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I try to get out on 'green-lanes' as they're called over here in the UK in my Land Rover. They have full vehicular rights, but aren't concreted/tarmacced. Sadly the access we have is being curtailed by law, due to a vociferous campaign by the Rambler Association (hikers) & with a Government Ministers in their associatio,as you can guess it's a bit one sided. At the same time, the the paths they use are constantly being eroded due to over-use, OR,, being resurfaced with materials alien to the surroundings. 'Rant Mode' off On a similar vein, guess what the 4x4 hating Minister Of Transport drives??? Give in? A Range Rover Hypocrite, or what???

I recently started working on an MPC General Lee build. I know the Revell '69 Charger kit is a much better kit, in fact I have a couple of those. However I wanted to see if I can make the MPC kit just a little bit nicer and more accurate. The kit I'm building is the most resent issue by Round 2. I have an original issue from back when the Dukes Of Hazzard was first on the air with the incorrect rear window. I was happy that the newest issue comes with the correct tunnel back rear window. Well when I opened the box the tunnel back rear window didn't quite look right. The molding is too wide and the shape looked off. I took out one of my Revell '69 Charge…

My latest completion! Base kit was the vintage Monogram Mork & Mindy jeep, although the roll bar needed rebuilding (should go to the floor, instead of just sitting on top of the wheel wells). Scratchbuilt items include the CB antenna and mount, center console, sun visors, side lights, and headlights (made from polished acrylic diamante gems). Really happy with the carpet, stains and all!

Finished in record time, considering the extreme nature of the build Only major regret is the wheel spacing....wide tires were definitely used, but I really am drawing the line at redoing the suspension to tuck them in more. I've just had enough.... Hazzard collection is now 7 vehicles strong.

For those who didn't know, the Charger wreck used in Episode 4 "Repo Men" was the same car that made the jump at the very end of the show's opening credits. LOVED this car the first time I saw it as a kid, did not know how important it was until decades later. Replicating this wreck in 1/25 will be a VERY ambitious project.

Hi guys, I've been a long time fan of the Dukes and back in the day I remember doing a few of the old MPC General Lee kits that turned out to be disasters. I just received a new MPC "Country Charger" kit as a gift and it appears to be just a "PC" version of the old General Lee kit. I know the kit isn't very good and it's full of inaccuracies but it's what I've got to work with and I would like to try and build a half way decent General with it. My question is: Where is the best place to order 1/24 scale General Lee decals from? I remember back in the day there were a few vendors who made more accurate versions than the kit provided but I cannot seem to find anything…

Going to be building my 2nd 1/25 General Lee. My first build I did not add a C.B or the Antenna. Could anyone possibly help me with a "build sheet" for scratch building the Cobra C.B and the RadioShack Antenna. I'd sure appreciate it.

Was looking around and came across this 3D Printing company called ShapeWays. And seen they have parts for the Georgia Era General Lee for Revell's 1968-70 Dodge Chargers

Hey y'all, I've decided to take my first few steps into modeling and what better way to do it than with a General Lee kit! It's a 1/25 scale MPC kit produced by Round 2 Models, I will be posting updates on this although I will be working on this whenever I have a free minute, so I apologise if updates are a bit inconsistent. 10:4 Joe

HELP!!! Does anyone know where I can get a 1/25th MPC model kit of Cooter's Tow Truck. Evidently they are really rare and I don't want to pay more than $50 for one. I've tried Ebay but like I said I don't want to pay the prices those can go up to. Some of the ones I see that are listed as Buy it now are 80, 90, even up to $120 for one single kit. I mean seriously it's a model kit and not a priceless heirloom. If I wanted to pay that much for it, it'd never come out of the box and if I did put it together then it had better drive itself and put itself together. Anyway does anyone know of anywhere in the U.S. that sells this particular kit for reasonable prices? Thank you.

I have many hobbies but since one will let me share a fun story I'll go with it. I love 70's early 80's toys particularly Star Wars and 8 inch figures (OK dolls) made by a company called Mego. There were licensing gods back in the day. Megos were cool but were notorious for having the pin that connected the knee snap off sometimes while figures were still in the package. Recently when looking for a Bo Duke to add to my collection I used this to my advantage. I picked up this sadly neglected fellow on Ebay. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Back in the day there was't much you could unless you were able to work the pin off another figure (they all had …

I'm mainly working on the General, however I decided to incorporate the sheriff's car in here as well. I'll give more detailed pictures later when both models are finally complete. http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y510/BrentonH77/IMG_0291_zps5dfc4f4f.jpg' alt='IMG_0291_zps5dfc4f4f.jpg'>

Been addicted to Shortwave Radio for so many years I've done lost count. Really want to get my Amateur Radio License (HAM License) someday. Was curious if there are any other SWL's or HAM's or potential HAM's around here? Anyone not familiar with either one... could simply ask the magic google box.

