StevenGuthmiller

"Best Model Car Parts" will have what you're looking for. Steve

On a side note, this is another reason why I foil after clear. If something goes wrong during the clear coating process, and the model has to make a trip to the pond, all of that work and time foiling was for naught. Steve

I wouldn't know about any tutorials on interior detailing. All that I can tell you is "Patience and Time". Do plenty of research, pay attention to the little things, and don't be afraid to experiment. Steve

I don't know too much about rabbits, but I've heard this over and over again, since I was a child, about mother birds rejecting their babies if touched by human hands. Complete BS! It was an old wives tale most likely started by mothers who didn't want their kids dragging home ever baby bird they found in the neighborhood. Steve

You could very possibly be right. I've just never heard of it. Steve

I think you're in uncharted waters. I've never heard of anyone soaking a model in peroxide. Steve

That's where the decisions of the builder come into play. There are a thousand old annual kits that are not exactly up to the standards of today as they were originally created in a "simpler" time, and the molds are often antiquated and ultimately past their prime. But as there is more often than not only one option for a particular subject, you need to decide early on if it's something that's interesting enough that you'd be willing to put the effort into, or not. Just my personal opinion, but I refuse to, and will never under any circumstance, shy away from a subject that holds my interest, because it will require some extra work. I've gotten to the point in my enjoyment of this hobby that the "challenge" is often the most gratifying and rewarding part of a project. Nothing is more satisfying to me than to be able (and willing) to go that extra mile if necessary and create something that cannot necessarily be produced right out of the box. Steve

First, I have to apologize Joe, for not responding to your question until now. The wife and I were on a short trip over the weekend, and I didn’t take the time to really check what was going on on the board. But in short, the answer is yes, you can apply embossing powder, (I apply it using slightly thinned white glue) and when completely dry, paint over it. Not a difficult operation in the least. Steve

These subjects about 50 or 60 year old tools come up all of the time, and the only response that comes to mind is, “there are a lot of these “turds” out there that have been built to very high standards. It just takes an accomplished and dedicated “polisher”. Steve

Saw this "little" gem at a gas station in Belle Fourche South Dakota and had a nice conversation with the owner. Beautiful 1957 Dodge Custom Royal, and a great guy! Steve

Here's my latest attempt with embossing powder For various reasons, I wasn't particularly pleased with the color uniformity this time, but a quick coat of flat turquoise enamel remedied the situation. Steve

Pretty much how do it too. I just don't have the fortitude to do it with a Dremel! Steve

I just use slightly thinned white glue. Steve

Thanks Jim! Got the embossing powder down on the floors this afternoon, but I wasn't really satisfied with the coverage or color uniformity. I don't have any turquoise embossing powder, so I mixed some blue and green, but strangely, it appeared that the 2 powders were different weights, and they seemed to want to separate on me, affecting the color uniformity. Plus, I made the mistake of using a darker colored powder over a lighter substrate, so coverage wasn't great either. Luckily, it's an easy fix. A little flat enamel mixed up and sprayed on fixes the issues very well. Nice and even in all aspects now. Steve

If it works over decals, chances are very good that it'll work over enamel. Steve

The gauge faces are all decals. Steve

Be careful with the Testors enamel gloss coats too. I'm not sure of the one that you've referenced Jeff, but the old Testors clear gloss enamel in the spray can, right up to the Model Master gloss enamel, will yellow horribly right out of the can, especially over light colors, and it has a tendency to worsen over time. I sprayed the clear portion of this steering wheel with Model Master #2936 "High Gloss Enamel Top Coat" solely for the purpose of giving it a slightly aged look, and it worked perfectly. Wouldn't look so perfect over a white paint job though. Steve

Thanks fellas. They look like they'll do the trick. Steve

Shouldn’t be an issue as long as you prime it well. Plan on using several coats of primer to ensure that it’s covered completely. A primer sealer is never a bad idea either. Steve

I’m going with this. ? Steve

It's embossing powder. Steve

If I ever build another one of these, I'm going to do this Savoy. Steve

Floor mats are done! Steve

By the way......the finished floor mats. Steve

You can, but I would just wait and sand and polish at the end. Steve