Diorama Accessory Kit II for Autos (from AirDave)

[airdave]

Chris (Gutzmer) suggested an idea to me and I thought it was a great one!
So I have have begun work on my second Diorama Accessory kit.

This time, taking a break from the Military stuff...

this Accessory Kit is for the Car and Race Fan/Builder!

Some of the items already completed in the Kit are:

Tool Cabinets
-three so far...a standard Auto repair Shop style Upper and Lower Tool Chest combo (with wheels),
-a larger Single Unit Rolling Cabinet Tool Cabinet with about 18 drawers,
-and a large "Pit Box" style Rolling cabinet
Shop Accessories
-Jacks, Axle Stands, Safety Cones, etc
-Flooring and Panel Materials
-including Diamond Plate Aluminum Panels,
and Checkerboard Flooring Panels
Tires
-stacks and single Performance and Race Tires
Shop Tools
-full size Air Compressor
- low profile Floor jack

...and still working on many more ideas.


I am producing all the models in 1/18 scale...
I was originally going to produce the kit in 1/24 scale,
but it is easier to downscale everything when printing...
so I have added downscaling percentages to the Cover Page
for 1/24, 1/32, 1/48, 1/64

1/18 seems like a good scale for detailed artwork but I'm still able to fit most models on one or two pages.

I'm gonna do a few test builds soon, and I'll post some pics when done.
Not sure yet, but I might need to farm out some pieces for test build, I'll let ya know.


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[airdave]

okay, I know you guys are busy, but absolutely no interest or replies for this idea?

We must have a few Car builders?, Race fans? that would be interested in some Diorama stuff to go with their automotive related builds?

...hopefully theres enough interest to justify the work in this kit,
but regardless, its a great learning experience for me
and I am enjoying the break from Military and Aircraft!

I know I will be adding some Tool Boxes and accessories to my Car Shelf!


Still working out a few kinks, but I had fun test building my Auto Shop Air Compressor last night!
This is a stand up 60 gal air compressor found in most repair/work shops.
I'm also thinking about doing a smaller portable compressor.
But the "big one" turned out pretty good for a prototype.

[Swampfox]

I'm looking at these from an a/c builders point of view.

I could see using these in a diorama of a Reno Air Racer. More modern day scene with a P-51 racer being worked on at the races. Much of the tools and equipment would all be the same.

Keep designing, there is always more than one use for something. A little rescaling here and little color change there and you have all kinds of new toys to build and play with.

Swampfox

[whulsey]

Hey, looking good. Been too busy the last couple of days watching racing and trying to do a few catch ups now. Will be looking for it to be available.

[airdave]

wow, I never even thought about that!...

I was so focused on the Automotive aspect, that it never occurred to me that this same type of equipment is found in Aviation Repair Shops and the like!
And of course...the Pits at an Air race event!

I wonder if there are any specific items I could add to the kit
that are "aircraft" related?

(thanks for the support and ideas, swampfox!)

[rickstef]

I am always up for more garage stuff.

[hawkman67]

AirDave;
Some items that are A/C related that you could do up easy are Tri-pod jacks, wheeled work tables and benches, test carts, such as Hydralic, Pneumatic, engine starter carts, ground power carts, wheeled maintainance stands. And a very big missing item, wheeled Fire Extinguishers, large and small.
Jeff

[Swampfox]

wow, I never even thought about that!...

I was so focused on the Automotive aspect, that it never occurred to me that this same type of equipment is found in Aviation Repair Shops and the like!
And of course...the Pits at an Air race event!

I wonder if there are any specific items I could add to the kit
that are "aircraft" related?

(thanks for the support and ideas, swampfox!)

No problem, glad to suggest new ideas. I'm just not use to anyone paying attention.

I do recall that when I attended the Reno Air Races about 15 years ago, being impressed with the SIZE of some of the tools used on those planes. Some of the tools look like king sized versions of the much smaller stuff I use on my car, so that's easy enough to rescale.

Some of the engine hoists looked like modified versions of the same hoists used in cars, only bigger. And then some were actually the same old hoists used in WWII and Korea, only painted brighter colors, red, yellow, orange, don't recall too much OD at Reno.

Hawkman67/Jeff has also mentioned quite a number of specific a/c related items that would be really nice to include in this or another different set of "tools".

