Great looking Cobra, Bill!
Do you think you might ask Robi to call my Domyno and share the secret of how to keep a slotard husband happy? j/k LOL

Happy Birthday Bill! And it is very nice to see that birthdays can still be celebrated and enjoyed, even after so many have come and gone before LOLOLOL.

Next weekend when I am opening my socks and t shirts, I'll only dream of finding that green (or blue, or slate...) t jet hiding in the box. Congrats to you, but special kudos to Robin, who obviously has the ability to distinguish the best bits of t jet plastic from the rest, and bring 'em home too!

hAPpy BiRthDaY, BiLL!

:drunk::hat::freak::dude:

Thanx for all the well wishes. Playin' lil cars with all you guys has made me forever young!
It's actually on the 29th... closer to Splits B-day actually.

Robi felt compelled to surprise me early this year!

What the heck, we're early. Happy B-Day!!! :hat: Dave

Happy early B-day bill

Bill,

It's your birthday everyday when you enjoy it with friends, little cars , and a bottle of goop...:thumbsup:
You never know what is around the bend in a little box any day of the week.

So, Happy Birthday you Goop sniffing, Slotcar hacking, Plastic minded...

Got off track there for a minuite:p . Happy Early Birthday there Bill, and many more slotcars to come. :hat::woohoo:( nice cobra and save.)

Happy B'Day Bill!! I know your 29 years old so no problem!! :)

Wes

Happy Birthday Bill,

Robi has got to be the coolest gal alive. You got a sweet Cobra from your Wife. I got socks...

Bob...nice clean up job...zilla :hat:

Happy Birthday, Bill!

belated b-day wishes Bill!

Found a few minutes to work out some of the minor blems on the olive Cobra.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/DSC05558.jpg

The removal of sloppy glue residue is always touch and go. The trick to repairing the cowl on convertibles is to wet sand the entire windsheild mounting surface so that the glass fits nicely. You'll note that the scuff is pulled over onto the fenders in 600.

I couldnt leave the hood divot alone either. Only because I was gonna have to cut and rub the entire car anyway to be happy. It was cut down with 600 as shown above and then feathered away with 1200 later.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/DSC05560.jpg

As you work your way through the grits I roam around looking for nicks and scratches. This one had none so when the spot repairs were done we jumped to 2000 and chased the fine playwear. Not a pretty sight, but it's how ya get where yer goin'. Prior to 2000 the two repair areas are feathered out in 1200. The cowl repair is pulled along the front fender crown and back along the upper door sill. the hood divot is feathered back along the full length of the hood and forward into the front apron. This ensures a smooth transition.

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Seen here is the standard three stage buff fresh off the wheel. The weirdness on the front apron is actually reflection.

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05571.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

The chassis is a shoe tuned stocker with a fluffed gear set and notched brushes. Wheels are baby Ansens with Super Tires. Not my first tire choice as they are a bit firm and chattery....we'll change them another day.

Other than the slightest re-touch of black lacquer to the seat rests that was about it for the Green Snake

Holy mother of all green snakes that came out beautiful!!! You are truly the restoration master!!! Honestly, I would have been scared to even clean it up!! Thank goodness you have the confidence to tackle a restoration like this. I know I sure don't!!!! Awesome job, Bill!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::woohoo:

Once again, just like new!!! ... RM

Stunning, Bill! :thumbsup:
Thanks for the play-by-play and test drive!

beautiful work!goes like stink too!haha...just joshin,nice job as always!hard to believe its the same car!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Build after build, time after time, the work you do just amazes me and blows me away Mr. Bill! Fantastic job on the Cobra! Wow!

PD2:thumbsup:

Hey guys y'all should know by now that I love to share the mayhem. Cooperating plastic is what we do here so any little snippet of intel I can pass along means another lil car might survive into the next generation.

Holy mother of all green snakes that came out beautiful!!! You are truly the restoration master!!! Honestly, I would have been scared to even clean it up!! Thank goodness you have the confidence to tackle a restoration like this. I know I sure don't!!!! Awesome job, Bill!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::woohoo:

Ujoe brings an interesting point. FEAR! Dont think for a minute that my initial thought wasnt "OMG that's a rare duck...I better just leave well enough alone!" Fear is GOOD. It leads you to CAUTION and at that point the battle is won. This is identical to Bobzilla's "WALK AWAY" rule. I always step back or take a time out and re-boot the plan in my head.

Dont think for one minute that mistakes arent made here. Whoops and d'ohs are a fact of life. Rather than cursing them I embrace them and find the lesson. After a few hundred cars go across the bench the fear fades then caution can prevail.

1. dremels are dangerous
2. exactos are sharp
3. glue ruins plastic
4. glue fixes plastic
5. glue comes with a lid...use it!
6. armatures are hot
7. screw posts break for no reason
8. avoid tan cars
9. it was broke when I got it

10. NO FEAR!

I have a thousand more but I usually start here at the beginning of a new project.

Sounds good to me Bill, a good friend of mine says "Plan your work, work your plan". You seem to have most situations under control!!! RM

P.S. I have problems with the planning stages myself!!!

Regarding the awesome Cobra restoration: Carol Shelby is ownself would want to own this one, Bill - fantastic restoration! You take a car I would send to my junk pile and create a crown jewel! I am unworthy!!!

Regarding the 10 Rules: Do you have these written on stone tablets?

:drunk::hat::freak::dude:

Like my dear ol dad used to say "that boy can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear".

Like my dear ol dad used to say "that boy can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear".


Yep, he's done it time and time again. Like PD2 stated, AMAZING. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

8. avoid tan cars


whats up with the tan cars????

The old aurora tan cars have become extremely brittle with age.
Tan plastic looses its elasticity as the plastic gasses out. Sometimes it only takes a slight bump and they will come apart. Backing out a screw can tear a post out!

I got a tan Riv at auction. It was a nice piece. It arrived in my mail box in pieces!
The box was perfect but the car was packed too tightly.
Bill even tried to repair it. Well....it came back to me in pieces.
I know he tried hard to make the repair, but the tan plastic was just not having it.

Old BLUE plastic can act the same way. I believe Bill received a blue jigsaw beetle in he mail after an auction. It sure was fun watching him put THAT one back together!

I also have a tan hotrod. It WAS very nice....until I dropped it from 12 inches. It broke into 3 pieces. I have repaired it and even revitalized the plastic a bit using Bills "Wash the inside with glue" tecnique. I was amazed at how the plastic absorbed the Testors Liquid glue! The plastic acted like a sponge!

I am sure Bill can fill you in on anything (probably alot) that I left out.

Well Bill you kicked that Cobra restoration. right in the "asp" :thumbsup:. What a great looking car. :woohoo::woohoo:

Well Bill you kicked that Cobra restoration. right in the "asp" :thumbsup:. What a great looking car. :woohoo::woohoo:

:lol: Hahahahaha! Asp. Good one Jerry!

Kevin: Joe has been following along closely the last few years and actually remembers better than I do. His rendition of "Tan" intel is dead on.

Unless tan is re-vitalized by under spraying/washing it should always be handled with extreme caution...or avoided like the plague. Of course if ya just let it rot as a shelf queen you'll be ok...until ya touch it or track it.

Tan is a trail of tears. :cry:

Bill,

You make green look Great!

Kerm...It isn't easy being green...it

B:Db

Tab repair

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05601.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Ferrari touch ups

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05602.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

The June Bug

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05603.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Menial Tasks

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05604.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Dont buggy me!

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05605.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Postal

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05606.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Best laid plans

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05607.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

...I'm gonna add some more glue to the hole and wind the screw in and leave it for a day or two ...and try to keep better track of memory card space so I dont get cut off like that again! LOLOLOLOL

Thanks for posting these all up. :thumbsup::thumbsup: nd

Yes Bill! Thanks for the pix and tips as you bring these bods back to respectability. :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Excellent viewing,Bill!! Very informative, and entertaining too!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: But, per FCC regulations, you need a call sign to air video in quantity like this. I decided to address the situation for you, because you're so busy with work and all.. :D Here ya go..

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/MMtv.jpg

Hope this helps!! :wave:

UtherJoe

MM-TV, this is one of my favorite stations!!! Thank you for the how to do's!!! Seeing the process makes it a lot easier for me to follow. I like the screwpost and screw thread redo. Thanks again!!! What'd ya do, duct tape the camera to your forehead to make a head cam :p:p??? RM

Bill,
One of my favorite stations, TOO!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thanks for the how to do's and keep taking time to inform & entertain the HO slot community. You can even train a cat! You should be on PBS! ...RL

MM-TV, this is one of my favorite stations!!! Thank you for the how to do's!!! Seeing the process makes it a lot easier for me to follow. I like the screwpost and screw thread redo. Thanks again!!! What'd ya do, duct tape the camera to your forehead to make a head cam :p:p??? RM



Randy, I was wondering (his camera)the same thing! LOL!


