mine got its first shot of paint yesterday...lol.. so I work hard, and a lot...what? no you shut up...lol...


Dave

I will mail mine out very soon! Bob

Mine is making progress..slowly..ya can't rush perfection!!:thumbsup: or me either!:tongue:

Just to give everyone an update on my Xmas exchange, here's a couple pictures... The first one is the basic decal arrangement i'm shooting for. More or less...


http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/1703b80b.jpg

Here is where it stands so far.. The paint needs to finish drying before I do the electronics... I don't want to rush it...


http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/75f1d2bc.jpg


it's getting there...


utherJoe

Just to give everyone an update on my Xmas exchange, here's a couple pictures... The first one is the basic decal arrangement i'm shooting for. More or less...


http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/1703b80b.jpg

Here is where it stands so far.. The paint needs to finish drying before I do the electronics... I don't want to rush it...


http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/75f1d2bc.jpg




it's getting there...


utherJoe

Looking sweet Joe! I blew that art work up framed it and gave it to Carol 9 my daughter...took her all of 4 minutes to have it hanging on her wall.. 9 shes a scobby nut).. will be interested to seeing her all done up...

Dave

Not too late to get in I hope...

Ed,

Mine went out today by priority mail.

Dave

I am having a horrible time getting decals to print up clear. The masters in paint don't look half as bad as what is coming out of my printer. I have one sheet of decal paper left and don't want to waste it on another screw up. :cry: I have already wasted 2!! I found a link in diecast for a download for a type of photoshop before and tried it, but it froze up my puter. I reloaded it and it's working, but it's like 100X more complex than windows paint. If anyone out there has used "gimp" to make decals please PM me!! I haven't been able to do anything with it other than pull up a picture. Beyond that, I'm a total moron!!! :confused: Time is ticking and the exchange deadline is swiftly approaching. I really don't want this to go out with cruddy, blurry decals. I have found some decals on line and am trying again. They are too big for my project, but I'm doing what I can to make them right.

UtherJoe

Try this image, may be clearer.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/honor_08.jpg

Hey Slotcarman , you did a really nice job on that !

Try this image, may be clearer.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc196/kwikdeals/honor_08.jpg

weres the front window view? lol.. i need the gang for mine ...


Dave to lazy to find it myself...

Thank you Randy for the picture!! I had one but it was on an angle and hard to work with!! :freak: Decals are drying and way clearer than they were!! That's if they don't bleed too much while drying!! :eek: My kid has a mystery machine alarm with the gang inside, and I'm tossed between putting them inside or just painting the windows black. Tearing the alarm clock apart really isn't an option, so if you want coach, I'll try to snap some pictures of the front and sides and see if it's feasible. Thanks Scott!! It's nowhere near the correct standard myst mach color, but it's the closest I could find at the time. I missed another van auction tonight cause I was so involved with this goofy project!!!:mad: Hope one of you guys was the lucky one. Hopefully someone comes up with a decent casting of these vans!! Income tax return time is still a ways off..

UtherJoe

I Dunno uther joe, color looks pretty good to me ! as does the rest of the project. Can't wait to see it finished

Thank you Randy for the picture!! I had one but it was on an angle and hard to work with!! :freak: Decals are drying and way clearer than they were!! That's if they don't bleed too much while drying!! :eek: My kid has a mystery machine alarm with the gang inside, and I'm tossed between putting them inside or just painting the windows black. Tearing the alarm clock apart really isn't an option, so if you want coach, I'll try to snap some pictures of the front and sides and see if it's feasible. Thanks Scott!! It's nowhere near the correct standard myst mach color, but it's the closest I could find at the time. I missed another van auction tonight cause I was so involved with this goofy project!!!:mad: Hope one of you guys was the lucky one. Hopefully someone comes up with a decent casting of these vans!! Income tax return time is still a ways off..

