Harry P.

To be in scale I'd have to split that hair... several times...

I too.

Uh oh...

It's riding a bit high (looks like an Auburn 4x4)... but otherwise, spectacular. Very nice work, nice detailing, nice paint. Just nice.

The forecast HIGH here for Wednesday is 11, and the low -2. And it's almost freaking MARCH.

I remember him from SCTV, before he was a "big star." That's where I first saw him. A talented actor/writer/director. RIP, Harold.

On my '32 Pocher Mercedes, I actually spent more on aftermarket goodies from Model Motorcars than I spent on the kit itself! That was an expensive little project...

Exquisite! That's about as good as it gets. I love the helmet on the bedroll, and like Sean said, the rust/weathering on the muffler heat shield is absolutely dead on. Nice work, G.

The © date on the box is 1974. Molded in red and black.

x2! Very cool, and different!

Makes perfect sense. Different people have different expectations. Different people have different levels of acceptance of sub-par merchandise. Some see a sub-par kit as a "challenge." I see it as being ripped off. The part I don't get is where the people with lower expectations find it so necessary to chastise those with higher expectations because we don't see things the way they do. You know, the "relax, it's just a plastic toy" crowd. Why so defensive? Why so quick to jump on the "higher expectations" guys and administer the verbal beatdown??? (I'm not talking about you, Drew... just making a general point regarding the overall tone this thread has taken on). This thread began with a very generic comment about my frustration with having to correct mistakes in a kit I'm working on. I didn't mention any specific kit or manufacturer. But wouldn't you know it, soon enough the name callers came crawling out of the woodwork.

I mentioned "cheating" previously... finding the answer the "easy way" (those of you who do it know what I'm talking about). I know all about the "man cave" and the way the answers to this quiz are passed around there (I know who a couple of you are, but don't know all of you that do it). My question is: What's the point? Why bother sending me an answer that you didn't even try to figure out yourself? What fun is that? If you're one of those guys who has been cheating, I suggest you don't bother sending me any answers. Leave this quiz to the people who like this game and like the challenge and play it the right way. You cheaters can stay at your "man cave." Remember... don't post any hints or answers here. PM me with year, make and model. The answer: 2011-present Skoda Rapid

You know, I've never been to a contest, and keep telling myself I will never get involved in that side of the hobby... but I have to admit the idea of showing up for one is starting to tempt me, if for no other reason than to meet some of you guys in person.

None of this would even be an issue if only they had gotten it right in the first place...

Yeah, no kidding! It would be a shame to lose this new source of kits.

That's the stuff.

The easiest way to get styrene (or anything, for that matter) is to do a google search. In about two seconds you will have literally hundreds of sources, all of which are just a few mouse clicks away. Any time, day or night, weekends and holidays included. The internet is the world's largest hobby shop, with the world's largest inventory, they never close, and they ship to your door. Here's one to start you off: http://www.google.com/#q=styrene&safe=off&tbm=shop

I agree. You can look at mistakes in a model kit as a challenge, and actually enjoy fixing the mistakes. And a lot of people do just that. Great. Good for them. But in my opinion, while I do correct mistakes when I build (which is what brought on this whole thread in the first place), as the consumer who paid good money for the product, I resent having to take the time to correct the mistakes made by the people who were PAID to design, engineer and manufacture the kit. Simple as that.

Thank you, Rick. Progress has slowed a bit, because I'm also building two other kits simultaneously (no WIPs, just building 'em!). New progress photos should appear early next week.

I'm happy to hear that you like this place.

I did the same on mine. Body is unpainted. The surface was so perfect, there was no way I could make it better by painting it.

Then why do you keep reading it and commenting here? Is someone forcing you to keep coming back to this topic? There are plenty of other topics on this site that you might like better. I have this weird sort of thing where if I don't have any interest in a particular topic, then I don't comment on it. That's crazy, right? Must be just me...

The wheels, rims and mounting clips are all molded in one piece, but a little paint detailing works wonders. The valve stems are brass rod, the nuts on them are hex-shaped styrene rod painted brass:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25679&hl=%20pocher%20%20mercedes&page=1

A couple of problems with your post. First, I never said anything about how good I am. My comments are about inaccurate kits, not about me or whatever skills I have or don't have. I'm talking about the people who are paid to create the kits. Not about me. Second, this is a perfectly logical topic for an online forum about model cars. And third, no, no warning points for expressing your opinion. That's what we do here. That's what an online forum is for.