Hi everyone, I want to build a model of my 1:1 truck. Its a 2000 Dodge Dakota R/T.
This is the only kit I could find.......So I had to shorten cab,interior and chassic.
Thats as far as I ve done so far...Comments welcome, thankyou.............Paul
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2010 Live Saturday Qualifying Results
It was Sebastian Vettel who powered his way to take the pole position in Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2010 here in Sakhir, Bahrain. During the Saturday Q1 and Q2 Qualifying Sessions, Vettel took his 6th career pole position in the very first Grand Prix of 2010 in Bahrain. His teammate, Mark Webber will start from [...]
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In Charleston, an Affordable, Effective Alternative to Highway Expansion
More street grid, less traffic: The Coastal Conservation League's proposal for Savannah Highway would cut congestion by reducing the number of curb cuts and establishing secondary roads for those traveling short distances. Image: "A New Way to Work"
Roads like Charleston’s Savannah Highway are a common sight across America: a suburban arterial marked by high speeds, [...]
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Kral sets pace in GP2 practice
Arden's Josef Kral was the pacesetter in free practice for the opening GP2 Asia round in Abu Dhabi. In the first official session for the new-generation GP2 cars, Kral set an early 1m37.788s to lead the way, and although iSport's Sam Bird briefly deposed him, the Czech driver responded with a 1m37.020s to cement his place at the head of the order
Friday, February 11, 2011
Di Resta and Hulkenberg fight for Force India seat
As the winter nights have shortened so too have the prospects of finding a Formula 1 drive for two of the sport's brightest prospects.
Nico Hulkenberg - rated as the best rookie of 2010 - and Paul di Resta - Britain's third driver in Formula 1 alongside Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button - find themselves fighting for a drive.
At the end of the season, Williams released Hulkenberg in favour of cash-rich GP2 champion Pastor Maldonado.
Hulkenberg's sudden unemployment has complicated matters for Di Resta as the German is now closing in on the Force India seat the Scot has been warming all season as the team's reserve.
To add to the dilemma, Force India's incumbent drivers, Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Luizzi, still have ties to the team with Italian Liuzzi contracted for 2011 and German Sutil sitting on a one-year option to continue.
Formula 1 insiders believe the hearts and minds of Force India are with Di Resta and the team want to give him one of the two seats that are listed as 'TBA' on the official entry list.
After joining the Silverstone-based team as a reserve for 2010, the Scot drove capably in eight first practice sessions on grand prix weekends.
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The auburn-haired Di Resta, a laidback and likeable addition to the paddock, quietly impressed the team with his technical feedback and commitment.
At the same time, the 24-year-old proved he was a winner by clinching the German Touring Car championship (DTM) for Mercedes on his weekends away from F1.
His manager Anthony Hamilton - father of McLaren driver Lewis - says: "There hasn't been one bit of negative information from the team about Paul.
"He has done a great job, the team love him. He's a champion and a leader. Nothing has changed; he is still a contender for a race seat. We are very positive."
Hulkenberg, however, is also an intriguing prospect for any F1 team.
The 23-year-old stole the headlines in the midst of the dramatic championship battle by snatching a blistering pole at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Yes, Hulkenberg had benefited from some tactical groundwork by team-mate Rubens Barrichello on his previous qualifying lap but the German's feat was still far beyond that of any of the other four F1 newcomers.
Humorous and straight-talking, Hulkenberg came into F1 on the back of a glittering junior career - where he won titles in karting, Formula BMW, Formula Three and the 2009 GP2 Series - and is now a highly-rated F1 prospect
Both Hulkenberg and Di Resta are gifted drivers - but in F1 money often talks louder than talent.
Despite being impressed by Hulkenberg's "exceptional" skills, Sir Frank Williams let him go in favour of Maldonado simply because he could bring in a reputed 10m euros - largely from Venezuela's state oil company - at a time when the Williams team had lost several key business partners.
When it comes to securing their own future, the problem for both Hulkenberg and Di Resta is that they don't bring any cash to the table.
