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Thanks for the comments guys! Makes the build frustrations worth it ? PS.. yes I saved the custom parts. Anyone need? Yours for the asking just shoot me a PM.

It was always important to have a sharp blade with BMF, but now even more. Plus I found i need a fair amount more pressure on the cut and need to be sure the surface is squeaky clean so what adhesive is on the piece of BMF sticks.

Nice Ford Tom... great build!

I generally just put a decent bead of tube glue on the full perimeter of one of the two engine halves. As it begins to set I give it pressure and try and move it back a forth a bit (I cut off the locating pins, if any) to try and "squish" the melting plastic together. After dry I just sand well. Works for me and I also use it on other two piece joins.

Welcome aboard Daiel!

Welcome Brian!

Lots of bodywork after removing all the doo-dads. I think every add on was used in the build, and maybe stuff from other kits too. Happy to be finished with this one as it ended with a foil struggle and ended with a mix of foil and Molotow. I got a return email from BMF the other day explaining that because of Covid they are having trouble getting foil sourced in the "previous" thickness. We know what that means when it comes to working with it. The adhesive seems inconsistent as well, but short of making your own they're still the only game in town short of sending out for plating. I thank them for the return email however, lots of companies wouldn't take the time to respond to a vent email. Still worth the struggle I guess..... I'm happy with this one otherwise, but as usual there are things that deserved more time. We've all hit the wall on builds and this is one for me. Body is Tamiya TS-11 Maroon and TS-13 clear. The Johan created vinyl roof, which is really good IMO, was mostly destroyed when I removed and repaired the roof louvers and fins. I re-did the vinyl look with Testors Fabric Tan. Too tight of a grain but it looks ok to me anyway. The bumpers were shot with Molotow and the interior is craft acrylic Ivory and Maroon. The exterior and interior colors aren't factory correct but I thought I'd like the Maroon/Tan combo. Afterwards I'm thinking it's so-so. PS... I added a side view mirror after taking the pics ? Thanks

Welcome to the forum Rodolfo!

I like that blue.... nice build Michelle ?

Glad to have you in the group!

Welcome Derek!

Thanks as usual Mark ?

Couple of orphan bumpers.... any help? Thanks

Beautiful Poncho!

Nice clean Merc Jim... congrats!

Great job so far David!

Nice build!

I've been to those types of shows where it's worse than Black Friday when the doors open ? I'll keep your offer in mind Casey... free is always good.

Welcome!

Welcome Andy!

Welcome Ryan!

Welcome!

Welcome Ira!

Welcome Riley! You'll find a ton of great info on this site... I'd be lost without it. Be sure to share your builds!

I try and stop at Model Empire when we visit our daughters in Menomonee Falls, but I've yet to go to their open house. What's it like? Are there other vendors like a swap meet? I've also started stopping at Hiawatha Hobbies in Waukesha... mostly train stuff but they have a super selection of tools/paints/supplies.