I look forward to seeing what you come up with,

SFX

[whulsey]

Reading Swampfox's reply about the tools looking like his automotive ones only bigger got me to thinking, I know: dangerous. Those would also work for display with a truck-bus shop (the size of some of those wrenches that our bus mechanics use look like left over steam locomotive stuff) and even the pit set up for Dakar Trucks.

[silveroxide]

In my diorama for the BSG maintenance bay, I used the tools and accessories from the epson site. I had to reduce it about 75% for paragon/jleslie viper. This tools and boxes come in handy for maintenance bays. Here is a photo of my diorama.

[tedparkes]

Great work Dave, How do you do you designs, in 3d or in photoshop? Also, might I suggest a floor lift, not a jack, but a full lift to display the car up in the air being worked on. likewise, an oil catcher for doing oil changes while its up.

Just my 2¢

[airdave]

I "design" in my head

....sometimes I will cut out bits of paper to see how things go together.
then I start drawing out parts on the flat...as line art.
For curvy things I basically just use some math and the mind's eye.

Then I test build at whatever stage I think I need to test a parts design.

This is why I rely on graphics for 3D effect, and generally try to design parts to be as simple as possible.


I wish I had the interest to learn a 3D program, but I'm too impatient to learn another program.
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The Oil catcher is already in my list of ideas,
but the Car Lift might be an important consideration.

Problem is the scale...
whatever I design in 1/18 can be down-scaled yes, but that means I have to consider the limits of small detailed parts.
For example, on the air compressor...I have to add a pressure gauge and fitting to the top of the tank....at 1/18, it is very small.
To reduce it to 1/24...or 1/48...would make it microscopic.
So I am not designing a 3D part for this particular item, just a flat 2D cutout.

The other issue with a larger component like the Car Lift, is how many pages it might add to the kit.
My 1/18 kit is already at 16 pages...and I figure I am only half way through the designs!

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Great suggestions so far, none the less!

When I get a few more things finalized, I will post a list of what is currently in the kit.

[cgutzmer]

looks great Dave! Been kinda busy this past week but finally got to pop into the forums! Glad i saw this coming to life!
Chris

[airdave]

Heres an update on the Diorama Kit #2...


New name for this kit is:
Air & Auto Diorama Accessory Kit

Lots of new parts designed
...pics below of some test built parts.

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I am wrapping things up now,
just trying to finish up designing and test building the last two models in the kit.
Not too sure of what else to add at this point, got a couple of ideas (based on earlier suggestions)
but I have to think about the size of the Kit.

At 1/18 scale, it takes 1-2 pages for each part/model.
Things would be better at a smaller scale, but thats not the ideal thing for this kit (I believe).

Right now the kit is at 20 pages and I don't mind going to 24 pages
but any more than that, might make it too big of a download file.
(I want to keep the graphic quality up)


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Heres a Current list of whats in the kit:

Tool Boxes (4) all from Snafu Tools:
a. Common Repair Shop Rolling Tool Box (Top and Bottom Cabinets) with opening lid.
b. larger 56" Roller Cabinet (Drawers and Cabinet with worktop)
c. large "Pit" style rolling Tool and Parts Carrier
JackStands:
2 Ton and 1 Ton Jack Stands in yellow and red finishes (6 in total)
Safety Cones:
standard orange and white striped Safety cones (4 total)
Hydraulic Floor Jack:
Low Profile, Racing style rolling Pump Jack
Tire Stacks:
a. Stock Car style Tires and Rims, stack of three tires + single tire/rim
b. Performance style Tires and Rims, stack of three tires + single tire/rim
(includes a couple of different build options)
Diamond Plate Aluminum:
Polished Diamond Plate Aluminum Sheets - 2 @ 48" x 96", 1 @ 48" x 120"
Diamond Plate Checker Flooring:
enameled Black & White Checker Flooring Panels made from Diamond Plate Aluminum
6 @ 48" x 48" Panels plus one walkway sheet 24" x 144"
Air Compressors (2):
a. 60 Gal "shop" compressor - full size stand up/free standing "Snafu Tools" b. compressor
20 Gal wheeled Portable Compressor
Oil and Fuel Drums (3):
a. (black) 55 Gal Fuel Drums fully labeled (2)
b. (red) 55 Gal Oil Drum (1)
Crate Motor:
Automotive style Performance Engine sealed in the (delivery) Crate,
all wooden construction, two layer slatted walls, with skid base (fully labeled)
Crates, Boxes and Auto Parts:
assortment of 14 interesting and detailed Motor parts boxes.
photorealistic finishes, with labels/logos, various sizes and shapes
Stock Room Shelving:
Two - Metal finish, 5 shelf, free standing Units
Fire Extinguisher:
150lb Wheeled Industrial Fire Extinguisher
large capacity dry or wet, with compressed air canister, large spoked wheels.


