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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 2, 2009 21:44:18 GMT -5
Toad stickers, ...... it's Goooooood!  Just opened the grill up so you'll be able to see the Detail Master Electric Fan when installed.   Just evenly took off enough plastic with a 1/2" sanding drum, and inverted cone dental bit, chucked in my battery operated Dremels. A little finish sanding and we're good to go.  |
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Post by fireguy14 on Jun 3, 2009 9:55:02 GMT -5
This is looking very cool! Hope it gets to make it to Cookeville next year!
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Post by willysurvive on Jun 3, 2009 14:03:09 GMT -5
Looks great Gary. Awesome work as usual.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 3, 2009 19:43:21 GMT -5
Great stuff Gary.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 6, 2009 23:42:12 GMT -5
 We are getting there! The motor has been mostly assembled and installed in the chassis.  Drive shafts have been installed.  Plug wires are finished.  I'll try to get the carb finished up tomorrow and get the air cleaner on.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 7, 2009 8:27:54 GMT -5
Very nice Gary.
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Post by 62ss on Jun 7, 2009 9:13:49 GMT -5
You Guys make me want to throw all of my models and supplies in the trash and take up needle point or something! I can't believe I'm allowed to post on the same forum as all of you modeling Gurus. ;D Unbelievable work, PLEASE keep the progress pics coming.  Ed |
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Post by Big Ed on Jun 7, 2009 18:57:42 GMT -5
Again, you guys are all doin' outstanding work. One awesome build so far.
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Post by Nacho Z on Jun 7, 2009 19:54:04 GMT -5
Hey Gary, keep the progress pics coming. Looking great so far guys. This is why I don't get in on these builds....my skills are not there yet.
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Post by z24dude on Jun 7, 2009 20:54:17 GMT -5
Looks good Gary, cannot wait to see it at the meeting Tuesday night!!!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 7, 2009 21:27:21 GMT -5
John, my skills are not there yet either but I'm in on it. I will send you the interior to work on for the Toyota.
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Post by Eddie on Jun 8, 2009 5:16:51 GMT -5
I'm with you 62ss, the quality of these builders make my builds look like junk!!
Amazing work fella's.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 8, 2009 6:20:07 GMT -5
John, my skills are not there yet either but I'm in on it. I will send you the interior to work on for the Toyota.
John, are you the man doing the interior? Welcome aboard. If you are in need of any Detail Master items for the interior, just let me know. |
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Post by Nacho Z on Jun 8, 2009 8:12:53 GMT -5
Whooooaaaaa Nelly! Back that train up. I don't have the time right now for this project. I want to stay in the spectators stand on this one. Thank you for the invite, but I publicly and emphatically say no-can-do! (Besides, I don't want to make you all look bad, J/K  ) |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 10, 2009 7:03:50 GMT -5
Well the 4x4 made it to meeting night, but not into Bobby's hands. I still have a bit of work to do on it. We were missing a couple from the meeting last night. Hope your feeling better Nacho Z. I think you just didn't want to face us after turning down the interior invite for this project. Will decided to ditch us and go watch the Penguins kick butt. OK, I'll accept that one ...... going into game 7 baby!
Later guys.
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Post by Nacho Z on Jun 10, 2009 7:43:51 GMT -5
I don't want to go too OT but here is a quick update. Got some kind of crud that has been going on for a week. Actually took today off and trying to take it easy. I hated missing the meeting but just felt to lousy to come.
The pickem-up is looking great. Keep up the good work!
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Post by coopdad on Jun 10, 2009 13:49:03 GMT -5
Hey Gary, keep the progress pics coming. Looking great so far guys. This is why I don't get in on these builds....my skills are not there yet. NachoZ's comment got me thinking... what is it that he means by "skills are not there yet"? I mean, I don't think my skills are up to Gary's either. I often see builds that I think are so much better than mine and wonder what guys like Gary do differently that I need to do to be at their skill level. #1 Does he have more practice doing motors than me? (yes) #2 Is it that he has access to tools/materials/aftermarket that I don't? #3 Are my techniques (painting for instance) based on what I assumed was correct when I first picked up a paintbrush almost 40 years ago? (Does he airbrush everything? I don't airbrush anything...in fact, I am using the same paint brushes I bought 15 years ago.) I am guessing all three. #1 is easy... "just do it" (keep building and the experience will come). #2 I think as I watch WIPs and ask "dumb" questions I will learn about tools and materials #3. this is the tough one. I am not sure technique can be shown via the web, I think it needs to be in person. I mean I know what "works for me" but what "works for Gary probably different and is obviously better. I think I learned the most from, besides trial and error, by seeing other's work in person. I am wondering if us that want to improve need a Back to the Absolute Basics thread. I wonder if anyone would even read a thread that basic... how to glue with CA might not have any views because everyone "knows how to glue." I want to know how to glue and paint like Gary! Sorry for my highjack. John |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 11, 2009 7:16:17 GMT -5
