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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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Post by flounder on Apr 16, 2023 9:37:59 GMT -6
Wow! This is a blast from the past. I built this a kid. You did a great job with it. Nice clean build. It makes a believable altered (with headlights). Thanks for posting this!
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Post by flounder on Apr 16, 2023 9:35:16 GMT -6
Nice to see this one brought to life. You did a great job! I had no idea it was close to 1/25. I thought they were going for the Zinger vibe.
I ended up gathering the entire series.
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Post by flounder on Mar 9, 2023 22:40:03 GMT -6
This looks interesting. Carry on and welcome aboard.
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Post by flounder on Feb 27, 2023 20:41:38 GMT -6
OK, that's's very kool. Excellent upgrades. And very fitting for the look of the car. Well done!
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Post by flounder on Jan 7, 2023 12:31:46 GMT -6
I know that the Son of Ford is a TD makeover of the Monogram 32, but WOW this HOT ROD feature is nearly a dead ringer. The fender headers which are featured on the Boss A Bone, are the standout difference. By the way, Motor Trend has posted every issue of HOT ROD on line for free viewing. HOURS of cool stuff. That's where I found this. Lots of classic showrods featured throughout the years. www.motortrend.com/hotrod-archive/Flounder
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Post by flounder on Dec 28, 2022 11:35:32 GMT -6
This is one of the nicest looking drag cars around. You did a great job with it. Inspirational!
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Post by flounder on Dec 20, 2022 21:59:01 GMT -6
I think this topic comes up from time to time and we learn that the list is pretty much closed.
BUT with that said, I have a few nominees.
All of the Renwal, Virgil Xner design studies from 1961. - Pierce Arrow, Playboy, Bugatti, Etc. - These kits, while very simplistic have a rich history and are great styling concepts.
The two latest Chip Foose kits - The Caddy, and the F-100.
Scott
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Post by flounder on Dec 20, 2022 21:50:26 GMT -6
Well done! I really enjoyed following your progress on this one. Looking forward to more PICs.
I've loved this car since I was a kid.
Scott
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Post by flounder on Nov 20, 2022 9:45:44 GMT -6
Thanks for the shout out!
When you pointed out the error, my heart sunk. Then I remembered Paul's Klown name was Typo. I can work with that.
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Post by flounder on Nov 19, 2022 13:07:43 GMT -6
It's bad form to post pictures before a model gets published, but I think this little preview will be OK.
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Post by flounder on Nov 14, 2022 22:55:15 GMT -6
Great upgrades! I liked watching you pull this one together.
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Post by flounder on Oct 17, 2022 10:33:23 GMT -6
Excellent work! Your attention to detail and correctness it amazing.
I'm glad I found this thread.
Flounder.
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Post by flounder on Oct 10, 2022 19:03:26 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about Rick.
I just started the process of selling most of my stuff on eBay. They take a healthy cut.
I'll hang on to a few kits that I started or had real plans for. I don't plan on doing much box stock between now and the end. I finally realized that there is no way I'll ever build them all. Besides, I want to he money to complete a real car project. I have no idea what will happen to my built models. I haven't thought that far ahead.
RIP Rick.
Flounder
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Post by flounder on Sept 10, 2022 16:39:17 GMT -6
I agree. Excellent build. The decals are a perfect upgrade. I fresh sharpie or a high quality marker can be used for striping the raised detail. I think it looks fine without the stripes. Excellent work!
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Post by flounder on Aug 18, 2022 22:41:33 GMT -6
I am deeply saddened by Paul's sudden departure. I looked like he was going to pull through. As a member of this group of modelers, I saw Paul as both a leader and the ghost in the machine. He will be so very missed.
Thank you, Paul, for all you did to make this place welcoming and fun.
Flounder.
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Post by flounder on Aug 14, 2022 8:40:05 GMT -6
Thanks for posting that, Dave.
Interesting stuff. I've always like that car.
Not a single mention TD as the designer. Guess that not the point of the article. But still.
Flounder.
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Post by flounder on Jul 27, 2022 11:58:03 GMT -6
Hey Count,
Thanks for clearing that up. I went back and checked my rough draft. I got it right there, just mixed it up here. I appreciate the catch. Putting incorrect information in print can lead to bad juju.
Dave - I wonder too. Denny's Zingers ar a good example.
