Harry P.

Looks like this topic went from a fun game to a political rant. And not even ranting about the correct country! And here I thought I was just providing some harmless fun for you guys. Geez... apparently some of you can't just have some fun without getting all bent out of shape. Who would have guessed that something as harmless as an Auto ID Quiz would ever have to be locked down?

I have a 2007 GT sitting in the garage... so I really like your 2006.

Ditto all of the above. Very cool all the way around. And I love the lawnmowers! Too cool!

Dash looks very good.

She's very "petite." Maybe 5 feet tall? 100 pounds? A small girl, for sure, but cute as a bug.

Thanks, Steve. That's high praise coming from a big name builder like you.

I'll admit that the "Cheers" feeling is something the internet can't provide. Obviously buying online is a solitary and anonymous activity. But man, when I think about the fact that I can instantly find anything online, find the cheapest price among all sellers, and have it on my doorstep in a few days with only a few mouse clicks... that's pretty hard to pass up. And when that UPS or FedEx truck stops in front of the house and that big box is left on my doorstep... that's a great feeling!

Pretty sure he's a rapper. And guess who the target demo for Hennessy is?

Are married are you to the "legal" angle?

If we knew the answer to that we'd all be doing it!

Don't forget to factor in the cost of gas to get to the LHS and back, plus sales tax, on every "brick and mortar" purchase.

A local hobby shop is no different from any other business. If you can't handle the competition, you go out of business. The internet is HUGE competition... you can find anything you need, 24/7/365. The internet never closes. I know a lot of guys look at the LHS with nostalgia, because they remember going there as a kid (including me)... and they attach some sentimental value to it, and insist that we "have to support the LHS" or the hobby will die, etc., etc. Nonsense. I'm the consumer, it's my money I'm spending, and I will shop wherever and whenever it's convenient for me, whether that means the LHS or online. I don't see any reason to support the LHS if I can find a wider selection, or lower prices, or both, elsewhere, any more than I would "support" a supermarket that has less selection, higher prices, and fewer hours open than the supermarket down the street. Makes no sense to me. And the final part of the "support your local hobby shop" argument... the "personalized service" part... that part I can understand, if "personalized service" is what you require. As for me, I know what I want when I shop, I don't need anyone to help me. But that's just me...

That's really cool! Nice video. It's amazing how much work goes on "behind the curtain."

I like it already! I agree with Wayne... doing that to a real one would be grounds for execution, but in the scale model world, anything goes! Very cool!

Well, that's different! Nice job!

The plated parts of the tractor look to be "nickel plated"... the plating is somewhere between chrome and brass plated... I'll be keeping those plated parts as is. Just don't like all that chrome (or nickel) on the pumper unit.

Actually pretty funny! I like her comment about her act "falling flat." A little self-deprecating humor is a good thing!

Oh, I see. Thanks.

I thought that guy died years ago!

Remember, do not post hints or answers here. PM me with year, make and model (need all three). This week's car is from forum member customsrus. The answer: 1991 Kelly Python

He was amazing. One of my favorite artists.

I'd love to see a model of that!

I had an '84 Turbo Z. Garnet Red with silver lower body cladding. Pretty cool car for its day.

Remember, this rig began life as a horse-drawn pumper, so the "brakes" were the horses themselves (as in "Whoa!"). Once the pumper was converted to Christie power, my guess is that some sort of braking system had to be retrofitted to make up for the loss of the original "brakes." The model has a simple rod-actuated rear brake system (remember, this was long before hydraulic brakes were invented). The kit-supplied brake actuator rods were a mess... too much flash, mold seams all along the length... so instead of trying to make the kit parts presentable, in this case I scratchbuilt new actuator rods of brass with styrene rod connector ends, to replace the sub-par kit pieces. Brake rods installed (but not the actual brakes...yet):

What's the story behind all the holes in the doors on the phaeton? Missing trim strip?