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I think you're right about this. I may have to go back and change the wheel color.

A Ken Kitchen 300 six provides "go". A simple frame composed of Plastruct and whatever I could find in my parts box.

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More progress, it's been slow going! Sorry about the dust everywhere, it's going to get worse before it gets better...

I like the '70 torinos.

I agree. I had it on my mind at one time to "finish" the weathering, but I was pulled away by the next project. There's always a next project that calls me before I finish the current one.

1960 thru 1977, 1/25 only. If I limit myself this way, it's easier to afford the hobby. I was born in 1960. These are the cars I remember. I will build newer cars if I owned the 1:1, or a friend did.

I carry my camera most of the time. I saw this guy in a friend's salvage yard, and had to build it.

I don't care for diecasts myself, but I'm perfectly happy to let others enjoy them without harrasment. I feel the same way about tuners, donks, lowriders, etc. But if others like them, go for it. I'm sure many people have little or no interest in my modeling preferences. Live and let live.

Really impressive. What a nice looking model! It IS a model, isn't it?

I continue to be more impressed by this forum. Starting a topic such as this in most other locations will get you burned alive by someone somehow being offended. I have to admit a small part of my motivation was to test this board's membership. What we have here is a relaxed discussion, exactly like I hoped. Kudos to you all. I do agree with Dr. Cranky on one point. Some of the effects are so cool you just HAVE to use them. Also, as in the post earlier, if you're modeling a junkyard, the extreme effects are certainly appropriate.

That's what I mean. Your truck looks perfectly servicable, and safe to drive. This is about as far as I go, usually. Weathering is obvious, yet the vehicle itself is still in good running condition.

I've noticed that the notion of weathering seems to fall into two groups: Those that do not weather models, and those who weather them to the point that the subject appears to be a derelict. I've seen many military models with weathering to suggest use and wear, but the vehicle still looks quite serviceable. With model cars, including dioramas, weathering seems to mean making the subject look beat to death. I realize that sometimes the subject is meant to look that way, but where are all the cars that look like a perfectly servicable, but used daily driver? Where are the buildings that look lived in, rather than looking as if they should be condemned? These questions are raised so I can hear other opinions. I have no interest in promoting one style over another. This is just my observation. What say ye?

The greenhouse is similar, but not the same. If you look at the '73 thru '79 trucks, the rear window slants forward. (The R&R still has this). The earlier generation had a near vertical rear window. The sheet metal around the rear window bowed in a little bit (look at photos above to see this). The R&R has flat sheetmetal around the rear window, just like the '73-'79 it is based on. While I believe the R&R to be a half-finished effort, I will also admit it's the best game in town that I know of. At least the R&R has the standard wheelbase!

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10171131 Right here.

As a matter of fact, I do. You will be happy to hear Fujimi has just released 2 new garage tool kits in 1/24.These are successors to the original garage and Tool set(s). I've seen only photos of the parts trees, and they look good. Everything one could need for their garage dioramas. I imagine they will be quite popular.

Step 11?

I plan on going to this one, I really enjoyed the last (first) show.

I'll be there, but I don't know if I'll be able to participate in the model contest. I always enjoy this show!

It was correctly pointed out to me that the gas line to the furnace was broken. This has been repaired. the Clark staff appreciate the heads up on this potentially dangerous situation.

Any help is appreciated. I've learned from my Clark station project just how helpful this board can be. There's a lot of knowledge out there!

I does mean a lot to me. What are the odds you'd find this build? I've had a lot of help from people on this board, and the building is much more accurate than it would have been without them. I haven't forgotten it, I just need to finish a few things first. I did get both toilets finished, I guess that's SOME progress. Thanks for the compliments, and stay tuned. I will return to this and finish it! -Tom

Yes, I am. Hopefully the next subject will be all welded!

Here's the overall look so far. There are more than 1000 rivets so far. Here's the interior. East to add details because it's so easy to work around. The partition between the cab and cargo area comes later. Another look at the front end. There will be a roll up rear door and sliding side doors. These began life as wheels on a New Ray 1/32 scale Peterbilt. I drilled out the toy wheel centers and added resin centers. The toy tires have real nice tread detail. These tires are smaller than an AMT big rig tire, but larger than my usual one ton tires. They are perfect for this application. I will post more as I progress!

Camper for pickup (in progress) This was the Hess motorhome This one is completely scratchbuilt If they won't make it, make your own.