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For what it's worth, last year I went back and recovered photos of all the finishers of all the years. I thought maybe for the 10th year I'd post a retrospective. Sadly, some of the earlier SAE photos had broken links but I got one representative photo of each entry that's still online.

I've bought the Golden Gate Bridge version just because the photo etching was so good I knew it would make great detail parts. I just saw the Millennium Falcon version just this weekend.

Touche' my friend. Beautiful model.

So beautiful. One of the nicest Montes I've seen.

Good point. The editing of the reality shows is as much a character of the story telling as the actors. Even if it's editing in reactions and looks that were filmed out of context. Add some jitter cam for excitement, and some melodramatic music sounds and you got yer self a bonafide reality show.

I admire your putty throwing. I know how time consuming it is to sand and shape in those tight, recessed areas. I"m still trying to get on board with the door character line, but as you said, over the top isn't always pretty but it's true vintage. Fantastic craftsmanship and perseverance. Please keep going.

They're not scripted per se, but they are directed. They are given a plot point and situational conditions and encouraged to keep it lively, then let the personalities do the rest. True that on the speech patterns. I believed they are coached there too so they're not as droll as they would be if left to their own natural deliveries. There's too much at risk when doing a TV show to leave things too much to chance.

This is one of those times, Michael, when modeling is a very small matter. I'm sure you lost things more precious. My GF lost everything but family and animals in a house fire so I understand your loss. However, if modeling helps bring some normalcy back, then all the better.

When I start losing interest, revise my original plan and push myself to get it done.

Looks like it's plumbed to me. Sort of a cross between steampunk and dieselpunk.

Let's face it, guys will always be adolescent about some things and we don't make apologies. We also don't always apologize for what we find interesting or what makes us laugh.

CUTTING: For long straight lines, rather than cut on the model, cut your strip with a metal ruler while it's still on the backing (a little trial and error for width is worth it). Every BMF job I do uses both techniques. Both are fiddly so might as well embrace it. ADHESION: If you polished your model first, finishing wax inhibits adhesion. De-wax/degrease first. COST: Same as the price of a can of Duplicolor spray paint and will last for many projects Nothing intimidating.

Really superb technique and results. Your airbrush control is fabulous. Your photos are informative too.

Maybe Jairus can shed some light on his contribution to that box artwork.

I used to do model masters for an executive gift and advertising company, some of the samples at this site are ones I did ten years ago. It was both fun and challenging and the modeling education was exciting. Burnout factor though... Just saying, there can be job satisfaction with these kinds of jobs for as long as it suits you.

First time I've seen this Chevelle made interesting. Your engine treatments are always fun too.

It sands and shapes nicely, feathers decently and is more durable. I use the one part putty more like a heavy primer after I've used the two part for body work. Sometimes I'll slightly thin the one part putty with lacquer thinner and brush it onto difficult areas where I don't want heavy buildup and lots of sanding. Cleans up with lacquer thinner.

I think reissues are the bread and butter of the established model companies and they pay for the development of the new tools. I can't imagine Moebius is making much money because I expect they are pumping their profits back into engineering more new products. I'm sure their "classic" reissues are helping with that. I credit them for banking on the future by investing in a body of work that will serve them later.

Glazing putty has its place as a surfacer but you'll be happier using this two-part putty. Though you have to mix it, it won't shrink and the surface doesn't start "skinning" over while you're working. It'll be a friend to you.

It's not your usual subject matter but it's your usual brilliant build quality. Beauty.

Love these cars. Different is good.

I gotta admit, the flawed paint does give it an interesting beater patina.

Proof that this project is still on the A-list... I had been looking for Chartpak black trim tape for awhile but finally decided to use Tamiya 1/8-inch masking tape painted black. On my way to grab wax paper I saw my electrical tape. I pasted a piece down on the wax paper, eyeballed the width and knifed out several strips the help of a metal ruler. The canopy. Seemed to work pretty well... So I continued to outline the cockpit. Worked okay buy I should have sanded the canopy down enough to account for the tape layers.

Correct. A like button may be affirming, but not helpful. Yes, there would still be room for comments, but people are more likely to elaborate on their "likes" if they're already typing that they like something.

I''m gonna say French Connection 2. - Roy Scheider in the Ventura