StevenGuthmiller

I suppose I’m just a child at 61, but I’ve still been building for almost 55 years! Does that earn me any brownie points? ? As long as the eyes and nerves hold out, the plan is to keep on keepin’ on. ? Steve

I wouldn’t need them at all if it were not for a couple of factors. First, the scripts on the trunk lid are present and in fine condition, but unfortunately there is a rather pronounced sink mark running through the middle of them the entire width of the trunk lid that will require repairs, which will ultimately obliterate the scripts. On the front quarters, I can leave the GRAND PRIX scripts, but as the car is to be converted from a model SJ into a model J, some changes will be required in at least that portion of the scripts. Steve

Does anyone 3-D print anything that small is the question. Steve

Those look fairly close. Steve

Sorry. should have been 1mm. Steve

I agree that it appears to depend on the type or model of wheel. I opted for a dark metallic gray for the Torque Thrusts that I used on my '65 Fury. Just seemed to me to add a little more character over primer gray. Steve

Does anybody know if, or where, I can find some photo etched block letters? I need something roughly 1mm x 1mm to reproduce the "GRAND PRIX" lettering on the trunk lid and lower front quarters for a '69 GP. Thanks folks! Steve

Of course they don't get any more iconic than these. I can name that tune in three notes!! Steve

My favorite! Steve

Love that song!!! Steve

Absolutely!! In my opinion, Walsh is in the top ten of the all time greats! Another of the “under rated” is David Gilmour of Pink Floyd! Absolutely a distinctive style that’s instantly recognizable. Steve

Absolutely nothing wrong with using a dehydrator if you care to. I just don’t think it’s needed when using lacquer. I keep a “minimalist” shop. I don’t like having a bunch of extra equipment, tools and materials clogging up my shop that I can do without. That’s just me. Steve

One of mine too, but I’m not sure what that expression would be. Maybe confusion? ? Steve

Just my opinion? A dehydrator is really not necessary for lacquers. Unless you're in some sort of all fired hurry. Which for me, doesn't equate with a "relaxing hobby". What's the rush? Steve

Looks way more "surprised" than "angry" or "mean". Steve

A few of my favorite songs that contain riffs that really bring out the "air guitar" for me. The Hollies: "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress". Heart: "Barracuda". Dire Straits: "Sultans of Swing". Steve

Last tree is AMT ‘58 Plymouth. Steve

Depends on the particular lacquer. some, such as Testors, dry slower than say Duplicolor. But in general, they dry very quickly compared to enamel. Usually dry enough to handle within a matter of hours, and completely cured and able to be cut and polished in a few days. I usually give it a week before I consider it completely cured. Steve

I see this question bantered about on the Facebook groups all of the time. Honestly, the lack of adequate and proper priming is probably responsible for nearly 50% of the botched paint jobs that I see there. I'll just give the standard answer that I usually offer for this question. There are a number of reasons why priming is good practice, which I won't get into here. I'm sure that those reasons are pretty much known by all. Priming is not just an excuse to use more paint, and is used in virtually every paint application universally, whether it be for 1:1 automobiles, your house, or anything else. Any painter in the real world that is worth his salt is going to prime prior to paint, and the reasons for that are voluminous. Whether or not you choose to extend that practice to a model is entirely up to the individual I suppose, but personally, I wouldn't even consider spraying color until adequate priming has been completed. That goes for not only the body, but any other part of the model that is going to receive paint. Let's just say that if you want your paint jobs to be consistently successful, it's just a very good habit to get into. Steve

Are you looking for original annual kit exhaust manifolds, or something more detailed, such as the ones from the Revell '66 GTO kit? Steve

Our 2005 Honda S-2000 has a mildly "PO'd" look to it. Steve

For me, "mean" has a couple of different connotations. It can mean "angry" looking as many in this thread are thinking, in which case my opinion is that the '59 Buick fits the bill perfectly. Or it can mean, as I think Ron is implying, "aggressive" looking. I think that the '69 Dodge Coronet not only exhibits a very aggressive, all business looking, muscle car character, but it also has a considerably angry disposition. Steve

Had a couple of good meals lately A couple of weeks ago it was grilled pizza with homemade crust. Canadian bacon, onions and mushrooms for me, and Margarita for the wife. This past weekend, my son invited us to share a couple of 15 hour smoked pork butts! Absolutely fabulous!! Steve

Bag-O-Cat! ? Steve

Why not just cut your losses and get MCW for both colors. No surprises. Or, mask before you spray the first color, and then mask the first color before you spray the second so that you don't have to spray one over the other. Problem solved. You're welcome! Steve