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Cool... Now I know I have something for the Web Theme.

Thanks again guys. Bruce, I'm glad that Deb likeed the old picture. Ronnie, the Modelhaus resin kits are Curbsides with the hoods molded in and no engines. They usually have a chassis with all details molded in, but sometimes there is a flat, promo-like chassis with no details, depending on the kit. They all come with an interior, some with separate side panels and seats, but most are bucket type interiors. The dashboards and steering wheels are separate pieces. The front & rear bumpers, grilles and some trim are all separate chromed pieces. Whitewall tires, chrome hubcaps, wheel backs and metal axles are standard parts. Depending on the car, headlights are sometimes clear resin or chromed pieces. The same for taillights... some are red resin or some are chromed pieces. The kits also come with vacuum-formed front and rear glass. Despite being on the pricey side, IMHO they are well worth the money as the cars, or kits, usually cannot be found anywhere else for much cheaper prices, unless you get really lucky finding one at a swap meet or scoring one really cheap on EBAY. If you're looking for something special, check out Modelhaus' selections http://www.modelhaus.com/ Note that they cast parts for your order as they get the orders and do not carry an inventory, Wait times for orders are usually 6 to 8 weeks.

LOL... Thanks guys. Mike, my ancestors were Polish on my Mom's side and Swedish on the Dad's side. Ray, you thought it was a pickle and others thought it was a sausage... LOL.

I got a new Avatar...!!!

Welcome to our plastic playground Jeff.

Thank you very much guys. I'm glad that "some of you" like the new Avatar.

Guy, that looks really nice. Great job.

Welcome to our plastic playground Stephen. I'd say that you definitely fit right in here with the rest of us plastiholics from the looks of that collection.

Tulio, that is a beautiful car. Great job.

Here's one that we don't see very often, if at all. This is another Modelhaus resin kit that I picked up from them at the NNL East Show way back in April. After a bath in Westley's Bleche White the parts got a good wash and very minor cleanup. The castings on this one are wonderful as usual. The body has been primed and painted a Duplicolor shade of Burgundy / Black Cherry (Sorry, but there was no color name label on the can). It has also been clearcoated and polished. The color kind of matches the Burgundy Poly stock color of the car. The interior bucket needed a minor amount of cleanup and will be done up in shades of maroon and gray with a dark gray/maroon flocked carpet along with some BMF trim on the side panels. The dash has been painted body color and still has to be detailed. This is the first interior bucket that I've gotten from Modelhaus that fits the body opening perfectly and needs no widening or narrowing at the sides. I'll post some pictures of the interior as soon as more work is completed on it. Thanks for looking in on this new project. Any and all comments and critiques are welcomed as usual. Further progress to come as it happens.

Thanks guys. I know a lot of you were tired of looking at my tongue sticking out.

You could always go with a Leather color for the interior which would compliment the Tan exterior. But, as Ben asked, what car is it?

Tom, obviously not ALL OF US are MCM Forum "junkies". Some people actually have a life away from this place....... I don't see how they could though... LOL

Nice job Vesa.

Looks like everyone is in agreement on this. Glad you all like "the look" and had a good laugh.

My younger daughter, who is 31, came home from Louisiana last night where she has been working at a Renaissance Fair for the past 2 months. Jamie has always "marched to the beat of a different drum, and when she said that she wanted to travel around the country to work at these Fairs, I equated it with wanting to run away to join the Circus. One of the stories that she was telling us was how Gnomes are popular "characters" at these Fairs. She bought herself a pair of rubber gnome's ears and a pointed hat that she modeled for us. I thought it looked cute, but I also wondered how I would look wearing them...... Soooooooooooooooo................. Prepare for a good laugh.............. I've been letting my white beard grow since the beginning of Fall because my older daughter wants me to wear a Santa suit for my 3 1/2 year old grandson for Christmas. I think that the beard fits the "Gnome look" perfectly. I look like one of those garden gnome statues that you'd put in your garden...!!! So.......... Do you think I should make this my new Avatar picture...???

Welcome to our plastic playground Charlie.

How about this one? http://phoenixtoys.com/Hobby-Gear

That is absolutely crazy. I'm sorry, but no model is worth that kind of money............ not to me anyway.

Already have a room booked. Looking forward to this event like a kid looking forward to Christmas..!! Hopefully will be assisting my buddy Tom Valenta again at this show for choosing models for photo / show coverage for MCM. Also looking forward to those tasty Margaritas and great food at the Tilted Kilt. However, I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing a bunch of old friends and meeting new ones. Seeya there.

Great job Michael.

Welcome to our plastic playground Nick.

Gregg, I'd like to thank you, first of all for providing this Forum for all of us plastiholics. Secondly, for giving us the information as to the problems that happened with this site, and the efforts taken to fix it as best as is possible. Good luck with everything. Now, as you said, let's all get back to the joys of this great hobby, and refrain from the gnashing of teeth and complaining. Sheet happens and we just have to move on.

Yes, I wholeheartedly agree with all that has been said here. Especially that this Forum has become such a big part of daily life in my "old age".

That looks really great John.