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Post by flounder on Apr 9, 2024 16:26:30 GMT -6
Hate to be a pest. Hope to hear back from you.
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Post by flounder on Apr 7, 2024 23:28:14 GMT -6
Welcome, Joel. I look forward to seeing your builds!
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Post by flounder on Apr 6, 2024 7:52:53 GMT -6
Very useful. Thanks Dave!
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Post by flounder on Mar 16, 2024 21:42:37 GMT -6
Very cool. I really like the build up story. The model is excellent as it sits.
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Post by flounder on Mar 16, 2024 21:40:30 GMT -6
What a great rendition of a classic kit. Excellent!
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Post by flounder on Feb 25, 2024 15:08:01 GMT -6
That's cool! Hit the gas and get your hair sucked back before it blows back. Fun stuff, Zoot!
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Post by flounder on Feb 24, 2024 21:46:16 GMT -6
Thanks to so the great feedback. Yep - Its really fun to take another shot at a project that was first done with tube glue and bottle paints.
ZOOOOOT. Good to see you back, buddy. It was a treat to run into you at the GSL. I look forward to seeing what you cook up in the near future. Yep, the ol' photo booth needs a refresh. Luckily Tim K. took out the errors when needed.
The Island Girl is somewhere in here.
Flounder.
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Post by flounder on Feb 3, 2024 18:45:39 GMT -6
Just got back from the GNRS. What a treat to see the Uncertain T in person. I also got to meet and talk to Nick, the gentleman who had kept it in hiding for all those years. Here is a little more on the history. After 3 years of showing the car, the promoters said it has been seen enough. Steve's solution was to contact the show promoter and find out what he could do to keep the car relative. Out came the green paint and the Indy rear tires. After two more years on the show circuit, the Uncertain T had finished it's moment in the sun. Steve kept that T at his house and it even sat outside for a stint. Nick reached out to Steve and convinced him to sell it to him. The agreement was that Nick would be the caretaker of the car. The Uncertain T was parked in front of Nick's Shop in Van Nuys (High Performance Emporium) for a couple years. Nick had a person that would polish the car on a regular basis, and he would trailer it to and from the shop every day. Sad to say, Nick says he never actually drove the car. He did say it really runs "..just ask Garlits." Eventually Nick hid the car, waiting for the time and money to restore it. Nick said he did in fact move the car about 30 times to keep it hidden. He was able to transport the unique shape under a tarp because it just looked like a big box. Steve Scott was also on board with the restoration. They even contacted different shops for estimates on restoring a car with "special features," but they never named the car. The estimates were too high for either Steve or Nick, so the project eventually went to GAS. The T is going to tour in it current form for a while before GAS starts to restore it back to it original orange form. On a side note, Nick is now looking for a boat tail 36 Ford that he worked on at one time. Any leads? Me and Nick. Super nice guy.
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Post by flounder on Jan 28, 2024 22:43:30 GMT -6
Super Clean! Excellent build and very timely!
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Post by flounder on Jan 27, 2024 9:52:10 GMT -6
I'll be heading out to the Grand National Roadster show next Saturday to see the recovered Uncertain T in person and participate in the model contest as well. I'll take lots of pictures. There is a video with Bo and his crew from GAS pulling back the cover for the first time after all those years of storage. Pretty exciting. So exciting that I go a little too hyped up and headed out to the Pomona Fairground last night to get there on opening night. DOH! At least I was first in line.
Flounder
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Post by flounder on Jan 4, 2024 11:50:56 GMT -6
Chuck! This is amazing. What a score! I have loved Jocko's designs. There is a great section on him in Hot Rodding Heros. You did an amazing job on the restoration.
I have more questions. PM sent.
Scott Colmer / AKA Flounder.
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Post by flounder on Dec 16, 2023 13:34:37 GMT -6
Check it out.
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Post by flounder on Nov 5, 2023 22:40:58 GMT -6
Wow. That is very cool. Lots of imaginations and a great build all around. Well done!
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Post by flounder on Sept 30, 2023 18:39:46 GMT -6
I have always liked the look of the T Dragster. The front rims look like spun aluminum. Are they?