;D '78 Porsche 928 ;D I just wanted to post some photos of my '78 Porsche 928. Back when I was in my teens, this was my dream car. It's a Revell kit, built box stock. The paint is Testors Brown. Check these out.     So why am I showing you this build, and why am I posting it here? Well next week is my 25th anniversary, and this model was finished right before I got married, probably the last model I built as a single man. 25 years of model building has passed, and I now have at least 40 more builds under my belt. That's 25 years of improving my skills and learning different techniques. In that time I learned what "primer" was, bought my first airbrush, built my first cardboard box spray-booth, and even discovered that nail polish makes good paint. Too bad I didn't discover the airbrush before the nail polish. Have you ever painted a model with that little nail polish brush? Well I did. So what's my point here? I'm no God, I'm no guru, and I too wish I could machine parts like Augie, build models like Jim Drews Grand Sport, and detail models like Ken Hamilton. I'm not there yet, but someday I could be. Just keep building, making the next model better then your last. How do you like that shine on this porsche? I think my paint has improved a little. My main focus in building is this, and if you always remember this one thing, your future models will be better than they ever were. [glow=red,2,300]"Build every part as if it were a model in it self". [/glow] Can't go wrong there. If anyone has any questions, I'm always here to help. FYI: this Porsche dream car is still only a dream.  ..... someday.  Hey Gary, keep the progress pics coming. Looking great so far guys. This is why I don't get in on these builds....my skills are not there yet. NachoZ's comment got me thinking... what is it that he means by "skills are not there yet"? I mean, I don't think my skills are up to Gary's either. I often see builds that I think are so much better than mine and wonder what guys like Gary do differently that I need to do to be at their skill level. #1 Does he have more practice doing motors than me? (yes) #2 Is it that he has access to tools/materials/aftermarket that I don't? #3 Are my techniques (painting for instance) based on what I assumed was correct when I first picked up a paintbrush almost 40 years ago? (Does he airbrush everything? I don't airbrush anything...in fact, I am using the same paint brushes I bought 15 years ago.) I am guessing all three. #1 is easy... "just do it" (keep building and the experience will come). #2 I think as I watch WIPs and ask "dumb" questions I will learn about tools and materials #3. this is the tough one. I am not sure technique can be shown via the web, I think it needs to be in person. I mean I know what "works for me" but what "works for Gary probably different and is obviously better. I think I learned the most from, besides trial and error, by seeing other's work in person. I am wondering if us that want to improve need a Back to the Absolute Basics thread. I wonder if anyone would even read a thread that basic... how to glue with CA might not have any views because everyone "knows how to glue." I want to know how to glue and paint like Gary! Sorry for my highjack. John |
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Post by coopdad on Jun 12, 2009 11:36:28 GMT -5
Gary, I did not mean to put you out there but I figured you would be a good example... if we want to improve (not just wish), we need to examine our work (and other's) and work to continually improve it. Even if it means trying difference ways to do the things we have done the same for 25 years or asking dumb questions like "is there a better way to glue?"
I love talking about the philosophy and technique of model building as much as building itself.
Your advise about building one part as if it was a model is great advice that I have just figured out myself. Never heard anyone say that.
John
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 12, 2009 14:39:07 GMT -5
Your advise about building one part as if it was a model is great advice that I have just figured out myself. Never heard anyone say that. John
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Post by z24dude on Jun 13, 2009 18:18:21 GMT -5
Might be fun.....
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 13, 2009 22:24:05 GMT -5
I started a post for the seat buildoff.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 17, 2009 22:10:16 GMT -5
My names Gary. ....... (everybody) "Hi Gary!" ..... and I'm a slacker. It's been a week since I've touched the 4x4 but I made some progress tonight. Here is the radiator sized to fit the Toyota, and the modified Detail Master fan.    I'll get these parts painted tomorrow night, along with the carb. |
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Post by Big Ed on Jun 18, 2009 14:16:25 GMT -5
I'm lovin' this truck more & more.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 28, 2009 16:59:03 GMT -5
I'm back .......
Spent the last 9 days on vacation. With over 1700 miles logged on the 4Runner, we hit Boston, a Red Sox Game, Salem, NewYork City, 2 shows, and spent our final days at Bethany Beach. I am burnt. Glad to be home ....!
I promise to finish up the 4x4 in the next 2 weeks and get everything in Bobbys hands.
I've got a lot of posts to get caught up on so I'd better get going.
Later .....
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Post by Nacho Z on Jun 28, 2009 19:16:51 GMT -5
Glad to have you back Gary. Sounds like you had a fun, jam packed, good 'ole time.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jun 28, 2009 19:20:07 GMT -5
I thought maybe you were in the witness protection program or something. Glad you had a safe trip.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jun 30, 2009 21:49:11 GMT -5
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Post by 67PontiacGTO on Jul 1, 2009 15:31:04 GMT -5
That's wicked looking gary!
Clutch
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jul 1, 2009 17:06:11 GMT -5
Very cool.
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We are getting there! 
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