jchrisf Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 8 hours ago, ClayK said: Oh, I have written a lot more. I stared with SA in the fall of 2004. And worked all way up until 2016 I'd say. On a fairly consistent pace. I did lots of reviews for them as well. I get my Omni at the local parts store. Car Quest or Speedway Auto Parts here in Indiana. Well I have more to look forward to then... just finished reading all your articles that I bought from those two collections and it was good stuff. Can't wait to get more. I'll have to check out my parts stores here and see if I can find Omni. Thanks Clay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) Clay...........paint looks great.......your doing a great job on this build......BTW,I have just about all your SA write ups.......and even have a an autographed copy of an issue from you Edited June 26, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 6 hours ago, jchrisf said: Well I have more to look forward to then... just finished reading all your articles that I bought from those two collections and it was good stuff. Can't wait to get more. I'll have to check out my parts stores here and see if I can find Omni. Thanks Clay! Hey Chris... if you have a PPG auto body store near you, I would try there first.. That's where I get mine. I used to use PPG's concept 2020 and concept 2001 and switched a few years back to PPG's Omni Plus clear. It was a little cheaper and the only difference between the higher end 2020 clear is that it protect against the UV's better and considering our models never really see sunlight except when taking pics outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Thanks Chris... I'll see if we do have one here. Off the top of my head I don't know of one but I'll look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Good stuff, Clay! All you guys are doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 hours ago, jchrisf said: Thanks Chris... I'll see if we do have one here. Off the top of my head I don't know of one but I'll look it up. You are welcome, If you don't have a PPG store you could always check with any auto body supply store that may carry PPG products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, Mooneyzs said: You are welcome, If you don't have a PPG store you could always check with any auto body supply store that may carry PPG products. That's good to know.. that'll be my next stop if I can't find it at the other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 On 6/26/2018 at 11:48 AM, Mooneyzs said: Hey Chris... if you have a PPG auto body store near you, I would try there first.. That's where I get mine. I used to use PPG's concept 2020 and concept 2001 and switched a few years back to PPG's Omni Plus clear. It was a little cheaper and the only difference between the higher end 2020 clear is that it protect against the UV's better and considering our models never really see sunlight except when taking pics outside. Hey Chris.. finally got around to looking for a PPG and we have one a few miles down the street. So I need to ask for the Omni Plus Clear.. anything else? About how much do you think it will cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 9:46 AM, jchrisf said: Hey Chris.. finally got around to looking for a PPG and we have one a few miles down the street. So I need to ask for the Omni Plus Clear.. anything else? About how much do you think it will cost? That's great news you have one close by. I gave my PPG shop a call yesterday to check on the price for PPG's Omni Plus Clear MC161. They said a kit (quart of clear and 2 1/2 pints of hardener was 89 bucks. But I asked what the quart if clear and only 1 1/2 pint of hardener would cost it was around 59 bucks. The 1/2 pint if hardener is 29 bucks and the quart I'd clear is around 30 bucks. Since we dint ne3d much for our models I just got thr quart if clear and one can of hardner. Also I store my hardner in my refrigerator because it helps it last longer. When I go to stay it I take it out and let it come to room temp before using. This clear is mixed 2:1 (2 parts clear to 1 part hardner) and if you want you can reduce it a little more if you wish and you can use PPG's DT870 and DT860 urethane reducer. I personally would start with just the 2:1 and see how you like it. Thinning a little extra will help only down a tad smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks Chris.. glad I ask or I might have gotten the whole kit. Good tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hello All........I got some work done on my Garlits Build........I got the chassis painted "Osh" brand semi gloss black and added all the controls painted Gold Alclad.......I painted the seat Alclad Chrome.......I used "ProTech" Detailing wire and nut and bolt ends.......I also painted the fuel tank Chrome Alclad and added Archer weld decals and weathered up a bit.......I got the engine done except for the headers.......The block was painted Tamiya Red and I used "Pro Tech" Braided Line, rubber fuel line,wire looms, detailing wire, and nut and bolt ends.......I painted the wheels Alclad and weathered lightly .....I used slixx decals on the tires and weathered with "Folk Art" Acrylic paint........I will attach the front end ,wing and headers tomorrow .......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Few more WIP pic....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Few more WIP pics...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 and a few more........thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) Geez John....I look at your builds and wonder just how you do it. They look absolutely perfect and your weathering techniques make them even more so. Keep building lil' brother. Edited July 10, 2018 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Well Hot Dang John.... Holy Smokes you are crushing this build. Man that Engine looks so good with all of that detail. And the Weathering is just 2nd to none. You sure have down. And I just love the tires. What a Killer Update on your dragster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Awesome update John. Superb detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hello.......Brad,Chris ,Wayne.......thanks guys for checking in and the comments ......I really do appreciate them.......well,I got some more work done on the Garlits build.......I painted the front end Alclad and added "Meng" nut and bolt ends.......and attached the Herb Deeks wheels......I also made an open parachute and weathered it ........I attached the mirrors and painted them Alclad.......I also attached the front wing and painted it Alclad and weathered it lightly.......I modified the headers and weathered and attached them......I`m ready to paint the figure and body 1/2......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Few more WIP pics...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 And a few more........thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles77 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Wow John. Simply stunning work. Love your detail work in your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Looking good, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, Art Laski said: Looking good, John. Thanks Art......tell your Mom I said hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 John... Dang Dude... You are crushing this build out of the Park. I am loving every bit of detail you have put in this. I think that it is totally Killer how you did the parachute on this. This is just turning out Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou s Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great detail very well done but the weathering takes it over the top.looks like it just ran down the track.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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