StevenGuthmiller

Do you happen to remember the name on those? I looked at the Ikea website under "DVD/ CD racks" & am not seeing that particular model. I would probably skip the mirrors & might do something with some rope lighting, bit just the low profile case with a lot of shelves & glass front would be good enough for me. I'll keep looking, but any more info would be great! Thanks! Steve

I agree about the Duplicolor primer. The gray is very dark. In my opinion, it's only good for very dark colors. The white is the way to go for either the Peacock or Bittersweet paint. MCW carries the paint colors you need & the Preval sprayers, so if you don't have an airbrush, MCW would be your one stop shop. Steve

My wife has no problem with me displaying my builds either, just as long as they're in their "designated area". Most of mine are in individual cases stacked a couple high on a 14 foot long window ledge in my basement bar area. But it's quickly filling up & a few of these wall mounted cases would be terrific for adding a ton of display space. If all else fails, these are available from Amazon for $169.00 each. Not near as nice, but they would do in a pinch. Steve

I have to say, This sort of thing is way outside my spectrum of interest, but after seeing the movie, I will surely be watching from the shadows. Definitely more interesting than the 150 Starsky & Hutch Torinos we'll likely see in the coming months! Steve

That looks like the answer to my photographic issues! Looked it up & found the same one on ebay for $23.00. My only question is the size of the box. 16 inches seems a little small. Steve

What I want to know is where you got the cases? I need about a half dozen of those myself!! Steve

AMT has the M&H Race Master slicks in one of their parts packs. 4 different sets for $10.00 @ Model Roundup, including the wide whites. Steve

I can't see why not. Although, I have heard some say it doesn't work as well as Super Clean. You should be able to pick up Super Clean at your local auto parts store. I get mine at NAPA. Steve

Wow! That sounds like fun! I picked up a couple sheets a week ago. That should last me until possibly next spring. 5 Sheets? Better get a bunch of blades & a spare pair of eye balls right away Bill! Steve

I actually started my kit a while back. First step was to remove the vinyl top! My 1:1 is painted "Crystal Turquoise" with a pearl white & black interior. Steve

Thank you Dan & Mike! I appreciate that! Steve

Thank you Emmanuel! Steve

Very nice Al! I think, if it were mine, I'd change out the tires. They look kind of "balloonish". Something a little lower profile might look a little more "natural". JMO. Looks great!! Steve

That's a great idea! I had forgotten about that unique '60-'61 Mopar paint treatment. I think it would look great in pearl white with the red top sections, wheels & interior. I think a "Coralish" red, like 1957 Chevy "Matador Red" or '57 Chrysler "Gauguin Red" would really brighten things up! I did this '61 Dodge some years back with the roof sections painted a contrasting color. Steve

Ok. I'm sorry, but I have to ask. Is your real name Hugo Stieglitz? I've seen Inglourious Basterds too. Along with a whole lot of other people. One of my favorite movies in recent years, by the way. Steve

That's the one! I bought my '69 Grand Prix Model J right out of high school, drove it for about 6 or 7 years & then after I got married & the first kid was on the way, I had no more money to keep it up. I did talk the wife into putting it into storage rather than selling it. It has sentimental value for her as well. We dated in that car & even used it for our "get away" car at our wedding. Well, 28 years later, after sitting in a shed & getting picked over by thieves a couple of times, it's finally home & hopefully on the mend. The engine & tranny are rebuilt & being installed as we speak. Still a long road ahead, but we have time. Here's a pic of what we found while it was still in the shed, & after we got it home. Steve

Thanks so much guys! Steve

I guess I agree. Nothing wrong with a nice curbside build. I do a lot of them. Steve

I wouldn't have any problems with doing what you're talking about. Of course, I'm a builder, not a promo collector. I have no sentiment for promos. To me they're just another opportunity for a building subject. Steve

For a '64 Merc, you almost have to go with "Bittersweet" don't you? Definitely the most unusual color for '64. Although, it's not for everyone! Steve

Welcome Anthony! You & I are going to get along great! I've been doing little else except restore old annual kits for the past 3-4 years & loving every second of it. While our genres may differ a little, (I'm heavily into full sized cars from the late 50s through the 60s) I'll be keeping an eye on you! I especially like your Grand Prix! I own a 1:1 '69 Grand Prix that's currently being restored. I have the kit to build.......Some day. Steve

I stand corrected. I thought I had heard that Dale was the deer slayer. Steve

Both products I bought at Hobby Lobby. Alumilite "Mold Putty" & "Amazing" clear casting resin, both made by Alumilite. I would think they should be compatible. Steve

Nice start! Just a little trivia. Did you know that shortly after Dale took possession of the car, he hit a deer with it & mangled the front end? I believe the boys at gas monkey repaired it for him. Steve

I've been messing around with "Clear Cast", a clear resin for making parts such a this. I haven't had much luck with the mixture yet. my parts won't harden. The instructions say half & half mixture, but that doesn't seem to work, so I've been experimenting with mixtures to see if I can get it down. I'd like to be able to cast my own head light lenses so I can stop robbing them from other kits. I tried the Testors "Window Maker" & clear parts cement. didn't work real well for me. Steve