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Beautiful in black and straight. Can only remember seeing one of these cars here in Victoria, BC. Was pale yellow.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques. I dabble in one shot have used it on some of my model cars, brushed on only. But now will try the lacquer thinner mix and see what happens through my airbrushes. Also I want to fix some bad striping on my truck and experiment with scrolling. Back in the 70's friends and I liked to go to SIR near Kent, Wash. to see the 64 Funny Car spectacle. Really enjoyed wandering the pits and marvelling the faux finishing on the race cars (ie. headlites and chrome). So much better in real time than magazines. Sad that the "vinyl boutiques" ruined the sign writers craft but I believe there is a rennaissance happening as we speak and hands on work will be more appreciated. Glad you mentioned Von Dutch, funny how that name became a designer label, huh ? Cheers Eh!

Fast car, fast build and great photos..........well done. I'm still painting the chassis on a Tamiya SLK. Cheers Eh!

Would like to add that Don Wheelers' website very helpfull for AB problems, google, Don's Airbrush Tips, Cheers Eh!

A 1:18 scale American Muscle Machine Jeep Rubicon and resin figure by Fast Women. Jeep was totally dis-assembled and repainted and reassembled. The blond got the same treatment and repainted in oils. Extra details include : her scratch built handbag, zebra seatcovers, beer cooler, luggage, teddybear, spare tire cover and guitar string antenna. The Jeep's tires were cut in half to enable immersion into the mud base. Woodland scenic products were used for the grasses. The wet mud was made from celluclay and glossy agent is future floor acrylic medium. Cheers Eh!

Tina Turner does a song called "Steamy windows"........................more sound effects. Cheers Eh!

Dont use popsicle sticks, OH, how I wanted to see someone say that. So many fences, so out of scale. Macaroni ? never saw that yet. Ok back to diorama ideas. Keep it simple, you have wood you say. I suggest a billboard, like the ones on the side of the road, pose a cop car behind it or a sign truck in front. Cheers Eh!

Your base work and truck compliment each other beautifully. More photos would be appreciated. Cheers Eh!

Maybe a bit late but check out Tamiyas' 1/24 ITEM 24266 Rally Mechanics Set comes with 2 laptops, may be posed open or closed, also decals for the screens. Measurements are 13 mm by 11 mm. Cheers Eh!

Here is my Edsel, based on a car in my neighborhood. Cheers Eh!

My favourite year of 'CUDA, glad you built it.

Paint the car ? yes. I have read from other sources that if one takes Tamiya yellow and add red till it matches a Kodak film box, you got it !! Cheers Eh!

Been reading through these 4 pages and realize how much we care about this hobby of building miniature vehicles. I use the word miniature because there are other hobbiests out there probably having the same conversation such as the model train people, model soldier people, model aircraft, armor modellers, radio control models, slot car guys, etc. Next time you go to well stocked magazine store check out how many hobbies are out these. If you are looking for cheaper prices on kits, go to a model contest / show, or swap meets, or local thrift shops, join a model building club. I realize we all cannot do this. I have also witnessed what von Zipper commented on, but in this venue.........a family of 4 sits down to a meal in a restaurant, they each bring out some electronic device, gaming, texting, I guess is happening. 'FOMO' is what it is called Fear Of Missing Out. Conversation is what is missing, oh well. Thats my 2 cents, thank you Cheers Eh!

I want to drive it........NOW. Great build, good fotos and attention to detail make this car outstanding. Cheers Eh!

Yes, this is this girl's truck (lots of Z28 under the hood). Check the back window message. Cheers Eh!

Might I suggest, an Iwata Eclipse or Devilbiss DAGR or Badger Patriot for the air brush. Air, use either Carbon Dioxide or Nitrogen, need guages, check with welding supply companies. The 3 airbrushes are all quality items and parts easy to clean. The air supply is quiet, clean, no water separator req'd. Dual guages let you dial exact pressures. Cheers Eh!

Thank you all for your comments. I have added some more photos To Unclescott58, I would not have chosen this car if shopping at my local hobby shop but I won it and thought it be a challenge, therefore lemonade from a lemon. To Draggon, give Alclad a go, it is a great product. To Gpugh1976, I made the stanchions from plastic cake decorations, added a metal washer to the bottom and an eyescrew to the top for the chain to travel through. Cheers Eh!

Won this kit at a model event raffle. Never built a show rod before but do remember the glory days of "Autoramas" and decided to try and capture that feeling. Found the kit to be a challenge because of the chrome and glue points especially the the crown cage around the 'bag' . Alclad to the rescue. All chrome was redone. For the crowns 'bag' I used flocking and then airbrushed it. I epoxied jewels everywhwere they would fit. I wired the engine To go back to the show rod circuit of the past I created a base and put down some complementary carpet, chains and stanchions to keep the crowds back and some must have trophies. Using Coreldraw I created the credits display board.

Thanks to all who enjoy "Roth" creations, more will be posted. Cheers Eh!

Thanks all for the kind comments. To 57 peppershaker, the rear tire smoke is styrofoam packaging peanuts, carefully cut and white glued together then airbrushed with acrylics. The 1/12 scale wheels I used came frome the 1/12 '57 chevy and are goop glued in place to the body. Cheers Eh!

Best way to deal with LUCAS the prince of darkness, LOL. Cheers Eh!

Quite the era when race cars went out in full dress, ( chrome trim and bumpers, etc. ) Cheers Eh!

Nice car and great photos, also thanks for the historical box top. Cheers Eh!

Like the decals and the militant theme...........maybe more photos. Cheers Eh!

Mr. Gasser has been upgraded to 1/12 scale rear wheels and blown big block. Smoke 'em if you got 'em..................................Cheers Eh!