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You're right Mike, I just looked at the automatic transmission and red interior, didn't notice the wedge heads

Bob, try Jim@salvino.us. Last time I contacted him, he was looking at a different venue to sell his products. He makes several other items, get him to send you his list. Also, service has been fast and items are always very nice

I'll go with Dick Landy's car.

After super glue, I would reinforce the seam with a two part epoxy glue in an unnoticed place

JR stands for Jim Rodgers. If you build earlier Nascar kits, he does some nice 3D parts, especially headers for those cross overs on the Monogram kits

Sometimes with the molded in chrome headlights, I brush some pearl white finger nail polish on them, a little heavier around the edges.

Do they make a lens that would go that wide?

Try Mike's Decals. He has several snap kits reduced to move. Great guy to deal with. You might just call him and ask what he has left.

I'll go along with that. Painted a bunch of Terry Labonte's early cars with that color

I have used the artist type colored pencils on similar situations. They make a bright silver. I sharpen it normally, touch it to my tongue to lightly moisten it, then go over the item to color with the side of the pencil tip.

Sounds like you did everything right, at least all that I would have done. Sounds to me like the decals are bad, and that does happen.

Thanks for the reply concerning the vinegar rusting technique. As far as engine colors, I can't stand a black engine. On my real vehicles, if one comes out, it gets painted a lighter color. That way I can see it there are any leaks or anything.

It might be helpful if you recommend a paint that he should use. I've never attempted to paint over chrome myself I have used Testors and Tamiya bottles to paint on chrome with good results. I thought he might be using a craft paint or a water based product. When painting the panel pictured, I will thin down the color I am using and flow it up to the edges and around the emblems like a wash, then when it it dry, paint the rest with the unthinned paint. This way gives a nice sharp edge

What kind of paint are you using, I believe that's where the problem is. Might try washing the part in Dawn detergent before painting to remove any mold release. On bigger areas like a tail light panel, you could fold up some fine sandpaper and scuff that area up.

STS Designs could make some for you if you can provide some reference pictures

Not familiar with the kit you mentioned, but I use JB Weld on several things I built, even use it for filler. Draw back is the slow set up time.

Looks like you dropped it down a little also. Clean build. Explain what you did with the steel wool and vinegar, haven't heard that one before.

One more question, did you rechrome the bumpers and grill? They look to good to be kit supplied.

Nice work, glad you built a truck. I think they are great kits out of the box.

Always hate to hear that happening. We lost ours that was the next county over a few years ago. Now I have to drive over 1 hour to get to one.

How did you tint the top of the windshield?

That looks good, be nicer in my driveway (full size of course)

I messed up, I remember Tim Boyd (I think) building this kit, but must have swapped in the Old Pro Nova wheels.

Someone correct me if I wrong, but I believe the AMT 70 Camaro has them.

Harts parts resin may have the tail lights you need. Really good people to work with, lots of Mopar stuff.