StevenGuthmiller

Thanks Aaron. I was under the assumption that if they were printed on a laser printer, they didn't need sealing. So that clears that one up anyway. Steve

Thanks Aaron. That's a little more to take in than this 51 year old basically computer illiterate brain can handle! I'm looking to keep it pretty simple, & while I do want nice looking decals, they don't need to be perfect. I've had a little experience printing up some decals with my old "Broderbund" Print Master Card making software from probably 25 years ago. Was still using it until I purchased a new computer. I would just download images from the net, shrink or reshape them & print them on my inkjet. Of course, with an inkjet printer you have issues with the ink coming off so they need sealing. I also had issues with shrinking the images too much & having them wind up far too distorted. I had seen actual "decal maker" software on the net & was wondering if anyone had tried them. I was hoping I could fill up a disc with images & then take them to an Office Max or the like & have them printed on my decal paper on a Laser printer. Maybe I should try "Word" or something first. Although I'm not real familiar with it. steve

Any tips on what decal making software would be the best? I'd like to start making some "under hood" decals for some of these old annuals, you know, warning labels, valve cover & air cleaner labels etc. It's really hard to find a set of "Golden Lion" valve cover decals for a '65 Chrysler if you know what I mean. Anyway, I'd like to set up a page full of small labels & take a disc somewhere with a laser printer to have them printed. I used to have some old "card making" software, but my computer won't run it anymore. (too old I guess) So I'd like to find some good software for creating some nice decals. Any suggestions? Steve

Just came in the mail today. New polishing pads & some new embossing powder. Steve

I'm not even close to a racing or figure fan, but that '63 Pontiac is cool as hell!! Got me thinking I may have to start looking for one! Steve

I'd have to quit building if I didn't have mine! steve

Not sure which Mobius kits were released during 2014, but regardless, whatever it was has got my vote! All of the mobius kits have been engineering marvels in my opinion. Steve

Thanks guys! hoping to get started on the engine tonight. That plus I still have some polishing to do before foil work can commence. Ordered a bunch of new embossing powder that should be here any day, then I can resume work on the interior also. Steve

Nothing like a black '64!! Great job Tulio! Steve

Just using liquid polishes won't make a lot of difference unless your paint is extremely shiny to begin with. Usually there will be at least a little orange peel or a few specks of dust to deal with first. That's where the sanding comes in. You can use a myriad of different products for this from cheap sand papers to hobby polishing cloths. Myself, I use the "Micro Mesh" pads & cloths, but that is completely up to the modeler. You'll probably want to do a little experimenting & decide what works best for you. Steve

Thanks Carl! Steve

A nice red shop rag will take care of that. Nice work! Steve

I finished up the painting on the interior of the '65 Chrysler tonight. I was initially going to go with a monochromatic theme on this interior & do it all turquoise to match the body. But I just couldn't do it. Too much turquoise! I decided to go with a turquoise & parchment combo instead to add a little contrast. I know most of these '65 300s had interiors in basically one color, but I did find a few examples on line that were 2-tone. So, a little patience & a lot of masking tape later this is what I have. As usual, I sprayed a light pearl coat over the top of the upholstery to give it that wonderful 60s metallic vinyl look. Now, a little foil, some detailing and a bit of embossing powder for the carpets, & I'll be able to move on to other components of the build. Steve

Or runs, or sags, or covering of body details, etc. etc. Steve

Thank you James! I appreciate it! Steve

My guess would be yes! Steve

Oh.... You were one of those kids huh? Well, this wasn't one of your old kits then, it was in pretty nice shape. I made the connie kit for it though. Mostly to cover up the horrendous sink marks in the trunk lid. by the time I had them repaired, the "Roadmaster" script on the trunk lid was not able to be restored. So I decided an "after market" continental kit was in order. Steve

Thanks Danno! I love that old Buick too. That's why it's the first photo! I picked it up on ebay as a restorable built up. Wish I would have taken a few before pics. Steve

Looks like you're all ready for one Bill! Let's go!! Steve

I will say, I'm not much of a custom guy, but the '53 Ford is, in my opinion, a great canvas for customizing. If I ever decide to start building customs, the '53 will be my first victim! Steve

Very nice David! Classic color combo. Man, I haven't built one of those in decades! Still my all time favorite Vette!! Steve

Personally, I usually apply several coats of primer depending on what type of paint you're using &, for that matter, what type of primer. One coat of Duplicolor primer doesn't cover squat! And on the other hand, one coat of Testors primer would probably be sufficient if you're using enamels or Testors lacquers. I usually use a good 5-6 coats of Duplicolor primer, but then again I'm using automotive paints, so the more primer the better to protect against "crazing" or "ghosting". Steve

I think it's a lot of hub-bub about nothing. Scott from Minnesota is the only one so far that I've seen on this thread that didn't have an interest in looking at these posts, & yet he had the perfect solution.....Don't look at them! As far as a post being buried, are our egos that fragile that if we don't receive the "appropriate" number of responses to a post we fall into depression or something? Anyone who cares to go back & find these "lost posts" will do so, & as we all know, it only takes one to bring back a post from 4 years ago! It'll all blow over in very short order. I don't see the problem. Steve

Here's a stock version I built many years ago. Steve

Yup, I know some like it that way. Just call it a "bugaboo" of mine. I just can't do it! Steve