Lunajammer

Haven't done it, but at a glance it could be problematic since the Revell '53 Bel Air (formerly the Monogram issue) is 1/24 and the 53/54 street machine is 1/25.

But they don't write country songs about new wives.

The bulk of what I see are pretty good builds. I just can't comment on all of them any more than I care to comment on every entry in the shows. Doesn't mean I don't enjoy seeing every one of them. I respond selectively to the ones I relate to in some way. Likewise I also don't expect lots of fanfare when I post. If I get it, that's great but I don't hang my hat on it. Validation comes from within. The rest is gravy. Same with critiques. Not everybody is a wordsmith so it's not fair to perceive critiques as hostile, even if it's not worded well, or taken as inflamed. I think there's a vast silent majority on this forum who shouldn't be held in contempt for their silence. Also, as in person, friends are more likely to comment to friends than to strangers.

So the stars are a popularity contest? What, are we in high school again?

Vanbulous.

Nice touch with the mix-n-match wheels. Much like every car I've ever seen on a budget lot. Ever wonder where all the treaded tires on budget lots migrate to? Is there a used car axiom that mandates all tires must be mixed sizes and come from a ditch?

Sort of falls into the "Can vs. Should" category.

Wow, that's it. Boom. You nailed it. Dead on, and other exclamations. I think it's pitch perfect and the stance is exactly right. Nice eye. You got it. Well done.

Heck yeah. That's why I've got such an awesome parts box that I've inherited from the modeling elders over the years... because I'm too chicken to risk using "one chance only" parts. Sort of a hoarding mentality. The part's too precious to actually USE. What if I botch it? I'm sure there are studies.

I approve. Nice choice of wheels. I just love this kit. Not too many sedans look sexy but this would be one. Almost any muscle wheel looks good on this.

I agree. I built this as a tyke back in the early '70's. It's great starting material. I am, of course, sentimentally biased.

Never before had I noticed or even connected the resemblance to the '65/'66 Ford Galaxy, but I sure see it in this photo. Nice work.

I think everybody is entitled to an opinion, then step aside and allow/respect a rebuttal. Point, counter-point. The end. The dramas I see unfold is when the criticizer can't respect or let go of the response.

I've always liked this kit Dave and you gave it a real crisp and clean build.

Yup. Nice job Rob. Everything worked out real well.

I don't know how far your plan will go for this but I built one box stock some years ago and my favorite part was the engine it came with... at least how it views from the top. Maybe not ideal for strip running but factory stock was great.

Count me in. I like this a lot.

I know what you mean H, but what if there's congestion and gridlock. You still want to merge going 55? Also if I'm driving a Pinto (again) and trying to merge 55 into a pack of Mario Andrettis... well, I don't have to tell you how that would end up. (That's hypothetical that a Pinto even could go over 55) Sincerely, 95-percent.

There is one slight advantage to using the one part version of this product. You can thin it with lacquer thinner to create a brushable primer of whatever thickness or thinness you like. I'll do that sometimes to smooth and sand an area over choppy putty before spray priming. You might guess though, this method doesn't do too well on bare plastic. Clean brush with lacquer thinner.

I'm Thrilled that you're showing the underside. My custom 39 project came to a halt years ago because I didn't know how I wanted to deal with the one piece floor/chassis. You've given me some ideas. Plus this is a pretty cool build to follow.

John, I'm not threatened by your build. Flaws and all, I love what you're doing and have enjoyed watching all of it develop. As far as I'm concerned all the personality posts could be deleted. I'll enjoy seeing the next posts of your model.

If I may quote a Monkee, "I'm a believer." All this talk of "purple pond" made me go out and buy some and just SEE if it lives up to the hype and whether it dares be compared to the success of my tried and true brake fluid. Whadda ya know, it's awesome. Brake fluid does the same job but it dries the plastic and makes it brittle and your parts often separate at unpredictable places because of plastic breakage. Purple made quick work of my chrome and 30-year old sprayed enamel and I see no sign of harm to the plastic. Once you go purple you never go... burple... or something.... never mind.

Hobbies and interests on a resume is pretty low on the page. It merely rounds out the insights into who you are and what you know, not just for the reasons already listed but you never know when an employer might respond to or associate with that interest and consider you a man of "like mind" and "good for the team." Definitely list it.

A former girlfriend (10 yrs ago) was embarrassed for me that I built models. Getting two articles published in the other mags didn't change her mind any and out of concern for me recommended I not tell any future girlfriends. We departed amicably. I don't spread it around that I build models, it's my quiet pleasure. But the current (and long time) girlfriend has a growing interest as I've returned to the hobby, likes my work and wants to accompany me to a show once she found out what IPMS was.