so?...more suggestions? ideas?

[cgutzmer]

Thats coming along great! Thanks for sharing the update :)
Chris

[papaace]

Great job ! My wife is excited about this . Her Dad was a master mechanic for 35+ years. She wants to make a display diorama to honor him. Keep up the good work !

[airdave]

well, I hope I don't get too annoying here, but I have decided to change this kit once more!

Based on earlier suggestions, I turned this Accessory Kit into an Aircraft and Automotive Kit and considered adding more Aircraft Support specific items.
I have continued to search for more Aircraft related items to add to the Kit.

I have now come up with a number of new ideas...enough to fill an entire kit of AC parts only!

...as a result, I am turning this kit kit back,
into just an Automotive Diorama Accessory Kit.

The only thing I will actually be removing from this kit,
is the Industrial Fire Extinguisher...everything else can stay.
And I have a few more Automotive related items to add.

Don't think this means I don't want any suggestions or ideas...
please continue to offer up anything you want.

But the Aircraft Accessory kit will be a future project.
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My first AC Accessory kit, focused on WW2 Airfield accessories.
This new AC Kit will be a more modern Ground Support collection.

[Doubting Thomas]

Airdave,

This collection is so...cool. Your graphic technique reminds me
of the old Mattel artwork on their stickers for the background buildings.
Wish I could scale them for my Hot Wheels collection, but as they
say in the hobby world "That's Braille Scale". Anyway they would look
cool next to my Magnum P.I. Ferrari and Simon and Simon Camaro in 1/24th.
Guess you can tell how long it's been since I made car kits.

[whulsey]

How about a Shop Vac?

[papaace]

My wife suggested a creeper for working under the car.

[airdave]

a Shop Vac?
thats interesting.
is there a particular model of Shop Vac you are thinking about?
will be pretty small, even at 1/18 scale...but can be done

and a creeper is a good idea too.

[Stev0]

What about a 4 post scissor lift?

[cMags]

I agree that a lift would be good, but I'm not sure what Stev0 means by a "4 post scissor lift". Lifts, as far as I know of, come in either 2 post (standard for car shops, and some home shops - this is what I'd recommend you design and add to the kit), 4 post with runway (for medium trucks and such), scissor (more common for home shops as they're cheaper, but more difficult to design), and parallelogram (for big trucks).

[Grizley]

Pretty cool stuff here. Will this be for sale @ Cgutzmer's store?

A lift would be pretty cool. Something like in the first pic, a portable two post lift would be fairly small compared to a full size in terms of paper usage. I thin the second pic may be what Stevo is suggesting.

[airdave]

Creeper is done!

Shop Vac is still....a stumper.
Problem with some of these models, is dealing with small scale cables or hoses.

For my Fire Extinguisher (that will appear in the next Aircraft Diorama Kit)
I have recommended using thin tubing or even thick cord to represent the small diameter 100' Hose from the extinguisher.
I'm just not sure how to properly represent it in paper model form.

The same problem occurs with a Shop Vac.
I can make the canister and straight tube attachments, but the flexible hose is impossible to deal with at this small scale
...and its an important part of a Vacuum Cleaner.
So, I might have to forget the Shop vac idea.

I'm working on an older style Engine Analyzer Unit at the moment.
One of those big units every Auto Shop used to have for hooking up to a Car Engine during a TuneUP

I toyed with the idea of a Car Lift.
I hesitated because of the size of the kit, and number of pages required.
...I think I will revisit the idea, but stick to a simpler design.