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Post by flounder on Jul 26, 2022 23:42:09 GMT -6
I think I remember something like that too, Dave.
Credit for the mixer idea is earlier in the thread. A Revell designer named Lonnie Flanders brought it to Dave Deal.
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Post by flounder on Jul 26, 2022 13:40:50 GMT -6
Dave! Always good to hear from you. I hope things are going well in the Pro design world.
I went back into the Reader's Gallery and studied your Moon Mixer for quite a while. I considered ripping off the NASA tread idea, but the Richard Carrol tires won out. You will see the similarities to your version. Since this is for the magazine, It will get done pretty soon.
Take care, Bud.
Scott
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Post by flounder on Jul 20, 2022 13:34:53 GMT -6
Another perfect quote - The article build is NOT using the kit tires. I found some resin Richard Carrol tires in my stash. If I remember right one of the members here sent them from the land of OZ. I also made a set of Moon disks to go with them. (Visual pun) Fun with modeling.
It's as if see could see my bench when you posted that bit of info. It's going in the article too!
Thanks!
Scott
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Post by flounder on Jul 20, 2022 13:04:31 GMT -6
Just saw Count's post. Thank you!
I thought I remembered parts of the story - the engineer and the capsule. I always wondered who the spaceman was. I had the opportunity to chat with Bob a few times. It's cool to see him immortalized (again) in box art. I'm updating the article with this information. Well done. Todd and Don!
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Post by flounder on Jul 20, 2022 13:03:19 GMT -6
Thanks for the info, Don. Good bit of history there about the Deals kits coming first. I wish I could find out if it was Dave or someone else who put the capsule on the back. It is definitely the capsule from the Apollo 11 in the box art. So I have a clue.
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Post by flounder on Jul 19, 2022 17:15:31 GMT -6
First, big thanks to Don Culley for the Apollo 11 link. I got one for 10.00 plus shipping. And guess what I discovered - The actual Apollo 11 capsule is a better match to the box art than the kit capsule. They must have given Dave the prototype to work with.
I also need a little background for the build-up article. Does anyone know who at Revell put the capsule on the back of one of the other kits in the series? My guess is they started with the T-Bone stake since that and the Patent Pending are the ones in the series NOT illustrated by Dave Deal.
Does anyone have any more info? Thanks for whatever you can contribute.
Scott
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Post by flounder on Jul 15, 2022 19:40:49 GMT -6
Kit bashing and Uncertain T. I like it!
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Post by flounder on Jul 12, 2022 9:03:56 GMT -6
Wow - Dare I say, that is better than the original! Excellent work!
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Post by flounder on Jul 12, 2022 8:59:35 GMT -6
Sending you good vibes.
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Post by flounder on Jul 8, 2022 0:24:11 GMT -6
Thanks for the Link, Don. There were a couple parts kits that were reasonable. I'm in the game!
So this build is for Model Cars Magazine. The build up will be a for a feature column called From the Vault. (Subscription price is less then 6.00 per issue. Jus sayn')
Other models built for the column are the Renwal Pierce Arrow - full detail and the IMC Avenger - both versions.
I can post pictures here about 6 months after publication.
Thanks again!
Scott
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Post by flounder on Jul 7, 2022 9:06:34 GMT -6
Showrods - Calls for a dime? I remember that!
I remember searching the coin returns on our downtown bike excursions as a kid. If we got lucky - cans a bottles too - we got ice cream.
Don - I checked eBay for the capsules. Hard to tell which one is right, and they cost as much as a a Moon Mixer kit. My first casting came out junk. Too many bubbles in the mix. The molds are good, so I am going to give it another try.
Scott
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Post by flounder on Jul 6, 2022 12:03:52 GMT -6
Show Rods - Missed it by that much! Too bad. I think I'll work on the Phone Booth at another time. I really want
I already started casting the Space capsule/mixer for the Moon Mixer. I've been buying parts for a while. I have two boxes and almost enough for two complete kits. I was missing the lunar lander mixer for one. I am attempting to cast the one I have. So far, the second mold for the back plate came out good. The first was a fail when I did not secure the part to the bottom of the mold cup well enough and it floated up. I'm also in the middle of the second mold for the capsule. The first one failed because I did not think to plug the tiny mounting holes in the side of the capsule and the liquid rubber leaked into the the capsule which gave a mold that is a 1/4" short at the top. Live and learn.
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