UtherJoe



Doh i never thought of taking pics of the alarm clock.. Carol has one..I will give it a whirl...

Dave

My Christmas exchange is finally coming along!!! The decals are on and didn't come out too bad. The black did some crazing, but it looks cool that way. A couple of dunks in the Future tub, and I can start on the electronics.. Here's a teaser picture.. There's more in the LED 101 thread if ya want more!!

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/68e4bd3a.jpg


UtherJoe

Sweet!!!! :thumbsup:

Wes

Relax Slotcarman that van is great ! The decals make it look like it was a custom paint job . Can't wait to see it finished

There's pictures in the LED 101 thread of the "almost finished" Wicked Scooby Machine!! After all the decal problems, the tail lights are pulling the same stunt the nova did..Dim at low speed. I even went as low as a 150 ohm resistor for the tail lights..I don't get it.. It should be like 480 ohm.. I musta messed something up when trimming them. Take a peek at it and let me know!!

UtherJoe

{WSV} Looks Fangtastic Slotcarman ! Do the headlights really light up green? Cool ! I went and checked it out like you said , nice job Joe.
( Wicked Scooby Van )

UtherJoe,

That Mystery Machine looks possessed (like you said) with those green & purple lights.

This reminds me of the UFO episode were Shaggy and Scooby fall in love with Aliens that look like a normal hot Babe and girly doggy...that is until they reveal their true looks...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Having a couple of young kids has let me see some of the Newer Scooby Doo movies & they just make me laugh. They are different to say the least. I think Fred kisses Daffany in this episode and a lot of love songs are put in...hahahahahahaha

Bob...love the front spare...zilla

mines on the way please pm me after you get it thanks

Here's decal set I drew up. It fits the Tyco Dodge vans, did one for my daughter, the Scooby-nut.

-Paul

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pHqyQ7J7_00of6a9RoeahEEdgdNDIwGXdo8Y-BhErYFgxBBLLuhDkuOPzhWMsN2XW

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pfo9GuMKscpf_vvafj_q2V0C3aKHp0j26gNh9KupOMuuWjif S5hhqdZpRrai6u7a8

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pyhCBUKbwtDbxUw-BuepJ2sdGEsR1dLR_GPUauXsWOu2BZSwPNf1YkcWR7mJqFTzu

I got them saved for the next time!! I never realized the tyco van looked so good!!! Whenever I think slot car vans, for some reason my mind always goes straight to them silly 4 gear long wheel base Auroras. That body style Dodge is one of my favorites! Thanks for the pictures!!

UtherJoe

UJ,
great job! :thumbsup::thumbsup: rr

A couple more cars came in the ole mailbox yesterday. Lots of nice work guys, I can't wait to reveal some photos, but I'll wait till the deadline.

Here's decal set I drew up. It fits the Tyco Dodge vans, did one for my daughter, the Scooby-nut.

-Paul

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pyhCBUKbwtDbxUw-BuepJ2sdGEsR1dLR_GPUauXsWOu2BZSwPNf1YkcWR7mJqFTzu



Kewl little Scooby licence plate!

B:)B

EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT...........Tom Stumpf will be adding a free body in everyones package this year.
Just picked them up at the NJ slotcar show.
Everyone thank Tom, and stop teasing him for being old.

LOL I didn't know Tom was Old!

I needed some good news today!! I've redid the taillights on the mystery machine 3 times now. I probably got a bad batch of purple LEDs. I do have one functioning at this time and should have both done tomorrow. I will need to test the van for a few hours to make sure it works all right, and God willing will have it in the mail Wednesday. If I can't get them working correctly, I'll need to put red ones in. At least I know they will last longer than 3 laps!!

UtherJoe

Everyone thank Tom and stop teasing him for being old.

