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Sorry, seen that and done that. My other downfall Is I can not do box stock. Nobody has done a good enough model for me to not want to hack it!! LOL.

Dont tempt me!! if I could get the right parts cheap enough or in trades, I would. That is a nice one. Because it has simular body style to the pie wagon and the toco wagon, it got me thinking about this build! Otherwise the body probably would have just remained in my trade fodder until someone else wanted it!LOL. Jody

It is hard to describe just what I want to do with the fenders, so I decided to show yall instead. Here is a few pics of the first side in the rough and being glued in now. The rear fenders will still gain the flare to match the back of the body and will be radiused to be molded or blended into the body along the sides. Thanks., Jody http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq126/s...0cab/Yes013.jpg

Alright, now I want more pictures and another pie wagon and anothe rJohn Butara build for the jag equipment. That looks like a dead ringer from the back to the pie wagon!! Just add the cowl from a paddy wagon.JOdy

Quick update. I got the rear fenders and tubs on. Front fenders are mocked up. Thanks. Jody

I do really hope she feels better soon. Take care and remember if you need to feel some uplifting, we are here! Jody

I agree, well detailed build as box art and displayed together!! great "gift" there! Jody

Looks cool. Jody

Alright, look at the pic as it will never look the same again!! Also including a pic of inspiration. When done, it will be used to tow the boat. Thanks. Jody

It is receiving the Revell Parts pack Caddy motor and I will try to find it a blower and scratch a manifold for it. Thanks. Jody

Talk about a resurection!! Nice saqve there! Even if it took half of a life time.HEHEHE.Jody

Hello. Those three reference picks I showed are of a real boat, being restored and updated. Thanks. Jody

LOl. I have been asked this before on another site. That would only be if it was a direct drive. However this is a V drive drag boat. The drive shaft goes toward the front of the boat into a transfer case, and another one out towards the rear of the boat for the prop. They both are at angles, wich looks like a V is why they are called V drive. Here is a pic to help explain.The first two show the transfer case and the V angle, the last one shows where the motor will sit. Thanks. Jody

Well, Here is my latest project. Had to take a break from the scooby van. This started life out as a partial AMT 3N1 Boat Customizing kit. I also had some (few) parts from a Hemi Hydro. It will be made into a "real wood" vintage V-drive drag boat powered by a (Revell parts pack) Caddy Motor. I am thinking white into yellow into fiery orange traditional flames perhaps with a candy purple shell? I have hacked and cut and glued for 2 days so far. Here are multiple progress picks.Now for the wood, I am using veneer and staining Red Mohagany. At this time, it is not glued down. Wich it wont be until the painting is done. The inside will all be done in wood making it appear to be a wooden boat with a fiberglas shell. Thanks. Jody

I second that! if you tell someone how to paint and glue, they may build and not like! But if you give them a few things to do, they can do just that, pick and choose to thier liking. I know we all do that!! Like for instance, learning how to scratchbuild. I had tons of stuff thrown at me. I started small with two techniques and built up from there as I choose. I am still continuing that!! That is the "food for growth" wich I think basics should be!! I dont read anyone trying to be a know it all, and I know I most certainly am not as I have much to learn. I am not into fine airbrushing or fully wiring or using poly and dehydrators! LOL. Thanks.

LOl. I know what ya mean about not wanting to stay at any of those clubs long, but we all know it does tend to happen, esp. if you go to a show and a newbie has come and everyone pasis right by not taking a second to contemplate the idea and maybe giving them a honorable mention for thier efforts as a beginner. I have dont that now!! But I have been there the first time. Placed third in the contest, out of only three, the other two blew my doors so far off, I had to go home to find them!! LOl. Now my personale feeling though again this is a opinion, Dupli-color automotive paints are so easy to use, I would very quickly recomend them any day over testors paint. Not only for thier ease, but also being more cost efficient. Now yes, tape for tops yes, but thats also why i came back for masking as I would recoment to any beginner to maske the body off after painting and doing one clear coat as to paint, brush or marker on the trim. Polishing, I would at least show them how to do a good spit shine using a old t shirt just to polish some of the dust off at any rate. I have done that trick as a beginner and took black primer to a high gloss with good ole spit shining. LOL. Maybe a extreme for some. But my basics stand at spot putty, emory boards, side cutters, tape, auto paint and something to polish with. This is how I have started all three of my kids and my two young brother in laws! So I am not anyone new to that area.LOl. Also your earlier posts are supurb. There is a great deal here to compile for sure! It would be nice to honestly see it compiled and put into simple terms with a model being used and progress/info photos taken and actually put into the magazine for any beginners out there reading it or for anyone thinking about teaching someone new in the hobby the basics! Jarius Gregg?? Opinions?? Jody

Well, I dont know about what I said as not being anything important. Build a car without filling in sink marks or pin holes or taking mold lines off and take it to a club meeting or to a show for box stock, and poeple will pass right over it. Jody

Those drag photos are great, but where are the dawings.HEHEHEHE. Seriously nice work there!! Jody

That is simular to a build off isnt it? I know they had that for the RM choppers and for rails not too long ago?

Well, need some spot putty to fill in those pin holes and sink marks, theres two basic terms as well! a piece of sanding foom or polishing cloth. Now, is tape allowed as a basic for targa tops, if not, still need it for masking off those trim pieces when painting the chrome on them! Side cutters for sure and emery boards(females nail filers) to help take down the mold lines. Sand paper to sand the spot putty off. A novis polishing kit for polishing the dupli-color automotive paint.

Hello. Just my idea!! I have collected 9 snaps already in wich I will give away to some needy kids this year and hope to spark somemodeling interest . I am doing better at collecting kits then I figured I would be. Not as good as I wish, but this is my first year for "Project Christmas". I hope to get some pics of the kids if I can and share them when the time comes! Jody

I have gone to Revell.com. I have found the "order" items pics of what is available. I have viewed the make n take event pics. I have even found the "description" of make n take, but when it clearly states contact us for moreinformation I can not find any contact information. The only two ways I can find contact information is either the dealers, or the support/customer service, wich has not one clue about make n take. Who am I supposed to contact for this information regarding them, so I can find answeres like how much,how long to fill the order ect. Thanks. Jody

No, my wife is a real great primo, not a painted over patina.LOL Jody