Perspect Scale Modelworks

That's really nice work and thanks for the education. I had no idea IH made cars.

Is this ad appropriate? Top left image is just my dirty old man eyes playing tricks on me but the top right image...

I'll usually use enamel paint from the bottle as adhesive. I feel it makes it more sticky and the powder sticks better. With thinned Elmer's I have to go over some bald spots.

So there's 3 versions of this kit? The Revell site shows Product #07699 and Model Set Product #67699. Tower Hobbies is showing the Carrera Revell version #RMX 14512. All with different prices. Anyone know what the difference is between the 3?

I ordered the AMT 68 GTO from Amazon through a seller named DDK Collectables. No huge discount but with free shipping it was about $5 less than other retailers. Best of all it arrived next day with zero damage. Not mad at Amazon over here.

There is this 3d at Cults3d listed as SBC 383 TPI W/PROCHARGER: If that helps. There may be others out there.

For me the Tamiya razor saw is good for big cuts where accuracy is not an issue. Last year I bought an off brand set of PE saws from Amazon just to see what they were like. I love them especially for intricate cuts. I've used them many times and they're still sharp. Even helpful in scribing. They can bend easily so as it's been said, go easy and let the saw do the work. My suggestion is to get both the razor saw and a set of PE saws. That way you're prepared for anything.

Sweet! Geronimo makes some really nice stuff. Nice job & pics.

Thank you sir.

Nice. Black was definitely the way to go.

Thanks David. Not really my thing but some newer Caddies do look good with vogues and spokes even if they're 20" or more.

Nicely done!

Thanks Mike. The MCG vinyl top is just tape with a pretty nice texture. Just like using masking tape. The challenge is getting the seams lined up correctly and try not to get any raised folds at the corners.

Wow, you've lived there quite a few ups and downs of the brand. Good run and congratulations on your retirement.

Tamiya rattle cans primer, gloss black and clear. MCG vinyl roof, 3DScaleParts wheels and tires, DetailJunkees emblems, Gofer Racing pinstripes, BMF, and Revell lowrider Caddy side mirrors.

The duplicolor can says "seals primed surfaces". Are you using it over another primer or applying it straight to the styrene?

Can anyone speak to the durability of 3d printed bodies and parts? I've read that over time the resin can crack. If anyone has a 3d resin body that's a few years old, let us know how it's holding up. Thanks

Thanks Dan. Yeah I'll get around to it as soon as I finish the WIPs on the bench, and the ones in the stash I want to get to, and the 1 or 2 or 20 that I'll probably come across along the way. Thank you Carl! Thanks David. I guess it's what's called a 20 footer in 1:1, looks great from 20 feet away. That's about less than 1 foot in scale. Thanks Bruce. It's a Jo-Han promo I found on ebay. I'm pretty sure it's an Excel because there's no warpage. It had a basic flat chassis that I switched out for a more detailed 1960 chassis.

Thanks. That's one way of looking at it. My lessons learned are to stick with the products I know and be patient.

Nice cool custom. How'd you do the mohair?

Thanks. Too bad the paint reacted to the clear.

Lol. Thanks! Thank you

I'm calling this one done for now. It was sprayed with Tamiya white primer then the body was sprayed with Tamiya light blue metallic. The primer on the roof was sanded and sprayed with Tamiya clear. Then it sat for a year or so. When I finally got around to finishing it I was out of TS 13 clear so I used some Krylon Maxx Crystal Clear Acrylic. I let it cure for about a week then wet sanded and buffed. I did see the clear made the blue darker is some spots. About a week later I discovered cracks in the hood. A day later the trunk was cracked and now pretty much all over except the roof.? So I just threw it together and called it done. I'm not sure if this can be fixed but for now I'm going to put it aside and get back to it some other time.

Amazing! Looks so cool and scary at the same time.

Absolutely. Thanks