Harry P.

It didn't expire a few month after purchase, it expired after the free trial ended. If you would have purchased it it would never expire. The free downloads are only to give you a chance to take a "test drive" and see if you want to buy the software.

Don't post all the pictures here, just post the link to your Photobucket album.

It has nothing to do with putting money into a car that's not worth it. The whole show is nothing more than a disguised commercial for the stuff they throw on the car. The value of the car vs. the value of the parts they put on it are totally irrelevant. It's all about getting the sponsored parts in front of a TV audience and hoping that as many people as possible go out and buy those parts. The value of the car vs. the value of the parts used on it isn't ever a consideration.

Looks like the third time's the charm... it looks very good!

Shows like "Pimp My Ride" have NOTHING to do with "reality." It's all about sponsorship and making money. It's "TV," not real life! Shows like this are totally sponsor driven and 100% scripted and worked out beforehand. If some wheel manufacturer puts up the $$$, they'll put those wheels on the car. It's all about "product placement,"... that is, who paid the bucks to have their stuff featured on the show. Seriously, you guys can't really believe that what you see happening on shows like this is "reality," can you???

Why don't you just subscribe and have it sent right to your door???

Final vote: 42 Real, 16 Model. You guys are too smart. It's REAL! Next ROM coming MONDAY!

#143 should be arriving any day now...

How is "Juergen" a good guess for the clue "keep thinking wine?"

Huh? Where did that come from???

http://www.internethobbies.com/ http://www.ehobbies.com/ http://www.gohobbies.com/ http://www.hobbywarehouse.com/?Click=1016&...CFQEhDQodQHXzeA and many, many more. Do a google search and you'll find dozens and dozens.

Ding ding ding!!! We have a winner! Your turn...

Keep guessing... BTW Clay... I still have my hair!

No, no and no!

Treehugger Dave!

A really "cool" one?

Another reason that the old-fashioned stand-alone hobby shop is an endangered species, a reason people often forget, is the simple fact that the customer base for these shops has been steadily shrinking over the years. Back in the "good old days" of the 60s, model cars was a hobby that was mostly enjoyed by kids. In the days before computers, the internet, video games and satellite TV, kids had far fewer things to do with their spare time, and a lot more of them picked model cars than do the kids of today. Also, the model car hobby in general has transformed from a kid's hobby to one that's now populated by more adults than kids. Many of the kids who got into model cars in the 60s grew up to be the adults that are still in the hobby today, but along the way the number of kids who got into the hobby for the first time got smaller and smaller over the years. It's pretty easy to see that when the overall customer base shrinks over time, it takes fewer and fewer suppliers to meet that falling demand. Fewer modelers today than in the past equals fewer hobby shops that can remain open and make a profit. Those that try to hang on have two choices: raise prices in order to cover the loss of overall business, or lower prices in an attempt to draw more or new customers. But when the number of potential customers is actually steadily shrinking overall, it's awfully hard to attract more business to your store! The only realistic option is for the LHS to jack up prices in order to overcome the loss of business... and having higher prices than the online stores only drives even more people to shop online. It's only a matter of time then, that a LHS will be forced to close. It's true that there are successful hobby shops still in business here and there, but overall, they're a dying breed. The only way hobby shops can possibly make a comeback is if the model car hobby in general makes a comeback, and the number of people involved in the hobby actually grows instead of shrinks. That's a fairly unlikely scenario.

I think it might vary a little from store to store, but the local H.L. here has 2 aisles of models: plastic cars, ships, planes, etc. and diecast car kits. They have a basic supply of Testors paints (no Tamiya), they sell airbrushes and basic model supplies like glues, tools, foil, some K&S stuff, etc. Basically not as well stocked as a full-blown hobby shop, but really not too bad for a generalized "crafts" store.

"Jeffery Jones?" Is that the best fake name you could come up with? Just kidding... welcome aboard!

My answer to your question came across as sort of rude... so let me "re-word" it. The Krylon magnetic paint won't help as far as weathering. It only comes in one color (gray), and is meant to make whatever surface you spray it onto magnetic... but that's not what you're looking for as far as weathering a model. If you have it, there was a great feature on how to do realistic weathering in the October 2008 issue of the magazine. Also a few ideas here: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Weather-Y...&id=1368583 http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/tutorial/104

I tried to answer your PM but your in-box is full. Time to clean out the attic...

There is absolutely nothing about that paint that has anything to do with weathering models. The "magnetic" property is the selling point, but what does that have to do with weathering a model? Save your money and stick to "normal" paints, pastels, and/or hobby weathering kits.

That's pretty cool! I have never liked the new Charger's looks too much, but it does make a good looking cop car! Very intimidating! Sounds like the kits will be great.

I've had a Photobucket account for years... probably have many hundreds of pix there, and have never "run out" of room...