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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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Post by flounder on Jul 4, 2022 19:08:15 GMT -6
Thanks for jumping in with your votes. With your votes the final score was Phone Booth - 11, Farmer - 11, and Moon mixer 12.
I might build the others later on. I've always been interested in both.
Scott
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Post by flounder on Jul 2, 2022 14:11:26 GMT -6
Which model would you like to see a build up of:
Casper Phone Booth
Elegant Farmer
Moon Mixer
If you don't ever get to the MCM forum, I have a poll there in the general topic thread in a post called From the Vault.
The build up gets featured in MCM magazine. I though you Klowns might be interested in this one since it's all showrods.
Hope you join in.
Scott
Paul: I hope I did not break any rule by bringing up another forum.
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Post by flounder on Apr 2, 2022 13:58:14 GMT -6
I'm enjoying this one. I have this on my bucket list.
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Post by flounder on Mar 17, 2022 18:39:05 GMT -6
Love that collection!I'm a big fan of John's model creations! Rumor is that this guy from the Gypsy Wagon might be him. You would know best.
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Post by flounder on Mar 1, 2022 20:37:58 GMT -6
Wow- That really takes the cartoon out that one and puts a very cool spin on it! Excellent work!
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Post by flounder on Nov 25, 2021 13:48:22 GMT -6
You knocked that one out of the park, Chuck. Well done and fun to watch come together!
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Post by flounder on Nov 2, 2021 22:34:27 GMT -6
That's pretty darn fun to look at! Great work!
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Post by flounder on Nov 2, 2021 22:32:04 GMT -6
Sanding blocks and files. Your need a hard backing so you can shape it. Sanding sticks and fingers will only make it worse. Good luck.
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Post by flounder on Sept 30, 2021 17:11:26 GMT -6
The right amount of work can really bring a simple kit to life. Great work. The blue awesome.
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Post by flounder on Sept 29, 2021 17:57:59 GMT -6
Soooo cool, Dave! The larger front tires really balance it out.
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Post by flounder on Sept 14, 2021 17:35:48 GMT -6
I think I did that with Fantastic some years ago. One wipe was all it took.
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Post by flounder on Sept 12, 2021 22:31:09 GMT -6
That is nice box art. First time I've seen brass knuckles on a car. Tough.
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Post by flounder on Sept 10, 2021 12:29:58 GMT -6
Another one I purchased off eBay. My retirement fund continues to shrink.
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Post by flounder on Jun 10, 2021 13:14:49 GMT -6
First, thanks to Paul and Dave for making this the best Showrod gathering spot in the world. And WOW its has been a long journey. I did not know I was an old-timer. How did that happen?
I remember the day I found the original Showrods site. Heaven! I wrote Dave to join. I thought he was also the Dave who did the awesome fantasy show rods. I learned that was Dave Marek who has since become a friend, even if communication is sporadic.
I think that eBay was just taking off and the Daniels reissues were sparse. so a TJ Taxi was a golden find. I tuned in every day for the update on Tim Nolan's Ghoul Bus. Other highlights were getting to meet Ira, Boom, Brandon, and Dave Skurvy. I made some friends and some went by the wayside as times changed. Still, lots of fun. After a couple years on the forum and I asked for a Klown name- I got Flounder. Perfect! I am still planning to finish my long stalled build off with Tim Nolan. Some things don't change. Back when I had more money to spare, I collected a few builds from some of the members here. I'll always keep those.
It's a bit quieter here (no more wars with the other site) but its still a regular visit. I am back writing for MCM again, but it may be a while before my articles show up. Summer is here and school is out, so I plan to get some building done.
Thanks for all the good times!
Scott
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Post by flounder on May 11, 2021 0:51:30 GMT -6
That is the coolest! Great job as always!
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test
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Post by flounder on May 11, 2021 0:50:17 GMT -6
LOL. Good thing I didn't go for the full 1000 words.
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Post by flounder on May 8, 2021 14:16:32 GMT -6
passed. Hmmm.
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Post by flounder on May 8, 2021 14:16:07 GMT -6
Looking to see of this shows up.
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Post by flounder on Apr 11, 2021 9:35:00 GMT -6
I have an original, but the decals are a bit worn, so I'm looking for a set from the reissue.
Thanks in advance.
Flounder.
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Post by flounder on Apr 11, 2021 9:29:20 GMT -6
Great additions to the gallery. Of note is the awesome gold Cherry Bomb bash. It looked familiar, so I went onto my eBay saved list and there it was. It sold for only 51 dollars! Someone got a steal on that one.
Flounder
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Post by flounder on Mar 5, 2021 19:42:03 GMT -6
Wow. That might be the rarest of the set and you did an amazing job with it! The extra touches are perfect!
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Post by flounder on Feb 15, 2021 21:37:23 GMT -6
Scribbles snuck himself on the box. He did the box art on all the trike reissues. I dropped over a hundred on a cleanly built Unreal Roller last year. Ugh. I also have a couple mint Groovy Graders I was thinking of selling to fund some 1:1 car building, and those just dropped in value. It's the risk of want. Here are the decals.
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Post by flounder on Feb 15, 2021 14:30:59 GMT -6
This is one I actually did not buy on eBay before it was reissued. Now I just need the Cobra Trike to complete the set. Great box art! That must be your own Diamond Dave down near the bottom of the box.
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Post by flounder on Feb 15, 2021 14:02:45 GMT -6
Nicely done, Don. That's the second I've seen built and that was 30 years ago.
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Post by flounder on Feb 15, 2021 13:58:13 GMT -6
I'll probably go to Kit Kollectors Prison for breaking out this one:
Couldn't help myself. The box was unsealed. I was going to show some restraint, but changed my mind... the will be done as Wild.
Of note, the supplied drag wheels do not fit within the confines of the fenders, so I've replaced them with a parts box set (those fronts are the back set from a Surfite).
I'll need to repro some decals as well.
Hopefully, I'll be giving Canney something to look forward to! I'll be watching to see how this one turns out. Last year I ended up gathering up the entire set. The Piping Hot was the last one I landed, The wheel don't fit in a lot of them. Your solution looks to match the box art. Scott
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Post by flounder on Feb 2, 2021 23:30:31 GMT -6
All great additions. I've been following the Lil' series and like them all! The upgrades to the Chariot are killer as are the extra details on the Beetle Bus. Love seeing that rare train in green too. I followed the Cuda build Paul, The finished product is great! So what did you do with the groovy decals? Scott
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