Speedfreak

I got some 5-minute epoxy today at my LHS (the place was packed!) and looked at the 'microballons' and the guy working with me scared me about the toxicity of the stuff. He said wear a mask AND goggles when you use the stuff because it's little glass beads that can float in the air, I'm not sure I wanna go there. One more thing, can I just use a little plastic cup to mix the epoxy in? Thanks!

LOL, thank you Carl. I'm sitting here laughing at myself! Check out the thread that I mentioned.

I've been following a thread in 'On The Workbench' where the donor kit for the project was/is the 'Color Me Gone' kit and the windshield was cracked when the kit was opened. Some comments in the thread suggested this was a common problem with this kit. Does that mean if I purchase said kit (which I want to do) I'm going to get a cracked windshield? Or, there is a substantial chance of this occuring? Thanks. Here's the thread mentioned: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=89769

Michael, do you use heat to stretch the sprue material? Can't think of another way you could do that.

Thanks John and Nick. I'll be going to my LHS today so I'll get some epoxy and some microballons try it out. Do you guys use the epoxy filler for things like engine block seams? 'Cause I've been using thick super glue for that and it works ok but is not great.

Very cool project.

Aqua and white sounds very interesting for this car!

Nice subject Roland.

That is beautiful Bradley! Wow! I've never seen a '50 Olds look better.

Looking good Tommy! Hang in there, you will find a way. This model is too cool to give up on! That engine looks superb!

I think this is cool, is it gonna be RED?

Very nice John! You put a lot of work into that and it shows.

Very nice Joe, love these '70' Camaro's. So did Camaro's have this same body shape from 701/2 to 74?

Great job Randy, that is a beautiful paint job! What size engine does the kit depict? 354c.i, Hemi?

Nice build James, looks great!

That's cool as chit-ty, chitty bang, bang) Dave!

Cool looking build Jim, that paint is yummy.

I alway's prefered the craggers myself.

Great looking build Steve! What a beautiful car, you capture that early 60's vibe so well.

Rich, that color combination is just out of this world, very appealing to the eyes.

Jim, I hope it works. Post what happens cause I'd like to know.

Looks great Shaun! That paint job VERY shiney!

LOL What he said.

Bill, the 'microballon' stuff sounds cool, my local HS guys build their on RC aircraft so I'm sure they can fix me up. I've created a semi-nightmare with the Altered Fiat 392 by not putting the wires in the magneto 'first' and then completeing the wiring, I did it the other way round, (bet I don't do that again) and it's a pickle at this point, because of the 'looms' and the fact that I'm doing the correct firing order so there's wires on opposite sides of the magneto AND partly 'cause I'm using super glue. Thanks for the info!

Taking your time and going slow can't be emphasized enough. When you get frustrated with something, take a break, you'll get fresh ideas how to tackle a specific problem doing so, don't force the issue. And be VERY careful with the x-acto knife, they will cut you in ways you can't imagine, and quickly, trust me. In fact I've trained myself of late that no matter what, when I'm done using the knife I ' Put the cover back on ' and set it aside. Things happen on the work bench sometimes that you can't predict and an uncovered x-acto blade is a dangerous implement when left uncovered. Basic safety precautions with all phases of modeling go a long way. Now, dream big and build beautiful and have some fun, it's a very rewarding hobby.