Mike 1017

How to Use the Color Wheel to Pick Your Perfect Color Palette | Better Homes & Gardens (bhg.com)

This H&G video explains how to use a color wheel. I use when I need a custom color My first step would be to look for an OEM color that I like. When I mix paints, I only use the same brand. There is nothing worse than watching paint craze on a body. Off the top of my head, I would try a Kandy Burgandy Wine. With any Kandy you have a lot of control on how light or dark you want to go. Maybe a Burgandy Pearl. Check out HOK is my go-to. Good luck Mike.

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I stumbled across this great deal on Facebook Market Place. $50.00 for the slot car set, the timer, and the track extension. It was listed for 2 hours when I saw it and only 30 minutes from my home. I figure retail for all of it is about $255.99 Mike

Richard, You are correct about road racing cars. If I was in it for real racing, I would get a used race car. There are plenty to choose from $10,000 to $50,000 which is a lot cheaper than commissioning one from scratch. All the bugs have been sorted out. Just get in and beat the Hell out of it and have fun. Those Winged Warriors may be re-worked Roadrunners or Chargers. It's a lot more prudent to fabricate the front aero piece than find a real one. The same goes for that Torino. One Daytona sat unsold for almost 2 years at Mr. Norms Chicago. I really admire people who have held on to these historic cars. See the $1 million+ 1969 Charger Daytona from the Mecum auction – Stellpower Mike

Larry, I have one if you are still looking Mike

Smoking cigarettes in the pits, while fueling the cars. Street clothes and street shoes maybe a team T shirt. Ned Jarrett and Dr. Jerry Punch announcing the races. The real challenge was trying to find out which station was televising the race TNT, TNN, CMS or who else. IMO Fox Tv ruined NASCAR. Boogity Boogity You are right real cars and real drivers Mike

I think that Ford built 3 for the street. Last time I saw one for sale the asking price was $258,000.

Yes, is one of favorite band. I saw them live. Performing Close to the Edge. I also so Rick Wakeman perform Journey to the Center of Earth and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur. I think that the performance of King Arthur in Chicago was to shake out the bugs and to see how it was accepted by the audience and critics. Before it went to England for the On Ice Show. Alan White you will be missed. RIP Mike PS Anyone else see the Rick Wakeman shows?

Whatever movie he was in I watched it. My favorite scene is "Tommy you're a funny guy". It takes off from there. Supposedly Joe Pesci ad lived that whole scene and that is why Ray looked so surprised. Gotta watch GoodFellas this weekend. Rip Ray Liotta Mike

I think the plan would be to donate it to a Not for Proffit Muesum. With the owners' caveat of first right of refusal. A $174,000,000 is a nice tax wright off. Mike

I hope that NASA sends the Rover into that doorway

Mercedes has been lagging behind the rest of the F1 teams. Podium finishes have been hard to come by. Hamilton got 1 in Bahrain. $142,000,000 would be a huge an investment. Results ????. A pig with $142,000.000 is still a pig. Mike

Thanks Mark I learned something new today. Mike

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I see on the box a General Mills logo. Was MPC owned by them or was there some sort of cereal promotion going on? Mike

When my wife and I go out antiquing I always spot old radio tubes. We live in the Chicago area and there are a lot of stores. Grage and estate sales are probably the best. The older the house the better finds are lurking there. Good luck in your hunt Mike

Jason, I agree with you 100% about painting the body first because it does give me an incentive to finish the car. Right now, I have a 1967 Impala SS painted Evening Orchard {my favorite color} Every time I look at it, I can't wait to finish it. Mike

Great build. This is one of my favorite Funny Cars. I saw him race at US 30. The paint jobs on his cars blew me away. Mike

I paint the body first and clear coat it. This way the paint has time to cure. When it comes to final assembly I don't have to worry about finger prints or soft paint Any residue from BMF or epoxy can be taken care with Maguires or just soap and water. I use Scale Finishes clear. It really protects the paint. Mike

I ran across this today for sale at Hobbylinc. Has anyone built one of these back in the day? Or any opinion or reviews. It does look kool Mike

Very nice. I just added it to my favorites

We just got back from Hawaii and had a wonderful time. Everyone said "Hawaii is so expensive" Any vacation to a major city New York, Chicago, LA, or Toyko is expensive. Especially if you are staying on the Main Drag. I could not find a job Mike

My wife and I are on our way to Hawaii this morning. If I can get a job, there I am not coming back. Looking forward to meet you Gregg. Mike 1017 .

The reamer is very fine and narrow. Sometimes it will push dried paint through the tip. I don't put any pressure on the reamer just lightly spin the tip on top. Until it feels smooth The first time I did this I could really feel the imperfections in the tip. There is a U Tube video about tuning up an airbrush Mike 1017