bob paeth

Speakong as a retired re-modeling contractor, "YOU DONE GOOD". the rest of these people just can't realize the work invloved untill they try it themselves.congrats !!!!!! bob

For the last 7 months I have been fighting lung cancer. Today, September 22, 2008, My testing showed that the cncer is no longer present. I must check back in in about 3 months but, so far, I have won. I will still be around to check up on you people. bob

Wen the Slant Six from R evell was completed a group of Revell employees met at a service station in El Monte Califoenia to test is out..It was fully assembeled with the valve cover left off. The electric motor ( a drill ) was then attached to the tailshaft AND TURNED ON. "The RPM's of the motor were slowly increased an the engine finely broke down when it it an eccess of 11,000 RPM. This was accomplised by not using the radiator. I big pile of oil cans, with their lids off,were dumped onto the engine while it was running ( neatness didnt count ). The only reason why the engine finaly failed was the fact that the camshaft had snapped in two. bob

I am surprised that card playing is not prominent in our other hobbies. I consider myself a cardshark for sure. My three most favorite games are hearts, spades and cribbage. I do play other card games, just as I build customs and drag cars but I do have favorites. bob

abcrazy, Yiou can tell anyone anything about me that they want tio know, I have an "open life". thanks bob paeth 13640 s.e. hwt 212 clackamas,oregon 97015 503-655=3365

Ronster, the prints of the Doddge Revellion are still available. I sell tham autogtaphed for $10.00. this includes shipping and handling. thanks bob paeth 13640 s.e.hwy 212 clackamas, oregon 97015

I must agree with all of the negative thoughts on the subject of bringing back all of the old kits. What I find surprising is the nonchalant thoughts of the companies such as AMT and Revell in keeping track of the molds. To duplicate these molds, in todays economy, would be in the neighborhood of $250,000 ( $50,000 ) back in the 1960,s ) bob paeth

Looks like I am the second oldest one here. M408 has be beat by about 2 years, I am 73. Can anyone beat me on the amount of years on modeling ? I started when I was 3 years old. bob paeth

Anyone who wishes to particiate in the charitable cause should go to the aforementioned web site and then down to the section for selling and or wanting something. bob

the address for Coffin Corner is : coffincorner.proboards89.com Please people, lets help the worthwhile cause. bob

Back in the middle 60's Revell offered a WW II german fighter plane model with the proper swastika design in the decal sheet. They were immediately flooded with letters complaining about the use of the swastika. Revell, bowing to the public's concern, changed the decal sheet to eliminate the swastika. That done, Revell received even more letters of complaint about the model not being authentic because of the deletion of the swastika. The letters in favor, out numbered those who were against and once more the decal was changed to be correct. DAMNED IF YOU DO AND DAMNED IF YOU DON'T. You can't change history. If a decal has something you don't like,..................don't buy the kit or at the very least, throw the dacal in the waste basket. bob

This is an old kit and the mold is wearing out. Everytime it is re-released ( different manufacturer or just offered again ) the parts fit shows problems. The original IMC kit was great with little problem in the "parts fitting" catagory. The biggest problen that I had on my last build was the fit between the hood and the windshield cowl area. It was fixable but took a little effort. Generally it is a good kit and worthy of the efforts needed to complete it. bob

This is an old kit and the mold is wearing out. Everytime it is re-released ( different manufacturer or just offered again ) the parts fit shows problems. The original IMC kit was great with little problem in the "parts fitting" catagory. The biggest problen that I had on my last build was the fit between the hood and the windshield cowl area. It was fixable but took a little effort. Generally it is a good kit and worthy of the efforts needed to complete it. bob

On another web site ( Coffin Corner ) there is a fund raising effort going on. To learn about the program go to "your living legacy.com". We have an opportunity to help the less fortunate families with "challenged children". It is not often that we can join in with other model car nuts and be part of a humanitarium effort to help others less fortunate than ourselves. There are two ways thast we cn help: #1 go to the buy/sell section of Coffin Corner and bid on what is being offered or : #2 offer something for the auction. Participating in this movement should cause no one any great problems and it gives us the chance to be "good guys". If any one has any question on this, shoot me a PM and I will fill you in on all of the details. This is a worthy cause, lets show the members of Coffin Corner our support. bob paeth

Just a reminder to all the members here within "ear-shot" of Portland ,Oregon. Comeing up soon 0n April 19th Scale Auto Builders Association ( SABA ) will hold their 17th ( I think ) annual NNL. We are looking for about 250 models for the display, including best senior, best junior, peoples choice and SABA's choice. On the swap meet part of the NNL we have already sold 30 tables and there could be several more be for the show itself. Let me know if you need more info on the meet. bob paeth

OK people, here is the latestnew from the dinosaur himself. I 'm not eating right, my stomach feels terrible but the let me out of the hospital this afternoon. the good news is that apparently all of the cancer has been removed, according to all the tests including the biopsies. According to all of my doctors, this is not supposed to happen. BUT IT DID. I will post any changes, good or bad. bob

Hi All, This is Jan, Bob's wife. Bob asked me to send an update to you. His surgery went well. He is still in hospital at least through Monday. Finally out of ICU and feeling weak--that's was not eating solid food does for you! They are beginning to get him up and moving. We will not know more until the biopsy report comes back. He appreciates your comments and good wishes.

I am not the prolific poster here on MCM that some of you are, but, I still feel as though I am a member of the family. Probably due to smoking for over 50 years ( I quit 4 years ago ), I have been diagnosed with lung cancer. That is the BAD news. The GOOD news is that the cancer, according to all of the tests, has not spread even a llittle bit ( sorta like being almost pregnant ). The four mdical guys that are taking care of me say that I am a medical oddity. Lets emphazise the word "medical" and not the "oddity". I have known about this problem for about 4 months but wanted to wait until all of the info was available. The surgery will be performed in the morning of March 5 th. All the doctors feel that recovery is just a matter of time ( short, I hope ) so "history will just have to wait LOL. bob

Cruzn, your post brought back very fond memories. I will always remember that day. Even my wife was present when I received the award. It was totaly unexpected and very gracious of the NNL West group. I met so many builders there at the NNL West, its hard to remember them all. I hope to recognize you at the Slammers thing in JUne, but, just in case, hit me along side the head if I have a blank stare when you say hello bob

Regardless of how, or what method one uses to fabricate an exhaust system, it is important to remember that different vehicles use different diameters of pipe. For example, compare the size of a VW Beetle or other snall car with a big black Chevy pickup ( maybe 1 1/2 " vs 3 " ?. the most important thing is the "bottom line" that I use ...................is it a scale "look good" ? bob

Regardless of how, or what method one uses to fabricate an exhaust system, it is important to remember that different vehicles use different diameters of pipe. For example, compare the size of a VW Beetle or other snall car with a big black Chevy pickup ( maybe 1 1/2 " vs 3 " ?. the most important thing is the "bottom line" that I use ...................is it a scale "look good" ? bob