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Johnny K

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  1. Not that it really matters, but 10' reduces to 5" in 1:24 scale. 1/4" plywood is slightly less (by about 1/32") in actual size, so this would equate to an approximate 6" wall thickness; however, if you apply sheathing, that will increase scale thickness, significantly for foamboard. Of course, that's o.k. if you want thicker walls. I personally think 10' of height per floor is good, but there's a lot of leeway to be had with ceiling heights, so is really a matter of personal choice. One project I tried used Basswood (and some Balsa) for framing, basically as a real garage would be framed - studs, joists, rafters, etc. - and used the same materials, wider and thinner, for exterior siding. The interior was left open, studs visible. It seems you may be after a more finished interior look, though. Sounds like a great project. Good luck.
  2. Working fine here.
  3. Very nice job.
  4. One thing about eBay - if you remain patient and keep watching, you can find about whatever - and eventually at a reasonable price.
  5. Really great. Would like to see more photos also.
  6. The above are probably the easiest, most straight-forward, and practical methods; however, as usual, I do it a bit differently. I use a spread sheet: List all models by Name, Manufacturer, and Number. Next, use columns to the right of each to list parts removed in Red, parts added in Black, with reference number. The real benefit this affords is that a simple search of kit number will tell you what kit parts came from or went to. Works exceptionally well when there are a large number of kits that would otherwise have to be searched for parts. Further, you don't have to worry about running out of columns and it's nearly as simple and quick as the other methods once you get used to it..
  7. Very nice job.
  8. That's some great work.
  9. Some very nice touches.
  10. You know, that's interesting. As a side note, my wife has been watching an Australian series for a while now and I was getting a little confused as to what a 'Ute' was. Seemed every other vehicle was called that, so I actually had to look it up. I found it's a catch-all name for a passenger vehicle with a cargo tray in the rear - basically a pickup. Interesting and makes complete sense now. Good job.
  11. Very nice overall look. Body color came out great.
  12. Great job. Looks good.
  13. Looks good.
  14. Nice job.
  15. Now that's a nice job.
  16. Very nicely done.
  17. Very nice job.
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