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Post by superba on Oct 30, 2004 13:22:07 GMT 1
Looking at the projects thread, I wonder how many projects have lanquished to the point of failure or just collecting dust on a shelf waiting to be completed
I have several including:
1966 Dodge Coronet four door
1960 Rambler Classic four door
1961 Oldsmoblie 88
1961 Cadillac
Alll will be done, just moved down the priority list
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 30, 2004 14:25:45 GMT 1
Well, let me count the boxes. Unfortunatley, many of the projects that haven't quite got off the ground, get cannabalized for other more interesting projects.
I have a very large box full of parts from these and they will be going on ebay very soon.
I have a resin 1/64 Cheetah I would like to cut down to 1/87 but am quite afraid to do so and there it sits. Any and all suggestions/help would be appreciated.
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Post by stanhas87 on Oct 30, 2004 17:39:22 GMT 1
Dear Sirs:
Since is Jack who takes care of such ventures, the projects that quite did not made was a fleet of NABI buses for a costumer (the guy cancelled the order as the 'donor' buses were acquired). Fortunately, nothing was done to the vehicles. Also down on the priority list is another bus project - a 8000 series RTD RTS bus,in 1/87 (using Pirate Models kit) and 1/50 (using a Jimson Bus).
We spoken to do a Mercury Marauder and Gran Marquis using the Walthers models,but nothing came from it,too. There also a couple of more projects that are on hold too, but Jack is not telling me what these are. His only reply is: 'You will like them;be ready around mid 2005'.
I think that is all.......
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Post by skunk on Oct 31, 2004 18:45:37 GMT 1
I think 90% of my efforts are unfinished, being cursed as a perfectionist. I have always been that way, my parents keep piles of hugely intricate, unfinished childhood drawings of mine. I think I have only truly finished ten projects or so. But I keep working on everything, nothing is ever sat aside for good. One feels so guilty, too, meeting the accusatory glances of the countless, now abandoned, little cars purchased with an eye to future conversions. Oh well. Well, let me count the boxes. Unfortunatley, many of the projects that haven't quite got off the ground, get cannabalized for other more interesting projects. I have a very large box full of parts from these and they will be going on ebay very soon. hmmm...? Sounds very interesting. |
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Post by only87 on Oct 31, 2004 22:33:47 GMT 1
I think 90% of my efforts are unfinished, being cursed as a perfectionist. I have always been that way, my parents keep piles of hugely intricate, unfinished childhood drawings of mine. I think I have only truly finished ten projects or so. But I keep working on everything, nothing is ever sat aside for good. One feels so guilty, too, meeting the accusatory glances of the countless, now abandoned, little cars purchased with an eye to future conversions. Oh well. Dito. Minus the childhood drawings. Do they still hope you finish them some time? |
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Post by Lee on Nov 1, 2004 0:05:59 GMT 1
Lets just say that I have a large walk in closet that is packed with unopened or unfinished projects. Even putting a bunch of them on ebay in the past has not visably reduced the volumn.
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Post by skunk on Nov 1, 2004 11:20:42 GMT 1
Dito. Minus the childhood drawings. Do they still hope you finish them some time? No, but they have used them as evidence to make me finish my schooling. ;D |
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Post by 50scars on Jan 1, 2005 2:44:27 GMT 1
Let me see: There is the HO train layout that somehow never got much past the 4 x 8 with a circle of track my son had a ball running, before he discovered sports. I never really cared about the train operation, but love scenery--I have lots of buildings, and architectural paper, and 1/87 cars and trucks. I have probably 50 unbuilt 1/87 kits in boxes and bags. That doesn't count the 300 1/25 kits; I sold 200 of the newer ones I admitted I no longer care about, since son has now left home and is gainfully employed. Then there are some 1:1 scale kits I have in the barn (full sized real ones).
I have been thinking of making the Ho layout with a non-running rail system, and using N scale and Micro machines to make a deep perspective of it. I have 3,000 sq ft of basement that SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED does not even consider part of the house. Anybody want to come play with me?
I do have some completed projects-1500 models on the shelf--2 running 1:1 cars, 2 more that will see light of day this summer.
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Post by stanhas87 on Jan 1, 2005 2:49:57 GMT 1
Dear 50scars:
The 1/1 scale cars: what are they, if you do not mind me asking?
I also do like 1/24 and 1/25 scale, and I do have a few of these.
Nick K
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Post by cfesmire on Jan 1, 2005 6:30:19 GMT 1
I used to have a few 1/1 project vehicles around but my wife thought of them as transportation that didn't transport so off they went.
50scars,
Where do you keep 300 1/24 scale vehicles? They would take up some room in the barn. BTW, I love doing 1/87 structures almost as much as I do the vehicles.
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Post by 50scars on Jan 1, 2005 23:35:34 GMT 1
1:1 scale are real cars, the ones you drive on nice days.
The ones running are a 51 Pontiac and a 49 Jeepster. Then ones that will run this year are a 31 Franklin, and 56 Imperial. I have a 55 Mercury and a 50 Ford that will take some time. The basement is mine, all 3,000 sq ft of it. I can do anytyhing I want down there as long as it doesn't smell up the house. There is a 52 x 24 room that is shelves from floor to ceiling around 2 walls, and a short section of the third. That is where the built models go. I have a portion of a 36 x 48 room that is walled off as storage and that is where my projects awaiting attention are stored, as well as my model work bench.
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Post by Christian on Jan 4, 2005 17:09:34 GMT 1
My first serious project, one that was intended to be cast in resin is such a case. Taking a Rietze Ford Puma and re-sculpting it with putty resulted in a quite respectable looking Ford RS 200. Unfortunately Ricko announced its version before I could finish mine.
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Post by Lee on Jan 6, 2005 3:07:48 GMT 1
es). I have 3,000 sq ft of basement that SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED does not even consider part of the house. Anybody want to come play with me? To bad you live 2,000 miles away. Jerry and I need space for the molding and casting that we don't have now. I have seen pictures of John's shelves. Impressive, to say the least. |
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Post by Albert on Jan 8, 2005 13:25:54 GMT 1
I have in standby a foolish project. It consists in a mix between a Volkswagen Golf II and a Ferrari Testarossa, both by Herpa.  Also my Nissan Figaro (Lion Models) because I am looking for a perfect chromed lines and in this car are not easy to be painted.  |
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Post by skunk on Jan 9, 2005 1:33:36 GMT 1
For help with the chrome lines see a thus entitled thread in the Workbench section.
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