peteski

In today's all-encompassing world, there is no single (Caucasian) flesh color. There is a whole range of flesh colors. Not that there is anythign wrong with that.

There were photos of couple of models and I didn't realize that one of those was the one for which this thread started. Is the Revell '68 Chevelle a currently produced model, or an older one? Made in USA, China or Poland?

No kidding. I have no idea what that phrase means. I built this "BMF" '57 Chevy Bel Air back in early '90s (30 years ago) and this photo was taken in 2020. Looks the same as the day I finished it. What is supposed to happen with the BMF? Should it just disintegrate?

I have not bought many Revell kits lately, but I know back in the '80s Revell decals had very thick and stiff film that was very shiny. But Revell of Germany has decals printed by Cartograf in Italy - a world renown maker of very high quality decals. Those decals (like the ones in the recent Jaguar XK) have "Made in Italy" wording on them. Some of the Tamiya kits (usually military subjects) also have Cartograf decals. The originator of this thread never mentioned the actual kit or its age. Without that info we are just spewing generalities.

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Thanks Bill! Like I mentioned, I learned something new. I was just a young kid with a 1976 Camaro, not a a high-performance expert. And despite of agreeing that the world population has really dumbed down, the improper usage of the phrase is nothing new.

It might be a "regional thing" like many other phrases in the American English language.

I have learned something new. Until now I never heard of slapper bars. But the misnomer is nothing new. When I was a young guy, and into souping up cars (about 40 years ago), even then we all called those things "traction bars".

While I have not specifically tried to remove paint form clear polystyrene, lets use some logic. The products you mentioned contain Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) which it the main chemical that softens paint. So they all should work. Super Clean does not attack polystyrene, so should be safe with clear polystyrene. BTW, there is only one "p" in "Super" "Supper" is a meal eaten in the evening. But just because the paint stripper will not attack clear polystyrene, does not guarantee that the paint will come off cleanly. There are many different paints out there (different brands of lacquers and enamels). Lye does not work well on some types of paints. 91 or 99% Isopropyl alcohol might work better (and should not damage polystyrene). Paint removal is not a exact science, or a guaranteed thing - usually some experimentation is needed. Another thing is that some paints are "hot" and can etch plastic. In that case, even if you remove the paint, the plastic will remain crazed. You might have to try polishing the spot out.

I should have also mentioned that the good news is that the "good" BMF will available again - no need to look for alternatives anymore.

Pretty neat project!

ESCI made 1:24 MB 450SLC kit which included the American style quad sealed beam headlight bezels, but the bumper is not US-type. https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION[]=All&q=esci+mercedes+450*

Ah, deja-vou all over again.

Just look around you today and see just how may cars/trucks/SUVs from various manufacturers look alike (sometimes almost identical). As it has been said in this thread several times, more often than not, those are not copycat designs, but designs dictated by the automotive design trends of the time. A lot of it has been dictated by aerodynamics. This is especially true after the 1980s (the soap-bar design that still continues today). To have low drag, car bodies need have that soap-bar look.

Well, some people like steak, others prefer meatloaf. Whatever works. I just presented an alternative. I have probably 10 different colors of standard 1/16" I bought at a craft store over 10 years ago. I have used it on some models, but once I discovered the silk ribbon, I will not use the regular ribbon again. Again, my preference.

Excellent! Good for you. What specifically did you discuss? Also, what exactly is your definition of "playing fair with the ads". I honestly do not see any company's sales team "playing fair". Sales teams operate in a dog-eat-dog environment. Maximizing profits (making or exceeding the "numbers") is the name of the game. Outsell competitors. If you believe anything else, you will likely be disappointed. Please let us all know if the company that you contacted starts "playing fair". It would be a pleasant surprise. I will also mention again, that it is not the companies that are hiring Google to show they ads who are causing the annoying problems we are discussing. It is the advertising giant (Google) that is playing whack-the-mole with the forums software (and its admin Dave).

This is going to be a fun thread. If this is Mr. (Plum) Crazy again, then I think has 3 accounts set up here at this point. This is totally not Kosher on the forum. But I'll be watching.

Sure Pete, as if that would work. You're dreaming. Plus it is not the companies that are advertising but it is the company that hosts the ads (Google). Even if a 1000 people contacted either company (which is likely larger number than all the members actively participating here), that is such a minuscule number of complaints that they would be ignored. Those ads get forced upon millions of viewers.

I always liked the rectangular headlight bezels. To me the round ones look out of place on the nose, and rectangular ones just fit that area better.

Ok, thanks. If it was the Ultra Chrome then you did an excellent job, as I find that type unworkable for most of my foiling jobs. Too stiff. Yours looks great!

No big deal. I was simply curious. They were all somewhat similar light blue. Nothing wrong with that. Apparently just a coincidence.

Didn't Columbo own a Datsun Dachshund, not a Pug?

Learned something new. Thanks for the info A.J.

Another great looking model Rich! I noticed that the 3 different models you are showcasing in this forum seem to be light metallic blue. Is that your favorite color, or just a coincidence?

Thanks Rich. For some reason to me the foil looks shinier/brighter than chrome BMF foil. Good job on the foiling!