bob paeth

Hey Rick, good to see you are still around in modeling. bob Paeth

Please do not take this comment as an insult, just on from a demented mind or imagination. The body when it is off the chassis looks like you should add pedals underneath instead of a honking V-8. To be honest I like the concept but you might consider filling in the wheel wells that are no longer being used. bob

Based on the many "ripples" in the body work, I would have to say that the pic is a model bob

It is my understanding that a citizen here in the Portland, Oregon area heard of an old chevy convertible that was in a garage at the rear of an old house. He knocked on the front door and asked the little old lady about the car. She told him she didn't know too much about it but thought it was a sports car or something. He looked inside, raced back to the LOL and offered to buy and made the deal. I have been told the amount paid was small in comparison to the worth of a....................................1954 Corvette. bob

I sure can reinforce Florida Boy's comments on model car contests. I have been actively involved in these activities since my first one in 1960. The contest being reported on is exceptional in that it covered two days ( swap meet ) and contest. This gives gobs of time for schmoozing. My club SABA used to hold and NNL and swap meet over a week-end but the cost of the facilities proved too much and we had to regress to a Saturday only meet. This is an open invitation to all here: if you want to over-dose on discussions, reminicing, building hints or whatever you should try the GSL in Salt Lake City. I can guarantee that you will be worn out and ready to go home when it is over. This contest covers 4 days and is without a doubt the best thing that you will ever attend. bob

Jody, try to catch me : whiskers16@comcast.net

Jody, sorry about the full mail box, I will take care of that tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing from you bob

Just saw the post Steve, yes I will call you, I have your number. I will see about my full mail box also bob

The suggestions on sealing the tape with a clear spray are excellent. One other thing that you might try is this: What ever tape you decide to use, apply it to your forehead first. The natual oil on your skin will reduce the 'tackiness" so that the chance of pulling of the paint is not a problem. bob

The builder of the "T" in question was in fact, Don Tognotti, a quiet and unassuming man. He owned the Grand National Roadster show when it had its' 50 th anniversary. Shortly after that show he committed suicide after taking his wifes life. She had been very ill for a period of time and Don couldn't bare to see her suffer anymore. For those who knew him, he is still missed. bob

All good models and really enjoyed seeing them all. Just one question: What scale was that big V-8 ? Several views were taken including an awsome front shot. bob

I voted "real" because the spokes look "in scale". You can bring everything down to size in a motorcycle except the wheel spokes. Even if the scale is 1/8 the spokes are too large in diameter to be correct. bob

I feel like a Coho salmon swiming up stream against the current and trying to get past the Bonneville dam on the Columbia, but I gotta go against the majority of the oposters and say that this is REAL. If the background was taken separately, it would have a better focus The gas filler lid is defined very clearly. This is tuff to do with a painted model The shodows look realistic, especially toward the rear where they are less defined bob

The only reason that I am voting "real" is the dirt on the tires, It looks too real to be faked. bob

I have always used "Evergreen" products to create custom trim. You can cut a "Buick spear" from flat stock and embilish it with 1/2 round rod. The 1/2 round rod also works for just chrome strips. When you are finished shaping, use Alclad or send it out for real plating. bob

I gotta go against the "crowd" and vote model bob

Unless the builder wishes to ad a lot of work to the R/M '49 Merc, it should be entered in the "box stock" class. As with any classification, a model is judged on what has been done and how well it was done. Entering this model in the custom class , in my opinion, is a waste of time. No credit should be made for the chopped top or the sun roof. Or any of the other custom features that are found in this kit. It looks like it is an exceptional kit but no one should try to take credit for that which is already done for him. bob

Judging is the hardest part of any contest and I have judged thousands of models. There are several ways that the builder can help the judge. One is to have the body remain attached to the chassis when you pick it up. Another turnoff is when you turn the model over to look at the chassis and a wheel or tire falls off. If the builder doesn't have the time to build a "solid" model then why should the judge spend a great deal of time looking at it. You want the judge to be fair in judging your model ? Then tell him what you have done to it. Provide a 3 X 5 card describing what you have done. Over the years, thousands of kits have been produced with a myriad of details. No judge can be expected to be familiar with every kit. If you want credit for your work, make sure the judge knows what you have done. If the judge ( or judges ) are available after the contest, do not complain about the outcome of the judging. If done properly, the judging will make the judge very tired and quite possibly a little "cranky". You can make his day by just asking him how you might improve your model or your modeling technique. You will learn much more using this approach than questioning his integrity. Just remember, the fun in a contest is in the building of the model not in the judging of it. bob

Harry, I have some spare stuff for the Alpha ( body for instance ) interested ? bob

A while back I reported a disastrous experiment on removing paint from a spray can. For those who don't remember, I had to wipe down my wifes car, the back porch, a bicycle and the garbage can. Anyway, several members had suggestions on how I should have removed the paint. I do not remember what they were but they sounded a lot better than my idea. HELP ............What were the alternatives ? bob