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Hulkenberg himself says: "It has become much, much harder to open doors if your application does not come with a serious sponsor package and you really only rely on your talent as the sole 'sales argument'."
The complex situation at Force India means the team need to find the cash to buy Liuzzi out of his existing contract - so contributions from a replacement would be welcome.
And of all those in the frame only Sutil, who is understood to have bought around 2m euros to the team in 2010, has the immediate funds to strike that deal.
Force India's engine partner Mercedes-Benz could also influence the team's decision.
What if its own-brand Mercedes Grand Prix team wanted to scout out potential replacements for Michael Schumacher or Nico Rosberg by paying to place a driver in another team?
Di Resta is already well-connected and well-liked by Mercedes, especially after his DTM win, but Hulkenberg, as a rising German star, could be a perfect future fit for the Silver Arrows.
For now, Di Resta and Hulkenberg are playing the waiting game.
Hulkenberg's management company, whose founder Willi Weber also plotted Schumacher's career, opened talks at the final race in Abu Dhabi and said they had expected Force India to have made their decision by now.
Di Resta is sitting down with the team this week to discuss his future role.
Although nine cockpits are still to be filled on the 2011 grid, options elsewhere remain squeezed.
Hulkenberg's team have already approached Toro Rosso and Renault but found no room at the inn.
Toro Rosso will stick with Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi, with newly-signed third driver Daniel Ricciardo waiting in the wings. The renamed Lotus Renault team are widely expected to retain Russian rookie Vitaly Petrov alongside star driver Robert Kubica.
Timo Glock has confirmed he is staying at Marussia Virgin, with Brazilian Lucas di Grassi and Belgian Jerome D'Ambrosio - both of whom come with sponsorship - the favourites to join him. Back-of-the-grid Hispania first need to find someone to build their 2011 car before confirming drivers.
Di Resta already has a contract to continue as Force India's third driver in 2011, while Hulkenberg has been linked to the same role at Mercedes and Ferrari.
In the fickle world of Formula 1, it is never a bad idea to have a Plan B.
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Nico Hulkenberg trying to secure F1 future
Nico Hulkenberg admits he is focused on trying to find a team for next year's Formula One season.
The German was driving for Williams last season and secured his maiden pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate race in the championship, before learning he had lost his seat over the final weekend at Abu Dhabi.
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The Continental: PSA and BMW Do Hybrids, Golf Cabriolet Coming to Geneva, VW Up for Frankfurt, and Audi A2 to Return
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
AutoblogGreen for 02.03.11
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsGrosjean sets Abu Dhabi test pace
Renault's reserve driver Romain Grosjean set the pace on the opening day of GP2 Asia series testing at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Frenchman, who will race in the series with the DAMS team, posted the best time of the day in the afternoon following a very slow morning, during which there was very little running due to the track conditions. Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
Barrichello positive after first day
Rubens Barrichello described the first day of running of the Williams FW33 as "positive" after completing 77 laps in the new car at Valencia today. The Brazilian lost track time when a problem arose with the motor generator unit in the team's KERS system that the team is confident can be easily fixed for tomorrow, but he was otherwise happy with the progress made. This is despite admitting that the programme that he was working through on the first day - which included testing the new adjustable rear wing - made it difficult to judge the potential of the car. Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore ? Auto Shows
This two-tone, two-wheel-drive Lambo will come to the U.S.
While debuting a super-fuel-efficient VW concept may have seemed out of place in Qatar, using an auto show in the land of the oil-rich to unveil a special-edition Gallardo seems just about right. The two-tone Gallardo Bicolore will be offered only with all-wheel drive as an LP560-4 [...]
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Button Steps Up Pre Season Training With Lance Armstrong
Jenson Button teamed up with record breaking cyclist Lance Armstrong, as he continues to prepare for another Formula One season. The McLaren driver excitedly tweeted that he would be riding with Armstrong, the 7 time Tour de France winner, in Hawaii. Armstrong responded via Twitter “I hope he doesn’t ride as srong as he drives [...]
