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[jayhkr]

Pardon me while I wipe myself....... INCREDIBLE.

[jayhkr]

Ok, just read all 216 (ish) posts and WOW. Am I excited about getting my airbrush! I can't wait till I get a few more bucks and will get Don's DVD's. He really seems to not only know his stuff but also GENUINELY care about what he does and how he teaches it. You can't ask for much more than that. I'm ready to start NOW, just need to wait a bit more. Hell you'd think at 34 patients would come easier. LOL

[jayhkr]

Hey, what about using this method with Testors Flat Paints? For doing interior stuff?

Is the ratio still the same for doing flats? 2:1

[Dr. Cranky]

Welcome to the Enamel Madhouse, Edward. You are all caught up now, and all you have to do is go ENAMEL crazy!

[Stang88]

I think I tossed this question out a while back to Don regarding using automotive polishes and waxes like Turtle wax polish and wax and if I remember correctly Don said you can't use automotive products on Enamel paint jobs, this stuff if make for laquers.

[LoneWolf15]

Is the ratio still the same for doing flats? 2:1

Jay ,

Yes it is ! Works like a charm , remember , light mist coats ! As for the patience , lol , that comes with age ! I think what you're feeling right now is the hunger to get rolling !

That is a good thing , but you have to be patient , refuse to get frustrated with your mistakes , learn from them , and continually move forward !

At 55 years old , I am still learning , exploring , constantly pushing that envelope ! At 34 , you have an education at your finger tips the older guys never had . Take advantage of it ! Some of the hobbies most prolific builders are here and they are always willing to lend a hand or advise.

Welcome to The Styrene Addiction !

[greymack]

I too have used lacquer thinner for testors paint and other enamel paints it works awesome.The paint drys quick and is always glossy for the most part.Also if any of you want to spray bare metal with this mixture it works well with no primer.

[Dr. Cranky]

Donn, you don't look a day over 49! I guess all that gloss has helped preserve ya!

[Dr. Cranky]

Here's a new body painted . . . I am hoping this will be my first 62 Imp. finally finished . . .

[LoneWolf15]

Umm hmmm ! Plenty of bare metal foil work too ! This will keep you busy for awhile , lucky you ! Lol !

Just a heads up , should you use the side glass. It needs to be shaved down going towards the rear deck . Otherwise , the interior bucket does not fit properly . When you slide the frame into the body , take care with the rear wheels , you might have to take a knife blade and pry the body out a bit to allow it to clear .

This is a great kit , looking forward to see what your " twisted " mind comes up with ! Lmao !

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks for the headsup on the glass, Donn. Yes, I am sure that interior will do me in. Then again it's usually my favorite part of the kit.

[LoneWolf15]

Whole lotta foil in the interior too , Virgil ! When done up though , there are not too many that are prettier !

My suggestion , do the side chrome in pieces , just like the real thing ! Trying to do it in one piece will have you cussin' in no time ! Ask me how I know ! Lol !

[Dr. Cranky]

Donn, this one has smooth sides all around, no trim on the outside. Just the interior.

[LoneWolf15]

Donn, this one has smooth sides all around, no trim on the outside. Just the interior.

Aww! Virgil !

Don't sissy up on this ! Lol !

All that pretty chrome work on the outside and you're not goin foil it ? That would really set this paint work off , you know that right ?

Oh well , here's your hat , go sit in the corner , you have hurt my feelings ! Lmao !

[wgflatliner]

Virgil you better foil that car or I will head down there... And foil it for you.

[peekay]

Looks to me like he's already shaved all the trim.

[cruz]

Very cool Doc! I love red!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Here you go, you GLOSSYHEADED HIPSTERS OF STYRENE:






I posted more pictures over in UNDER GLASS "A Feast of Snakes."

Cheers, DC

The gloss is not out of my system yet, so watch out.

[LoneWolf15]

I do believe that this is the first time that I can feel proud to say that I've created a " monster" !

Beautiful work , Virgil ! Color worked perfectly !

So? Havin' fun in Shinetime Land yet ? Lol !

[Dr. Cranky]

Thanks, Donn. I don't know about monster, but I'm almost boder line gloss-addict now, that is until I start getting the hankering for some RUST! LOL!

Dr. Jekyll (Rust) and Mr. Hyde (Gloss) live peacefully in the Lab-RAT-ory. That's a tale for all model builders, all right.