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Pretty nice weather yesterday so after work having pre-sanded the body over the weekend. I got things set up and spayed a little Seamist Green and 2x clear from Splash paints on the 34. Now to cure. The chassis should really pop now.

I will take your advice and test fit beforehand. I had a few minutes today so I started cleaning up the chassis and filling the front of the frame rails.

New project started, Plastic Undercover theme build. Starting with the Revell Bronco and VCG Resin 3” lift kit. Let’s see where this goes. Josh makes some wonderful pieces and communicates well, he always kept me updated.

Started Posted September 29, 2015 , I'd say your commented now. Very nice detail, realism and craftsmenship.

Some nice detailing happening here....

California Chopper done up in Ohio. This was a fun build, a bit fidgety and finicky. Most of the chrome is Alclad with Revell chrome touch ups. The tank is fingernail polish by Karen, my wife. I changed things up some, after all it is a chopper! Build thread in the WIP section….

Which seems impossible!

Pretty quiet day, shot a little Alclad on the bike parts. Black base frame and oil tank. Chrome on the bits, my wife’s nail polish on the gas tank. The smaller or should I say tiny parts will get brush on Revell Chrome.

I have been building just for myself as of late, I find my bench time to be a means of escape. Kind of like being in the ZONE, I can put aside any number of life duties and just get lost in the moment. Like any form of art, the creating of something inspired by the mind and/or the heart is an accomplishment that brings joy, or at least happiness. If one is lucky, to find friendship along the way, then they have really accomplished something.

This is looking really nice, your attention to detail is a reminder to not give up on the small stuff.

Nice and cleanly done....

We can find ourselves in negative thinking or down right complainers at times. Here's your chance to express why you take part in this hobby. What do you enjoy and what keeps you motivated?

I thought it is a repo, but don’t really know the history. I will say it’s bit rough, very small and finicky pieces. I’ve had to redesign the assembly to make it work my way. There is a discussion somewhere here…

Or the early Camaro would be a good choice!

I agree with you, especially the online part. Most everyone in this group is considerate. It seems like FB is full of some bad groups and even show venders can be a bit grumpy. I certainly have reduced my circle of friends over the years. As far as skin goes, mine has become like shoe leather. I suppose it’s all part of the experience!

The most annoying thing in this hobby is the inability for some people to keep their opinions to themselves. Unsolicited input on a public venue is one of the worst. Me personally, I find the amount of rudeness by fellow builders is astonishing. All of the small nuisances that come from kit manufacture can be overcome, but the unkindness of people may cause some to depart the hobby. IMO

That's a great looking model. I really enjoyed watching those series back then. Thanks for sharing it Mark!

Eric Ritz built a 1/25 bike with metal wheels but I don’t know where they came from. I made a velocity stack and worked on the exhaust today. Getting ready to prime. I like a single headlight and found spotlight in my spare parts that works just fine.

WoW!

Well done!

It's a tiny mockup, the California Chopper from Revell's 29 Ford PU.

Some bench time this afternoon. Keeping with my own imagineered assembly, I made a bushing and axel so to install the wheel after the frame halves are glued. Did some adjusting to the springer and sanded the putty filler. Did I mention how small and finicky this thing is!

This is one of those questions that can have as many deferent answers as replies. I have had silk smooth finishes with enamels, lacquers, 2x clear and urethanes. I have also had pebbled finishes using all of the above! My suggestion is, try several and find something you're comfortable with and then hone your skills and technique. Practice makes perfection, prep is your friend, climate is important and a safe place to cure is best. My basics... Prep and wash, dry. I like to airbrush. I use a booth as much as possible. I try to plan the day ahead of time, stay relaxed and take my time. I use the kitchen oven with the light on (only) to cure. Best to leave a sticky note on the door. I don't handle the parts for as long as possible. And yet after hundreds of models I still get a stinker sometimes. It's all part of the experience!

Haven't seen one of these in a minute, but as a child I thought it was cool....

Well now would ya look at that, would ya just look at it! The more I look the more I find to like, from the head lights and coil overs, radi cap and engine detail. To the visor, ribbed roof, canted chop, filler cap and those great looking shoes, splendid, just SPLENDID. Nicely done....