TooOld

Thanks Bob !

For years I've always built models with super detailed engines and chassis , but lately I've been enjoying restoring old glue bombs back to original condition . I add a few things like poseable steering and a few decals , but they are basically "out of box" . This is Monogram's first rebox of the Blue Beetle . It received a new engine & exhaust , front bumper , and wheels & tires , and was molded in red & black . This is the glue bomb as I found it . The finished chassis and a link to the build photos . http://public.fotki.com/TooOld/models/show-rods-1/tom-daniel-boss-a-bone/ And the finished restoration . Thanks for looking !

Beautiful work Ron ! I love seeing these old kits built the way they were meant to be .

Beautiful job on the old Vette ! Bill's right , there's something about the MPC bodies that just makes them look better than the rest . Great color , and the wheels and tires are the perfect upgrade it ! Sure is nice to see restorations of these old builds , it ensures they'll be around for a while longer .

Very fair price ! I used to charge $8 per kit but raised it to $9 last year . Being in Florida I can ship a kit to the SE for about $8 and to the NE for about $9 , but anything west of the Mississippi goes up to $10-11 . Except for California ,Oregon , and Washington which costs me around $12-14 . It's a BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH shoot depending where the buyer lives and lately I've been losing money so from now on I'm charging $10 per kit , if they don't like it too bad . From what I can tell most sellers are charging at least $12 . I agree with Bill , you should charge enough to cover your expenses and not worry about the bozo who complains . And you owe no one an explanation why you charge a certain amount .

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CRAZY COOOL !

Nicely done ! And cool photos too .

I just had to comment again on how much I like the colors you've used and it sounds like I'm not the only one that likes it ! Really nicely done Pat !

Nice job Rick ! I've got a couple of those and plan on building a Crew cab like is sitting in my driveway . The only real draw back for me is the scale is a bit off , probably 1/22 or 1/23 instead of the advertised 1/24 scale .

I saw his carbs on ebay last night and knew they looked like yours but upon a closer look weren't very good castings . Glad you saw them too as I was going to email you tonight about him . I doubt much can be done about guys like this except to spread the word on the modeling forums .

Another fun one Pat ! Love the earring and the paint , especially the small tatoo on his back and the silver streaked hair !

Beautiful work as always Richard ! I want one !

Revell or AMT ? Doesn't matter , great fabricating of the top and hood hinges ! Would love to have a closer look .

I also built the MPC kit as a kid leaving it clear , always liked the look of the J-Car body style . Beautiful job !

Super sharp build !

Very nicely done ! Gotta love those old Monogram Deuces !

Smoooooooth and beautifully done !

Beautiful Plymouth , and a really great looking collection ! Sorry for the loss of your friend , I'm sure he would love it .

Beautiful 2 + 2 ! I'm not offended by the wheels either , it's your model and if you like 'em that's all that matters .

Very cool Pat , I love the changes you made ! I've never tried wet sand before but yours looks good to me .

Another beauty Geoff ! Really really nicely done !