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    There is no reason to pay those prices for quality sanding boards/sticks. Buy Tropical Shine boards on Ebay. Black are coarse, blue, medium and pink, fine. They also make a 4-way polishing stick. They are washable and very durable, and at a much lower price!
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    Thank you, kindly, sir! Thank you, Ian! I truly appreciate that. I always hope that my work will inspire others, as theirs has, myself. It's always most rewarding, when compliments come from those whose work you respect and admire--like yours, and Andrew's and Francis'. There are certainly others, but you all have been frequent visitors and commenters. That's meaningful, to me!
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    Thanks, Michael! The kit is so obviously the Cook and Bedwell car. It was fun to build, and, I am happy with it! I appreciate your kind words, sir!
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    Thank you, Francis! I thought the Coke can would look pretty cool! I'm going to represent some rivets on the wing, before I finish mounting it. We're both getting closer!
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    Killer!
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    Those are magnificent! That is all!
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    More progress on the wing. It's 4'x4', in scale. Doesn't appear to be much consensus , regarding end plate shape, in 1975(ish). Kind of looks like most folks just did what they did, however, most of them essentially mimicked the profile of the wing, itself. A little more smoothing, and it should be good to go! Questions, comments and critiques are always welcome! Thanks for looking!
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    How about flat black, rubbed with some powdered graphite, then flat coated, as needed? Maybe mix the barest hint of dark brown pastel in with the graphite.
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    Better yet! https://canepa.com/1970-mclaren-m8d/
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    www.canepa.com
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    Wingin' it! Just getting started...
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    I tend not to get too specific, for this very reason. If someone really wants to know, I figure they'll ask. I'm always happy to respond!
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    An excellent idea, when it can be used!
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    I like a two-part polyester. It sets quickly, and doesn't shrink. Prior to that, for years, I used 3M Acryl Blue Body Glazing Putty. It worked pretty well, but, as with any solvent putty, is subject to shrinking. For smaller jobs, I use super glue, and micro balloons. One of the reasons I used the Acryl Blue for so long, was that the tube was massive! I used to thin it with Testors liquid cement, for smaller seams.
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    I did this, back in the '00s. I hand cut the stencil from contact paper, and brushed on the adhesive ("size" is apparently the technical term). Mine is Speedball "Mona Lisa" brand. I don't have a photo of the bottle of flakes--they're in an old plastic sandwich picks bottle--so, I reckon one of my friends gave them to me. Anyway, here is the metal flake over the size, on a Revell '34 Ford snapper (it's one of my favorite kits!). I'll use One-Shot to outline the numbers. Next time I use it, I will try to reduce the flakes, in size...
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    You might give Alene's Tacky Glue a shot. Since it remains flexible, it might hold better.
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    What gold/silver leaf are you using? The stuff I have uses a liquid adhesive that could be applied "through" a mask. Then, the leaf could be applied over that. I have a couple of different kinds, here. One is applied to a Mylar sheet, and is a solid (bright) gold. The other is super-thin metal flakes of various colors, that are dropped onto the adhesive, pressed in, then the excess is rubbed off. I plan to attempt it with my Cricut--which, after nearly five years, I finally hooked up and turned on, last Saturday! I agree with you--the chrome vinyl is excellent for mirrors! I will really begin exploring (no pun intended) what the Cricut will do, pretty soon! I remember when they were first introduced, when only their proprietary could be used--my then girlfriend bought one for scrapbooking. I told her that, if they would ever make it so that you could use your own artwork to program it, they would open up an entirely new market, for themselves. I'm very excited to test its limitations!
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    That's very cool! I still have three or four of their old catalogs. I think they're '74, '74-1/2, '75, and one from '80, too. I still have the engine detailing booklet I ordered from them!
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    Here you go, Bill! I've been using the same as you. Like I said, these don't seem to deviate, like standard files. I think they're going to prove a valuable investment! Here's the link I used. You might be able to find a supplier in The Great White North, to save you some shipping cost. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333842941936
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    I got a set of non-tapered round micro files. They're diamond coated, and the don't "pull" when using them to fishmouth the ends of small rod and tube. I think I am going to like these!
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    Jim, it is very cool, seeing this in print, after watching it come together! Well done, my friend!
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    Got the overflow can installed and plumbed...
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    These are really cool, John! I especially love your use of metal finishes. Very nice, indeed!
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    For me, it's whatever I have a vision for. Generally, something will strike me a bit stronger than anything else, and that is what I go for.
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    Yours would probably look a bit tidier, than mine.? A friend told me it should have one. He knows of what he speaks, so, there it is! I've made a better Coke can. I've noticed another couple of things that need fixed, but, it's getting better...
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