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Quick GMC

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  1. don't use microfiber, use a smooth polishing cloth.
  2. I don't know anything about this. What are you chroming with. Does it just require a spray gun and compressor and a catch tank or something? The results look great
  3. The only thing I have bought specifically for this model is the model Car Garage photoetch set. I always have the Scale Hardware stuff around, and the tubing, etc. With the kit included, it will probably have around $50-$60 worth of stuff, including the paint.
  4. Thanks Don. I think I'm okay for now, but I'll definitely keep that in mind if it comes up. thank you.
  5. 4 link idea was short lived. I am not knowledgeable about this stuff and I realized there wasn't enough room to install it with the way the frame is. Since I already painted and weathered the chassis, I didn't want to go backwards and hack it up I made my own U bolts from some detail wire and used .8mm brass nuts. The detail wire was soft, so the nuts cut threads into the u bolts and I don't have to glue them. This is a very rough mockup, there is still plenty to go. The setup is not ideal, but for the sake of not losing my mind and actually finishing this model, this is basically what I am going with.
  6. If this type of stuff interested you, or scares you just a little, please Google Michael Hastings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hastings_(journalist) http://www.rt.com/usa/michael-hastings-car-neighbor-853/ http://www.occupy.com/article/exclusive-who-killed-michael-hastings http://nymag.com/news/features/michael-hastings-2013-11/ http://www.wnd.com/2013/08/mystery-grows-in-journalists-death-prepping-obama-expose/
  7. I didn't take his post as condescending. I appreciate straight forward information, especially when it reveals something like a bias in the presented technology at a trade show like suggested here. If that's true, it's pretty shady and deliberately preventing people from being exposed to newer, more efficient technology. I don't know anything about 3D printing other than what i can order from Shapeways right now, and the basics.
  8. Can you elaborate on that for those of us that don't know exactly everything that's happening?
  9. oh wow, I just checked there 2 days ago and they were out. Good lookin' out, thank you. I think I might clean them out.
  10. I really want to get some of their photo etched jack stands. There are some jack stands on Ebay, but the PE ones look so much better. They are always out of stock and the vendors I have found don't have them either. Does anyone know where they can be purchased? http://www.dirtmodeler.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=120
  11. premium quality and cost effectiveness do not typically coexist.
  12. That is pretty rad
  13. There is a massive 3D thread going already. Maybe the mods can combine this. I am always excited to 3D printing take the next step. Hopefully someday I can take my files to my local kinkos to print model parts, or even at home. It's inevitable.
  14. what's the problem? They are cleaner then just about everything else out there, with the ability to adjust the depth of the wheel, and a separate piece so you can easily detail the lug nuts. I have ordered his products before and they are incredibly good quality.
  15. ScaleProduction.DE in Germany just released these. Pretty awesome. They come with separate lugs to make detailing easier. http://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?info=p2137_15--orange-wheels-a-style.html
  16. I just got some Vallejo paints as well and have only tested the black so far. From what I have read around the military forums, you MUST use a primer with these paints, and they are also delicate for handling unless you use a varnish or sealer of some sort.
  17. Haven't done any modelling since the last update, but got the new setup in and everything is organized. I was having a hard time figuring out what I wanted to do with the rear suspension, I have no emotional connection to this car and I was kind of put off with the idea of scratchbuilding everything to make it work. I ordered some photo etched 4 link setups and will go that route, i think that will be much easier and still look nice. Once the sets come in I will get back on this. I am ready to mount the engine and exhaust, but I don't want to be handling it with all those details in there trying to get the 4 link in. Next few updates hopefully will have the wheels and drivetrain permanently installed.
  18. do you know how to take screen shots?
  19. I think it was around $440 with shipping. So $320-$330 for that setup. You can sign up on their site for free and build a shopping cart. On the top left, you can change the currency to USD. also, with a bunch of pieces it won't let you check out, they don't have the UPS and other shipping setup yet. I just messaged them on Facebook with a screenshot of my cart and he sent me a paypal invoice. You can email them if you don't have Facebook. Their website and facebook page has a bunch of customers' setups and those are what finally convinced me to get them. For the bottle holders, I couldn't find much info on what bottles fit other than actually measuring them, but even then it was right on the limit. I can say that Scale Finishes bottles fit, but are a little snug in the larger size bottle module. Alclad, small Tamiya bottles and all the Testors bottles fit.
  20. I have had those Zeros since before they stopped shipping here. It's actually not a pain at all, it just takes time because there are so many pieces. One $6 bottle of Gorilla Glue and a set of 4 clamps for $35 is the only extra stuff needed. Because they fit so well, it was enjoyable most of the time. If I wasn't so busy with other things, It would have just been a breeze. I was kind of in a rush, but I wanted to make sure I didn't get lazy with it and it worked out well since they fall together. They are incredibly sturdy. I believe it is particle board, but it is extremely dense. I'll have to weigh the drawer module tomorrow, but over 100lbs for 20 units, that's an average of 5lbs each, not including packaging weight. Some are more, some are less. The only complaints I can come up with is I had to put them together, but that's the only way they can make them available at this price. If they required work, like a model kit, then I would be disappointed, but I have to say I am really happy with them.
  21. Here is a review with the progress pictures. You have to glue them all together, but it's not bad, they fit perfectly. They are not expensive at all. I paid a tad over $110 for shipping from Poland and it got here in 3 days. It would have cost $50-$60 to ship from Texas to Ca and would have got here in 3 days. A small price to pay IMO http://imgur.com/a/ivwul#0
  22. I ordered these last week, I think on Thursday, they showed up on Monday, from Poland. They got here faster via UPS than they would have had they been sent from texas. 20 boxes, 20 modules, with one blank spot in the center for my computer. Here is a quick before & after. I will actually be ordering 3 more units to add another column in the middle so it spans the full 6 feet of my bench. Before After 4 feet wide in the middle I will do a full review with progress pictures and post the link after I have time to put it together.
  23. Twice the price? I'd say if you had to buy a sprecific detail set for the vehicle, plus miscellaneous goodies like hose clamps, belt stuff, brakes, mis. engine stuff, wiring, etc. you'd be around $100 per model. This isn't bad considering it takes a while to build something like that. The Revell Corvette Grand Sport has PE included, the Monogram Ultimates 1:43 has a full blown PE detail set. There are so many aftermarket things out there already, especially the domestic stuff from Model Car Garage, it doesn't make any economical sense. They could do in house design and PE production, which will add to their bottom line, source it from someone like MCG, which will add to their bottom line. Kit prices are going up and they are already high. It's a great idea, but it isn't feasible.
  24. These valve covers are MM Metalizer Gun Metal over gray primer
  25. upgraded both computers, much better IMO. Way smoother. Tried the edge browser, seems to work well, but I am sticking with Chrome for now. I haven't explored it a whole lot, but so far I am very happy with it, especially on my Surface Pro 3
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