It's okay Tom... Nothing wrong with getting on in age. I hear there are plusses too!!... You get to eat dinner at 4 PM, nobody expects you to run ..anywhere, no matter who walks in the room you don't have to bother to hold your stomach in anymore, and there's finally nothing left to learn the hard way!!! :lol: nd

It's okay Tom... Nothing wrong with getting on in age. I hear there are plusses too!!... You get to eat dinner at 4 PM, nobody expects you to run ..anywhere, no matter who walks in the room you don't have to bother to hold your stomach in anymore, and there's finally nothing left to learn the hard way!!! :lol: nd

And don't forget the awesome 5-6am McDonalds deals you'll get.

Great! Thanks Tom.

As far as getting old, what are you gonna do about it? It's gonna happen regardless, sit back and enjoy the ride and pray for good health and plenty of slots to play with. :) rr

I pretend to be older to get the senior discount.. lol...thanks Tom your the best! well next to my loving wife who is reading over my shoulder....


Dave

I pretend to be older to get the senior discount.. lol...thanks Tom your the best! well next to my loving wife who is reading over my shoulder....


Dave

"I pretend to be older" Now that's funny :p:p:p:p:p:p:p
Somebody help me stop laughing, please!!!
Thanks Tom, my buddy!!! RM

All kidding and joking aside, Tom really is a great guy, and didn't hesitate when I asked about the Xmas bonus, He just handed me a sweet box of cars to spread out. any that are left over will be going to Coach for the next HOHT auction.

THANKS Tom for the Xmas gift. As for getting old, it really does have it's perks.:thumbsup: You can nap anytime you want in your favorite chair (know this from experience) :)and you get to cranky and cantankerous whenever you want and people just think it's 'cause of your age.:freak:

And ED, Thanks to you for doing the exchange again.

:( With work lately, I haven't had time to sneeze, let alone model. I will be picking something off the shelf out of my private collection. It will be a FastBodies resin custom though. Just have to decide which one.;)

hey all just came across this thread but heard talk of secret santa on the wed/ fri chat .'Im in.mounted fender /made tires today.hopin to beat the 7th deadline.this is the most excitin thing for me in a while.if i got coal from any of these people it would be cool . is there an other charity event in the future?the way we opperate much leaway is needed just kinda slow anyway. happy thanxgivin all gonna eat now then da nap maybe some modelin too!!

Ed,Send your car back.I'm 56,still a year younger than my buddy Bob Beers.Ed eat a salad once in a while. Tom

Mystery machine is in the mail. Again, whoever gets this, let me know if there's ever any problem with the lights, and I'll do whatever it takes to get them right. They worked for an extended testing, but that doesn't mean much.

UtherJoe

Count me in there daddy-o..:thumbsup:
I know I am always a little late and a dollar short.
Had to get a lot of drag cars done and in the mail first. Now I'm ready to roll .
Garage had me tied down a good bite and thats why I haven't been on for awhile and postin. Need $$$$$ to buy more stuff..LOL:p
Will finish tonight and post a pic tommorrow before it goes in the mail box...

I beleive I have your new addy the seth..:woohoo:
I have a super cool one for this year...

Awesome Steve, I was hoping I didn't have to call you and force you to join.

Mine should be out to-day Ed if not tomorrow AM. Thanks for doing it we all look forward to this time of year.. hehehe...


Dave

or maybe not.....

on its way today

Mine went out yesterday. :thumbsup: Should be there by Monday at the latest. Out of my private collection......:hat:

how many of you needed to re-open the package to add the $5.50 for shipping?

just me?

Sadly.....every year Mike

....every darn year. I usually send Ed the money later with intrest.

LOL! Thanks for the reminder!

I did last year. :freak: rr

I forgot last year and had to send postage later in an envelope. This year I was a good boy and included it. Also, rounded it up for good measure. Ed does a great job, so who was I to hold back an additional .50 cents.:freak:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I was very good this year, and remembered to include return postage!!! Please let us know when our goodies arrive!! I'm always concerned about things travelling via our wonderful postal system! :rolleyes:

UtherJoe