Hey, don't throw that away.

mitchum

Member since
October 2003

Posted by mitchum on Monday, June 4, 2007 8:03 PM

Thanks so much for all the nice comments ya'll. I'm looking forward to seeing that Henry J scene. Hey, tell ya what, the water truck just pulled in and the pack down laps are almost done so why don't everybody load up their fastest stuff and come on over. I've got hot dogs and BBQ in the concession stand and all the lights work for a change. LOL It's 4/10 mile red clay and a 6.34 gear is just about right so ya'll come.

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detailfreak

Member since
December 2006
From: t.r.f. mn.

Posted by detailfreak on Sunday, June 3, 2007 1:21 PM

truly lifelike.i have the old saints henry j that iam going to put in a scratchbuilt garage dio.called "the treasure" should be a nice seen,but i would like to add a couple of figs. looking in on it .your dios are truly an inspiration.thanks for posting those pics.

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 5:31 PM

HUH?!?! THis is a DIORAMA?!?!? Man! I thought it was a photo of your backyard!!!

That looks totally REAL! Great job!

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SteveM

Member since
June 2006
From: AusTx, Live Music Capitol of the World

Posted by SteveM on Monday, May 28, 2007 6:28 AM

Really stunning work, man!

Steve

Steve M.

On the workbench: ginormous Kharkov dio

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gulfstreamV

Member since
October 2005

Posted by gulfstreamV on Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:17 PM

mitchum you sure do some great work. I was surfin' thru the Scale Auto site the other day and was trully inspired by the classic race cars you have posted there. Not to mention your knowaldge of that era(and your((and your sons'))current involvement). Makes me want to build a Good 'ol Race Car. Priceless indeed! Keep it up and don't quit posting those excellent Pics!

Stay XX Thirsty, My Fellow Modelers.

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:07 PM

Wow, that chain link fence looks like the real deal!

So long folks!

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mitchum

Member since
October 2003

Hey, don't throw that away.

Posted by mitchum on Sunday, May 27, 2007 8:16 PM

Built a new larger shop and decided I needed a secure storage lot for my project cars. Added the wooden privacy fence with popsicle sticks and the narrow planks are from corn dogs.

I bought a couple of 36" steel rods at the home improvement store to cut and bend for the fence frame and the gates. Added the "chain link" using metal taken from an old air cleaner from my full size truck with a little fine solder to attach it to the frames and make hinges.

Or, as they say on the credit card commercials--------------

Wooden fencing-$.00
Pipe for fence framing-$3
"Chain link fence"-$.00
Fooling my full size racing friends with my pics- PRICELESS!!!

Different angle showing the shop too.

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