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hey Guys , my first scratch built piece of linkage
MAGNUM4342 replied to CrazyGirl's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Very well done Anne. You're quickly getting a grip on this model building thing. Congrats. I can't wait to see your first finished build. -
Another nice vintage racer Scott. Keep them coming.
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For a relaxing, easy sit in one spot with plastic pieces, this has to be one of the most dangerous, unhealthy hobbies ever! I know that heart disease is more a lifestyle thing than related to the hobby in any way, i'm just trying to keep the mood light. Gluehead- You're one of the goodguys and I want you to know we're all pulling for you. You'll be fine but, as everyone told me after my operation follow the doctor's advice. They aren't in the habit of steering folks wrong. Come back to us nice and healthy and ready to build some more models.
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Good thoughts and prayers gluehead!
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Testors Metalizer paint Question
MAGNUM4342 replied to CrazyGirl's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
See guys...she gets it so nyah! Thank you for the backup Michelle. Sure we guys have to tune into TCM every now and then and watch a John Wayne flick to see how it was, but recently i've even had to tell my dad, those days are over. Get with the program guys, and Turbo, you start that community build and ignore the troublemakers. -
Round 2 Purchases Lindberg/Hawk
MAGNUM4342 replied to Art Anderson's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I just don't get the whole hated scale thing. Even the 25th and 24th scale camps are really divided. I myself don't care which or what scale a model is if it's done well and a subject I like. -
World's toughest bridge near Durham , NC
MAGNUM4342 replied to slusher's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Thank you Edsel Dan! Check your p.m. -
World's toughest bridge near Durham , NC
MAGNUM4342 replied to slusher's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
That sounds about right! -
70 Roadrunner "Hammer"
MAGNUM4342 replied to Skydime's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I googled it and it only returns pics with no sidestripe and with the hood stripe. -
Time for a round of show us your desktop
MAGNUM4342 replied to 935k3's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Sorry Sean, I just changed my desktop! -
World's toughest bridge near Durham , NC
MAGNUM4342 replied to slusher's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Actually no. Most cities responsibility extends only as far as posting a height limit sign as well as an alternate route designation. If the driver doesn't read the signs you get fun videos out of it. -
World's toughest bridge near Durham , NC
MAGNUM4342 replied to slusher's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Maybe you guys can help me. There was a trucker movie in the seventies, starring Peter Fonda or Jerry Reed, where he came to a bridge where the difference in clearance was mere inches. The character driving the truck get's out, let's half the air out of all the tires and says "If ya can't raise the bridge, yuh lower the river!" Was that "White Line Fever"? -
Testors Metalizer paint Question
MAGNUM4342 replied to CrazyGirl's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Dave I understand how you and Harry could be confused, so i'll just ask you this. How often when making a post or reading a new post do you see "Hey guys..." as opposed to "Hi guys and gals..." Women are largely ignored here for the ease of the post. Just sayin. Now if you wish to continue debating it and or crucifying me for bringing it up then by all means waste more time in someone elses thread. I on the other hand have said my piece and I leave you to it. Good day ladies and gentle...uh...guys. -
Testors Metalizer paint Question
MAGNUM4342 replied to CrazyGirl's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Okay grammar police, so I misspelled it! I think however, if you look over the general tone of the site, or any such site you'll find it to be very much "boys club". We have female members, but the only one that ever posts is Turbokitty and her visits here are rare. I'm just saying more female members on the roster and regularly posting would be a more welcome sight. -
Resin casting parts - legal?
MAGNUM4342 replied to Jantrix's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Speaking of which, D.C. comics just won a major lawsuit against Mark Towle of Gotham Garage for his 1:1 turnkey 1966 and 1989 Batmobiles. -
Testors Metalizer paint Question
MAGNUM4342 replied to CrazyGirl's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
P.S. Thanks alot by the way! Now every time I see your screenname on the board that dang songs jumps up in my head! -
Testors Metalizer paint Question
MAGNUM4342 replied to CrazyGirl's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
To me, and I believe I mentioned this in another thread, if you plan to do nothing each and every day but paint, prep and build model cars then by all means buy a bunch right now. The problem is modelers burnout. I see on so many forums where someone jumps in with both feet. Buy's up everything under the sun even related to the hobby, and then in a few short months the fuse burns out. Within a year or two everything is up on ebay, except of course the barely used paints which are now dried out. Don't do that to yourself. It's a hobby and should be fun. A sometimes distraction from the workaday world. You've already by your own admission spent well over a couple hundred dollars just to get set up to build a model. You should focus on the basics of cleanup and prep, and painting/ assembly long before you start buying every color in the catalog. The odds are stacked against you hun, and i'm not trying to discourage you, but rather save you some grief (and maybe some sheckels!) in the long run. I think it's awesome that any lady will brave the overly masogenistic tone of a site like this and even more awesome you want to build model cars. The hobby does not have enough representation from the estrogenical set and that's sad. But, instead of jumping into uncharted waters with both feet, try dipping a toe or two until you are comfortable with all that's involved but don't start blowing out that bank account right off the bat. This is just my two cents. Or as my buddy Jacen used to say: The views of mister White do not necessarily comply with the views of this network, it's stations, affiliates or sponsors. These views are nothing more than the ravings of a mental state that is NOT up to code! For anyone reading these statements in part or in full, it is recommended you rinse with saline solution fully five minutes per eye used. -
World's toughest bridge near Durham , NC
MAGNUM4342 replied to slusher's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
It's cheaper to put up signs calling out the height limit than to lower the road. Simple as that. I'm sure some towing company around there appreciates the extra business as well. -
World's toughest bridge near Durham , NC
MAGNUM4342 replied to slusher's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Is your truck driving hairy? Do you need to remove some BANGS? Well come on down to the all new Truck Barber in Durham! A little off the front? No problem! A quick trim off the top or all the way back? We've got you uncovered! STOP...on by and see why all the truckers say "It's the quickest shave you'll ever get!" -
Hate to tell'ya Dave, but I just left this message in the "forum problems" section as well. Over the weekend I stripped my computer and re-loaded it's memory and all. I have refused all updates, and my Windows seven computer has been working better than ever on this site now since sunday. It's the updates that are the problem, not the site I think.
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Time for a round of show us your desktop
MAGNUM4342 replied to 935k3's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Mine is Sean Svendsen's beautifull 1977 Monaco street burner! (I dislike pro-touring, I think the wheels look stupid) -