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Let us know what issue it is. Would like to pick it up!
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I have a sudden urge to buy an Ecto-1 for this reason
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thats a good looking car.
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Seeing that pic of the '40 delivery in the back inspired me to keep mine instead of trading it... I could never think of what to do with it until I saw that roof chop!
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Cant wait to see what you do to this one! I have the same kit (I think)
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...But I picked up this kit yesterday. I've seen lots of people post about it, and also on the facebook group, and thought I'd give it a go. They seem to be pretty popular and hard to keep in stock. I just happened to get the last one at hobby lobby. I'll also admit I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to large trucks. I have no idea if the bodies are 'glass or steel. Or what good weathering looks like on these things. Who's built one of these already? I'd love to see pics of them. I heard also that people were having issues w/ warped parts and lots of flash.. Mine doesnt seem to be exhibiting these issues. Anyway, I guess this is me saying "HI" over here on this side and dipping my toe into the truck world of modelling lol
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Painting torque thrust rims
JTalmage replied to HOLMES55's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I just use the toothpick again if the wheel is already chrome. it rubs the paint right off. Also, I usually will keep old Testors paint caps around and take the cardboard seal out, clean them out and use them to mix up custom colors, or to thin the paint by adding some thinner, so you could also do that to keep the brush marks out of the paint, just thin it down a little so it's not as thick. Wouldnt take much really. Or, sort of dry brush it on and dab it so it gives it a grainy appearance. Then just wipe the rest off. Might have to add a little thinner if it gets too dry. -
Painting torque thrust rims
JTalmage replied to HOLMES55's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I paint the center of the rims, and use a toothpick with a bit of paper towel ripped off and wrapped around the tip to wipe off the excess. -
Welcome! Love the idea. But I would just build 1 or 2 more "Christine" cars, in various stages of crushing... would be a shame to ruin such a good looking car that youve already done.
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This year is the first year the A/C in my truck hasnt worked. It's an '04 so thats pretty good. Part of me wants to try the DIY bottles at the parts stores, but the other half of me wants to make sure that my system is properly oiled, and I dont have any contaminants in it because of the obvious leak. I would prefer a full evac of the system, but, it's expensive... and I cant drop $100 at once on this thing. So long as the heat works... I have 3 windows lol
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Thanks, I know a lot of people are saying they have warped parts, but I looked everything over real good last night and I cant see any warping and flash is minimal as well.
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Picked this up from hobby lobby. last one they had left, and I used my 40% off coupon! Under $25 is a win in my book. I'm not a builder of big trucks, but this seemed essential for my hot rods!
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I must see this "Running on Empty" movie... I've seen Midnight Spares, and The Chain Reaction.... I'm a big Mad Max fan so I'm always up for a good Aussie car flick!!!
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Killer idea... but clean your camera lens lol
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I bet it looked pretty cool before you sprayed it too with all that bmf, and maybe even after too.
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Ratty Recker...finished.
JTalmage replied to chadrob30's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
F'ing cool!!!!!!! Love the hd pics of it in the sand!! -
What a beautiful Led Sled!!!
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Looks good dressed in blue!
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Frogtape is your friend! I'm bad at missing spots too... but if you get it pretty close frogtape gives you room for errors!
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making plastic look like weathered wood ,
JTalmage replied to bpletcher55's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I'm convinced it's real wood. That looks fantastic!!!!!! This oughta be a sticky or something! Would work great for truck bed floors! -
I've just been doing too much other stuff... working on 2 of my 1:1 project cars is what is keeping me from doing any building.
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Still havent touched my Charger. I'm beginning to think I'll never finish..