StevenGuthmiller

Ah! but they are! these kits come with particular parts, that are all supposedly designed to fit together, & instructions on how to get them to that point. If things don't go together as advertised, it's just a case of bad engineering. The builder should not be expected to "re-engineer" the kit as he goes. Granted, a good experienced modeler will be able to work his way through any issues that arrise, but these kits should build into a respectible finished product even for a novice. I'll bet more potential hobbyists have given up on the hobby immediately after having a bad experience right out of the gate on one of these sub-par kits. Steve

Sure Scott. I posted photos of it a while back. You can check out my Fotki page if you'd like. There's 20-25 of my more recent builds on there. Steve http://public.fotki.com/stevenguthmiller/

You'll never know the difference or see the seams if you're strategic about where you place them. I do it both ways depending on my mood & doing it in pieces is easier & will save foil as an added bonus. If it's done correctly, it'll look good either way. This one was done in peices. See if you can spot the seams. (Click on the photo to blow it up) Steve

Very nice for a young "Wipper Snapper" like yourself!! Does that wipper snapper thing make me sound like an old fart? Sorry!......Very nice job Brandon!! Steve

I'm looking forward to some WIP pics myself! Actually, I've barely started on the '59. The past several days have been consumed by getting a load of parts prepped, cleaned & mounted to be sent off to Chrome Tech. But, once they're on their way, I'll be ready to get started on the Ford. With any luck, I'll started slinging some paint on it this coming week. Steve

Modelhaus has 1969 Coronet dog dish caps for $5.00. Steve

This is what I'm mostly getting from just a basic photo search. Have no clue where you'd get them in 1/25th. Maybe Modelhaus? Steve

I've always liked the '64 Comet. Probably one of the nicest looking Comets. The color is beautiful! Turquoise has always been a favorite of mine! I think he'd love it. Steve

Now this is much more my style! The metallic is much more in scale than Blair's Merc. Very nice colors! Steve

I do the same. & then fold the excess around to the backside. Steve

I like it... A lot!! But, yeah, the green walls??? Personally, I love a white car with wide whites. Great job Everett!! Steve

I sort of do a similar thing except I go around when I'm done foiling & touch up any really tiny bare spots with a dab of "chrome silver" paint. You're right about the finish. It's a good idea to do a little light sanding on the vent windows & such before you foil. Steve

Really, the only tip I can give you is take your time. The vent windows are the worst thing to foil in my opinion. Try doing them in several pieces. Start with a small piece for the horizontal portion @ the bottom, then a large piece for the A pillar, then a piece for the vent pillar. just keep in mind, if you do it in pieces, to keep your seams in the corners or places where they would be on the 1:1. Steve

Looks like brand new! Mine are a little beat up so it's off to the chromer they go! Steve

Here's a pic of the Monaco. Steve

That's sharp Peter! Nice job! Steve

Looking great Rich! I hold myself personally responsible for the 2-tone paint on the roof! Looks nice that way! Keep up the good work! Steve

Thinking "scale" wise, each one of those flakes look to be about the size of your thumb! But, a lot of people love that old school metal flake look! the color itself is very nice. I'm just personally not a fan of that heavy "metal flake" look.

We pretty much all agree with you Cameron. We're just commenting on how you open yourself up for all kinds of bad things to happen to your ride when you act like that. I would never key someones car, but there are plenty of people out there who have a chip on their shoulder because, for whatever reason, they don't have what this guy has & they're just looking for an excuse to destroy the property they really wish they had. & this is just the excuse they're waiting for. Steve

Picked up a complete, unbuilt MPC 1965 Dodge Monaco kit today. I paid enough for it, but I love these old "unusual" kits! Steve

In this day & age, they probably don't bother "keying" so much. If they're going to vandalize you're car, they'll do some real damage! Courtesy of the generation who have pretty much abandoned the fist fight in favor of the Uzi! Steve

Unless you're building it factory stock, it can be whatever you want it to be. But from what I've been able to see just viewing photos online, most of the stock '32s were painted. But not all of them, if that helps any. Steve

Thank you guys!! Steve

Thanks a lot guys! I didn't think of the "plastic bag" trick Brett. I stole that little tid-bit from someone else. Steve

Thanks guys! I guess I'do have to agree with you. The more I look at it, the more it looks almost "gray" & black rather than green. But hey....you live & you learn. I have a lot of pics of other kits where they came out a little too "washed out" also. I usually try to get pics in at least a couple of different lighting situations & then I'll just let you all decide. Steve