StevenGuthmiller

I tried the "window maker" on the parking lights on my latest build & it didn't work. It looked as if it was going to while it was wet, but it dried perfectly clear. Oh well, at least I tried it. "Your results may vary". Steve

I paint indoors also. As far as building goes, I prefer the winter months. I don't have the better half breathing down my neck to get other things done this time of year. Come spring, she'll be expecting me to do something "useful"! Steve

Finished up the interior tonight! I think it turned out pretty well considering the "Tupperware container" I started with! Steve

Thanks guys! I'm getting very close to finishing up this build. A couple of small details to pick out with some paint & then assembly can begin, & as you know, assembly on these old annuals doesn't amount to much! I'm hoping I can put it "Under Glass" tomorrow night. We'll see how it goes. Steve

Make sure you at least open the windows. Steve

Welcome Brian. Please don't build models "while you drive"! Steve

Ok. Now, how do i find some? I can't find anywhere online where I can get them, or for that matter, anyplace where I can see what he offers, other than Fotki pages. Steve

Could it be from the old Johan '69 Road Runner kit? Just a guess. Steve

Let me know where I can get them Rich. Is there a website or something? There are times when I could use them. I used these because I happened to have these left over from a '60 Ford set. I'll be using the rear view mirror & one of the "Fairlane 500" scripts for the conny kit as well. steve

This interior has been the proverbial "silk purse from a sows ear" scenario! But it certainly looks better than it started out. I scratch built some door panel trim, added a set of PE window cranks, painted & flocked. At least it will pass as an "interior" now. Finally moving along at a fair clip with this project! Hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll be finished up, or at least very close. Stay tuned! Steve

My main issue at that stage is "me"! Sometimes I get in a little too much of a rush & that's when things go bad! I try to slow things down a little at that point, but it just seems to be my nature. Steve

I had always thought it would be nice to give the old built annuals to a friendly neighborhood hobby shop where they could be displayed & enjoyed for years to come. Unfortunately. there are none of "those" around anymore! Steve

Classic color combo Ken!! Looks great so far! Steve

I understand. With the windshield still installed, the backside would still be white & showing through the glass. I see the problem. If the previous builder was light handed with the glue, there's a very good possibility you can get it out. Good luck!! Steve

No, I mean on the real car. There's no need to paint the windshield frame if you're just going to foil it. Just leave the glass in & mask off the whole thing, then foil after paint. Many times I'm able to get these windshields out with just a little coaxing. Glue that old can get really brittle. But, on the other hand, if it's heavily glued, & the glass is "melted" to the frame, you'll never get it out.....in one piece anyway! I have a beautiful '62 Mercury convertible That I not only can't get the windshield out, but the up top is welded on as well! Steve

I've sprayed Testors clear over Alclad with no issues. But, then again, I was using Alclad aluminum & not chrome. I was going for an aluminum look. Steve

Isn't the entire windshield frame chrome on the '62 T-Bird? Just mask off the whole thing, glass & frame, & then paint your body. When you're all done, foil the frame. Or you could try the "freezing" method. Get it wet & then put the body in your freezer for a few hours. Many times the cold will make the glue brittle & easier to remove, especially if it's old glue. But, be warned, freezing will make the windshield frame more brittle as well! Steve

I don't think I'd bother with anything modern, but the old annuals & such could bring some pretty good money back to the family. Steve

I haven't discussed it with my wife, but @ some point I will just let her know to go ahead & either have the kids, or she can go ahead, & sell them on ebay or something. I figure I'll let the next guy recycle them, re-build them to his liking or what ever. Maybe the next generation of builders can enjoy them like I have. Steve

You could always get some Easy Off oven cleaner. It's a pretty good paint remover, as well as brake fluid. As far as glue goes, that's a little tougher. steve

I comment on threads that interest me. If I were going to comment on every thread, I'd do nothing but sit in front of the computer all day. I build what I like & I post it. If it gets comments, great! If not, so be it. I don't expect to get comments from anybody, especially not people who don't appreciate the types of things that I do. If you like Japanese cars, build them. But don't expect that everyone else is going to be as enthusiastic about them as you are. It just so happens that most of the people on this forum like American muscle cars, antiques & classics & hot rods. I'm not a huge fan of some of those myself, so I don't always pay much attention to them. I don't believe I ever saw anything in the rules of the site that said we all must comment on everything that anybody posts. Steve

If I had a nickel for every time I started one of these........ Terrific job Hans!!

That is a sharp looking goat!! Steve

I have the paintref site in my tool bar. I use it constantly! Steve

Very nice Tom!! So nice to see one of these painted something other than the "usual" colors! Great work! Steve