bob paeth

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

My first model was a built up which I modified with modeling clay. My parents told me I was about three years old at the time. As I recall, it was a '35 Ford 2-door sedan in about 1/32 scale and made of rubber. "History" says that I modified the fender profile and added to the rear portion of the body. This type of modeling continued with a '34 Ford panel delivery and a '34 Ford coupe, also in 1/32 scale. In 1939, at the age of 4 my parents took me to the Worlds Fair in San Francisco and I came home with a '39 Ford 4-door ( in rubber ) that was bigger than 1/32. This too went under the re-modeling aspect with the addition of using tin foil along with clay. The last rubber model I worked on was a '46 Buick 2-door fastback. By this time I was about 12 and had advanced to cutting out the windows, sanding off some of the trim and brush painted. I also experimented with working suspension using straight pins bent around the steel axles and inserted into the rubber body. Next came "promo" models, already assembled, but nevertheless, modified. My first actual kit was a wooden model of a World War II jeep, somewhere around 1947 which would have made me about 12 years old. I think my first plastic model kit was the '58 Buick by AMT. bob

"factorystock" mentioned the old cliche about silk purses and sows ears, when attempting to build a bad kit. REMEMBER THIS: When you use a sows ear to make a silk purse ..............all you get is a lousy looking purse and a half-deaf pig. Now, to the subject at hand. The worst kit ever made should be judged, in my opinion, on the end result and not on the experience, or lack of, of the builder. The kits aforementioned, Turbine Car, and the several Revell kits, '56 Ford, '57 Nomad, etc may be difficult to asemble but with diligenge and a certain amount of talent, these kits make into a superb scale model of the real thing. With Palmer, Premier and some of Pyros kits, it didn't matter how good you were. As the say in computer land, GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT. To pick the worst kit ever, price should not be ignored, as has been previously mentioned in this topic. I do agree that the 3 P's weren't meant to be great kits due to their design and engineering, getting what you pay for is paramount here. Guess my candidate fo the "worst" would have to be kit that, as I remember, was of an Oldsmobile convertible in a large scale. It could have been Premier but I am not sure. It was expensive, for its time, the parts didn't fit very well and the only thing that really looked like the Olds was the box art. The kit itself, couldn't even be used for parts. bob

Send me two kits ( of your choice ) and I won't tell. bob

James, If I recall correctly, thee is no difference in the two boxes of Lindbergs '61 Chevy. I think that I still have one of the original releases and I marked on the over-wrap that it has the wrong styled windshield. That being the case, the kit would be the valuable ( someday ) piece, not the box. bob

Greg, I am curious as to the reason why the plastic wrapper must be removed prior to leaving the store. bob

Yes Jairus, way back then, when you were just a runny nosed kid, you won a motor scooter as having entered a model deemed "Best in Show". Rumoe has it that you hocked it for two tubes of Testors cement and a Premier kit of the Oldsmobile 98 convertible. ( like i said, he was just a kid ) bob

The easiest source to find guages is as close as your magazine stand. Hot Rod, Rod and Custom, any other automotive enthusiast magazine has ads for guages, different sizes, colors and types. If they are too big just take the page to your local printer and have them reduced, NO BIG PROBLEM here. bob

The easiest source to find guages is as close as your magazine stand. Hot Rod, Rod and Custom, any other automotive enthusiast magazine has ads for guages, different sizes, colors and types. If they are too big just take the page to your local printer and have them reduced, NO BIG PROBLEM here. bob

Among the other things Aaron said, one bears repeationg. The number of replies to either an opinion or a build mean little if all the response says "awsome" or "spot on" or "great build". When it comes to a model comment the good and bad points should be mentioned. A negative comment should be done politely and constructively. I was banned from BMC web site because I dared to suggest that a pictured model of a pick up would have been improved with the addition of brake drums. This was deemed as an insult to the builder. I wonder how he was supposed to learn. bob

Art, I think you have a competitor in the humor department. Khart is giving you some serious compitition. bob

I definately would not build the Revell Country Squire. The original can never be re-released because the mold was changed too many times in the production of the Ranchero. Many of the "old" collectibles are available in resin form for anyone who wants to build a particular model. If you are a builder who has collectible kits, sell them to a collector and buy something else. It is a win-win situation, he has the kits (s) that he wants and you have his money to buy something else. bob

