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  1. Last call for the Fabulous Edsel Pacer ? Finally reached the end of this adventure in model building. This last item is something most of y'all know about if you hang here a lot. For those of us with mental deficiency and some uninitiated newbs, here's what I did for good radio reception. The body is already "drilled" for a kit supplied aerial which, I think we would all agree, is out of scale. It needed to be replaced with something closer to scale and detail. I learned this nice little upgrade from an expert right here on this forum! The first thing I did is add a block under the kit antenna hole. This provides a good "bottom" for the mast. Then I needed a mounting base for the mast. After rummaging through my "small round chrome" box, I found a nice pair of eeny-weeny chrome bullets intended for who knows what. I flattened the tip of one of them and started with my smallest surviving drill bit and, luckily, drilled it through very close to perfectly(?). The hole was then drilled a bit larger to get a nice snug fit with the tubing. The tubing is stainless steel hypodermic tubing. It can be found on eBay. It can be purchased in a single 12" length and you cut it with your Dremel cutting wheel, carefully! You may find something a bit better but all I have on hand for the telescoping smaller mast is the beading wire. A length of that, straightened out and topped with a dab of CA to replicate a ball. Does anyone know why they put that little ball on top of the antenna? I do. Anyone who worked in a car wash in the early '70s also knows. I drilled the bullet for a good fit and did the same on the fender being careful to not go through the block on the underside. After that I sanded the bottom of the bullet to a good, flat surface and reducing the thickness of the bottom rim. With a tiny bit of CA, inserted the assembled antenna, then worked out the upper mast. It looks OK with the bead wire but it's a loose fit. You will likely find a better top mast on your own. I will keep looking too. The main thing here is the hypodermic tubing. Smaller tubing may exist, I dunno, but this looks better than the plastic one in the kit, for sure ? I hit the top of the bullet, where it was bare, with molotow and dipped the piece of bead wire in CA for the little ball and that's it. Slide it in and crank up the tunes! I got it registered in Michigan. I cut the decal out and stuck it on the kit plate with liquid tape. The End. Thanks for all your comments, questions, praise, snickering, lol-ing, etc...
  2. Some dynamite work being done here. Super nice interior. Paint rubbed out beautifully.
  3. Oh yeah...I like to keep some 92% IPA on the bench and I will use it for various clean-ups including foil residue. It works great for that but you must not use it on lacquer, of course. I almost used it on a lacquer job but I caught myself in time ?.
  4. Oh, yeah, the wheels - I really like them for early hot rods. I'm not too keen on how they make the attachment to the axles ( unless you use the kit axles too) but those wheels are recognizable for what they are - they're pretty cool. I'm really liking this one, boss!
  5. Well, it's not the first time, Len ☺️. I was referring to the "over-spray from the top on the moldings..." but my comment was aimed not specifically at your situation, just in general. If I could rephrase it I would say "don't sweat burning through color on trim that will be foiled because you would be doing said trim a favor by smoothing it during the rub-out operation, thereby providing a better surface for the foil." Your post sorta reminded me of my great discovery (stuff everybody probably knows already) and I wanted to put it out there. Please forgive the wet foot prints. Your remedy for your specific situation sounds like a good plan and I have used it recently myself. ?
  6. Hey, Len, I recently discovered that I don't need to be careful around the trim (that will be covered with foil) while color sanding/polishing. In fact, if the polishing burns through on the trim, it's smooth and it will play nice with the foil. Does this make sense or am I all wet? (Not literally; that's another thing entirely ?)
  7. Thank you kindly, sir, I shall, and, so far, yes.
  8. Those door cards look terrific, Moz. I reeeeeealy like the arm rest/door pull thing...another idea for me to steal ?
  9. Happy to help. ?
  10. Tan goes well with dark blue and a light gray might work also. Maybe a light blue. White is always an option.
  11. Len, which variety of BMF did you use? The "Ultra Bright Chrome" or the "New Improved Chrome"? I think I used the "Aluminum" on the Edsel (by mistake; things are a bit mixed up here ?) and it buffs up looking like stainless, which is actually better for most trim anyway. I think if you use the "matte aluminum" and buff it, you will probably like it. Testor's enamel, unless it is hardened in the bottle, should be OK on the second coat.
  12. Great chop, Greg! Great idea on the full "liner" too. Lots good stuff here. I'm in ?.
  13. I think there's something wrong with that dark brown paint, Len. What is it? You might try a softer brush, though. The foil looks great, especially against the red.
  14. Oh....yeah. they said to say hello.
  15. Well, okay then. ? ...but she looks drunk.
  16. Gee, Moz, this is the first time that I have heard anyone complain about the light white primer (maybe I missed it?). What did you experience with it? I know it's pretty thin and that can be a problem with some paint types, or applying the color too "wet" (I suspect). What headaches did you endure besides the color pulling away from edges?
  17. Bob, those Blue Max wires make that old rocket motor pop. Interesting choice on chassis & suspension finish. Black can hide detail and this kit is fairly well detailed. Good idea!
  18. We need a back-story for the occupants now, Dave. Are they married? Dating? Just friends or is she his secretary and they are, let's say, taking long lunches together? ? Edit: http://www.joesherlock.com/Futura.html <-some interesting info here...be sure to read the fine print at the bottom of the page. ?
  19. It's unfortunate those wild styling ideas simmer down on the way to production:
  20. Yes indeed! She's a beauty, Dave. Congrats!
  21. Nice work on the scoop, Len. When you're done with this one, have a look at this. ??
  22. I'm serious ? <- my new favorite emoji ?
  23. Let's get some primer on that hood, Bil. It would make it easier to visualize it
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