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Look forward to seeing how you rework the bulging headlights.

I have B-I-N and never once thought about using it on models. I'm going to try that. Thanks for everyone's input.

Read it when I was a kid.

I’m putting this in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials because I’m not sure where else to place my observations/frustrations/questions. When I was young (way before the internet or access to model magazines), I discovered the hard way most spray paints that weren’t Testors or Pactra, wouldn’t be compatible with styrene, and ruined some kits. I do mean ruined too, you might be able to get the paint off, but the plastic is wrinkled forever. So, unless I wanted a smooth custom body from sanding all the wrinkles out of the plastic, I had better get another kit. It only took a couple of ruined kits out of my meager allowance to never attempt alternative paints. In the ‘80s as an adult, I discovered I needed a primer under the topcoat to prevent a wrecked model. PlastiKote was my go to primer for a long time. The only consistent problem I’ve ever had with this method, was ghosting from the flash and parting lines that was sanded off. I know I could try silver paint as recommend as a barrier, but was reluctant due to past problems of paint lifting off silver paint. So, back to my reason for this topic in the first place. I still see multiple posters on this forum who paint their cars with non-polystyrene compatible paint, but no one ever makes comments or suggestions on this problem. I don’t make comments because, well I don’t build so much anymore and feel it’s not my place to criticize other builders. I will show an example of what I’m talking about. It’s from a quick build I did of Challenger a few years ago. The paint I used was some auto interior vinyl dye. I had used this brand and color before on other kit’s interiors and chassis’ without a problem, but as you see, this one went funky. I don’t spray heavy coats. My first coat is always a mist and I allow it to flash off before I add several light coats until it is covered. I noticed it was wrinkling after the first light coat, so the damage was done. Fortunately, it was the chassis and interior. What I hope to get out of this is: a) what are people using for primer, b ) I worked at parts store that sold PlastiKote for years, but now sell Duplicolor and in my experience, it’s not as good so, my question is where do I find PlatiKote primer, c) Has anyone used acrylic floor wax as a primer, and how did that work out?

I'm sure it's in here somewhere.

Looks great. The rework of the grill is perfect. The only thing I would change is the lower front valance/bumper is chrome on the 1971 Thunderbird and not body color.

Test it on a plastic spoon

Those are incredible!. I'm glad I don't live anywhere where a car can deteriorate that horribly.

Elegant!

Wow, that sound! Italians! Someone really needs to work on the decklid louvers though. They look totally hammered compared to the rest of the car.

Mainly what I see is idiot photographers.

I don't know, the race in Macau is pretty scary too.

That's more like it!

Fugly

I like everything but the wheels and engine

Yes

Well, OK then.

Casey Kasem

Yes, some of the first books I ever read as a youth.

I built one of those when they first came out and I was pretty impressed overall. The wheels are missing lug nuts and that's probably the biggest visible offense. When they came out with the Daytona, that was a complete disappointment.

love the lemons sticker

I like

I don't have pictures, but over the years I've see many car haulers made from the Big Toronados and Eldorados. I mean GMC even made an RV off the Toro drivetrain for several years.

So, I picked this up last year to go along with the other pre-painted kits I continue to collect and build. Unlike the Revell kits which only paint the bodies, this one has other parts painted kind of like the old Pro Shop kits years ago. The mold for the body is not super polished. You can see tiny scratches under the fine paint. I'm not complaining, I didn't have to paint it. The kit goes together very well. Parts fit almost like a snap together. Some of the holes need to be enlarged to get them to go together without damage. It would have been nice to have some type of hinge for the hood or something to keep it on. I wish they had not put side windows in the window assembly. I could have attempted to cut them, but it's very thick and I just don't have the patience anymore. The defroster grid and black paint was a nice touch, so that's a positive. Well, here it is. Oh yeah, they included the rear back up sensors, but forgot the locks in the door handles. So I just drilled a small indent and painted them. The headlight reflectors come all silver, which is prototypically wrong. They're black with a bright chromey whitish LED boomerang at the bottom and the turn signal lens is clear with an orange background. I did that on these, but the thick lens distorts it at this angle The wheels are a little bright as finished, but I don't have any paint on hand that really matches the factory color. I did highlight them with a Molotow pen, but it doesn't show in the pictures. Person who cut the license away from the sprue did a hack job, sheesh. Thanks AMT. Interior is pretty nice, but you can hardly see it though these tiny windows. I test drove one of these Camaros and being a tall person, I can say it is one hard car to see out of from any angle but straight ahead. Even that is kind of compromised. It's kind of like driving one of the old Hot Rods with the mail slot windows type chopped roof. The paint I added for the inner fenders was very unhappy. I did wash it in Dawn before painting with Testors 1 coat lacquer. It still fisheyed. Good for the shelf. Hah hah. So, the chassis is really nice. It's not completely correct, but the rear suspension makes up for it. There are even exhaust hangers. Surprisingly its missing the two large black plastic covers that go from the center tunnel to the rockers and there is no evidence of heat shielding for the exhaust. Oh well, something for those who like to create their own details.