Dave42

I just got my first issue in the mail today! Woo Hoo!

Quality not quantity. Very nice, very clean!

Really like the engine in that first one!

Very nice. Apparently skills are skills, no matter what the subject. I really like the body shape on this. I have an older F1 kit to build, but the body is shaped much differently. BTW, the tires are bad in that kit too. Later,

Thank you Mike. The polish is Wet n Wild fastdry and the color is Gray's Anatomy. Thanks again, for checking it out.

Thank you sir!

Hey Everyone, I'd like to post what I'm working on, which is the mpc Ford Double Flip Pickup kit. There's a big gap in the front end out of the box. From what I can tell from ref pics, it looks like they were really kind of like that. I don't like it, so I filled it in. Body work is not my strong point, so it took forever for me to get it to were I couldn't see the work through the primer. But, I think I finally did. Pics show the box, then progressive shots to paint. Painted with nail polish. Thanks for looking! http://public.fotki.com/ssdave/trucks/1953-ish-pickup-wip/build/

I put in for the new Chi-Town Hustler Funny Car, and Donn's other DVD (Tips and Tricks). I have the Airbrushing DVD, and it's great!

Today I'd like to mention Donn Yost. I met him in person in March of this year at the first Buckeye Classic. Donn is an easily approachable guy. (I know because I approached him in the parking lot) I stood googly eyed as he answered my questions and shot the breeze with me and my wife several times over the course of the day. He showed an interest in what I was doing, what I was building, gave me suggestions and tips, everything. I watched him take (as usual) the BIG trophies, and had a blast having "hung out" with him, and having had some of my work on the tables along side his. I picked up the Airbrushing Show Quality Models DVD. It definitely improved my paint work, and I will be picking up the other. Anyway, just a highlight in this hobby for me. Thanks Donn, for being a grounded "regular" guy.

...I don't know what to say....all just screaming bright colorful sterile looking bodies. I know little about AMC, is that a Matador? Like them all, especially the Red Willy's, the Blue Nova, and then out of left field with the weathered build.... ...oops, re-read Paul's post, Hornet....sweet.

Holy cow, I'm with everyone else here, sure looks like you stay at it. Every one looks so clean, and the patience you must have for all of that decal work... All of the drag cars along with the Skoal Olds, and Mini-Wheats builds are the ones that strike me the most. Impressive work and collection.

Today I send a shout out about our own Doctor Cranky. He has been as nice a guy as I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with online, and I only say online because that's the only way we've spoken. I'm sure he's just as cool in person. Even in the short time that I've been here, I've learned a lot from him. He and his work are definitely one of the high points here that make this forum enjoyable for me. Thank you good Doctor, for your enthusiasm, your willingness to share everything, and your positive attitude.

Nice work. I too like the way you brought that front wheel back, and the exhaust wrap, and the fat front tire, and.....oh, I like it all!

Looks awesome. Is it just me, or does it looks like there is fuel in those lines in that second engine pic? Again, Awesome.

Very nice. Gorgeous paint, and great work on the panels lines.

Holy smokes what a bunch of builds. Nice work. I particularly like the Twister, the Heavy Chevy, and the rod with the Caddy motor. What a year!

Nice start, and I'm looking forward to this myself. Thanks for that tip about the glue. I too wondered how you guys do these White glue mock-ups considering the dry time, but that explains it.

Wow, love this one. Incredible shine and I like the trim around the fender wells. Yeah, I wouldn't be forgetting this one. It would be proudly displayed.

Looks good. I love that tread plate firewall.

Like to mention and thank a good guy, RustyBill1960, for checking out my stuff and feeding my ego with his great comments. If you haven't checked him out, do so. He's quite an artist as well as a modeler. Hey Russ!

Turned out nicely. Love the Cragars and White letter tires. Definitely a lot of trim/detail work in side, nice work.

Nice work on both of these. Love the wheels on the first one, and hard to pick a favorite part of the Dart...like it all!

These all look great, and very much like the real deal. I particularly like that second Ramcharges build...mostly because of what looks like super engine work there!

I'll use this one (like many of you) to say kudos to the "staff" here at MCM. I don't know how you guys do it, but I'm thankful that you do!

I'll use this first day to thank Greg Pugh for his part in a short conversation that we had privately, a few weeks back. Thanks Greg.