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You're an artist Ken. Not just the body work but the graphics choice too. Good energy on this.

John, that rod is downright sexy. I love the subtlety of the lines. If you get the gumption to continue with it I'd love see where it goes. But that T-Bird is something else. I shudder to think of the time you invested. I only mention that because the level of care and imagination shows. Any hidden details worth showing? And Richard.... That Dodge is killer. Talk about a picture being worth a thousand words. That so perfectly captures the heart and soul of what I would like to acheive myself. Very, very exciting

I think all your options mentioned will look fine. It might only cause pause if the top and panel were, say, flat and the rest glossy. That said, I rarely critique artistic choices because there's room for all interpretations.

I've gotten that. I've assumed it's a photo protection feature. I resave the file with a different name then upload to photo hosting site but if Bill's right I probably don't have to do that.

I sent a note to Dave Ambrose a couple days ago inquiring what the polling options could be, whether the software permissions could be altered on a case by case basis or what they would recommend. Hasn't gotten back as of yet.

First an apology for letting this thread lapse. This has been an impossible year for me to model. That said... I've extended the deadline to the year 2525. What kind of thread about the future denies itself that very future? Jacen has gone away and apparently all his posts went with him. But this subject is very much alive and I invite all of you to continue dreaming about futures seen and not yet seen. Please re-read the invitation on page 1 and unleash your creativity. There's a bulge in the body below the Cherry Bomb's turbine engine that had to be leveled or it made problems for my new future engine. This is the "engine" that I scrounged from a bin at a flea market. The body had to be opened up to make room for it. There will still be some plumbing to add, just have to come up with something convincing. I've mocked up a rear fender and would like to use some aspect of this piece of Transformers thingy as a drive arm for the hubless wheel. Go ahead and jump in brothers and sisters of the plastic. All are welcome in Utopia.

Talk about breathing life into a tired and dated kit. It takes a special patience to make that chassis sing. Really nice work all the way around.

I always like the stuff you bring to us to look at. Another great looking Fairlane.

That profile shot is killer.

Too bad about the windshield and hood, but I think paint looks great. I don't see any issues. Love the body work, nice conversion.

Reminds me of a John Cleese quote comparing British sports to American sports... "When we hold a World Championship for a particular sport, we bother to invite teams from other countries to play, as well."

Wow Rommel. Epic burdens you bear. Hope your return here will help center you, even if only a little. Welcome back.

This is the first time I've seen this kit built. You prove my belief that any old, problem plagued kit can be made to look fabulous in the hands of a patient builder. You really did a bang up job.

Kind of a salvage yard dream machine. Reminds me of a 4th of July, lakes country cruiser. I like it.

This is among my favorites of the year. Wonderful.

Yeah, I definitely like that front and rear treatment.

Excerpt from Ernie Adams' site about this car, his 49-Merc and others... http://www.dwarfcarpromotions.com (Loads a little slow). Ernie started with photos taken from a full-sized '39 Chevy 2 door sedan. He took pictures of the front, rear, both sides and everything in between. All measurements needed were taken off these pictures. Ernie looked for a donor car with 12-inch wheels. He found a '72 Toyota in an alleyway and was able to get it for free. By using the Toyotas complete drive train, all parts remained compatible. Ernie began construction in 1990. He spent two and a half years from start to finish. This car is a solid 1770 lbs. and will cruise at highway speeds with ease. Ernie’s '39 Chevy Dwarf has been on the road for sixteen years and has 54,000 miles on it to date.

Perhaps there's more room in the HOF to honor more than two people a year (and none since 2010). I have to notice that most of those inducted are familiar names for reasons beyond being HOF builders. I think people like John Teresi should have his day, but he's not a writer or columnist or industry insider and so he may not have as much popular vote as those with name recognition associated with mass media or business. Is there room in the HOF for folks who stand alone as artists of the hobby?

Wow, spectacular detail and craftsmanship.

...And it's the '66. A little harder to find. Stunning.

Excellent hustle Jonathan. I didn't think you'd get both done, but they're both spectacular in their own way. Crazy fun rod.

Very beefy. Nice work on the open door.

Beautiful. Really well executed.

This is probably my weirdest. I've actually been looking for a chance to build it because I've seen they can be built up and painted quite nicely.

Me too, that's exactly what I do... including the envelope it came in. It actually works. The more alert companies get the message and quit sending you junk.