The option is:
a 2 Post, swing arm Lift
or
a 4 Post, runway ramp lift

I'm an EX Auto mechanic, so I understand the Lift configurations.
I'll see which works better for my design skills.

[Scissor lift doesn't use Posts, thats why it has a scissor...this is too complicated anyway]

[papaace]

More garage ideas, :)
engine hoist, battery charger, oxygen tank, gas tank, spot welder,gas can, parts wash bin/sink, first aid metal cabinet.
Keep up the good work !:D

[bulldogowner]

I've actually been looking for a lot of these things!! Will they be released on your site?? Looking forward to your new designs!!

[airdave]

This will be a large kit available through ecardmodels when its done.

more great ideas...the kit is growing again! lol

[Squirrel]

aww man... now if i was not dirt poor i would have to buy it.

[doctormax]

power washer

[Stev0]

- Lift King - Car Lift Automotive Scissor car Lift car Hydraulic, 2 & 4 Post car Lifts (http://www.liftking.ca/)

Don't forget the beer fridge.

[GRUMPYMP]

An idea for the hose...have a straight piece of paper in the correct color for cut out then roll the paper into a "roll" and push out the center, kinda look like a paper tube...spiral, thats how old fire hose reinforcements were made....just a thought.

[papaace]

:) Well this isnt paper, But how about using the plastic drinking straws that bend for the hose ?

[airdave]

these are all good ideas

...but this is my point.
Creating a simulated hose or cable (at a small scale) is tricky with paper.
Designing it into a very small scale paper model is even tougher.

Plastic tubing, straws, thread/cord/string, etc are all ways for the builder to simulate a small scale Fire Extinguisher Hose, and Air Line, or Battery Charger Cables.

So do I continue adding items that have these features, expecting the builder to figure out the desired method of simulating and adding cables and hoses?

I just finished adding a Battery Charger/Booster to the kit.
Its a wheeled unit, like you would see in most Auto Repair Shops.
I even added some tiny Battery Clamps...but no cables.
There isn't much else I can do, other than suggest the builder use cord or fine tubing to create the cables for the Charger.

[Stev0]

Large guage wire would be the trick. You would have to figure out the actual diameter and then the scale required.

http://www.yourpiercingshop.com/pics/gauge-chart.jpg

Hopefully this chart can give you an idea.

Ex. A 1/2" or 12.5 Air line would require 20 guage wire at 1/35 scale.
Ex. A 2" or 50.8mm hose would require 16-14 guage wire at 1/35 scale.

[doctormax]

can always just do the cables wrapped up as a thin disk are paint them on top of the charger are other item .

[Doubting Thomas]

It's just an idea but Why not use technology and use a digital camera to take pictures of the real jumper cables, and hoses coiled up.

Or, the hoses, cables, and other items that could be hung up on a wall peg in a row up out of the way. Like beneath a shelf where the motor oil jugs or parts boxes would be. Depth could be achieved through "laminated" staggered layers perhaps.

[airdave]

a 50' roll of Air Hose, hanging on a wall...would work, in the manner you are explaining.

but thats not exactly what I have here.

for example, I have a created a wheeled Battery Charger.
The Cable Hookups are no more than 4' long?
and at 1/18 scale are only 1-2mm in thickness.
A Charger stands away from a wall, maybe next to a car (in a Diorama)
...maybe with the cables hooked up to the battery?

So there is a very dynamic display that calls for a 3D representation.

Even if the cables are wrapped up on the battery Charger
its kinda hard to simulate with a paper cutout.

Your idea does have some merit though...for something like the Battery Charger, I could
create a paper cutout of the Booster Cables all wrapped up on the rear of the Charger (a very static display).

I will think about adding a couple of paper cutout parts
but I will also have to leave it up to the builder, to simulate cables and hoses in their own way.


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and another update:

finished the second (smaller, portable) Air Compressor

added a Wheeled Battery Charger,
an undercar Oil Drain contraption,
and a large wheeled Cabinet (vintage style) Engine Analyzer/Diagnostic center.