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Post by flounder on Aug 15, 2023 19:41:36 GMT -6
I couldn't think of a better way to make a cool engine the focal point of a build. Nicely done!
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Post by flounder on Aug 12, 2023 10:20:28 GMT -6
Great kit bash! I agree with Dave, The cyclops light is a cool touch. You nailed it!
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Post by flounder on Aug 12, 2023 10:17:40 GMT -6
Excellent work, Dave. I can't tell that this kit is troublesome based on your clean assembly. It's great to see you finally getting a chance to bond plastic. Can't wait to see what you do next!
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Post by flounder on Aug 5, 2023 18:18:39 GMT -6
Wow Dave! Your rendition of the "Steak" is awesome. The RC tires of course create a much stronger look. You couldn't have stole the idea from me even if you wanted to.... I stole it from Dave M. I really like the dark blue and gold stipe combo. It adds to the weightier look. The tonneau cover was the right choice for this beauty!
Great build. Well done, Dave!
Scott
PS - Love seeing the quad Trantula again. One of my favorites.
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Post by flounder on Jul 7, 2023 11:05:47 GMT -6
Hello Klowns, Some time ago I did an article on creating engine turned surfaces for model cars. I thought you might like to see how this can be accomplished. I have heard some people say they just use an ink eraser and go at it by hand. I tried that, but the pattern was not as precise the 1:1 pattern I wanted to replicate. I built a jig that accommodates different size circles. Once you build it, you don't have to build it again. Here is a tutorial link: public.fotki.com/Scottcolmer/how-to-articles/engine-turning/Here is what you should get Good luck! Flounder
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Post by flounder on Jun 29, 2023 8:51:45 GMT -6
Pat and Darryl - Thanks for the positive feedback. I am glad you enjoyed it. Dave- Thanks for the inspiration! I "borrowed" a couple ideas from your version. If I had not found JoeD's Carroll rollers, I was thinking of asking for the NASA tire art. Those tires were the best!
Flounder
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Post by flounder on Jun 26, 2023 8:22:17 GMT -6
Perfect! Thanks
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Post by flounder on Jun 26, 2023 8:21:30 GMT -6
Thanks for the positive feedback! Rodsnracin - "Amazing" - Nuck, Nuck. It was lots of pun. oldfart - Those Carroll tires really made the model. Thanks for the reminder of where I got them. Todd - Glad to hear MCM made it good right away. Joe! - You are still here! I wish I would have asked here about the origin of the tires. I could have named you. I just recently sent my second set to Rick Hanmore. Steve - I am glad you like the articles. The cover was a great surprise! Harley - The Frod plate is a kit item. Copyright? or humor? Bob - I was lucky enough to get to know both Bob and Paul. It was a great to be able mark their memory.
Thanks again everyone. The next From the Vault is in the works. It's my most valuable Monogram kit. (Not the Uncertain T.) I've never seen one modified, so people should dig it.
Flounder
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Post by flounder on Jun 24, 2023 9:46:47 GMT -6
I'm working on a new project and I am trying to get a set of rear slicks that are the right size. The slicks in the MPC Casper Shaker Trike may work. Can anyone tell me the outside diameter of Shaker Trike slicks?
Thanks!
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Post by flounder on Jun 24, 2023 9:43:13 GMT -6
Looking for 5 slot 1/12 scale mags that are not Mean Maverick. (Too rare.) Any ideas?