I doubt that any type of racing can compete with group B for excitement. My question would be who had the most nerve ........................the drivers or ........................those stupid spectators standing on the outside curves. It would seem that the ban was to protect the spectators from themselves. bob

This may very well be the oldest model; car contest, however, the Portland Classic Model Car contest is the oldest, contunious, contest. PCMC was started in 1972 and continous to this day. Number 36 will be held on February 29th, March 1st & 2nd. BTW Jim, I think, is an old aquaintence from an old,old international model club but I cannot remember the name. The club was located in Southern California. bob

Art, that Chevy pick-up box mistake is FUNNY. The box that came to mind was the AMT "40 Ford 2-door that was printed as being a coupe. You win, though, I can't top your "entry ". bob

Art, that Chevy pick-up box mistake is FUNNY. The box that came to mind was the AMT "40 Ford 2-door that was printed as being a coupe. You win, though, I can't top your "entry ". bob

It really depends on the particular kit and its value or potential. In the past I have sold two sealed kits for $250.00 each. One was a '61 Chevy hardtop ( before Lindbergs ) and a '61 Ford hardtop. The Studebaker kit in question, will probably never be of great value because of the potential re-releases in the future. The make of the kit also makes a difference. A promo '63 split-window Vette has a value of somewhere of $400, a '63 Rambler goes for about $40.00. Both of these promos sold for the same price when new. But, value is only one consideration. I once tookl a promo '58 ford convertible and customized it. In the first contest that I entered it into ( no, did not win it ) I was asked several times why I would do such a thing. My answer was ......................"because it was mine and I wanted to" bob

It really depends on the particular kit and its value or potential. In the past I have sold two sealed kits for $250.00 each. One was a '61 Chevy hardtop ( before Lindbergs ) and a '61 Ford hardtop. The Studebaker kit in question, will probably never be of great value because of the potential re-releases in the future. The make of the kit also makes a difference. A promo '63 split-window Vette has a value of somewhere of $400, a '63 Rambler goes for about $40.00. Both of these promos sold for the same price when new. But, value is only one consideration. I once tookl a promo '58 ford convertible and customized it. In the first contest that I entered it into ( no, did not win it ) I was asked several times why I would do such a thing. My answer was ......................"because it was mine and I wanted to" bob

I would have to go with "model" only because the "striping" on the fenders is not perfect. On a restoration of a classic like this the "lines would be straight. If it is a model, I would also guess that it is a larger scale, pehaps 1/12. bob

There are two big contests coming to Portland Oregon in 2008 : #1 On February 29th, March 1 & 2 , at the Portland Roadster Show, the 35th Annual Portland Classic Model Car contest will be held. Atleast 18 different judging classes will be awarded first, second and third place plaques ( nice looking ). FOR INFO PLEASE CONTACT: whiskers16@comcast,net bob paeth The second contest is the NNL hosted by Scale Auto Builders Association ( SABA ). This will be their 15th annual meet. Along with an expected 250 models there will be a swap meet with about 30 tables full of "goodies ". FOR INFO PLEASE CONTACT : dave.beach@comcast.com bob paeth

I am the owner of the original art work that was painted by Jack Lynnwood for the box art of the Dodge Revellion model kit. With very few exceptions it is tha same as what was eventually seen as the box art. This is a full color print measuring approx. 11" X 17". I designed this car in the mid 60's. If requested, I will autograph the print. I am asking $10.00 ( with or without autogaph ). This price includes shipping and handeling. Turn-aound time will be about 10 days. You may contact me by PM here on MCM. bob Paeth

What would bother me is that there is no air tank. I believe you need an air tank before you can install a water trap. Also I think it is highly over priced. It looks like the only advantage is that is very quiet. I have used my small "big box" compressor for inflating low tires as well as for my air brush, you won't have this option. bob

Chris, I might just add to these posts, my own experience with the smoking habit. I smoked for 52 years before I finally gave up the habit. The patches worked for me. But if you try this method, it is not fool proof. First you can never have a cigarette with you, you know, for "emergency" purposes.? Also don't expect miracles. The patches help the physical addiction but not the mental. Try to avoid those situations where under normal circumstances you would have a smoke. My two most difficult times were just after a meal and when I got into my car after a days work. You can break the habit. I have been "clean" for almost 5 years while saving over $5000. And it is also true, as has been pointed out here, this gives you unbelievable money for buying models. bob

I usually listen to talk radio, but, I would luv to listen to old timerradio shows. Is there a national station theat i could hook onto ? bob