Fifer Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hi all , some of you may have followed along with this one. It is OK but glad I am done. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Great looking build, I do like those decals. The gearbox looks like real cast steel! What paint did you use for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, doorsovdoon said: Great looking build, I do like those decals. The gearbox looks like real cast steel! What paint did you use for that? Thanks so much , I think that paint was Model Master steel metallizer. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Fifer said: Thanks so much , I think that paint was Model Master steel metallizer. Mike Another brand that seems absent in the UK:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: Another brand that seems absent in the UK:( I am not real sure but Testors was bought by Rustolium and supposedly they discontinued the Testors paints. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 ah ok. We have Rustoleum products since forever, but has never been a paint associated with model building in the UK, it's always been something that's referred to for covering rusty gates and cast iron machines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 You really did a good job with that kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, doorsovdoon said: ah ok. We have Rustoleum products since forever, but has never been a paint associated with model building in the UK, it's always been something that's referred to for covering rusty gates and cast iron machines! Yes . It is sad to see them buy Testors and then just stop producing it. What was the point? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just now, cobraman said: You really did a good job with that kit. Thanks Neighbor, glad you like it. It looks great on the display shelves. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Looking very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Thanks so much Jim. I guess , over all , I am happy to have built it ! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I saw the real one way back in the day, yours' looks just like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, thatz4u said: I saw the real one way back in the day, yours' looks just like it That is cool. I only saw it in the magazines back in the day but always loved the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Here is some way cool history about the car and a great short read !!! https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Ala_Kart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 You really did a great job with this one. The kits decal colors are off a little but you got them all on there just the way they are supposed to be and that is a job in its self. Beautiful looking finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, espo said: You really did a great job with this one. The kits decal colors are off a little but you got them all on there just the way they are supposed to be and that is a job in its self. Beautiful looking finish. Thanks so much . In model trains we never know the right color for anything as old photo's never seem to be true either . Thanks , Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, slusher said: Looks great! Thanks so very much Carl. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Great to see an Ala Kart model built. I have been a fan since I first saw pictures of it as a kid and still plan to build one someday. I have a large poster of it from Rodder's Journal hanging over my hobby bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Nice Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, Phildaupho said: Great to see an Ala Kart model built. I have been a fan since I first saw pictures of it as a kid and still plan to build one someday. I have a large poster of it from Rodder's Journal hanging over my hobby bench. Thanks Phil, I to was a fan and I just ordered a copy of the Oct. 59? Hot Rod Mag to put behind it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Scalper said: Nice Work Thank You so much Andre !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 3 hours ago, ewetwo said: Looks great. Thank You David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Very good build! I had that kit in the 1960's. It was a tough build, as I recall. Nice work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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