1hobby1 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Hey all, Picked up the 1962 Revell Corvette Gasser kit, looks to be a great kit! I do have a question for those out there who have built it. The headers coming off of the block seem to stick out way to wide (makes the engine look like it has wings) and looks nothing like how the directions show it. Has anyone else had this issue? I can post some pictures tomorrow if that would help. Thanks Edited July 28, 2016 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 As for the acrylic question, I have a ton of the small 1/4 oz testors acrylics. I have a Paashe model H airbrush and was wondering what to use to thin it? Would odorless mineral spirits work? Or denatured alcohol? I have some tamiya acrylic thinner as well but heard it doesn't mix well with the testors paints. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 It wasn't uncommon for Gasser headers to come out like that and exit behind the front tires. Often referred to as "fenderwell" headers. That's probably what's going on here.Or you MIGHT have them switched left-for-right. Not familiar with that kit, so I can't say what's intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 That's how they're supposed to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 That's how they're supposed to be thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 As far as mixing testors acrylics, what have some of you had good success with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 As far as mixing testors acrylics, what have some of you had good success with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Most of the time I will use 91% isopropyl alcohol mixed 70/30 with distilled water. This mixture works quite well for me, however I have had some acrylics which didn't want to "play nice". So, it is only a suggestion and should be tried on some scraps first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 I've heard of people using the 91% isopropyl alcohol before. I might have to try that. I wonder if the Tamiya thinner would work with the Testors acrylics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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