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I don't do resolutions either, but I do like to set an occasional goal for myself, especially when it comes to building. Because I know if I don't, I'll wind up like too many of my colleagues out there who get nothing finished. I would like to get at least as many finished this year as last. 10 is a good round number! Steve
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Duplicolor Clear
StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Well, as far as I can tell, it went on ok. No fogging that I can tell. The only thing I don't like about it is the tendency to "dull" down. I used four coats about an hour apart. Looked great right after spraying, but 10 minutes later it lost all of it's shine. But it went on nice & smooth & I do like the fact that it goes on thin So as not to cover any detail. The Testors stuff, with those horrendous nozzles, goes on a lot heavier. This isn't as shiny to start with, but I think it should polish out just fine. Steve -
Rotary Tool Suggestions
StevenGuthmiller replied to iBorg's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Just got the new "Dremel Mini" for Christmas. Haven't tried it yet but the speeds are between 5,000 & 28,000 RPMs. -
I had never posted from Photo Bucket before, so I thought I'd give it a shot. Steve
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Thank you Ray! Steve
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Last car out of Mike's Garage for 2014 30 minutes ago
StevenGuthmiller replied to Mike 1017's topic in Model Cars
Gypsy Red & Shoreline Beige! Very nice! I did a '55 a couple of years ago in Shoreline Beige & Neptune Green. I love MCW paint!! I use pretty much nothing else. Other than the occasional black white or red from Duplicolor. Anything with metallic in it comes from MCW. Steve -
Thanks Matt! Steve
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Duplicolor Clear
StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
That's the sort of reaction I've had with it also. I'm not too worried about the humidity here this time of year, but I tried a little bit on a firewall tonight & it really didn't leave much of a shine. dried almost as dull as the paint after 3 coats. I'm thinking I ma try & use a few coats of it to build up a "polishing base" & the put on a final coat of Testors to shine it up. Steve -
Anybody use or have experience using Duplicolor clear? I've tried it in the past & had some "fogging" issues. Was wondering if any one uses it on a regular basis or if you've used it & had trouble with it. I'd like to use it if possible. I've had a few issues with Testors clears lately & am exploring my options. I really like the "fan spray" nozzle with the duplicolor paints. I wish Testors would use them. Steve
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You're right in my wheel house Tony! In the past 3 years I've built about 34 kits. 14 of them between '55 & '59. 16 were between '60 & '62. The remaining 4 were '63, '64, '65 & '67. I probably have another 20 kits or so that I'll be building in the next couple of years, nothing newer than '67. Personally, I'm barely interested in anything before '53, & after '72. As far as I'm concerned, those were the real "style" years! Good luck with your builds! Steve
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1965 Chrysler 300, Update 1/28 DONE!
StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Put a little color on this project tonight. MCW #6758 "Dark Turquoise Metallic". Also known as correct 1965 "Royal Turquoise". I was really surprised at how close this was to Duplicolor 88-00958 "Arcadia Green" which I used as a base. Almost exactly the same color, only a little heavier in the metal flake department. Steve -
Thanks Curt! I really appreciate that! Steve
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Sorry Peter, somehow when this whole "builds for 2014" melee got started, I managed to miss your thread. One of my absolute favorites! Great work on all of them my friend! Steve
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Very nice stuff Tommy! That '64 Plymouth really jumps out at me. Maybe it's the color. I guess I didn't realize a '64 Plymouth Belvedere could look so nice! Steve
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You do some great work Tulio! Your paint is always flawless!! Steve
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While I will admit, these "classics" are not really my cup of tea, you really do some fantastic work on them Harry!! Steve
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Well, regardless, you did a great job! Those multi-piece bodies just make me cringe a little! Steve
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Every thing looks so clean! I'm NOT an AMC guy, but that Ambassador is really sharp! ( for an Ambassador) Seriously, Great work! Steve
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Your choice of subject matter is right up my alley Richard, as you know! Everything looks great! Keep up the good work! Steve
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I still can't figure out which is better, the models or the photography! I think I'm doing something wrong! Steve
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Very nice stuff Bruce! Steve
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Great stuff Alan! I really like the color on the Olds! Steve
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Nice stuff Michael! That pink Hudson still grabs me! Steve