NorthernWolfman

Hey builders, just a couple of photos on my build. First time trying a project build like this and even if its not being built right i'm having a good time with it. So we started this kit with pro street in mind but started hacking away at it as if i was building a promod with no idea which is which, i cut out the rear box out and cut out the back of the cab thinking i was going to build a tube chassis but still no clue where to start. This sat on the bench for a while and at the same time was learning 3d printing, so i 3d printed a back half of my own design to learn as i go, it came out alright but was very rudimentary to say the least, it was brittle, lacked detail and sat on my bench for a while to, finally said i'm going to use it, cut the frame and attached it, i made it work and i cleaned it up best as i can and learned from it. So i made some more parts and test fitted and am still moving forward. Made a 4in cowl hood and cleaned up the kit hood also. This hood fit the kit like BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, had to be cut up and moved forward a blittle bit and dropped down at the same time to close the huge gap between bottom edge of hood and top of bumper and this is where we are at right now More to come as i progress, have a good one builders.

Hi model builders, i've been really enjoying the drag racing section lately and trying to finish a build on my bench at the same time and also thinking about a next project. By no means do i build perfectly to scale or put every last detail into a build but i do like to push my limits a bit and see how far i can get before blowing up "lol", with that being said the current project on my bench is the Revell Dodge Ram VTS and i have built it as a pro street and has been back halfed and is also my first ever back half. Its probably not correct in a lot of ways but its been a fun journey so far. Which brings me to my next project and new venture the promod category, i don't know all the terminology and parts of racing cars but trying to learn as much as possible but learning solely is hard and its time i venture forward and start asking more questions and trying to fit in more, sorry for being so long winded builders, i'm getting to the question. Been looking up the NHRA rules and have the 2024 pdf file but don't understand alot of but been trying to look thru the internet for answers to my questions so i do understand the wheelbase lengths for promod category (115in max but have not found min) and what i havent found is body lengths. Lots to read in the rules and haven't scratched the surface yet. The kit i'm thinking of turning into my first promod is a Revell 87 Thunderbird, its been in the stash for a long time and thinking it may be a good candidate for learning more on building this type of racing class and it'll be fun in general. Keep on building and see you in the next one.

Hi model car builders, just wanted to refresh myself in this awesome website. I have been building models for quite a few years now on and off but haven't been really building since February 2023 cause of family issues and obligations. Been trying to work on a few projects that i have accumulating on the bench and trying to expand my skills into the drag car building. That's about all for now in here, hopefully get to talk shop with you guys in the other boards.

Hey guys, i was just cruzin the forum and saw something about painting with candy colors and basecoats. When you guys use that kind of paints how many coats do you put on? Is it one coat of each or is it just one coat of the candy color?

Hey thanks for the help guys, can't wait to get back into building. My airbrush booth is up and running perfectly and can't wait to dive in

Hi guys, just wanted to say you all do such amazing work on your builds that its unbelievable to my eyes sometimes lol I haven't had that much time to do any major building lately but i've just finished building and setting up a new airbrush paint booth with the hopes of getting some building done. Anyyyyway to get to the point , i've been checking my supplies and paints and such and came across a bottle of Testors Glosscote and Dullcote and they both have those kinds of lids you have to push down at the same time and turn right but i can't open them no matter how hard i try or press down!! Any ideas guys???

Steve- thanks for the reply. I've never had any bad experiences yet with this adhesive backed foil and its better than nothing and it makes the kit pop just that bit more. I've tried some windex on a cotton swab and it got rid of the little glue marks. thanks for all those don'ts lol Mike- thanks for the tips

hi again guys, got another question for you veterans. What would you wipe your models down with just before you shoot your model with clear? Like what solvent cleaner or acrylic cleaner of any kind to remove lets say some sticky residue of some kind. I can't find any BMF locally so i have resorted to the aluminum tape from the hardware and after applying and removing the trimmed metal sometimes the glue gets smudged on the paint and i'm leary to use anything yet to clean it off so i can shoot my clear. thanks guys

thanks for the tips Steve, will keep those in mind when i put this thing together

Hi guys, been a while since i was last here and trying to read up on everything i missed, awesome help and ideas from all of you guys and that is why i am here again, i need some help. I just got a Dayton Blower and i was wondering how did you guys with such a system go about attatching it to your booth? thanks for the help guys.

Hey guys, been a while since i've been here and just had a bit of time to get started on a kit. I was decanting some paint the other day and its been sitting for a few days and the jar was full when i first decanted. I guess the gas adds volume to the paint at first. My question is this, can i just decant more into the jar and wait till the gas dissipates again until i fill up the jar with what i need?

now this is what i call an awesome site, thanks for the replies guys

hi guys, i love building models but don't get alot of bench time and when i do i like to be ready for what little time i do have. I'm no car expert or mechanic and would like to add more detail to my builds like more engine wiring and adding more hoses to add to the realism but the thing is where does everything go or hook up to? Where do you guys get your picture resources? I do use google and other magazines online but can never get the detail pics i need

Hi guys, i'm working on a new project and it has alot of satin colors in the instructions, not that i paint by numbers lol, but was wondering if it was possible to make satin colors with future floor polish. I have it on hand readily and was wondering if any of you guys have done that. I haven't found satin colors in hobby shops in my areas, maybe the odd color.

wish i could take credit for the etched glass but my skills are far from doing that lol

Hey guys, this is my first posting of pics here and my latest project that i just finished. In the last pic i think i used a tad too much white glue behind the headlights lol

thanks for the quick replies guys, gonna hit the hobby shop tomorrow and try some other brand of paint then

hi guys, awesome site you guys got here, been lurking for quite a while now and trying to find the answers to my questions so i wouldn't be asking the same questions to you guys but i can't find the answer to this one. I just recently got settled in and started working on some kits again in my spare time and been trying new thngs that i've never done before. I'm working on a 32 ford street rod and wanted to whitewall the tires so i am using Tamiyas acrylic white. So i painted the walls of the tires a while back ago and let the whole project sit for a long time, came back to it and noticed the paint cracking and falling off the tires, stripped them down and sanded them with the dremel a bit, repainted them not too long ago again and the paint cracked again. Should i be sealing the paint with Future or something else? thanks guys