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Best thing to use for attaching the script is model masters clear lacquer gloss coat. Just a tiny bit on the end of a paint brush applied to the area of the model where the script goes and then attach the part quickly since the clear lacquer can dry fast. I've used epoxy, super glue, CA+ glue, and even the white model canopy glue for rc aircraft and non of them worked as well or turn out as nicely as Model Masters clear lacquer gloss coat. Also I never cleared over PE parts or BMF, mostly because I like to wet sand the orange peel out of my final clear coat and dont want to chance sanding through to the BMF if applied first. And PE parts just dont look right when clear coated. Now as for when I do my interiors, if I intend to use BMF on the dash or door trim areas, I will do all my BMF work before painting and then paint over the BMF and once the paint has dried, I'll use a few tooth picks dipped in Lacquer thinner or Denatured Alcohol and gently remove the paint off the raised detail that was earlier covered in BMF, It just turns out better than trying to BMF the areas after painting. But I only do this on the Interior.

Coming along nicely Mike

Outstanding

I got the rear bumper assembly detailed and ready to go on the body this morning. When I ordered the replacement decal sheet from Revell I also ordered another chrome parts tree and glass parts tree. I needed the glass because one headlight was missing in the kit. I ordered the chrome parts tree because I always like having a extra front grill assembly when im doing photo-etched inserts, just in case one messes up on me. I didnt need the extra grill since the first one went ok, so I decided to black wash it and mock it up. I'm presenting it here side by side with the one I did the photo-etched insert on. The black washed one is missing one head light. What I would like is for some of you guys to give me your opinions on whether I should use the black washed grill or go with the one I modified and added the photo-etched insert on. My concern, is, I didn't use ALclad Chrome on the photo-etched one, instead I used BMF to cover the areas that were damaged by opening up the grill. (I usually do the Alclad thing, but this time tried something different), I'm not 100% happy with it. So I wanted you all's opinion. This is the black washed grill This is the grill with the photo-etched insert The next couple of pics are the 2 grills side by side Let me know what you all think.

Oh it was a fun one Tim. I've used a lot of MCG detail kits over the years, and the grill inserts for this one was one of the more time consuming ones to do. But the photo-etched parts were nowhere near as time consuming as cutting open the areas for them in the grill itself. But It worked out in the end lol.

Hi and welcome. Most of us that have been around a while started out young building models. Back in the day before there were video games lol. And I dont know about others, but my first few builds were a real learning curve. My first one was a real mess when completed, but it was fun and I learned a lot for the next one. If you dont have and cant afford to invest in a air brush for painting, I would stick to the Tamiya line of spray can paints for a first build. And they make a primer that works well as a primer for almost any type of paint, including automotive paints. It seals the plastic well and is extremely thin which is a plus as far as primers go. Most automotive primers are pretty thick as far as using them on models and can hid detail if not applied carefully. Another piece of advice, I would try, would be to go to a local hobby lobby and find a cheap skill level 2 kit that you don't care as much about how it turns out and use it to practice building and painting. Tamiya kits are well molded and go together nice, but they are on the expensive side and you wouldn't want to spend your hard earned money on it and mess it up while learning. A good hobby knife and some model kit sanding films are also a good investment, as you'll want to cut the parts off the parts trees and then carefully clean up the spots where the parts were attached to the parts trees otherwise the parts may not fit together well when you assemble them. A good model cement such as testers or tamiya's cements to assemble things are also a needed investment. The more advanced you get when building models the more supplies you'll end up with. But the things I recommended here is a good starting point. Most importantly, don't try to be perfect your first time building a model, just try to have fun and enjoy it as it comes together and starts to look like the car you are trying to build. Good Luck and Happy Modeling.

Wow really nice work.

Seen this kit when it came out and really wanted to buy it, just didnt have the funds for it. Maybe someday lol. I hear it is outstanding. Your doing great even with the little issues you've had.

Well shucks TIm. Shame it didnt wanna cooperate with ya. I've run into that myself a time or two with mods that acted fine till but were tight on test fit and then didnt wanna fall into place during assembly.

I hear ya on the eye sight thing. Having the same issues myself. Seems even with my new glasses I struggle to see the fine detail work. Nice job on the interior.

The Model Car Garage supplied a bend pattern for the the photo-etched grill inserts which I thought was a nice touch. You just cut out the pattern and tape to insert and then bend to shape. Wish it were that simple lmao. But I did get the grill done after a couple of days if messing with it. The finished grill with paint detail and lights added. I did have to BMF the center bar and light rings to make up for the trimming and sanding I had to do to open up the grill for the inserts. But it was better than having to re-chrome the whole grill. More to come as I get it done. Thanks for looking.

finally got some pics to post. LOL Engine mounted in the chassis Just a little clean up work to do and at least the chassis will be done. I dont have the front suspension assembly glued in to place yet. It's just mocked into place for the pics. Keeping it removable will make adding the front shocks and lower rad hose easier to install later when the chassis gets mounted to the body. but did get the front section of the fuel lines and brake lines installed as well as the front wheen brake lines installed, though they are not permanently attached yet. Grill Pics in following post.

Should have a update to post later this evening. Just waiting for a few things to dry for a bit. I got the engine installed on the chassis, and I got the photo-etched inserts for the front grill installed. What a job it was too.. It took the last couple of days to get the grill openings cut correctly out for the inserts and then get the MCG photo-etched inserts shape bent correctly to fit, even with the fact that the MCG supplied the bend patterns for the inserts. But I finally got them in this morning. Just waiting for the epoxy to cure for a few hours and I will take a few pics and post them.

Coming along nicely Geoff

Good Job on the Photo-etched work Geoff

Really cool. I like the color choice.

Looking amazing Tim. Nice to see ya back at it. How was the spring break thing.

Afternoon guys. Im still plugging along on this one. Sorry for the lack of updated. I should have something ready to post in the morning.

looking pretty cool Andy

this is really interesting. Had this kit years ago and it sat un-built forever. I finally ended up selling it to a friend who was begging to build one. Your doing a great job. Love the custom paint work.

Coming along really nicely Kerry

Well I knew you would get the body worked out my friend. Hope the paint treats you better this time. Nice start on the engine.

Well it's cool that your starting another project Geoff. Hope to follow along on this one with you.

Morning guys,sorry I didnt get the pics for the completed engine uploaded as promised the other day. We didnt get home from the wife's Chemo treatment till late friday, and yesterday our adopted daughter came to visit from down state, so no time yesterday either. But here are a few pics this morning of the completed engine. I do still have a couple of small touch-up areas of paint to do and a photo-etched fan to attach yet, but that wont get done until just before the engine goes on the chassis and the chassis gets mounted to the body. Next up I hope to finish the detail work on the front brakes and then start working on the interior. Stay tuned and thanks for looking.

Thanks Joe. Well I busted my you-know-what trying to get some stuff done. Gonna be gone most of the day today, but hope to have some more pic updates of the engine now that I got it pretty much done with the detail work.. Stay tuned everyone, got the engine detailing done late last night and if time allows I will try to get some pics taken this evening and get them posted,