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How does it compare to a 1:1 Hudson? It might be that the wheels are really that far back.

I don't remember the exact place where I got the hay bales. It was an on-line vendor that specialized in model railroading. They've been modified a lot also. I added the "bailing wire" using small jewelry wire. To make them look more like real hay, I filled a plastic bag with short bristles cut off of disposable paintbrushes and then I sprayed the bales with clear Krylon, quickly dropped them into the bag and shook. When they came out they had a nice "fuzzy" appearance.

Hey, no need to be embaressed! At least the front plate is trying to fall off. It'll start rusting any day now! Actually, that's a great looking '48!

You have a great eye for detail. I love the green coolant around the bottom of the radiator!

Here's my "Cowboy Cadillac".

Could it be neither? Maybe it was made in Photoshop.

Don't know if anybody is aware of this site: http://www.genesis2scale.com/wip.htm It looks like there's nothing actually in production right now but they sold some Duryea race cars (winner of the first auto race) on Ebay last year and they looked great. If there's any interest in that type of vehicle maybe a flood of e-mails to the site will get production going again.

Check out the link to the brochure up above. There's a picture that shows a white or maybe very light gray headliner.

I do the same thing at Hobby Lobby. Spend a little quality time looking at stuff in the jewelry section and you'll find all kinds of small wires and even some stuff called pony bead lacing that is a tiny hose just right for a radiator hose.

Here's a couple that I did. How about an early Cadillac mill in a '53 Stude? And here's a factory stock Avanti with an R-2:

The X-el/Johan catalog includes some of my all time favorites. Put me down as very interested in any rereleases. If the '59 (or '60) Dodge makes it back into production I'm all over it! I just love a good pair of fins!

Clean and cooooool! That is very sweet.

Here's a link to the original sales brochure. It looks like it was one trim level only. http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/Chevrolet_El_Camino-GMC_Caballero/1959_Chevrolet_El_Camino_Folder

This is a fun thread! How about "High and Mighty"? The Ramchargers first effort and a test bed for the ram induction idea.

Don't know about the Rambler but Johan's old Studebaker Lark kit scales out to about 1/22 or 1/23 so anything is possible! It was also advertised as 1/25 because that's what the cool kids buy!

I use Duplicolor all the time after priming with Duplicolor primer first and no Future. But I did have a problem one time with a Revell kit. There was a period of time when Revell's plastic was known to be more sensetive to automotive paints but Revell addressed the problem. If that's the case, then Future could be used to seal the plastic before painting.

That is BEAUTIFUL!!!! C'est tres beau!!! I have to ask what paints and colors you used. The gloss is amazing!

I pretty much agree with Jonathon. As far as printers, use what you have as long as it's inkjet. I have an HP - don't recall the model - but I got it cheap. It does a great job as long as it's set for best quality print and you tell it that you're using photo paper in the print settings. I've had some success but also had some curling problems with Testors decal paper. The Bare Metal paper is heavier and has never given me any problems. The same paper is also sold by Micro Mark.

Sorry this had to happen to such a great guy, Bill. I have some experience at working with FEMA through my job. I think your best argument is that when a piece of equipment is submerged its UL rating is automatically invalidated. Therefore they would be leaving you with an unsafe furnace. You need a new unit with UL rating intact. Your homeowner's insurance company would probably back you up on that even if you don't have flood insurance. They don't want a paying customer living in a house with an unsafe furnace!

Those are actually '54 Hollywoods, not '53. Does this give anybody an idea for another resin body?

Here's what my $16 haul looks like. Just got lucky! I probably won't need any more spare parts for the rest of my life. Thanks to Matt for telling me about the guy in the corner with the cheap kits! BTW, Matt, check your PM's. I sent you a couple.

Does that mean it's real or a model?

I got quite a haul from the same vendor at the same show. The best stuff to me is the old AMT/SMP annuals. Picked up a rough but restorable '59 Merc and '59 Edsel plus a '60 Imperial in pretty good shape. It mostly needs disassembly, painting and reassembly. I'll take some pictures. You won't believe what I walked out with for $16.

It's a cute little thing! It would make a great gasser if there was a kit available.

I have a feeling that if there are already rumors floating around then it's too late to be making suggestions - the choice of vehicle is a done deal. In spite of all that I'll get on board with the guys who want a '57 Olds. A '57 Buick would be a great choice also. GM styling was pretty strong that year.