. BTW, my "masterpiece" Blue 7 cost me $350.00 in materials over 31 months, modeling is not that expensive. At least for a scratch builder. "I have to sit in a hot sweaty, smelly classrom listening to a teacher tell us were all idiots" Well, the teacher does have credentials… and you are being an impudent little snot nosed 14 year old. My money is on the teacher for making a qualified judgment call. "Who cares when you started, don't give me this, I don't care if you had to walk 10 miles both ways to and from school, go back to the retirement home grandpa." What a disrespectful jerk you are being Nicky. There was absolutely no reason for that comment. You threw a hissy when I said you had a bad attitude before, and here you are throwing another childish tantrum. Somebody give this baby a bottle! You are having such a hard time in the adult world, maybe you should take a time out, sit in the corner until you learn some manners. It's one thing to build the way you do, it is entirely different to be an obnoxoius disrespectful blow hard. Used to be there was an age requirement on most boards, 18 years old. If there is one on this board I suggest it be enforced.

Twisted! I mean that in the best possible way!

Much as described by Mr. Taylor I see a reactive, defensive side to the help offered. And wonder why Nick is so resistant and indecorous to the efforts of so many here to help him improve. As if Nick thinks is already one of the better builders, but his work clearly does not back up the attitude and his parroted “historical knowledgeâ€, which when corrected is met with equally annoying responses (excuses). He may be the best young builder in Whitby, but not here by a long shot. There are many seasoned and accomplished builders here that are trying to help him improve his building. It is very rude for him to complain to the qualified builders who are trying to help and are honest about what everyone can see by justifying what he built as if it is to the level of quality he seems to think it is in his mind. Nick, maybe you should do some homework and find out who some of the guys who are trying to help are, what their credentials are before you dismiss them as “about as good as you†and further insult them. You obviously know how to collect info from the internet. Or are you already knowledgeable of these guys and is it a personality trait you are displaying? If you are content building to the level you are, fine. But don’t whine when you don’t get the responses you want. I know you say you are 14, but you also claimed to be a very mature 14, act like it and grow up. Part of that is accepting the constructive criticism you have asked for. Or continue doing what you do and get the responses you get, it is attention after all, I suspect that is what it is really all about for you… Otherwise why would you continue this way?

Again, gotta ask who made that kit? Starter? We need more 1/43rd here... Keep 'em coming!

Who makes that kit? Heller maybe? Very cool. I have a couple 1/43 Heller Pugs, but I was not aware of this little gem.

Trying to be constructive here Nick, like Whale. I think you missed or avoided the point he was making, quite well by my reading of it too. Detail cleanly what is provided by the kit. You say " there's really only 4 colors that were used". But in the real world, there are many more that should be used, even if you only see four at first glance. The physical difference between a stock Pontiac motor and a Pro Street Mopar motor is irrelevant in this point. The fair difference is the technique and attention to detail, that is the focus. That Mopar engine is a very good example of clean building. Also known as THE BASICS. You seem to have to defend every helpful tip and offer of guidance as if it will make what you posted any better. You are showing improvement, but you are also missing out on lot of points that could be of benefit. Improve the basics, and everything will improve.

I'll answer that when you answer all the questions I have asked you before over the last week or so, but you declined to respond to. I'm guessing because they were too difficult for you? Or was it you only wanted to pick and choose what to respond to so you would not look like you didn't know what you were talking about? Just take a look your your "trucks" thread before you blast back with another snide comment please. Or I can bring some of them up for you if you are unable...

Where did you get those "facts" Nick?

All Trans Ams are Firebirds, but not all Firebirds are Trans Ams. Same with Chevy. All Z/28s are Camaros, not all Camaros are Z/28s. Then again, some Z/28s aren’t really Z/28s either, there’s more Z/28s now than Chevy ever made…

I’m confused. “it took me 2 days to build†“Yeah it was 2 Days assembley 3 for paint, 1 for detail, and one to add the plates annd screw the chassis on†Does “One Day†equal 8 hours in this scenario? Three days for paint you say, does that count drying time? One Day to just screw on the chassis and add the plates? Honestly I don’t see 8 hours labor for those tasks. I’m starting to see how your math can add up to 800 hours in one model in your mind. I don’t agree with counting that way, but this does provide some perspective… But the shift from two days to build to seven days, that has me confused… This is an improvement from the Firebirds, keep up the effort.

There you go with that attitude again kid, get over yourself, following you around? I thought you wanted constructive criticism, but I guess what you write and what you mean are different. You’re being hypocritical just like in your “trucks†thread. Read what you posted, then read and COMPREHEND what I posted. I responded to your comment. If you post on an open forum, expect to get comments that are honest fact based opinions occasionally. Other people called you on your workmanship and you unload on me when I do the same, even with suggestions on how to do better? I guess your apology was just BS after seeing your response. Just as I figured, you’d rather get false praise than the truth, but as I’ve said, shooting the messenger is not going to improve your skills. “I'm not starting this again†Uhhhhhhmm, I think you crave the attention, and that is why you are doing exactly the opposite of that statement by posting your comment.