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Q and A with Renault?s James Alison
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2010 Team Reviews: Stewart-Haas Racing Steps Back
Filed under: Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Sprint Cup, Stewart-Haas Racing, NASCAR
Not everyone doubted Tony Stewart when he announced his departure from Joe Gibbs Racing in 2008 to form his own Sprint Cup team, Stewart-Haas Racing.
But he will certainly note, as will anyone else around at that point, that so many people from so many corners of NASCAR thought the two-time champion was committing career suicide.
Instead, 2009 proved to be about as far from the gloomy predictions as possible when both Stewart and teammate Ryan Newman qualified for NASCAR's championship battle. Their campaigns in the 2009 Chase to the Sprint Cup were to little avail, but seemed to paint a soon-to-be-dominant future for the race team.
Comparatively, 2010 was a step back for the SHR team -- back to about the level most thought Stewart would be competing at by now.
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1980 Yamaha YZR500 (Barry Sheene)
Hey guys, I started this kit a couple of months ago I have been a bit slow on this project due to work 
Enough babble from me 
The Frame and Swing Art: alot of filling and sanding the mono shock is replicated off the kit version and reference photos, the shock is turned up out of ally stock and courtesy of my good mate Tim (70CudaTJ)
The Fuel Tank : As you know most bike kit fuel tanks come with only the topside of the tank here I have scratch-built the bottom half due to the fact I want the tank removable for display purposes since this photo I have added the weldseams and painted the tank in a base coat. I will post update pics when I receive my new camera.
The Clutch pack and case dissected...
The Clutch: Case has had a protective guard add made from sheet ally, clutch packs made from styrene and reused retaining plate with holes drilled out ready for paint and photoetch.
The Clutch all together, I am happy how it has turned out
Cylinder Head covers OTB..........
Cylinder Head Covers with my little touch......
Cylinder Heads and covers, just cutting all the bolt heads off and replacing with styrene hex.
Complete long motor with all the bolt heads done only work left on motor is to finish the magneto I am assuming they had one being an early gp bike which were push started off the grid
So I hope you guys like my post, your thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated too as I am open to ideas. As I have found out it can be a lonely old world in building scale bikes as around me there isn't a lot of interest in comparison to Auto...Cheers Jas
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Jaguar E-Type will turn 50 in Geneva
Classic E-Type was designed by aeronautical engineer and debuted at the Geneva show in 1961.
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Volkswagen New Beetle involved in bizarre recall
The Volkswagen New Beetle is the target of a bizarre recall which involves 27 vehicles manufactured between September 1st and September 22nd of 2010. 
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Your questions answered - F1 2010
Was 2010 the best Formula 1 season of all time? Will the 'old' Michael Schumacher be back in 2011? Is Vettel a deserving champion given Alonso was in a much slower car? Will Webber ever win the title? Will Ferrari ever favour Massa over Alonso? Who impressed me most - Kubica or Rosberg?
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Tony Stewart: 'I'm Embarrassed' About Scuffle at Australian Track
Filed under: Tony Stewart, Daytona Int'l Speedway, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Stewart-Haas Racing, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Two-time NASCAR champ Tony Stewart said Thursday during a break in preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway that he was "embarrassed" and "ashamed" about an altercation with a race track owner in Sydney, Australia, during the last night of a recent month-long vacation there.
Calm, smiling at reporters and speaking in subdued tones, Stewart sported a near full beard, but showed no signs of a "black eye" that was widely reported by Australian media last weekend. According to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, Stewart received a black eye in a brief physical altercation between himself and Sydney Speedway co-owner Brett Morris.
Stewart did not reveal the details of the incident, but confirmed he went to a local police station to give a statement and was released with no restrictions on his plans to travel back to the United States the following day. The issue between him and Morris was the condition of the track.
"I've always been one to speak up for what is right, especially when it comes to the safety aspect,''said Stewart, one of 40 drivers participating in a three-day test on Daytona's new $20 million pavement. "It's not uncommon to see drivers and track operators have disputes, but this one went a little farther.''
"I'm definitely not proud of what happened. .... I've lost a lot of sleep over it. I'm embarrassed. I made it all the way through a trip and the last night get in an altercation. I'm ashamed.''
