Straightliner59

A bit more done. I made a trunk latch handle from a couple of pieces of aluminum armature wire. Added a couple of Jenkins Competition decals, and got the front and rear glass formed. I was finally able to get a new printer cartridge, so I printed some new possibilities for the headlight covers. Most recently, I painted the inside of the body. I'll install the glass, later on. At that point, I think I can mount the body...Thanks for looking!

So good to see the old Harley back!

Thank you, Gary! I've had a ton of fun, with them!

That shouldn't be too long! I'll get something done with it, tonight, and a bit more, tomorrow. I want to add a coat of paint to the hood, because when I polished it, I must have burned almost through, in a spot, because there appears to be a line, across the nose. Not a big deal. I also want to add one of those "T"-handle latches to the trunk lid, along with the other items I still need to do.

Thanks, Dennis! I'll be happy to have it done. Indeed, it's Bare-Metal. It really does make for a well-finished model. It sure is a pain, though!😄 Thank you, my friend! I was so impressed by the work you've recently done to the Demon, that I forgot to comment on your thread. Please accept my accolades, here!

I've been using both Koala and Blinggasm inkjet decal papers the last few years. I like the Blinggasm for white, and Koala for the clear sheet. I usually shoot some Krylon clear over them. I've been thinking about doing something on how I've done them, but, it'll take some time, before I find the time to do it!😄 I've been making most of the markings for my models for the last eight years, or so. I think it's really helped me to complete more projects, because it's given me more control over them. Here are a few examples. This is my current project. I created these using three layers; two of decals, and one of either paint, or gold leaf. They're thicker than I'd prefer, but, they look cool! These were pretty basic. I "built the Texaco logo using vectored shapes in a photo program. I did the lettering in the same program. I really like the way these came out. These were made with graphics I found online, and assembled. They were printed on white film, and trimmed, closely. I "assembled" the Conrad's logo. That, you'll notice is a recurring theme, with my models. It's a tribute to my Dad. The photo program I use is called PhotoImpact Pro 13 (it's old, now), but it works well, and I am very familiar with it. Here are a couple more examples. Also, I have recently started using an online converter to convert graphics to .svg format. I'll see if I can put something more specific together, that's more informative.

I'm not calling this done, because it's not, but it's what I envisioned, and the vision is complete! I wasn't planning to post anything, but, I got excited.😃 Obviously, I still need to do the glass. I still have the driver's-side wing window to foil, as well as the emblems beneath the taillights--I have an idea I think will work well, for them. I have a few scratches that'll need to be polished out, before I mount the body, too. Your questions, comments and critiques are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

Thank you, my friend. Yes, it is almost there! Because I knew these decals were going to be pretty thick (two layers of decal film, and either paint, or leaf, between them) I used Krylon Crystal Clear Glaze. I figured it would build, easily, and provide enough body to protect the decals. It's heavier than I like, and, often I don't use clear, because...race cars!😂 It worked out pretty nicely, I think! I have one vent window left to foil, then that will be finished. I need to install the hood pins, the glass and the "headlights", and mount the body--which drops right on! Soon, Pierre, soon!🙂

Thank you, Charlie. I am sure your paint will be excellent. Your work is always exemplary and inspirational.

Great looking engine compartment! Beautiful work!

Awesome work, Ian! This looks beautiful! Glad to see it completed!

Most of the foil is done. Still a few little items to do, but those pesky windshield and backlight surrounds are done! I'm excited to see it completed, and satisfied with it. Thanks for looking!

Thank you, Francis! I am calling it good, now! On to...ugh...foil!😄 It's getting very close!

Thank you, Bruce. I appreciate that! I should get the left side of the car done, later, after work. I said "right" earlier, but, I meant the other "right"!😁 Thanks, Brian! I'm hoping to get it finished sometime, tomorrow. Of course, you know how that goes!

Whoo, boy! All that's left to smooth/polish is the right-hand side of the car. This looks way better than I was thinking it might! Once the other side is ready, I can foil, and apply the rest of the markings. I still need to thermoform the windshield, and backlight. I think everything else is done, and ready to mount. It's getting so close!

Thanks, Pierre! I think we're on our way, with the roof and trunk lid! I used 6000, 8000, and 12000 grits from Micro Mesh, then polished with Wright's Silver Cream, which I started using, after I saw Snake mention it. Compare the after, with the before!

Thank you, Pierre. I am convinced that a big part of why I've been more prolific, over the last several years, or so, is because I've figured out a way to create my own graphics. It makes for a more complete vision, at the start, therefore (I think) a greater desire to see it through. It seems to be helping me, anyway!🙂 That said, the clear coat really makes the gold leaf pop! There's a vat of elbow grease, in my future, though. I was trying to squeeze the last from my can of clear, and it left the roof pretty badly orange-peeled. I should have plenty of clear on it to be able to polish it out, and blend-down the decals, a tad. I build race cars, to avoid this kind of stuff!😂 I just felt like the gold leaf deserves a half-decent paint job. I am confident in saying that you, my friend, paint better with a brush, than I do, with a can! I'm attaching a few photos revealing my shortcomings! I was able to polish the spoon after only about 18 hours, so I plan to start fixing this, forthwith. Thanks, Jimmy!

Well, I shot the clear. I'll see how it looks, after work.

You have a lot more leeway, and can still get a very similar look!

I am almost positive that's what it was, in this case. The clear cracked parallel with the arc of the fender. I went back and cut some new fender slashes from decal paper, then taped them off and shot them with Walmart's now extinct Color Place gloss black. I applied each about fifteen minutes after spraying them, with no clear coat. I'm using Koala transparent decal paper. I really like it, but, the film is very flimsy. It stretches, easily, too. That trait caused me a couple of bobbles in the fender slashes. Overall, I think I can get happy with them, once I've cleaned them up, and flowed some Future into any voids along the edges, and shot some clear over everything! Thank you for your kinds words, David! Thanks for looking!

If you want to run the spoiler, just call it an Altered. The rules state that spoilers, in Gas classes, must be originally available, for the body used, otherwise, not allowed.

Thank you, David. I really wanted Blue Dots on the car, and didn't want to put them in the chrome-plated kit taillights, painted with clear red. Oh, don't worry! All my paint jobs look a little rough!😂 I always tell anyone who asks, "They're race cars! They aren't supposed to look like show queens!" I started putting on the "painted-on" decals, so they can get some clear, over them. I need to make new fender decals, because the clear coat on these had completely cured, and when I applied them, it cracked. I'll make new ones, and apply them, within an hour or so, of clearing them, while the paint is still flexible. Now that I've started applying them, I really like the way the leafing plays off the anodized stacks! I see some touchup that needs to be taken care of, too. Anyway...she's getting closer! Questions and comments are always welcomed. Thanks for looking!

Looks great, Ian! I'm a big fan of "bare bones" and form following function. Nice touch with the fuel tank. Good story!

I love this concept! I have one of those kits sitting here, and had considered something similar. I'll be watching, Niko!

Just solving problems, my friend!🙂 Thank you, Francis! I'm pretty happy with the way that worked out.