iTrucker

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Ok, maybe the polishing is the trick because it looks similar, I'll snap a pic in a few when I get home, it was Model Masters Paint and Model Masters Clear, I'll double check everything when I get back though, thanks for the input everyone! Also, with the mention of polishing, could someone point me in the right direction on how/ or a thread that does?

that's what I was guessing, kinda bummed, have to sand everything down and start over.

Not sure what I did to cause the issue, only thing I can attribute to the issue is weather. I was ready to clear coat my metallic plum purple chevelle, laid down one coat, waited awhile, then the second coat and when it finally dried I went to check on it and suddenly the paint was very flat, no gloss, nadda..still new to all this so could someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks! I don't know why I didn't think of some of these ideas, all of them are really resourceful. Now I won't have to try and hold the parts!

I've tried looking around to see if I could find the answer but haven't had much luck. I've seen several folks using foam blocks with pieces attached to parts for painting, a: what are you using as parts holders and b: what are you using to attach the parts to the stick/rods?

LOL I have been tempted to do some painting while sitting in traffic

Hey everyone, thought i'd introduce myself and say hi. If you haven't guessed it by my username i'm a truck driver, as a kid I did models with my brothers and recently I decided that maybe a few models to work on while I drive. I recently picked up a few models at Hobby Lobby and one Hobby Town store, sadly buying them is becoming an addiction, lol. I've found it to be quite relaxing on my down time to work on models, anyways, been a lurker for awhile and finally signed up! Looking forward to sharing my progress!