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore ? Auto Shows
This two-tone, two-wheel-drive Lambo will come to the U.S.
While debuting a super-fuel-efficient VW concept may have seemed out of place in Qatar, using an auto show in the land of the oil-rich to unveil a special-edition Gallardo seems just about right. The two-tone Gallardo Bicolore will be offered only with all-wheel drive as an LP560-4 [...]
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'75 Chevy Blazer glue bomb resto WIP - nearly finished
I picked up this K5 Blazer along with an ElCamino and a couple of vans on eBay a few weeks ago. Since I'm getting a bit tired of my other current builds, I thought I'd get going on this one for a nice change of pace. It's been a while since I did a good restoration.
Here's how it came to me; seemingly complete though with a slight suspension problem:
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Successful shoulder surgery for Melandri
Yamaha Racing Fri, Dec 24, 2010 Yamaha Factory World Superbike Team's new recruit for the 2011 series, Marco Melandri, underwent minor and completely successful surgery on his right shoulder yesterday (Thursday 23rd December) and expects to be fully fit for...
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Report: Hyundai may import Elantra from Korea to meet surging demand
Filed under: Car Buying, Budget, Sedan, Plants/Manufacturing, Hyundai
2011 Hyundai Elantra - Click above for high-res image gallery
The rakish 2011 Hyundai Elantra hit North American dealerships late last year, priced from $14,830 (*excluding $720 for destination). In December 2010, Elantra sales totaled 13,096 units, up from 5,763 in 2009, and this high demand for the new Elantra may be higher than the Korean automaker had originally anticipated.
This increased demand has prompted Hyundai to consider importing some Elantras from Korea. Currently, Hyundai produces U.S.-market Elantras at its Montgomery, AL plant. This facility's annual production capacity, which stands at 330,000 total units, may not be enough to satisfy America's thirst for the stylish compact. Recently, Hyundai spokesman Frank Ahrens told Automotive News that:
The 2011 Elantra is $1,445 cheaper than a base Chevrolet Cruze and $1,440 less than a base 2012 Ford Focus, which makes Hyundai's model a pocketbook-friendly alternative to its main competitors in the compact class.If Elantra does what we think, hope it will do, it will mean we'll have to export them from Korea. We're pretty bullish on it, given the reviews it's received so far and the price.
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Volvo to Unveil Diesel-Electric Plug-In Hybrid at Geneva Auto Show
Volvo has announced that it will unveil a “virtually production-ready” diesel-electric plug-in hybrid version of the V60 wagon at the Geneva auto show in early March. The hybrid system is befitting of the car’s complicated description, and represents a new approach compared with current production hybrid setups.
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Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia Edition by Amari Design
Who?s to say that a company that?s known for being one of the largest pre-owned supercar dealers in the UK can?t expand their business and dive into the auto-tuning industry? Whoever that is probably shouldn’t say that to Amari Supercars because they?ll just laugh in your face.
Noted for being one of the go-to-dealers when it comes to pre-owned exotics, Amari Supercars is branching out into the tuning industry with Amari Design, the newest arm in their ever-expanding portfolio. To get things started, Amari Design picked a pretty popular car for auto tuners as their first ever project: the Lamborghini Gallardo. Calling it the Gallardo Invidia Edition, Amari Design tuned up the Lamborghini exotic with a slew of aesthetic and performance upgrades that, if you think about it, are all mighty impressive for a tuning neophyte.
The development of the Gallardo Invidia Edition is currently underway with Amari Design shooting for a launch date for the first vehicle sometime around April or May this year.
Details on the Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia Edition after the jump.
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New T&I Rep. Richard Hanna: a Little Bit Upstate NY, a Little Bit Portland
Rep. Richard Hanna is one of 19 freshmen Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. (Duncan Hunter is the 20th new Republican on the committee, but he?s not a freshman.) He represents New York?s 24th District, which includes Cooperstown, Utica, Norwich and the Finger Lakes. He?s a licensed pilot, an NRA member, and the founder [...]
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