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Love this little thing. Now if they'll do the same for the Camper/Wedge I can go on a 1/25 holiday.

Long before the passing of our forum's grand marshal, I've asked myself what role modeling should play in my life. Looking back, a lot of life has been spent in solitude scratching plastic. I've asked myself if that's a responsible use of this precious, limited life. My answer is, I don't know. Though I enjoy modeling, there are many things I enjoy that could make better use of time, say, in terms of friends, family and community. Even if it's hitting the road on my motorcycle and meeting new people along the way. There was a book called "Life After Life" where people with near death experiences shared their after-life glimpses. Some had similar tales of being in the presence of God and being asked, "How have you lived?" and "How have you loved?" and you cannot lie. Essentially, an accounting of how you used the life God gave you. In His presence, you became your own judge and you couldn't make excuses.

Pretty easy conversion to 4-door wagon. Just rescribe the panel lines, cut off the package shelf and add a panel behind the rear seat. Since the interior is sparse anyway, I'm not sure how crazy I would get into detail beyond that. It still wouldn't be accurate, but that ship sailed before you opened the kit anyway.

Here are the finished shots posted from that site. Thanks to RAM_51 who posted them.

I actually got a shot of adrenaline. I'm shocked. Speechless. I really didn't think it would come to this so quickly. To his family and friends, my deepest condolences. So sad.

I'm a little confused about the details... Is it the cancer that is so grievously draining his health or the cure? If he can tough out the chemo, is there a chance he can be on track to regain strength and recover a little more from the heart problem? I know it's grim right now, but it just seems like he went down hill a lot faster than the cancer would take him. Regarding Hospice, my mom's health improved once she got their help because they managed her acute care so much better than the medical bureaucrats and clock punchers at the hospital.

What a great link. I didn't know there were so many 1/32 offerings of some great subjects. Some others in there I'd long forgotten about. I still have the '57 Chevy convertible half built from when I was a teen.

It's hard to make out from this photo but door detail is etched into the back side of the door piece. The multi piece body fits together really well. No fuss. Proportionately, it looks pretty good. Don't let the simplicity of this very old offering deter you from considering it for a pretty fair 1/32 project. The Lindberg 49 Ford that's part of the same series, is also an okay kit but proportionately I never thought it measures up as well this one.

While laying the groundwork for a project that uses this kit, I decided to share an up close look what this kit is, so that others may learn and grow in wisdom. It's a simple but good kit and fits together pretty well.

Another spectacular build. I love everything about it. Looking forward to seeing it first-hand. On behalf of the modeling Fargoans, welcome home! Feel welcome to contact me about anything that might help you settle in, set up or just need to be pointed in a direction toward resources.

I've always known it is a fussy kit Dominik, but for all the trouble you had I think it turned out very, very good. I was surprised you chose that kit because it is a challenge but it seem to be less challenging for you than it would be for me. Congratulations, well done.

Dennis, fantastic body work. That's a picture of patience right there. Very aggressive.

Zelkam, Daniel, Thanks for the photos. So much beautiful and innovative stuff comes out of the European shows it's always exciting and appreciated to see the photos.

Yeah, pretty sweet. Congrats on the win too.

This pretty much sums up the whole discussion.

Until two years ago, the only daily driver I'd owned (since 1981) that wasn't a stick shift was a '76 AMC hornet and that was only for about two years. I went from '76 Astre, '76 Vega, '82 Camaro, '83 Nissan 200SX, '96 Mustang... all rear wheel drive manuals until my current PT Cruiser two years ago, so about 35 years of driving manuals and I miss it dearly in the winter.

Super job on the Mercedes Dominik. I admire your patience with the door and window problems. Looks like you did everything right.

I might be a little late, but do you polish your finishes prior to decals? If so, be sure to use a wax and grease remover. PPG_DX330 is the bomb. I even clean my refinished tub with it. A setting solution wouldn't hurt adhesion (but you probably know that).

Hooray progress! Corvette engine is about 95% done. I don't know about you pros, but anytime I can wire an engine with acceptable results I consider it a success. My least favorite part of modeling. I also found my elusive success with dry brushing once I found the right brush. Now I need to learn its finer points.

2017, YEAR 3 This thread is 3 years old now and the new update is it was another banner year for raising thousands of dollars for special projects at the VA Hospital. Modeling was set aside in January and February to apply my tools to three entries. The usual pestilent team swept the top five places but for another year I took 7th place and 10th place. My GF wanted to race a dog so I carved up one of them too but I don't have a pic yet. The Sinkernator took 10th. Had a good design but I messed up the axles. The plan was to put a lead fishing sinker up high so it could get an extra push at the bottom of the track slope. The Rocket Car placed 7th and had a lot going for it. There was a little cheating going on so next year I won't be so honest if that's how the organizers are gonna let the game be played. Attendance was down this year, but another VFW post is picking some slack and starting an adult derby of their own, borrowing the track from the first VFW. So much fun. I would encourage you grown ups to ask your cub scouts to let you borrow their track for a few hours of beer, cars, competition and a jolly good time. No punks allowed.

It's hard to beat "edge of the envelope" stunt driving and stunt coordinating by Remy Julienne. I can often recognize his chase scenes in movies I've never seen just by the balls-out, break-neck speed, accuracy and creativity of the driving and filming of such.

The Centerlines (or whatever) actually don't look terrible. But it's hard to beat Eric's treatment.

Time to bookmark and follow.

So you gotta ask yourself, do I keep stuff in the basement where a brutal downpour could back up drains and flood everything in minutes or in the attic where a tornado could take the top level in a heartbeat? That's the kind of choice I struggle with.

Could you just use an existing, neutral colored textured paint, then put your preferred color over it?