Speedfreak

That sounds like cool stuff.

Thanks Hakan, that engine looks pretty good, especially compared to what came in the kit, which is almost not an engine at all. Thanks for the info on those engines! Did you check out the link I put up?

Thanks to everyone for the replies! I'm gonna try it later today, I'm excited to try it out. If you don't seal it how careful do you have to be? Like Don't touch it at all? Matthew that floor on your Willy's looks awesome! So does the car. Nice engine Bill! Brad, that chassis looks good.

Today I'm going to use Model Master Metalizer from the can for the first time on some suspension/drivetrain components for my Fiat. Testors says you need to buff with a soft cloth and use 'Metalizer Sealer' which I need to get. Is there anything else that will seal it besides this specific Testors product? And can I use Tamiya masking tape for masking, or , do I need to do the wet news paper method that Testors suggests? Any input will be appreciated on this, thanks.

Tonight I started thinking that I was just making things too complicated, " just build the kit as it is " then I looked at the engine again, it doesn't have a distributor, or , an oil filter! Hello! It runs on vibes? Problem solved: I just bought a 1996 AMT Limited Edition '33 Will'y Van. The engine looks killer, I'll maybe try and scratch build the Injection manifold for it. Hope it fits into the Austin frame okay, it's 1/25 scale, but , it's AMT not Revell. Here's a pic: Now that's an engine! Looks very detailed, and a 'checkered' blower belt! Why was the 427 S.O.H.C. banned by NASCAR? Here's an interesting story about the engine: http://www.dragzine.com/features/interviews/the-old-master-ed-pink-reflects-on-sohc-irl-and-midget-engines/

Really nice Rusty, I like it. Simple is good.

Ya, not to mention a great place to buy models!

In the mean time keep your paint brushes clean and trimmed.

That, would be brilliant!

Ok, James, thanks for all the info. I think I'm just going to re-apply the pigment to take away the gloss and call it a day!

So, which goes on last, lol , pigment, or , Dull Coat? Dull Coat?

James, do you mean I have to re-apply the pigment after applying the Dull Coat? Ok, I get it. Also, I used acrylic inside the header tips, is that a problem with Dull Coat? Thanks.

Someone needs to make these wheels already colored, they'd sell mucho, mucho of them. But then again being able to do them well is a real accomplishment/challenge for car modelers.

Last night I applied some Tamiya Weathering Master 'D' to some white headers. It worked great and looks great except, I used one of those small Tamiya q-tip things to remove some excess material and in the process made the weathering pigment shiney. So my question is, "If I (I'm going to) apply Testors Dull coat to take the shine off will it cause the weathering pigment to run, or , deform in any other way? there it is. Thanks!

Wow, what a beast! 515 lbs/ft torque at 3800 rpm! Hold on to nothing! 'Cause you ain't leaning forward! No wonder they were being used by drag racers! Was the '6 foot secondary timing chain one chain? That ran to both heads? So where do I find a decent injection manifold for this engine then? Or, is there one, other than bashing a kit? Thanks.

Thanks Casey! That clears up a lot. As it happens, I have the engine from an old AMT '33 Willy's kit that a friend gave me awhile back. It's missing a few parts (oil filter/starter/etc,..) and needs to be cleaned up but the basic engine: block/heads/valve covers/front cover/trans is all there, 'That' engine looks very nice. I also found a guy on ebay (Arrowhead) something that makes a resin injection manifold for this engine, so , if I can find the other parts I'll use that engine.

Thanks for the replies. I have the Revell Parts Pak (85-7254) Ford 427 is that the same engine? Does anyone make a resin injection manifold for this Ford engine? 'Cause the manifold supplied with the kit is the worst part of the engine! Niko, Mine has flash (lots of flash) on the seam between the back of the roof and upper rear deck, should be fun removing that without erasing the trim line that is supposed to be there.

Got this kit over the weekend and there's nothing on the box, or , the instructions as to what engine it's supposed to represent. Only thing I can think is maybe small block Chevy? Any ideas? This kit is from 2000. Thanks. I don't really like the way this engine looks, it looks like a 'model car engine' so getting ideas for replacement/enhancement.

Scott, saw you and your car today at Heartland, looks cool.

I'll be there, probably wearing a 'Rat Fink' t-shirt. See you all there, it should be awesome!

Great help, thanks, that stuff looks really good. I've never done carpeting, I will try it soon.

James, that looks 'really' good! Deep and plush.

And the answer is? Ok, for some reason it wasn't showing me your text! Sorry! James, do you just sprinkle it out of the container, or , do you use your fingers, or , something?

How do you apply embossing powder? Just sprinkle it on?

Thanks Nick, Sounds like you've got a good system worked out. Satisfying results are what it's all about! Carl, me mess anything up on a paint job? Are you kidding? Charlie, good info! That's pretty much in line with the way I was thinking about this stuff. Man, at some point I've got to try Plasti-Kote. Thanks. Danno, Thanks, that's good to know. Austin, it's Ok. That's what we're here for, to help each other. Really good insights on the way you paint, I appreciate the info, and I need all the help I can get! Thanks. The '57 does look great! Now, if the weather here would just cooperate I might get to utilize some of this information! It's been 'really' humid/cloudy, and , or , raining for two weeks straight! I kid you not. Ya gotta love it.