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You know, after the first year, I thought they needed to outline the rules for this contest a little better. Saying that box stock means only using kit parts doesn't tell me if I can use BMF (I can), drill out parts like exhaust tips (I can), or change kit parts without adding anything new - like lowering suspension by sanding down the mounts (No dice). Oh, and you can't use the sprue, either - if you were wondering. And 50% for unlimited? Is this a part count? Mass? Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks, guys! I stopped back here today after I found a photo of a (what looked like) badly burned engine that showed the same thing. The photo posted above is exactly what I needed.

I agree with Danno. From what I heard from Revell, wiring and using the sprue are no nos. You can, however drill out the exhaust pipes.

As you should be. It looks sharp. For next time, the wires are the right color, but a little big.

Looks good. Is that Testor's lacquer?

Not only would I show up to the Oscars in this, I'd show up to the 1955 Oscars.

Can anyone tell me where the other end of the heater hose (labeled in picture) goes on the engine? I'm having a difficult time finding a good photo of the back of the engine without the air cleaner on.

That is exactly what I needed. Thank you for helping out a fellow Randy.

Agreed. I'm sure someone on this forum has some spare decals. Thanks for the consultation, Dr. Yost.

A picture of the wire location and what the light cover looks like would be great, if possible.

Stu, I'm only in my residency as a Styrenologist, but the prognosis doesn't look good. What kinds of paint and clear are you using?

Write those ideas down in a notebook for future reference. Ooh I love me some Crown Royal. I'm on a brandy kick, myself.

Mine, too. I teach at one! ;-)

Danny, don't you have work to do... at work?

Thank you to the people posting pictures of fans with different blade placement. It is definitely important to do your research to recreate what is correct for the subject you're building. I love this place! So much information!

I needed a 5-blade fan for a build, but I noticed that all of them looked the same... ridiculous. Every fan in my parts bin had disproportionately spaced blades. This would not do, so I decided to make the 7-blader in my kit into a 5-blade with appropriate spacing. First, I cut all but one of the blades off. I did this so I could line the tilt of the other four up with one of the originals. Cut the blades off as close to the center hub as possible without marring up either the blade or the hub. I sanded the nubs off of the hub and cleaned up the four best-looking blades. I then measured the distance around the hub with a piece of tape, and divided by 5. My hub was roughly 35/64" around, so I made a mark on the tape every 7/64". On each mark, I piloted a hole with the hobby knife and drilled it using the smallest bit I had. I drilled another hole in the end of each blade, where it would align with the hub. I used a bit of wire in the hole on each fan blade to pin it to the hub. Finally, I used CA glue to attach everything, making sure the angle on each blade was close to the original one that I had left on. I hope this helps!

No problem, Sean. I've got other things to keep me busy first.

Manny, I looovvvveee the rust on the chassis. Be careful of your restorer, I hear he's nuts!

Thank you, Sean.

I am having trouble finding a shot of the 68 Firebird's headliner. I want to see what the dome light looks like and where it is placed. Thanks!

I had the same thing happen with Krystal Klear and have never used it since. The body I sprayed it on had dried for 5 days and as soon as I sprayed the Klear on, the model took on a dull finish like you described and the paint started to crack and lift before my eyes. I've switched to testor's wet look clear and model master clear through my airbrush with zero problems. Also, yes, that's orange peel.

Sharp, Chuck. I'll have to make the trip up to Alma when I make my way home to Michigan to see the fam this summer to see it in person.

Absolutely, but we need some better photos.

Those foot pedals are awesome! Thanks for the inspirational links!

Lots more here. Movies and photos. Click older posts at the bottom to see more. Virgil, I think you got the pokemon part right. For some reason this looks totally normal to me.