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You can try PMing him here on the Forum..... Steven W Zimmerman

I spoke to him by PM at the end of February asking if he would be attending the South Hills Modelers show on March 1st. His wife had just been released from the hospital and he said there would "be hell to pay" if he left her home to go to the model show. I would assume that he is still caring for and attending to his recuperating wife. He did say that he has some new wheels in the works, which I'd imagine we'll see at NNL East.

I'm always searching for GOOD kits or promos of 1950's cars for my 1950's cars building quest. I have yet to come across any decent kits of a '54 Chevy, or a good promo that isn't priced too high. I have the '54 Chevy Sedan Delivery kit but I'd really rather build a car. Nothing on EBAY looks good to me. Does anyone have any suggestions..???

That is looking pretty cool so far James. I'm not a big fan of those scoops on the side trim though... But it's your model.

That is one of the best, well-used, garage dioramas that I've ever seen. The grunge and clutter, the wall insulation, the wood or coal stove...... everything is very well done and very realistic looking. You must have a LOT of time in on this.

Good choice. The only issue would be having to make your own inner door panels as there aren't any.

Very nice looking car Tom.

Very nice. I love the color combo

Very nice and I love the color.

That looks great Keith. Nice job.

Hey Jairus, hope you have a great day.

This kit is one of the ones in my TO DO pile of 1950's cars. I've built the '56 Chrysler which is a gem of a kit. I'm looking forward to working on this one.

Modern technology... ain't it great??

Yeah... I'm that old too and yes, I built that kit way back when too. I'd definitely build the kit, but I'd save that nostalgic box art... Great memories.

Just got the set from EBAY.... should have it Monday.

I think I'll be doing the same thing.

Ira Dahm would be perfect for this.... I think he's already built quite a few things that would fit right in.

Steven, how do you apply the embossing powders?? Do you use a strainer or do you just sprinkle it over the diluted Elmer's glue from the jar??

The glues to use for resin are CA glue (super glue) and/or 2 part epoxy (5 minute epoxy) of which there are a variety of brands.

Bill, thanks very much (I think) for your pictures and diagrams. Wile I've previously done brake and fuel lines on some models, I "cheat" and have them routed into the frame rails on Customs and Street Rods. Now I can get adventurous and try replicating E-Brake lines. Just more over-the-top details to add to a model's build time if I get so inclined to do so.

Yeah...... the gray and coral gets my vote too Steven.

PM sent Carl.

I think the AMT '58 Chevy came with a chrome crankshaft. Some of the Blueprinter engine parts packs came with camshaft parts. I don't recall ever seeing pistons, other than a piston shifter in one of the Revell '32 Ford Coupe kits.

Whoever may wind up doing that should hopefully be prepared to lay out some fairly hefty cash and be ready to be kept very busy. Modelhaus has a LARGE catalog of items both large and small. New owners should also want to be sure to keep the product quality and service up to the level that everyone has come to enjoy and expect. If I had a nice chunk of cash laying around I'd consider investing some of it to help back someone who was ready and willing to work hard at carrying on the business. It would obviously take a several person team to run it as efficiently as the Holthaus family has done. Only time will tell. In the meantime. I'm sure that Don, Carol and son will be inundated with orders over the next 2 years.

A few suggestions if you're interested... First of all, if you're going to use CA glue to tack in your glass, use non-fogging CA glue which should be available at your well-stocked LHS and apply a small drop carefully to the corners. I use the non-fogging glue exclusively. Next, if you're going to use CA accelerator, pour some in a small cap and dip either a toothpick, metal rod, or a pin into the accelerator and run it over the spots where you put the CA glue. The residue and the fumes from the accelerator should set up the CA glue without making a mess and fogging up the plastic glass.