StevenGuthmiller

Do you use a lighted magnifier? If not, get one! It makes a gigantic difference! Steve

That's your best bet. Experiment and decide what works for you. Another tidbit of information would be to be a little more careful about the Duplicolor primer. I use it all of the time and love it, but it tends to be hotter than any of the hobby primers. Use light coats and you shouldn't have much for issues with crazing. Just from my experience, I lay down several coats of Duplicolor primer maybe 20 minutes apart and then let it dry overnight before spraying color. Not to say that there are not other techniques, but this has worked out to be pretty safe for me. Steve

The Chevelle looks great Roger! My response is not intended to stop anyone from using whatever paint they choose. It was merely a warning. As with Testors metallics, Duplicolor metallics are unpredictable as to the the metallic flake size. Some may be pretty good, but many are not. I say this from experience as well. I have used Duplicolor paints a lot over the years, and still do occasionally, but I shy away from metallics. My recommendation to anyone who wishes to use a Duplicolor metallic colors is to test it before use. Of course the only issue there is once you have purchased a can and find that it's not what you expected, you're stuck with it. This is the main reason why I stick with Scale Finishes and MCW paints. It's consistent. Steve

Really? Was it automotive touch up paint? I wouldn't recommend trying that to anyone! Steve

As I see it, there's nothing wrong with defending your point of view, no matter how rigorously, as long as it doesn't involve besmirching anyone else's character. It usually only becomes a problem when somebody starts using disparaging comments about the "horse flogger". Nobody is forced to take part in a protracted debate, but if you choose to, please be considerate. Calling someone a "know it all" because they have a strong opinion is not going to help maintain civility under any circumstance. Steve

Keep in mind that Duplicolor touch up paints are formulated for 1:1 vehicles, so as a consequence, metallic colors contain far too large of metallic particles to look realistic. So to avoid the "bass boat" effect, stick with "pearl" and "mica" colors. Steve

I have noticed that some people tend to "perceive" hostility when there are general disagreements and then in turn become hostile themselves. We need to remember that this is a forum and by definition it is designed for conversation. Discussions can occasionally become spirited, but that is no reason to become personal and begin hurling insults at one and other. We all have opinions and some of them can be strong, but we are adults and should be able to have enthusiastic debate without becoming belligerent. Steve

Things are beginning to look a bit better with some detail paint. Steve

Thank you Joe! I appreciate that. Steve

Actually, I was referring to a photo of an actual stock engine painted that color. I suspect that you will not find any. If you find anything close, most likely it's a dirty or oxidized version of one of the other oranges. The color on the left looks closer to one of the Ford flathead colors. Steve

If you know of any examples of this, please post pictures. It might help to make a diagnosis. Steve

Thanks Brandon! I don't always go to these lengths with detail. I'm just as happy building a curbside model on occasion. I just decided that being as I was going with a chassis and engine upgrade on this one that I would work on a little more detail. Once I got into building a new firewall and completely revamping the interior........well, it just kind of snowballed from there. But surprisingly, I've been having a really good time building this one. Being such a rare kit, I felt it deserved the extra attention. Steve

Not necessarily. Some of us don't like working with resin. I would much rather have a styrene kit to work with and I'm willing to pay extra for it. Steve

I think the rarity factor is relevant mainly for collectors. Builders, like me, have no interest in the rarity of a particular kit. It's all about subject matter. Steve

Possibly nostalgia, but at least in my case, it's all about subject matter. In my opinion the kit company's offerings have become extremely boring and predictable over the past decade or so. If you're interested in cars like the '69-'72 Grand Prixs, (as I am) you have literally zero options other than to pursue vintage kits. I could easily finish up my building career building modern kits, but I'm sorry.........they bore the hell out of me! I guarantee you that I would lose interest in very short order and quit building if I didn't have my vintage subject matter to keep me excited about building. Steve

I suppose a Buick engine would be acceptable. At least it's in the family. Steve

I seem to remember turquoise for marine engines? Steve

Okay, so there seems to be a couple of inconsistencies with this particular chart, but for the purpose of this thread, I believe that we are likely all in agreement that Chrysler did not produce a "burnt orange" engine. Steve

Transmission and oil filter detail are done. Steve

Well, at least you got your money's worth. Steve

I do have to say that in my opinion that huge blower absolutely destroys the clean look of that '55 Chevy! Steve

Blasphemer!! You never put a Ford engine in a Chevy!! Although it is acceptable to put a Chevy or Mopar engine in a Ford! Steve

Looks like I did okay in my recollections. The only one I missed and don't remember is the yellow slant 6's. But then again, why would you waste memory space on a slant 6? Steve

Of course my decals refused to cooperate! One broke in half and the other into 3 pieces while installing them! But, I managed to get them on and all of the engine parts clear coated. Will try to get the transmission touched up and the oil filter taken car of later on this afternoon.. Steve

Not that I have ever seen. I can't attest to what color the engines were prior to the mid 50s or so, but colors from that era were usually black, silver or gold. In the 60s, colors included the bright oranges, turquoise, red and later on blue. Once the mid 70s arrived I lost interest and didn't care what color they painted those boat anchors! So to answer your question, without doing some real digging, I can't say that there was no "burnt orange" at some point, but I have never seen it. Steve