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How do I black wash a grille ?
john sharisky replied to Ctmodeler's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
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Best way to chrome plate resin wheels?
john sharisky replied to mikemodeler's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
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One or both of the old MPC "Gangbusters" '27 and '28 Lincoln (Roadster/Touring Car) has a two piece bag with clubs. They're vintage looking clubs (not modern looking at all).
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Best way to chrome plate resin wheels?
john sharisky replied to mikemodeler's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
A few weeks ago I saw a Facebook post by a guy who used the Revell spray on JoHan '64 Dodge bumpers. He said he then overcoated them with Future Floor Wax on a Q-Tip. They looked fantastic. -
Best way to chrome plate resin wheels?
john sharisky replied to mikemodeler's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I recently had multiple trays of mixed media parts plated by Little Motor Kar Co.. I sent a mixture of styrene, resin and 3D printed items and am pleased with the plating and service. I'll use Dale again. I made mistakes in how I mounted some of these parts. I'll do better next time (I more fully explained this on my Facebook page). As for the results, they look a little better in these photos than they do in real life. Chrome Tech used to advise on their site not to use anything more course than 1500 grit or else the scratches will show through the plating. He's right. The Olds and Pontiac wheel covers are "3D printed resin" by Fireball Motorworks. While the results are not mirror-like, the plated results look very 1:1 correct with a slightly stippled finish. The Air Trax resin Mercury wheels came out not so hot. But that's a result of the poor quality casting. The Corvette alloys and knock-offs are resin but I forget by who. The Parts Box items are for their '58 Chrysler New Yorker trans-kit. The Replica and Miniatures of Maryland caps are from their stock parts kit for the Revell '66 Chevelle wagon kit. The Pontiac disc brake wheel covers came from eBay. I forget who did those. I hope this helps! John -
I guess "interpretation" is a good word for this. While yes, the screen is a separate piece, the appendage on the dash that it attaches to has to be dealt with if the screen is not used. There's no alternative in the Revell kit (i.e. radio face and speaker grille). The video posted has a good view of the two between-the-seats consoles included in the kit. One "open" (showing the Bond switches) and one closed. John
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It isn't. For a stock build it needs to be cut off the dash and the hole filled. I paid $33.99 plus shipping from Burbank's House of Hobbies on Jan. 9th. Two are listed on their site today: with and without paints (and double-ended brush). When I ordered, only the one with the paints was listed (it's priced much higher now). But the one without paints is priced in line with Model Roundup. I'm building mine without bumpers. It isn't #1 on my to-do list but I've glued on the front pan, ejector seat lid and I sliced the top part off the bullet proof shield to fill the hole. I also filled the hole in the "boot" lid for the revolving license plate with a piece of Evergreen (I want to use a US plate). There's more stock alternate (non-Bond) parts than I expected: center console, wheel knock-offs, front parking lights, etc. There's a waterslide decal sheet that mimics the self stick one. I've ordered the USCP front grille and wheels and tires. I like this kit. I'm glad I bought one. John
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AMT 1959 Cadillac Ambulance First Look
john sharisky replied to martinfan5's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
A couple of screen shots from the December 2023 Round 2 Product Spotlight YouTube video. It appears that they have tooled a correct rear bumper: -
AMT 1959 Cadillac Ambulance First Look
john sharisky replied to martinfan5's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Will Round2 re-tool a correct rear bumper? Rather than the diamond plate piece in the old Ecto 1A kit. -
Anyone deal with Motor City Resin Casters?
john sharisky replied to gbtr6's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
A couple of months ago, I was on the phone with Bank of America about another matter. I happened to mention an order (from Clearly Scale) that I paid for with PayPal but never received. It was long past the 45 days - but she issued me a credit immediately. It doesn't hurt to ask. John -
Anyone deal with Motor City Resin Casters?
john sharisky replied to gbtr6's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Don't wait. Be proactive. Call your bank today. (Bank of America has a "Client Protection" department that is very responsive) -
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ClearlyScale update *
john sharisky replied to mademan's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I had an order pending when he closed. The PayPal dispute deadline came and went. While on a call with Bank of America several months later about another matter, I mentioned this situation. They listened and gave me a full refund immediately. Maybe this will help someone else. John -
1955 or 57 Chevy 4 dr wagon
john sharisky replied to Rocketman455's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Shawn Carpenter cast this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Beauville. This was cast in 2006 or 2007. Once in a great while one will show up on eBay - at prices that don't nearly reflect the quality of Shawn's castings in general. His masters and castings were among the very best. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki