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Looks really nice, though I wish they would make some of the twins instead of the small fours. If Aoshima would come out with a model of the CB350, I would definitely buy one (it would be a race to see which one is finished first; the model or the full-size bike).

Thanks again for the address.

I am looking for the contact information for Missing Link resin. I know that there is a pop-up on their website, but I have never had luck in getting them to work. TIA

The AirTrax kits are quite nice to have, and include a lot of cars that you can't get anywhere else. They did vend at NNL East last year, but I haven't heard if they are returning for this year.

What is the overall size of the rim and tire on the Caddy? I have a project which could use a set of wheels like these, but not if they are too small in diameter.

I would have no problem with a new kit of a '71-2 Buick Riviera, a '69-77 Plymouth/Dodge C-body, or a big mid '70s Ford (a hidden headlight Country Squire would be great, but I would really like a '74 Mercury like Steve McGarrett's ride). These were the new cars I remember as a youngster, and there was something about the styling that was memorable, even with the huge bumpers that were gradually added to nearly every car. Bring 'em on!!!

The Revell kit has the nicer body, and reasonable chassis detail. If you get the Pro Street version, be forewarned that the kit comes with a custom taillight panel, so you will need a stock kit to complete the build.

I remember having the Lindberg Stealth back when it was first released. The kit reminded me of an early '80s MPC kit in some respects, especially in the molded-in detailing. Enjoyed the review and the dusting off of some memories.

My favourites are Tamiya TS-76 Mica Silver and the Tamiya Spray Blacks (Flat, Gloss, Semi-Gloss, and Rubber). The silver is really versatile, since it looks great with a gloss coat, but gives the appearance of cast aluminum when you hit it with a flat clear. It also makes a great base for their metallic finishes. The blacks are great for chassis and interior work, with just enough difference to be noticed when you are looking at them next to each other.

A great show to attend if you are in the region. I'll be missing the show this year, but hope to be back for next year's event. Highly recommended!

Capcon is held once every two years, and this year is an off-year (will be back for 2019). We have a good relationship with the IPMS chapter, so we try to ensure that we leave plenty of room between the two shows.

There's very little left, unfortunately. From what I have heard over the years, most of the tooling went out the doors with employees, who then sold it for the scrap value. It's a shame, because I have rarely seen a Jo-Han body that didn't accurately represent the 1:1 version.

The correct date is the 22nd of September. I have sent an e-mail to the webmaster to have the date changed.

Thanks, Peter. The info came from the early draft of the flyer, so I will check to see which date is correct.

The Ottawa Scale Auto Contest will be taking place on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9:00-4:00. It is being held at the Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa, Ontario. This year's themes are, Show Cars/Show Rods, 70 Years of NASCAR, and 75 Years of Jeep. For more information, please check out our website at www.ottawascaleautocontest.com We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Finished the Porsche tonight, so decided to throw up some pics. A bit of wiring and weathering is all that was needed to show off the kit. All paints used are Vallejo acrylics. A bit out of the ordinary, but it does make a neat addition to the collection.

I can think of a few subjects I would like to see, which would fit in with their 1960's and 70's theme: 1. Datsun 1200 coupe/sedan (some parts sharing between these and the available Sunny Pickup) 2. Datsun 510 2-door 3. Mazda RX2-4 coupes 4. Ford Cortina Mk.I/II 5. Any of those odd early '60s Japanese cars you can only find in 1/32 from Arii.

There's a club I haven't heard of in a long time. I will see a couple of names on occasion over on Spotlight, but that's about it. The only person I knew who kept track of the members was Dave Evans, but he passed away a few years ago.

The best cars I have had have been reliable and fairly entertaining to drive. Unfortunately, they get replaced by cars which just aren't as good overall. I owned a '99 Toyota Solara, which I bought with 130,000 km on the clock. All the toys, and great fuel economy to boot. It carried me through several road trips and a return to college. I traded it in with 285,000 km, and bought a '06 Solara, which was nowhere near as reliable. I traded that car for a '06 Matrix, which was almost as luxurious, but had plenty of room for hauling cargo (model shows, gigs, etc.). I sold it to a friend of my stepmother with 235,000km on the clock, and bought a brand new '14 Focus hatchback. After enduring several transmission replacements, I really want my Matrix back!!!

They didn't have any at the time, Steve, but they have restocked. I was at the meeting last night, and two people showed up with built tractors (unpainted, but still built).

The membership of the Kingston Scale Automobile Club have made the decision to not have our annual contest this April. While our club has been putting on the show for many years now, we have had some discussions about when, and how, the contest is operated. Our show tends to fall one weekend after NNL East, and there are many modellers who can't justify two travel weekends in a row. In addition to the timing, we have had some turnover in membership, which has led to lots of discussion. Therefore, instead of running this year's contest in a rushed, half-assed fashion, the club is going to take the time to get details hammered out to our satisfaction. Hopefully, this time will reduce the chance for injury/death coming to any member who innocently (if foolishly) asks: "We haven't talked about the contest tonight..." While we are discussing changes for the contest, it will still be held at the same location (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560, Montreal Street south of John Counter Blvd.). Our confirmed date for the next contest is Sunday, May 5, 2019. We thank all our long-time attendees from Ontario, Quebec, New York, and Pennsylvania, who have continued to support our show for over 25 years, and look forward to seeing you next year. We will be posting information as it unfolds. Thanks again.

The aircraft is finished! Decals are touched up, and an airbrushed coat of Future seals everything in. There are some small details which I could refine, but it's good enough for a shelf model.

It's not a model, but this was so neat, I had to buy it. My Dad used to have these when I was a kid, but they have long since disappeared (turned into decorations for a school Christmas play, and then thrown out). I haven't decided if I will open it, or frame it for hanging above my workbench.

From my experience, the worst tire burn in more recent kits is from the BF Goodrich Radial TA tires in 1980's MPC kits. There is something in the chemistry that just loves to leave tire imprints right in the middle of the window glass. I have seen imprints from all manufacturers, but the old Revell kits from the 1960's seem to be the worst offenders (just like the S-W-C Willys posted above).