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Post by flounder on Jun 24, 2023 9:12:08 GMT -6
From the "As an adult" file we have the Amazing Moon Mixer by Revell that I originally built when I was 10 or 11. The Klowns here at the Coffin Corner really helped out with the MCM article for this one. The background you all shared on the origins of this kit made this my favorite build to write about. THANK YOU! From to the Klowns at the corner, I learned that our friend Bob Paeth was responsible for the series, but engineer Lonnie Flanders was the one who birthed the Moon Mixer by putting an Apollo 11 capsule on the back of the on the open bed. Dave Deal did the art, and the rest is modeling history. I am posting a few late in the process build pics to highlight some of the additions I made to the original design. There will be a few comments along the way. If you want to see the full build, the issue is available at Spotlight Hobbies. (Shameless plug) Start at the start. The Dave Deal box art. That probably sold a lot of kits. That is our friend Bob Paeth in the moon suit. He had a cameo on all the DD box art for the this series. Upgrade #1 - GravMaster gravity control system. This add on unit is used the keep the MM stable in the moon's low gravity environment. Those gold gravity units are resin copies of a Corvair cooling fan. The floor pan is scratchbuilt because I was missing the kit piece. Upgrade #2 - CORS. (Closed Oxygen Recovery System) The lunar working environment is also oxygen free. The CORS closes the intake and exhaust and reroutes the gases to the magic CORS box. Add in a little liquid oxygen from properly OSHA labeled tanks and you are good to go. There is even a little carbon cleanout drawer at the bottom of the box. Upgrade #3 - Cockpit controls - Both the GravMaster and CORS need to be controlled. So the kit's non-dash was upgraded with an engine turned control center. In the center are the 5 levers for the GravMaster and on the right is the CORS switch and carbon gages. Regular gauges are on the left. Almost all together - This is to show the different textures used to create interest. The mixer drive is brushed BMF, the Moon Disk is polished soda can, the roof is masking tape. The wood bed is shelf paper, and my favorite - the bumpy floor is from the bottom of a food tray. All this engages the eye. All together now - If you are saying this looks a lot like Dave Marek's version, you would be right. I loved the look of the Dave's wide stance Moon Mixer. When I did not have a complete set of the kit tires (Not liked by Bob Paeth) I went to the parts box and found the Richard Carroll repos sent out by one of our Klown Friends from OZ. (I wish I still had his name.) If you peek in the big hole in the moon disk, you can see the valve stem The fun is in back - I was missing the capsule and my attempts to cast one were a failure. Don Culley to the rescue with a link to the same kit Lonnie used back in the day. It is actually more accurate to the Deal box art then the MM kit capsule. It did need to be shortened. All the decals are home made which gave me the opportunity to pay tribute to two of the great members of the forum who have passed. The red dot above Canney's name is the correction because an N is missing. It was fitting because Paul's Klown name is Typo. A little fun in front too - There is not a lot going on at the font of the model. Drilled disk brakes helped. I decided to add a moonscape mural to the cowl/fuel tank and make the gas cap the earth. (The clear is several layers of future. I am not really happy with the results.) Thanks again to Todd and everyone who contributed information for the article on this build.
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Post by flounder on May 17, 2023 20:01:50 GMT -6
It was great to see this model in person at the GSL. What a treat! The seminar was a hit too!
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Post by flounder on May 17, 2023 20:00:44 GMT -6
It's great to see these kits built up. A rare treat indeed. You are doing a great job with them!
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Post by flounder on May 11, 2023 22:33:10 GMT -6
I recently sold off my set. But... I also never nabbed the Guber Wagon. Go figure.
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Post by flounder on May 8, 2023 11:35:30 GMT -6
Hey Bob, Showrods, Steve, and Dave(s).
Bob, Thanks for the shoutout! I have not seen the finished article. I'll have to check my mailbox. Dave - Thanks for noting the MCM digital subscription. As part of the MCM team, I would always encourage a subscription. If there are worries about the consistency problem MCM had a couple years ago, we now have a driven editor (and winning builder) who has the team working three issues in advance. Not to mention the great new look! Steve - B&N are no longer vendors. : ( Dave and Showrods - Atlantis would be the last hope.
If you want to order a hard copy online, check out Spotlight Hobbies.com. They are one of our prime vendors and they are great people. They also have a good selection of recent and Vintage kits. I did check the site and did not see the recent cover, but I would be sure that their shipment is in transit, so they will have them soon.
Take care fellow Klowns.
Scott
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Post by flounder on May 2, 2023 20:44:15 GMT -6
Lookin' good, Dave. Very nice. Its always a pleasure to see a stalled project unstalled.
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