I started working on another General Lee model. This is the 1/25 scale MPC Snap Kit General Lee. I started by re-shaping the rear window. It's basically a rectangle in the kit so I made it a bit larger and rounded at the top and also changed the angle to be a bit more steep. I added missing window trim under the side windows and made the rear wheel openings slightly smaller in the rear. The body is painted 1975 Corvette Flame Red which was the color most used on the General Lee(s) in the TV show. The paint is from Gravity Colors. The decals represent the early Georgia car which is my favorite look. In a few days I'll spray the clear coat on the body. …

I know several other posts make passing reference to die cast cars, and I'm sure everyone has at least one model of the General at home, but I want to know what else you have in you model garage. My collection is all 1:18, mainly Ertl with a few AutoArt and Shelby Collectibles: TV/Movie Cars Gone In 60 Seconds (Original) Eleanor (1973 Mustang) Gone In 60 Seconds Eleanor (1967 Mustang) Bullitt 1968 Mustang Bullitt 1968 Charger Dukes Of Hazzard General Lee (Authentics) Dukes Of Hazzard General Lee (Authentics) Black Dukes Of Hazzard General Lee (Race Day) Dukes Of Hazzard General Lee (Black) Dukes Of Hazzard Double Zero 1968 Mustang Christine Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Smokey An…

Hi guys, I wonder any you guys had collection transformers? I been collection transformers same as Dukes Of Hazzard and Nascar. You know new movie Transformers Dark of Moon would be cool than 1 or 2 film? they will release in July 2011 to be. what your favorite series from? My favorite series is G1, Animated, Cybertron as well. Prime series is new on HUB at 4:30pm ET / 3:30pm CT... this Friday starting. Any you have good collections like transformers or ghostbusters or etc? thanks enjoy

So I started riding horses when I was 5. I got bucked the day after I got my first pony but did I quit? Nope in about a month I was running barrels, makin' it act like a bronco and jumping ditches. After I outgrew the pony I got a Quarter horse that reared, another one that bucked one that ran away let's just say I went through six horses in a summer and after the last one goofed my daddy offered me $5,000 to quit, but of course I did'nt. Now I have a calm gentle, but spunky little Tennessee Walker whom I ride on trail rides and cattle drives. Is there any one else out there that did'nt let money get in the way of there dreams?

I'm a knitter and crocheter. I've done it for a few years now. Anyone else a knitter or crocheter too?

These are novels about Vampires or Immortals. 1. Quick Bite 2. Love Bites 3. Single, White, Vampire 4. Tall, Dark and Hungry 5. Bite to Remember 6. Bite Me If You Can 7.Accidental Vampire 8. Vampires Are Forever 9. Vampire, Interrupted 10. The Rogue Hunter 11. Immortal Hunter

I love art! I love making art, viewing art, learning about art work... Well, my friends, I found a wonderful painting that I'm sure all of you would love! It's a Masterpiece! If any of you are fimilar with the caveman paintings in France, you'll love this one! Even if you don't like the caveman paintings, I think if you're visiting Hazzardnet, you'll want to see this work of art! It goes to show you, that cavemen had good taste in art too! Actually it's painted by a man named Brandon Bird. The name of the work is called "Two Warriors Come Out of the Sky". http://www.brandonbird.com/twowarriors.html Tell me what you think! I personally love it! This artist has captured t…

Is anybody here into astronomy? I've been an amateur astronomer for 15 years. There's going to be a pretty good meteor show tonight. If you live in a city you will only be able to see the really bright ones because bright artificial lights drown them out. Of course if it's cloudy you're out of luck no matter where you live. Hopefully somebody besides me will get to check out the show.

Well we are two thirds through the regular baseball season and a lot of you know how big of a NASCAR fan I am, well I am just a big of a fan of baseball as I am with NASCAR. Anyone else a big baseball fan? If so, which teams and players do you like or follow? How's your season going? I am a big Chicago Cubs fan and has been since I was four or five years old and will be a Cubs fan til the day I die. My baseball season starts and ends when the Cubs season starts and ends...am interested in who wins the World Series, but don't get too excited about it unless by chance the Cubs would ever make it to the WS. As for their season, well, if I had to be honest, would say they ar…

Meant to post this earlier when I finished it. Had to combine two kits to make it. Plenty of scratchbuilding in this one, including seat detailing, CB radio and antenna, rear view mirror, sun visors and of course the steer horns. Very intense build; here is a link to the in-progress photos: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/142988-boss-hogg-70-cadillac-deville-convertible/ And now, on to the photos....

It aint a typo... I bull ride... and I love it. Yeah, I know Im crazy, but face it were all alil insane. After all ya could get hit by a car crossing the road to get ya mail or slip and fall in the shower and hit ya head. Im gonna be 23 in August and I been riding since 2005, yeah I been hurt, but not enough to un-addict myself from that rush. Its like gettin a high with out drugs or anything else, its unexplainable what that feeling really is. All I can say is its awesome. Hope ya'll enjoy my pictures, first picture is from June 2008, that bulls name is Diesel and he weighed in at about 1900 pounds. The second bull is Chubbers, hes just a youngun barely 3 years old and…

I go to car shows and take pictures and post them on my website. Here is a link if anyone is interested. Thanks http://www.jancecustoms.com/show_coverage.html