Model Car Kustoms

man this thing is looking GOOD, nice work!

Hey whats up guys starting a new build Its a 1970 Chevelle SS 3n1 by Revell DONKS (i will NOT be using the "DONKS", LOL) Check it out http://youtu.be/KPEQ-EOwaIw

Checkin out some rims and tire combo http://youtu.be/-y2lsoWKKIM

Hey guys, Finally started putting the suspension and frame together, I cant find a few of the parts (like always, lol) but it will be together soon enough! http://youtu.be/IXBlocrv768

Hey whats up guys, trying to finish painting the suspension parts tonight, but not sure if I have enough paint!!!! http://youtu.be/0FW1nCCCoFQ

Well its been over two weeks since I painted/ clear coated the body, and its about time that i sand out the orange peal..........................but i don't think its going to happen till the weekend.............lol (I've been block sanding 7 hours a day, 5 days a week for the last month or so, on a current project at work (profile pic). So I don't really feel like sanding anything, LOL! Color Sanding! coming soon (in the not to distant future..............maybe)

Hey whats up guys, Started putting the engine together, but ran into a little prob........I forgot to paint some parts. So its back to the paint booth! http://youtu.be/Soe4gEFVrt8

Just finished painting the other half of my suspension/engine parts Silver Metal Flake Now I can start putting things together!!! http://youtu.be/HOKSyJDiTlU

Awesome thats exactly what I was looking for, Thanks Skip

Can anyone post a size comparison photo, of a 1/16th scale model vs..............(anything recognizable, to me or others) , ie, a 1/25th scale model, a spray paint can, a soda can, a pack of smokes, a beer bottle........ For some reason I just can't grasp the size of one in my head (or on the internet for that matter)\ I really need a photo...LOL Thanks

Nice, I've never seen a General Grant before, but I like it!! Great job. but how am I supposed to jump through the window with that clamp in the way, lol, J/k Nice work!

Very nice, what brand of paint, is it automotive paint or a craft paint?

Thanks guys gonna have a go at painting the other half tonight

Thanks, not bad for my first "real" model (3rd in all, at the time of this video, about 2 months ago, lol) But it can only get better from here on in, looking forward to my new found hobby

finished half of the suspension, not looking forward to painting the other half, lol. http://youtu.be/trEjnzt1sUY

I am currently painting the engine/suspension/other parts red metal flake.......................... and its taking forever.................if you thought 13 coats was a lot on a large part, wait until you spray small parts!!!! (I will post a video after Im done clearing them) In the mean time here are a few cars that I have painted with the metal flake http://youtu.be/vGUjeYJxAog and here is a little more on the Impala http://youtu.be/cj_Uc_7MTpQ

Hey thanks Tom, the Tri Pod is something i got at local drug store, its made for cameras, but in this case I used it to hold up the frame while I painted. I really just used it because I was in a hurry to paint, But i sort of like it, with the flexible legs i don't have to worry about it being knocked over

Here's an update on the 56 Nomad Painted the frame today, 11 coats in all, along with 4 coats of clear http://youtu.be/VHDGeeVM5j4 http://youtu.be/6XR6T1qM-V8

It works great, but it isn't the easiest paint to spray, there is a large curve when learning to spray this paint. All you have to do is "iron out the kinks", and once you get used to the paint, you can paint anything!!. lol It helps to spray thin coats , and let them fully dry in between (I use a heat lamp). Not only does it avoid "pooling" of the paint, but it also helps you to add more metal flake to the "areas lacking coverage"

Jeremiah is correct. David, it roughly comes out to 1 bottle per body (if you want your car to look like the video) (sometimes you use more, sometimes less), you'll want to get at least two bottles if you plan on painting other parts ( engine, frame, etc.) (its in this video, around the 2min mark) http://youtu.be/8SRym9nNeMA but then again, it really depends on the look your going for (light flake or heavy flake)

I know, now Im addicted!! I'll prob end up on the street with a pillow case full of model cars and X acto knives lol

I was thinking about giving Liquid Mask a try too (I've never used it before), prob not on this model, but i will have to pick some up and test it out.

Thank you Sir, I think i have the most fun painting the bodies, lol

I looked into some house of colors paints, but the cons out weighed the pro's The folk art metal flake has almost everything I was looking for, relatively cheap, readily available, 20+ colors to choose from, and easy to clean. then it gives you an awesome finish to top it off. what more could you want lol

Hey whats up guys Just finished my "Don Nicholson's 61 Impala Super Stock" For only being my third car ever, I think it came out pretty well let me know what you guys think. http://youtu.be/cj_Uc_7MTpQ