Bill, these "how-tos" are GREAT! Thank you!:thumbsup:

That watches like a home improvement show. My compliments to the producer! Even the background music is on cue! Syndication is only a matter of time...... Thanks for posting Bill!

WOW!
Bill...
Now if you would just put all your cool stuff on dvd's I could study em.!!
Better than the movies I been watching..
Chris

Bill,

MM-TV is a great way to show your GOOP technique and has helped me already. I was cutting my plastic pieces Mini CHICKLET sized Aaaaaaah hahahah :jest: I know you probably told me the size on the phone but, some how that was lost in translation. Oh man...lol

I was watching and listening very closely and learned a whole bunch. MM-TV is the #1 show. Won't be long before you start getting some BIG sponsors like H:):)TERS or Mullet Beer picking the show up for a season or two.

Nice to see you Phsssssssssssssssssssssssshting Bill. That Bug is now 3-Demensional dude!

Uther Joes call sign is great...RALMAO...FFC regulations

Bob...I'm a Goopy Goober...zilla

Weebles wobble
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05613.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Fun runner
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05618.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

June bug/finale
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05619.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Shoe voodoo
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05621.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Model A stuff
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05622.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Mo stuff
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05623.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Great vid series - I really enjoyed 'em! Thanks for taking the time to make them.

This is a heck of lot better than watching cartoons on Saturday morning!!!
Thanks Bill, for taking the time to show...RM

Hey Bill,

You got any video on this?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/DSC05046.jpg

Rich :thumbsup:

Sorry Rich, no vid on "old yellar" ...yet. I still havent sprayed it.

Glazing
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Dot me
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05627.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Four gear hop up/fix
http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05629.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05631.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Note: Sadly the Jumbo Ansen wheel mod from fatlip to thin lip exceeded the photobucket limit!
We'll try again another day.

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05632.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

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Fantastic How-tos AGAIN, Bill!

I found them to be both very informative and entertaining!
Randy is right. Your vids are better than toons!
Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup:

Bill,

Thanks for showing us all yer tricks via Video! The pickup shoe bend is stuck in the to do part of my brain as we speak along with the 4 gear chassis build.

The goop and iron videos are a great help on how to use this stuff in a detailed way (I like detail).

That Bug looks great with the red on the bottom. It really does look like a June Bug..........Sweet! Just like when I was a kid trading parts with my good friend Chris across the street. I have gotten some way cool stuff from Mr. Bill on several occasions & it is always fun to scrape some stuff into a box now and then. Hey Postal workers need jobs too. How come they never thank us for mailing stuff? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm kinda unappriciative in a way. If a plumber came to your house and fixed your FLUSHER you would surely thank him. Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:confused:

Bob...I just got clear drawers to clean off my bench now...zilla

Working on 4 hours of sleep so if this sounds stupid, that's my excuse..

Had an interesting daydream this morning about Gus trying to sell the secret recipe for Goop and you catching him.... Roll that beautiful goop footage!!

Ok.. going back to bed now...

Uther...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...Joe

Thanx for the props guyz!

The vids are a bit crude but they get my ideas across in a way that neither the written word or still pix can. Look for more MMTV to come.

Occaisionally I'm a bit undisciplined and get out of frame. For that I do apologize. We're working on it.

Ujoe: As for Gus giving away the secret Goop formulation, LMAO; I'd like to remind you that it has never been a secret and everything is posted and stored in the HT archives. Having goop is no big deal, any monkey can make it. Taking the time to learn how to use it is where you pay your dues. :thumbsup:

This was by design because I knew that furry lil' bastage would rat me out eventually! He's been hangin' with that no good flea bitten hound "Buddy" from Bush's Baked Beans! :mad:

We should contact the speed channel and see if they'll give us a show. There could be different segements each week that focuses on different aspects of the hobby. Heck, the Home and Garden channel used to have one for model trains, why not one for slot cars?

Hmmmm

We should contact the speed channel and see if they'll give us a show. There could be different segements each week that focuses on different aspects of the hobby. Heck, the Home and Garden channel used to have one for model trains, why not one for slot cars?

Hmmmm

I second what videojimmy said about a show on the speed channel.

Bob...Live from New York it's Saturday Night Slot Cars...zilla

Bill,
Great videos! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

Model A test drive.

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05634.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Yellow buggy roof fix. Stripe correction.

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05635.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

Yellow buggy test drive.

http://s44.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid44.photobucket.com/albums/f30/modelmurdering/MOV05636.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1