Harry P.

The trick with Alclad is less is more. If you apply too much you actually kill the effect. It does take practice.

I've still never set foot in Minnesota. And don't ever intend to...

Absolutely. Also the mirror mounting frames.

Strip all the gold plated parts and use Alclad Gold on them.

I agree with Steve... sheet and or strip styrene. But step #1 is always a google image search so I have a good reference photo to use.

They aren't supposed to sit level until the trailer was hooked up. Looks like Doug's model sits just about right.

Here you go... exact sizes listed... http://licenseplates.tropikordia.com/sizes.asp?State=New York

If size wasn't standardized before 1950s, then you would need to know the specific state you're looking for.

Not gonna happen. The only way I can see to remove the decal is to apply masking tape and try to "rip" it off... but you'll probably wind up ripping the tissue paper. Since you say acrylic paint was used, then the decal applied on top of that, you might try soaking the decal with some water applied with a brush... maybe that would soften the decal's glue and allow you to scrape or lift it off somehow? I suggest just painting over it.

The good old days... 1962 Sears Christmas "Wishbook"...

Welcome. I think you'll like it here.

I agree. Tamiya tape (comes in 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch widths) is the best product to do color separation lines. Razor-sharp lines, sticks well so no bleed, yet pulls up easily and won't take paint with it. It's a little pricey, but it's the best tape I have found so far for masking off bodies.

I never had this, but remember the TV commercials. One of the weirder toys ever...

If lawn darts are banned, why are "regular" darts allowed? Seems like they arbitrarily picked on lawn darts, while many other dangerous things are still allowed.

Another way to make mufflers... cut some large aluminum tubing to length, then carefully flatten the tube to oval shape by placing a small piece of wood on the tubing and then gently tapping with a small hammer. Don't go too far, you want to get an oval cross-section, but don't want to totally flatten the tubing. Muffler ends made of styrene sheet, drilled to accept solder pipes. Smaller diameter aluminum tube cut to short lengths and slipped over the ends of the solder pipes to create the open exhaust tips. I don't see the advantage of making the pipes by using styrene tubing with brass rod inserted into it when solder alone can be bent easily and will hold its shape just fine... yet is soft/bendable enough to allow you to fine tune the fit easily.

I mean it was easier for me!

Agreed. And it's not too late.

That's about all they're good for.

Oh, please... Would you pay $7 plus almost $4 shipping for a worthless piece of trash?

Very nice.

Yeah, I'm on a Mac, so it's Command-V. I guess on a PC it's Control-V.

I agree... throw in a few cool display/diorama parts instead of that silly miniature box!

Use the Command and V keys to paste.

This game was a lot easier when I was posting the cars! But I got this one.