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Just finished the latest issue of Motor Trend, the self appointed knower of all things automotive. Toward the back of the magazine they talk about the latest "long term test cars" that they are abusing. One of the "editors" writes about the dismal gas mileage compared to what Mazda lists as its gas mileage. He mentions how hard he had tried to even get close to Mazda's stated mileage, then starts discussing taking corners and on & off ramps to the freeway at near the engines RED LINE. This guy is an idiot and should not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle and Mazda would do well to take their car back. This is the type of Automotive Journalism that helps you with your purchase of a new car ?? I find it harder and harder to take these editors seriously. Tell me the difference between this ZERO and the kid with a 4" tail pipe sticking out of the back of his Honda.

That's an interesting product. How does the thickness compare to Bare-Metal Foil ??

Looks great. I like how you detailed this build. Did the camper come with it or is this something you added ??

Your few changes really make a big difference in the appearance. You mention changing the wheels and tires, do you have any way to get Pegasus products ?? They offer several different wheel designs and stand alone disc brake sets. The colors you used to detail the undercarriage look great.

Very nice looking build. This is a great kit and lends its self to many possibilities.

I don't remember this kit at all. I would be far more interested in building one now then when the real Brat was on the road. The real car had a somewhat limited following and as I recall didn't sell all that well. This kit would offer so many possibilities to todays modelers. Lets hope Round 2 reissues this, I would buy one at this time.

No, what I was referring to was High octanes mention of Play Boy Magazine, and others, with the staple placement. Trying for a little play on words is all.

Glad to here your mother is improving. She sounds like a very independent soul. Good that you were there at the right time.

Very nice looking Camaro. I like the interior, what did you use for the Hounds Tooth inserts on the seats ??

You have done an excellent job with your conversion. You might want to consider using this as a master and make resin copies.

There has been a competition between manufactures for bragging rights since the wheel was invented. If Chevrolet is "top dog" today you know Ford is going to have something better tomorrow. As this saga continuous every now and again something useful trickles down as something we, the unwashed masses can actually use.

Ya it wasn't until I got married that I realized girls didn't have staples in their belly button.

On the matter of Automotive Journalism, I was reading the latest issues of Car & Driver and Motor Trend. First I personally have a hard time relating to cars that cost more than my home, and my home is considered to be worth more than the national average by quite a bit. Why car we comparing mid-sized family sedans and speaking about them in terms usually used if they are "track day'" cars ??

I just can't stop laughing. This used to be one of my favorite TV shows. Pronography viewing, I know it's a little slow living in a fly over state I just didn't realize how slow I guess. I'll have to check this out.

Great looking build. Always a thrill to mask a model for a two tone paint job. Good idea for the decal source.

Looks like some interesting new kits for 2018. I'll have to get a couple of 2002's and the GTI.

You can see that you used your skills from the ship and airplane building on this first car build. Opening a door on your first build shows you're not intimidated. Look forward to seeing more of your builds. I like the post cars better than the hardtops but that's just me.

Very nice looking, and the offset stripe that I haven't seen since, well 1969. Very nice paint, black is always a challenge to get right.

As the others have said "keep building" I like the theme of your build. Foiling is a very trying thing and it takes a lot of practice.

Great looking build so far. You did a perfect job getting the decals to lay down, when I built mine I had to use so much Solvaset that the decals started to come apart and they still wouldn't lay down. The Blue gives the car a different look, I like it. Salinas, I used to live up 101 from you in Prundale of Crazy Horse Canyon Road. I sure miss that part of the world.

I really like the Edsel Ranchero. In the late '50's this was a somewhat common conversion. The point where you joined the two bodies is interesting but that saves the Edsel trim. The tail lights look perfect. Should you ever want to do such a conversion again try and find an early issue of the AMT '57 Ford as that was one of the custom options in that kit. Converting the '57 Ford into a Skyliner is an ambushes under taking. The '59 roof portion looks lower than the '57 roof in the picture.

The biggest problem is the drivers in the on coming cars. They drive with their High Beams on or their Drive lights on when they are in heavy traffic even in town. Mostly a Pilot Error problem. On another subject. I received my ordered Coffee yesterday. Ya I know I'm a "Coffee Snob". I ordered four different brews and they sent two correct and doubled one order and forgot another brew that I ordered. Somewhere someone has my ordered Coffee. All is not lost, after an E Mail exchange they are sending me the missing brew and told me to keep the extra pound of Coffee they sent in error.

My wife and I were looking at it thru our bathroom window this morning. The timing was such that as we took turns in the shower we could look out and see it starting. As it progressed we were looking at it as we were getting dressed and I got to have my first cup of coffee on the back deck as it went almost totally dark. Not into this sort of thing normally but when you just look out the window and there it is it can be fascinating to watch.

I like your color choice, I'm using that same color on my present build. What mask did you use for the flames ?? I like how your Tail Gate turned out.

Very clean looking build.