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  • Birthday 11/27/1962

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  1. There's the ticket. These things need to be addressed in advance. Steve
  2. Not only are you in danger of chipping the paint, but once you begin, where do you stop? A scribed door is going to have a different appearance than an un-scribed one, so it’s not just a matter of scribing an inch or two on one panel. You’re probably going to have to scribe all of the panel lines so that they all match. Steve
  3. Of course, but I could possibly see either of those popping up at some point, as they were both offered in kit form at one point. The ‘57 Buick never was. Steve
  4. With Round-2 doing all of these resurrections of old kits long missing for decades, do you suppose that there's a possibility of some of these old acetate promos ever seeing the light of day in styrene? I'd buy a bunch of these!!! Steve
  5. A few pics from a very small local IPMS show in south central Minnesota. I won a couple of category golds, but I'm a little bit disappointed in the judging criteria, (as I remember being the case the last time I was at this show possibly 5 years ago) So that, coupled with some other reasons, means that I won't be likely to be returning to this show. But, that aside, here are a few pics. Steve
  6. That's what I'm waiting for. And I'll never be convinced that a chrome substitute will be a viable alternative for real chrome until that happens. Steve
  7. I’ve been doing basically the same thing for quite some time, except instead of floor polish, I use a coat of Testor’s clear gloss lacquer. Steve
  8. You can still find this kit relatively cheap. There’s a ton of them out there. Steve
  9. As it's come to my attention that "Little Motor Car Company" is ceasing operation, is there anyone that has any knowledge of a good substitute for a company that will do small batch vacuum metalizing for the hobby? I have no interest in chrome paint as an alternative, so please, don't even bring it up. I guess my real question would be is if anyone has had any interaction with this promising looking company in California. The name is "M&M Metalizing" and according to their website, "There are no minimum quantities, and no job is too small or too large". They also say that "We are happy to plate anything you desire, ie, toys, model figures, etc". It sounds promising. https://mmmetalizing.com/index.html Steve
  10. I have to say that I see a lot of custom roof swaps, (most of which look really dopey) but this one works. Fabulous build all around! Steve
  11. Couldn't tell you for sure about that particular primer as I've never used it. Could be that it's too hot. These are the ones that I use. Steve
  12. I have 14 finished Johan kits on my shelves right now, and probably 15 to 20 still waiting to be built. Most of these 30 to 35 kits are of the very rare "flat box" variety, along with a few scattered "USA Oldies" kits. I love these kits, and value them more than anything else in my collection. They are true collectors pieces as there is almost zero possibility that any of them will ever be reproduced. If you're a Mopar fan, you absolutely have to love Johan! They produced more interesting Mopar subjects than any other manufacturer, including a full line of Chrysler 300 kits from 1962 to '68, Plymouth Furys from '59 to '68, and full sized Dodges from 1959 until 1964. They also produced the ONLY Desoto model kit ever produced in styrene with the 1960 Desoto Adventurer kit. Of the 14 finished Johan kits that I have in my collection, an even dozen are unusual Mopar subjects, from Dodge Royal Lancers and Dart Phoenixes, to Plymouth Furys, and Chrysler New Yorkers and 300s. The same thing could be said for Cadillac, Oldsmobile and AMC. The bodies are absolute works of art, rivaling any modern kit, and exhibiting remarkable accuracy, especially when you consider their age. While the chassis, and interiors can often leave something to be desired, they lend themselves very well to kit bashing parts from modern kits to produce something finely detailed and truly unique. Steve
  13. Should have been plenty, but I'm not familiar with the "short can" primers. I use Duplicolor "Sandable" primers, (of whatever color) and Duplicolor "Primer Sealer". Tall cans. Usually as many as 4 or 5 coats. Could be the case that the one you're using is a different formula, or as some have said, kit plastic these days is real garbage, or a combination of the two. Likewise, the type of paint that you're having mixed at the parts store is usually extremely hot. Could be that the primer is just not enough of a barrier for it. Steve
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