Just started work on a 2 Post Car Hoist.
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earlier there were some comments about "Tools".
actual Tools to put out on a bench or workfloor?

are you guys talking about little cutout wrenches and the like?
I could see very large tools like might be found in Bridge Construction or a Locomotive Works
(ie gigantic Spanners)
but regular automotive tools would be very small in paper form and hard to work with.
For example, the biggest wrench in my Toolbox is a 1 1/4" box/open that at 1/18 scale would be only 3/4" (19mm) long!
Imagine commonly used 1/2", 9/16" 10mm, 12mm wrenches at 1/24 scale!! lol they would be about 1/4" (6mm) long!!

In one of the tool boxes included in the Kit,
I have simulated an open top drawer...and used photo images to fill the top with tools.
This is about the best thing I can offer in this Automotive kit.

Maybe in the Aircraft Kit, I can look at some of the larger Tools that might be in use
and include cutouts of those?

[rickstef]

Dave,

Take a look at what Yamaha did with the diorama kit for their bikes

granted the parts are 1:6 in scale, but they might give you an idea

[airdave]

1/6 scale? thats three times larger than 1/18!

...but I can't find the Diorama stuff on the Yamaha Papercaft site (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/).
Can you post a link?

[rickstef]

YZF-R1 | YAMAHA MOTOR (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/realistic/yzf-r1/index.html)

[airdave]

yeah, theres some nice bits in the yamaha stuff!
My main interest is the toolbox and tools.
The sliding drawers are a nice touch, and all the tools to go inside too!

at 1/6 scale, its not too bad...wrenches and sockets are small, but shouldn't be too hard to build.

I toyed with the idea of a slide out drawer, or two, in my Toolboxes
but the smaller scale makes it a little too difficult to assemble for many.

For its size, I think my Toolbox artwork is a lot better than Yamaha design.
I was actually a little disappointed when you consider the quality of their motorcycle papercraft.

The Oil cans and containers from yamaha are nice, but once again, the scale size is a factor for me.
I opted for some crates, cartons and parts boxes to fill up the stock room shelves.

Thanks for sharing that Rick...I might never have seen it!

[papaace]

Sounds great Dave ! Keep up the good work!

[papaace]

Thank's for sharing this link!:)

YZF-R1 | YAMAHA MOTOR (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/realistic/yzf-r1/index.html)

[doctormax]

have to think engine hoist, there is something else as well its for pushing out dents can't think what its called other than "opps It moved and a bit of a Volvo Amazon broke my nose." otherwise known as OHHHCCCHH :)

[airdave]

UPDATE

Did a test build of the new Engine Analyzer last night. Looks good.

Will try to build the new Battery Charger and Oil Drain Contraption tonight

...and will post pics after that.

(also included a "Mechanic's Creeper", not sure if I mentioned that already)

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Now, I am wrapping up Final work on the last model to be included:
a Two-Post Car Hoist (Lift)

I have the beta version completed...just need to test build before I make anymore changes. Not sure if this might require some tweaks or not.

Would anyone like to test build this for me?
I'm busy with too many projects, but I need it quick.
I'd like to get this kit wrapped up in the next few days.

Build thread is not necessary...if it turns out okay, we can post finished photos if you like.

Let me know if anyone is interested.
(You need some good beta build experience and a good camera)


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[airdave]

Last night I finished up the test builds of the Engine Analyzer,
the wheeled Battery Charger and the Oil Drain Contraption*

*what the heck do you call that thing? I worked as an Auto mechanic for 20 years, and I never knew what to call it. "Hey, are you done with the Oil Drain thingy?"


Anyway, all went great!
Only minor tweaks required.

I used some coloured electrical wires for the Diagnostic Cables on the Analyzer.
(I'm sure someone with better skills could improve)

And I used the same small gauge wire for the Battery Charger Cables.
(only issue I have is the inflexibility of the wire, makes it hard to wrap the cables around things and have them stay. Coloured String might work better?)

Oil Drain is a little fiddly with some small parts, but the final effect is pretty darn good! Made me chuckle when I saw it finished!



Also added a Bonus Page to the Kit.
its got a bunch of Wall stuff:
new and vintage Calendars, Pinup Posters, Car Event Posters, Steel Signs.

I even threw in a collection of old License Plates
and a couple of old Hubcaps!

And the best part...an old vintage Fridge.....full of Beer!
(I'll post a pic once I get it built)

[papaace]

I belive thats called a (waist oil pan, or waist oil tank) Your Diaroma set is really looking nice! Keep up the great work!:)

[papaace]

1/32 Garage Diorama
Found this on the Internet, Its the side and back walls for a 1/32 scale garage diorama. :)
PaperCraft Italia: Garage Diorama (http://papercraftitalia.blogspot.com/2010/01/garage-diorama.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+papercraftitaliablog+%28Paper Craft+Italia%29)
I was wondering if you would consider making your own version kind of like this to the scale of your diorama set?

[Stev0]

have to think engine hoist, there is something else as well its for pushing out dents can't think what its called other than "opps It moved and a bit of a Volvo Amazon broke my nose." otherwise known as OHHHCCCHH :)

Cherry Picker?

[airdave]

papaace...I hear what you are asking...

first problem is, at 1/24 scale, it means adding 3 to 6 more pages to the Kit.
(for 2 full walls and a floor)
My Kit is already at 22 Pages and growing*
(*I may still have to add one or two instructional pages)

second problem is that my "accessories" would fit in a number of different Diorama scenarios.
I don't want to restrict imagination by creating a single Diorama scene.

and thirdly, this Garage Kit, that you have posted, is a free download anyway.
Its 1/32 scale, easily upscaled to 1/24.

...but you are probably suggesting I create my own version.
Maybe its something I could design as a bonus "free" download (after I finish this Kit)?



oh...and "waist oil tank"
you probably mean "waste" (just a simple misspell)
...but our "waste oil tank" was outside, under ground.
When the Drain Contraption was full, I took it outside and drained the used Oil into the Waste Oil Tank.

[airdave]

Cherry Picker?


A Cherry picker is all narrow square tubing.
Even at 1/24 scale, its all pretty small stuff.

I'm sorry, I just didn't get motivated to include a Cherry Picker model.

[papaace]

Thanks Dave,
Its really looking good.
My wife cant wait for it to become available so she can get started on her diorama.
Any idea when it might be available?
Sorry about the miss spelling.

[Stev0]

Why are you putting this all in one release???

[airdave]

Why are you putting this all in one release???

sorry, don't know what you are asking?

[wag]

Sometime in the future would you consider doing some classic 1950's (or earlier) gas pumps? I know there was a discussion about hoses & such earlier but in this case I think insulated wire would be ok for the hose.
Wayne

[airdave]

Sometime in the future would you consider doing some classic 1950's (or earlier) gas pumps? I know there was a discussion about hoses & such earlier but in this case I think insulated wire would be ok for the hose.
Wayne


haha I was thinking about some gas pumps...but it was a second string item
that didn't make it to the kit.

but that would be fun!

[Doubting Thomas]

It's a Funny thing following along because
two weeks ago. My brother and I changed the oil in
our two Hondas. We had not done this in years. Since
working on his 1968 Mustang.

We dragged out the ol' waste oil pan and as we got the
pan in position. I began to wonder how the guys got the
collection pan up close to the engine when it was either
on the lifts or when in the pits. The stand up one as shown
answers that question. Last weekend took the oil to be
reclaimed.

Old time gas pumps is perfect for paper modeling
just like the rockets. All cylinders! Speaking of those
did anyone post about a stripped down engine block and
the pistons, carburetor, etc? :rolleyes:

[airdave]

Gas Pumps, Cherry picker, Engine Blocks...

sounds like another Auto Accessory Kit in the making?

[doctormax]

don't forget to put the Perrili calendar on the wall ;)

[Swampfox]

Why are you putting this all in one release???

One release? What makes you think this is a ONE release item.

Airdave doesn't know how to make a design with just one release. Look at all his a/c repaints. There are almost always 3-6, if not more, repaints for each a/c.

Just watch....something else related with show up.....

Swampfox

[airdave]

Just waiting on a test build of the Two Post Car Hoist
and then i will be able to wrap this project!

I think I have everything else in the Kit properly sorted,
just need to figure out a Cover Page
and maybe a few small instructional diagrams.

...in the meantime, heres the "bonus" Fridge model I am including in the kit.

[wag]

No car guy's garage is complete without a beer fridge! Nice touch.
Wayne

[liquidbeef]

The fridge looks good, its actually the center of attraction :)

[iligan3pm]

An awesome project. the fridge really got my attention