StevenGuthmiller

Ditto! I only use brush paints for detailing. Airbrush or rattle can for everything else. Steve

I am making slow progress on this build. The body is mostly polished & nearly ready for foiling, & I have a start on the interior. Thought I'd post a couple of pics to show the masking & painting process I'm using. The '59 Plymouth Fury had a plaid patterned interior. A little bit much for me to replicate. The stripes are bad enough! It's time consuming, but part of the joy of building! Steve

Thanks Sid! I sent you a PM with a little more detail. Steve

Thanks Aaron! Steve

Thanks Mike! It's always rewarding to know that you have helped inspire someone. Before you leap, you may want to contact me. I may have what you're looking for, for a fraction of the price! Steve

That Galaxie kit does build into a great looking model! Nice work Ray! Steve

Thanks Tulio! That's a great compliment coming from you. Steve

I used it once for the side trim on a '58 Ford build, & yes, I did use a gloss black base, although I can't verify that it's necessary. I cut the pale gold with a little Alclad aluminum to make it a little less "gold" Steve

As long as your panel lines are deep enough, you don't have to do any scribing. I rarely scribe panels except for limited areas where they can be a little shallow, (ie. the tops of the doors). The panel lines on Sidney's Vette do look pretty shallow, so it's probably just as well that he left it alone. If you use acrylic craft paint & the results are less than desirable, it's an easy fix. A little warm water & a soft brush will clean it right out, so you can either make a second attempt, or just forget about it. It is a pretty simple technique that will add a lot of realism to your builds. Steve

Looks great Sidney! Decided not to do the panel lines this time? Doesn't really matter. Looks terrific anyway! Steve

Thanks so much Guys!! I've been in a bit of a modeling "funk" for the past month or so, but I'm slowly getting back to it. With any luck I'll have a '59 Plymouth to post within the next couple of weeks......fingers crossed! Steve

Same addiction as me. I just obviously have less resources than Peter. I have to buy mine one at a time!

I love the color, & the finish looks great! The engine is a tiny masterpiece! The only criticism I have is the wheels. I actually like the wheels, which in itself is odd for a guy who loves factory stock wheels. I just don't care for the "big & little" thing. If all four were like the front, I would like it even more. The stance is very aggressive. I love it! Great work Shane!! Steve

Thanks Jim! Steve

I've built the new tool AMT kit with the opening trunk & it builds into a pretty nice kit, but I do remember having some "fit" issues with it. Especially mounting the engine to the frame. Steve

Nice work Gary! You can't go wrong with basic black! I agree, black can be a real bear to get right. Looks like you did well. Steve

I still use the Preston's. Probably not the best looking one on the market, but their easily available from where I buy most of my other supplies. Steve

99% of the kits I've been posting since I became a member here have been old annual kits that I've picked up on ebay or other sources. Some have been "glue bombs", some just fairly well preserved built kits, along with a few almost pristine kits. This was no exception. It started out as a very nice, complete built-up that I found on ebay. I just tried to "doll" it up a little & still keep it true to it's box stock, curbside roots. I never cut up a vintage kit unless it's already a basket case when I get it, which is rare because I don't buy basket cases. Steve

Thanks guys! I really thought this thread was dead & buried! Steve

I'm not buying it! Please, no real cars in the "Under Glass" section! Steve

1/24th & 1/25th. Mostly because that's where the majority of the subject matter is. Plus the fact that larger scales are too large for display. At least for me. I have enough problems with finding room for my 1/25th kits. Steve

I really don't know that much about a lot of the tires Modelhaus sells Frank, but they do have several different sets of red lines. I buy mostly wide & narrow white walls for late 50s - early 60s full size cars because that's what I build mostly. I don't build a lot of muscle cars. Some others on the forum might have better insight as to what to expect from their red lines. Steve

The hat is quite nice, isn't it? Steve

Same here! I figure they have enough problems without being buried up to their necks in work. I say, give them a little breathing room & let them get caught up for a couple of weeks. The models will wait. Steve

Well, that's really nice to see!! I had concerns that Don & Carol would just call it quits a couple of years early in light of their recent tragedy. Glad to see their back!! Steve