bob paeth
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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
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Based on the many "ripples" in the body work, I would have to say that the pic is a model
bob
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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
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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
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I second that Bob, your box is full.Would like to ask you a question.
Jody, try to catch me :
whiskers16@comcast.net
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Just saw the post Steve, yes I will call you, I have your number. I will see about my full mail box also
I was told that my mail box is full. Unfortunately my personal computer is down and I am using my wifes. You can contact me :
whiskers16@comcast.net
bob
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I second that Bob, your box is full.Would like to ask you a question.
Jody, sorry about the full mail box, I will take care of that tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing from you
bob
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Your mailbox is full, so I couldn't reply there. Yes to both of your questions... I'll make sure we can accomodate you! Give me a call sometime and we can discuss it.
Just saw the post Steve, yes I will call you, I have your number. I will see about my full mail box also
bob
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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
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The Wilhelm car was also sold separately as the Wilhelm's Wonder.
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
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I actually completed this one more than a month ago, but I just got around to snapping some pics. It's a mostly box stock build of AMT's classic '36 ford kit. It has a Jimmy Flintstone 5 window body and the complete engine from the AMT '63 Vette. It is a close replica of one of the "Fraternal Twins" 36 Fords featured last year in Rod and Custom. Enjoy
http://public.fotki.com/crstan/finished_mo..._me/36-5window/
Follow this link to the R+C feature on the real car http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/featur...upes/index.html
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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
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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
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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
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The only reason that I am voting "real" is the dirt on the tires, It looks too real to be faked.
bob
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Something is saying"model" to me. Either way, it's very nice.
I'm 5-5 so far, i hope i don't break my streak.
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Hey Jeff, while Norm's stuff is always top notch you still can't beat real metal when you are able to incorporated in your building process specially when the scale is correct. Of course, between you and Bill Geary, your attention to detail always pays off no matter how hard it may seem to obtain your parts...........
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
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I say it's a model because I've just gotta be different!
I gotta go against the "crowd" and vote model
bob
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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
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From this old guy's perspective, this kit could be entered in either box stock category, provided it meets the other criteria, or custom or even on a stretch, street rods if the classes had to be consolidated.
This car is no doubt a custom, and could compete with other cars that the owners did a significant amount of modification, but a knowledgeable judge would take all into consideration, I would think. It is the style of the car that dictates which class it enters and not the origin of the kit.
For example, I had a full on custom '40 Ford Coupe, which was sectioned, shortened, channelled, with extensive front fender, headlight and taillight mods, plus a customized interior, and it was entered in the Street Rod category with deuces, t's because the car was pre-war. Other cars like '60 Fords, etc were entered in the custom car category because the contest organizers stated a custom is post war.
It varies from contest to contest.
Nevertheless, I am enjoying the heck out of this build, and the only mod I am doing to the car is adding a sunroof, and that is just to see the interior better.
Ken "FloridaBoy" Willaman
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From this old guy's perspective, this kit could be entered in either box stock category, provided it meets the other criteria, or custom or even on a stretch, street rods if the classes had to be consolidated.
This car is no doubt a custom, and could compete with other cars that the owners did a significant amount of modification, but a knowledgeable judge would take all into consideration, I would think. It is the style of the car that dictates which class it enters and not the origin of the kit.
For example, I had a full on custom '40 Ford Coupe, which was sectioned, shortened, channelled, with extensive front fender, headlight and taillight mods, plus a customized interior, and it was entered in the Street Rod category with deuces, t's because the car was pre-war. Other cars like '60 Fords, etc were entered in the custom car category because the contest organizers stated a custom is post war.
It varies from contest to contest.
Nevertheless, I am enjoying the heck out of this build, and the only mod I am doing to the car is adding a sunroof, and that is just to see the interior better.
Ken "FloridaBoy" Willaman
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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
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Harry, I have some spare stuff for the Alpha ( body for instance ) interested ?
bob
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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
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Hey Rick, good to see you are still around in modeling.
bob Paeth