Straightliner59

Sorry! I've always liked 1/32 scale stuff, although I don't have a ton of them. I really like the Matchbox kits. They're absolutely gorgeous. I have several of those, currently. I can't speak to their buildability, but the kits are beautiful. Also, Monogram had some old stuff that included a Willys Gasser, and a '34 Ford Altered. It's an interesting world!

I would try some Rub N Buff, or aluminum powder on the one that's rubbed off, just to see what it looks like. The Rub N Buff is just a straight Q-Tip job, the aluminum (called "chrome", by some manufacturers) would need an adhesive undercoat. I'd try Future, because I have some on hand. I would brush it on, along with a test swatch, and as soon as the test is dry to the touch, I'd apply the powder with a swab. Either way, they both look killer!

Thank you, Trevor. Glad you're enjoying it. Bonus that you get something worthwhile, from it. I appreciate that! I just have a blast, making little, detailed stuff!

I have a pretty decent start on fixing the ill-fitting rear "cap" of the kit. Looking at photos of 914s illustrated that the portion above the bumper is a separate piece. Cutting off the bumper area and roll pan immediately improve the ability to align the two sections with the body, without disturbing how they fit together. The roll pan aligns much better with the quarter panel, as does the taillight section. Now, on to fine-tuning this. Thanks for looking!

Ain't that the truth!

I could do it with a chasing hammer and anvil, but for the test, I could use brass strip. I've already managed to bend it, easily enough. I enjoy his videos. The one I'm referring to, for the window trim is the 356. I also was amazed by the hinges he made, with the self-latching and releasing supports. That's just incredible! It was through one of your links that I found Easy Modeler's Room, too. He's another of my favorites. Nope! As soon as you click on anything the banner pops up. I didn't see the KS nickel silver strip, there, however.

In A4 Garage's most recent post, about scratchbuilding materials, he displays some nickel silver strip. The label shows KS (not K&S). The lettering on the package is in Japanese. He uses it to make window frames/trim. I'd really like to try his method, but haven't been able to find anything similar. Everything is too wide. Sure, I could cut it, but that would be more labor intensive than I want to get! Especially knowing the material exists--somewhere. I am guessing the dimensions are about 1.5mmX.5mm, or thereabouts. Anybody know of a source?

Wait'll you see some of the cool, old Aurora 1/32 scale kits!

The red one has both the four and six cylinder engines.

I made tabs for the hood pins for the engine cover from .080" Evergreen angle. There's still some work to do on the trunk lid, but, everything looks satisfactory, for now! Now, to figure out how to clean up that mess around the rear "cap". Thanks for looking!

I have the feeling that a lot of those loudmouths don't even build. The "lawn furniture" guys, I just don't get. I use Krylon, all the time, and i love it! I have for over fifty years, now. Yet, those knuckleheads act like we don't know how to build. Yeah, there's a lot of chaff, there.

This is really cool, Mike! Nice work.

I love doing sheet work, too. Actually pretty much metal work, in general. You're so correct; nothing looks more like metal, than metal! Currently, I am building this Porsche 914. My neighbor across the hall, unbeknownst to me, at the time, ordered a new laptop for me, after all my "internet" computers crashed. One day, he just handed me a shipping box with a brand-new Asus, in it. I asked him what his favorite car was, and he said 914 Porsche. I said, "I have one!" He appreciates the artistry, so, he's as excited, as I was. The orange device on the passenger seat is a doggie harness, for his pooch.

My Dad bought one of these, when I was seven or eight years old. It was Navy surplus.

Tinwork looks beautiful, my friend! I'd expect nothing less!