Lunajammer

Wow, that's harsh.

What you see, as it sits, looks pretty nice. The chassis is hurt by the low parts count, but it can look very nice on display. The interior looks great. Better test fit the windshield assembly before you get too far. I found the glass fit so poorly I could never really tell which way it was supposed to go. Something like this could be cool.

Less is more.

Wright: Put on your seat belt, I want to try something.

I'm one of those guys who hates to see classic plastic get laid to waste, but you get a mulligan John, because you're one of those people who can make more of it than if it was left alone. So carve up that bad boy and let's see the magic happen.

Great to hear Wayne. Not too many Sunbeams posted here for a while so make sure you take pictures. Sure missed seeing your stuff since the stroke.

Viewing some old kits, fit issues don't bother me, I accept them. This car is never NOT cool. You did an excellent job and I look forward to my chance at it.

I wouldn't contest your thoughts Harry because I think at some level everyone feels like there's something wrong with the picture. But money just isn't available for everyone's avid cause. I guess it comes down to asking all taxpayers in the school districts, rich or poor, to fork it over if that's what important to them. I expect they might need to pay bus monitors to make sure squirrelly kids are minding the rules and not goofing with the buckles and/or systems. Which might happen anyway for security, the way things are going.

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, I think testing showed there's more upper body and neck injuries in busses when kids use waist belts. They would also need other kinds of protection before exceeding the safety of just letting kids have full body hits into the padded seats in front of them.

Super nice Erik. It appears to be a really nicely proportion 1/32. Your photos and quality of build defies it's size.

Yeah, but many years ago coping skills were much better. Kids just sucked it up and parents weren't as high strung about creature comforts.

This is all valuable feedback. Thanks guys. I understand everything you said Art. I have a flattened hypo needle I've used before to apply paint in the same manner you describe. Worked okay but the heat from my hand would expand the liquid out when I didn't want it, then leave air at the tip when I dab off the extra so it wouldn't draw into the plastic. Haven't tried the Flexi-File but I've seen them. I've remained suspect of the plastic itself because they're the only strips I have that's problematic and I don't ever recall having that trouble in years past. My other old plastic seems fine. However, I've never tried glues other than Testers too so that might be worth exploring.

I know the package is one of my earliest. The price tag is $1.79. I'm most frustrated trying to glue strips in a curve. They break no matter how slight the bend. If it's a matter of getting fresh strips then I guess I'm out $1.79 I've used Testers liquid glue with the brush, Testers glue from the black bottle with the fine tip, and super glue.

I'm trying to use thin plastic strips (Evergreen #110 .4mm x .5mm) for fine detailing but it disintegrates moments after glue hits it. I've used styrene glue and super glue. If the solvents are too strong for such small pieces, I would think it should melt not break. Or is the plastic too old and dry?

Every time The Shining comes around on cable I watch the opening credits with nostalgia. The long drive to the lodge was filmed on Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road. A road I drove every day for the most awesome job of my life, conducting tours in a 1936 White Motorcoach. "Jammers" the drivers are called. Thusly my signature name, Luna (moon) Jammer. --- #85 in '84 all you jammers.

Nice choice Wagon. I've always preferred the 500 back window treatment. Just a little shimming around the edges is all it takes for the Corvette interior bucket to fit the Camaro funny car body. I really expected a little more trouble. I found an old roll bar/light bar in my parts box. I cut off all the light mounting tabs and cut some height off it. Otherwise, this too, as is, fit the Cormaro body like it was made for it. Knock on wood, this model mash up is going swimmingly.

Likewise. Also I have that paint and would like to see more accurately how it looks. Thanks.

Nice work Harry. A lot of fiddly details that came together real well. I didn't know such a kit existed. I'm guessing the side slats are a safety measure so man or beast won't get squashed in a crowded street.

Exciting build Rob. I'll keep an eye on this. I've been inspired by Gary's concepts before, just never bothered to look for his whole catalog. Thanks for providing the link.

WOW that's tight. But it looks fantastic! (and a little scary).

Looks pretty good. Gotta love the long roofs. The partially opened windows are a nice touch.

The Hobby Heaven message board was the first online modeling community that I personally recall. The hobby itself was in a nose dive. Frankly, I credit internet communities, links and resources for reinvigorating the hobby.

Just don't get them confused. You'll have a REALLY bad hair day.

Well you saw the Cormaro funny car get shortened but the Corvette chassis still needs to be lengthened. So chop, chop. Glue, glue. I'm trusting I won't be following any rickety nail trucks so I'm dropping the spare tire in favor of extra fuel. Tank made from scratch to fill the spot.