“What body work problems? the roof, all of that popped up after it was painted. It is semi correct, give me a break, no ones perfect.†Since you asked…, as stated earlier, your body prep was not done well enough, the paint’s job is not to hide poor workmanship. You are following Mark Taylor’s tutorial right? You say it all popped up after it was painted, who did the prep work? Who did the painting? Who would you say is responsible then? Did it look like this before you did the final assembly? You’d take responsibility if it came out well would you not? If you are happy building to this level, fine, but please don’t ask for help and then try to justify the shortcomings with excuses like no ones perfect. No one is, but some of their builds are darn near because they work for it. Or it popped up after it was painted. You’ll never learn if it is always “something out of your control’s faultâ€. Semi correct is usually not right, i.e. it is wrong. Look at how you can see the deck lid behind the rear spoiler? It is too far forward. Splitting hairs whether it is “WAY†too far or just too far will not make it less worse, better, or correct. Since you posted photos of the car you were inspired by, it is more apparent how far off the model is from the real one. If you had these photos you are using to justify the spoiler is not “WAY†to far back, why didn’t you refer to them or the instructions when assembling the model? You were quick enough to copy and paste the Wiki on Tim Horton, why not use the same amount of energy to look up “BURNISHâ€? I’ll repeat myself, it does not matter how long you work on something, what matters is how it looks.

I’m just glad it wasn’t me…

It doesn’t matter how good the quality of the materials you purchase is, you have to use them properly too. Burnish the edge of the tape down before you paint, and don’t put the paint on so wet that it wants to bleed under the tape. Putting it on straight is another issue. But you are showing some signs of improvement. And the rear spoiler is way too far forward.

You guys crack me up, are you here all week? I can vouch for Steve’s ability to imbibe and not damage the food. But I will also take credit for steering him away from Mr. Daniel’s and toward The Glen. Room temp, nothing added please…

I’d try the tape first, if that does not work, I’d move up to a little lacquer thinner on a paper towel or Q-tip. Stay clear of the wheels though since they are still in the tires, you wouldn’t want to knock off the chrome or paint…

Yes, you are correct! In the right (wrong?) light the tires are blueish. Built it when it was first released. I always meant to build another, must have 3 IMCs and 1 or 2 Lindbergs in my stash...

Yep, telephone wire with the insulation stripped off, and painted after the engine was wired.

I tried to make it one post, had it written that way. (Explains the header on each...) But I could only get six of the pictures to show in preview at a time. I thought I had too many photo links, so I posted this way. Thanks guys, I have even more that are older. I never blew up my models. But I did do a smokey burnout over a Charlie's Angel van. It exploded, good times, good times... And I still have that car I did it with... Hmm,... it makes about 3 times the HP now, wonder what it could do today to an old model...?

These were pulled from my display cases and lightly dusted today. They were properly cleaned about 10 months ago, during my semi annual cleaning of all the models on display... I have decades of builds on display in my showroom. Cougar II Built when I was 14. Engines had to wired, with yellow wire!

These were pulled from my display cases and lightly dusted today. They were properly cleaned about 10 months ago, during my semi annual cleaning of all the models on display... I have decades of builds on display in my showroom. Jo-Han Sox & Martin Cuda done as a Bracket Racer. Built when I was 13-14. That is NOT BMF, I don't think it existed yet. It is thin kitchen foil applied with Micro Metal Foil Adhesive. (My Dad worked at MicroScale at the time. Free stuff Whoo Hoo!) Decals form the old Revell kits. Note the entirely Scratchbuilt hood! .030 styrene sheet actually... But it does have brass pins to hold it on, no clips, PE had not been invented yet... Notice the wrinkle finish I applied to the valve covers. High-tech!

These were pulled from my display cases and lightly dusted today. They were properly cleaned about 10 months ago, during my semi annual cleaning of all the models on display... I have decades of builds on display in my showroom. Bad News Built when I was 12-13. Free hand pin striping! Of course it has ignition wiring. I recall just discovering Flat Aluminum paint.

Mr. Taylor is correct, it was the Predicta. It was dumped in the ivy of his front yard early in the AM, after all, Monogram sponsored the contest and Darryl was a Revell employee. It was Candy Apple Red at that time. Since my Dad worked at Revell at that time too, we went to Darryl’s house that Saturday to check it out. They kept taking it to the gas station to put a few cents in it just to watch the reactions of the attendants and customers. I know one person did the expected over filling of the tank while staring at it… And yes Pete, I agree, that was the greatest award in modern times for sure, and see, I didn’t tell anybody about the Tyrrell “incidentâ€â€¦! But I can still hear it in my head…

Hey, I’m all about building for yourself, read my sig line… But those HID lights are not blue. The have a blue cast when illuminated, but when off, pretty much the same as “regular†lights. Thanks for the explanation. As long as you are happy with it that’s all that matters.