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Thanks to all for the compliments. Dann, I really like the Spaztix, I like it better than Alclad. I find it a little brighter and more durable. Because the wheels are not molded open they were painted gold first then the centers were painted over with Tamiya Acrylic X-18 SG Black. The X-18 was then removed from the top of the spokes using ammonia and Q-Tips, This leaves the recesses between the spokes black. The centers were then masked and the rims painted with a base coat of TS14 Gloss Black then Spaztix over top. I have found this best way to paint these molded shut BBS style wheels.

This one is finally done. This is the 1/20 scale version. I had allot of trouble getting scratch made side windows to look good. I made the hoses to the turbo. I cut .010 brass and painted it for the trim around the turbo intake screen on the fender. The front screen was masked and airbrushed to acurately represent the real car, allot buids just make it black. Th Shunko decals did not fit the fenders well and were too short on the main stripes. The wheels where airbrushed with Alclad Pale Gold and SPAZTIX Mirror Chrome. WIP is here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/113074-porsche-935-dashinterior-progress-522-update/#comment-1624209

Try Scotch Tape, it has a more aggressive adhesive.

There is not allot of detail but it does make a nice model.

The new Team Black Falcon Racing Mercedes SLS GT3 for the upcoming 24hrs of Spa.

I love Future. It is the safest and most forgiving of all clears. I have learned to wipe it on with circular cosmetic pads. The cracking is only a problem when applied over some water based acrylics especially Tamiya. It may crack over enamels that are not completely cured. I like wiping it on because I can keep it off areas I don't want to have gloss. I have found that Zymol brand wax enhances and deepens the gloss. Other waxes seem to remove the Future. I have been using it for 30 years.

Nice looking model. I am amazed at how many kits you get done and how clean and nice they always look. Kudos.

There is BIN sealer. It provides a sealed stable layer over anything. This prevents bleeding and ghosting. There cans do not spray well. It should be airbrushed. It is a shellac and can be thinned with alcohol. All types of paint can be used over it and it sands beautifully.

The diamond rotary set from Harbor Freight is what you need. You can get a 20% off coupon. http://www.harborfreight.com/50-pc-diamond-rotary-point-set-69665.html

Be careful, Alcohol will attack Tamiya Paint especially the 91%

In a word, YES!!!

They lost power in the Gas engine. The car was driven by the electric hybrid motor to finish but not classified due to exceeding the 6 minutes required to get the car around after the winner finishes. A normal lap time for these cars is around 3 mimutes 25 seconds.Under acceleration when the gas and electric are on these cars have about 1000 bhp.

Rain today, no improvement in times. Here is a link for great full color spotter's guide for the race http://www.spotterguides.com/portfolio/16lm/

The Ferrari/Ford battle should be great. They were going back and forth the whole session.

I built the MPC 1/16 scale years ago. It was a a really nice model.

The first round of qualifying for Lemans is done. The last two sessions are tomorrow at 1 pm to 3pm EST and 4pm to 6pm EST. Porsche Porsche Toyota Toyota Audi Audi The Ganassi Ford GT's are 1,2,4 and 5th in the GTE class. The Corvettes are looking pretty bad this year so far.

MGU(Motor Generator Unit)

Onboard at the 2016 Isle of Man TT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vxjc5VWjzk

Try taking the nozzle off then take an eye dropper and drop some lacquer thinner down the valve.

If you do not have an airbrush you can get Tamiya's spray for it

Finally a kit of a great American race car http://www.mshobbies.com/1-24-m-s-hobbies-full-resin-dekon-monza-kit/

It is better to have it on. The A/C removes humidity from the room.

That sure was a beauty.

This is what happens when you mix race cars on slicks and an instant hailstorm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c70OEreRb0

Did any body see the hail storm this morning? Check the video and pic http://hail storm at nurburgring 24