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Great looking "Barn Find" . Perfectly aged look. Engine ? That is sacrilege, everyone knows it goes the other way around, Chevy into Ford. You get extra points for poking at tradition.

Check out You Tube, there are many shorts on this new model. I understand in order to reach the top horsepower rating you're going to need 110 + octane fuel.

While Earl's guys missed getting any paint on the tires you got the undercarriage overspray just right. This build just makes you smile .

You might want to check the Shows section on this forum. There are two posts, one dated March 22 about vendors and an April 11 post mentioning some of the vendors who are already going to be there. Should be a great show, which I could be there hopefully someone will post pictures of the show.

Very interesting looking trailer. This looks as if it would be a perfect base for a Tear Drop camping trailer. The only thing that seems strange is the axle is mounted in such a way that there would be a lot of weight on the tong of the trailer. That would depend on how you build it and where the center of gravity is.

As always another beautiful Ford build. I have to ask about your '73 Chevrolet. I'm fascinated by some models offered in other countries that we wouldn't see in the US. Usually there are large portions of the body that look like a model offered here but slightly restyled. The only parts of this model that even look at all similar are the windshield, from the '70's era, and the headlight trim rings that look like about a '65 Chevrolet pick up unit. The doors are shaped like nothing I have ever seen and the Vinyl Roof is something that we never saw. The way the front of the hood drops off is like an International Travell. The hub caps look like '61 - '62 Chevrolet Impalas. A very unique looking vehicle.

Great idea. Like the color and interior combo.

Nice clean build. I like how the engine cover is opened to direct more air into the engine.

Very nice Show Room build.

Great interior treatment. Looks perfect.

Always thought the Vicky was the best looking body style. I like your idea of building it more as a stock car instead of a Hot Rod.

In the original issue of this kit and I think most of the reissues the small narrow tires were to be added to the stock tire to make the wide tires for the rally version.

The only time I use a mask is when working with Resin bodies or parts. This can be some very bad stuff. For this reason I will actually step outside to do that sanding to also keep it away from any other parts and my work area. If you are already having respiratory issues I would just use a mask when ever you are sanding or any thing else that would expose you to any thing that may effect your breathing. You may want to even consider using a mask when brush painting, as well as any spraying, or even glues.

There are many good arguments put forward here against at Pay Wall or what ever it may be called. I think I agree with them and also the idea of getting advertisers that would do business with the members here would be a better and more reliable revenue source. With the number of people visiting the site I would think that anyone serious about promoting their products would have to look at those numbers and realize the potential. As for the subscription thing. You may not like this, but it is the elephant in the room. The issues have never really been timely. I understand that there have been an endless number of problems with printing and distribution. I have always bought every issue I could get at my local Model Shop, but with the uncertainty as to when the next issue will ever come out I have held off getting a subscription. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this feeling. If I could know 100% that every issue would be coming wither it was monthly or bi-monthly on an absolutely timely manor then I would subscribe. I know you are having to make some hard business decisions.

I know what you mean about getting moved. It doesn't seem to happen as often as it used to. It is not uncommon to see a pickup or salt flat or drag car show up . I'm fine with it but there is areas set aside for these types of builds. I think that those areas could be expanded a little and that then they may be used more often by builders. I always check these other spots but there doesn't seem to be the activity that is seen here. I think that's to bad.

Great detailing. I also like the rubber on the lower quarters ( rear wings?) The discoloration from the hood vents ads a great deal of realism.

Beautiful build, easy to see why you won the metals. Those are really nice looking plaques.

Super rusty.

Looks like a fun "Poke in the eye" type build. Very original idea.

This kit seems much nicer than I ever thought it would be.

Did not know you were going for the Stock Car look. Turned out very nice.

Great looking job on the Chop and Channel.

Had to show these pictures to my wife. She gives me grief all the time about my stash, I've got nothing on this guy.

Turned out perfect. You should display this with a before picture to help show the effort you put in this build.

Should be a great color combo. These cars always looked great with the rear cover on.