BDSchindler

I found that Sharpie permanent markers give you a "purple tint" that is not believable. There was a post here on MCM regarding this very same topic...someone suggested "Sharpie Industrial" fine point permanent markers. These are different that normal Sharpie Permanent markers. The Industrial ones are more of a true black as opposed to dark purple. So I took a trip to Office Depot and bought a 3-pack. I chiseled one down to a fine wedge shape and used one to do the window trim of the Bronco below. It was with one coat initially...let it fully dry overnight and hit it a second time. No streaks, covered like paint.

I've the same issue for a LLLLLOOOOOOOONNNNNNGGGGGG time! This is the ONLY site it happens on...no other forum site has this issue. Nobody knows what the issue is. Right click the page number and select open in a new window. I've just gotten used to it.

Looks great! Love the wheels!

I'm honored, Cruz!

I started working on this kit today digging out the panel lines and test fitting the nose and rear of the body as well as test fitting the interior tub. In just those few pieces...nothing and I mean NOTHING fits correctly! I was also shocked to see just how thick the plastic is. This is the German kit...is the American kit this bad also? Is it worth the effort to find the Revell American kit?

This is a Revell Germany kit and from what I am told...all of the Revell Germany kits have decals made by Cartograf. I don't know how accurate that is but that is what many have told me that. What I do know is that Cartograf are some of the best water slide graphic decals available.

My brother handed me a Revell (Germany) 78 Corvette Pace Car and asked me to build it for him. My brother has turned into a Corvette FREAK since he bought a used 2006 Corvette but he has a shaky hands issue and realized that he just won't be able to do it justice. So he asked me. So here's my question...has anybody here attempted painting the detail stripes as opposed to using the decals? My concern is trying to match the silver lower body to the silver in the decals My options so far are... Sand and Prime as normal then paint a red center line around the body, run some extremely thin tape around the body to mask off for the red pin stripe. Paint the body black then mask off the black and spray the lower body silver. Remove all tape and clear Sand and Prime as usual, paint the body black, mask off and spray the lower body silver then mask off for the red pinstripe and hand paint it with a liner brush. Use the Decals as the directions call for. Any opinions or thoughts are appreciated.

So I was getting really annoyed by the fact the Spare Tire Carrier kept swinging out so I devised a small but simple latch to keep the carrier swung into the body. I drilled a small hole in the tail gate and insert a small plastic dowel with a rounded dip in it just slightly higher than where the carrier arm sits next to the body. End result is the spare tire carrier now sits tight to the body and since it is just slightly elevated, it take the stress of the weight off the carrier and not cause the plastic carrier to warp/bend out of whack... I also corrected the wheel so the locking hub on the front now and replace the side windows this time using a white glue as opposed to Tenex. Thank you everyone for the feedback!

Dang...I thought I put the locking hubs on the front...Nice catch. I will try and correct.

I thought about that but I'm thinking more of scratch building a small latch where the bar of the swing arm will physically rest on it to take the stress off the weight of the spare tire hanging on it. That swing arm was only designed to bare the lighter weight of the plastic tire cover on the model.

I need to come up with some kind of latch to hold the swing away spare in place, Right now, all it does is swing away. I also got Tenex glue all over the side windows so I will replace them.

She loved the pictures I her sent of it but she won't actually get it until the end of January. Both my Daughter and her friend are working at Disney in Florida as part of the Disney College Program from this past June until January 2024. The build was fun...mostly box stock with a few mods and a lot of detail panting of even the most minute of details (hinges, Dash Details and so forth). I'm considering doing another one and add some custom work to it. I have 2 more builds in the queue that I want to do first and at the speed I build, it may be closer to 2025 before I get to it.

So 2 months ago, my daughter and her best friend from college were hanging out in the basement where the best friend discovered my chaos that I call the modeling shop. As she was looking around, she came across an unbuilt kit of Revell’s Bronco and told my daughter it was her dream to own a 70 Bronco in a teal blue with white top. She helped my daughter move out of her college apartment, I decided I would build this for her and surprise her. Took me 2 months using Splash Paints Cockpit Turquoise and Insignia White with Splashes 2K Clear over the paint, decals and BMF. I used black embossing powder for the the carpet, dechromed the grill, bumpers and wipers. Rather than using the spare tire cover on the rear, I had a second set of wheels and tires so I pirated one to use on the spare tire carrier. I also wired the engine and added a mechanical fuel pump to the mix with plumbing. It was a fun build and everything fit so nicely. Overall, I like it but there are several flaws. Enjoy the pics…

I've watch a handful of A4's videos that Mike posted. While very informational on how to use a variety of tools and so forth...THIS GUY HAS SOME MAD SKILLS!!!!

Amen, my Brother! I clean to an extent between builds but dang...I need to get some more discipline in my life. I've gotten lazy in my retirement years.

Scanned the QR Code from the magazine

Thank you for the PDF file. FYI...I scanned the QR Code and it took me to the Registration Site for FANJESTIC. Once I created my login, it took me to the next step to verify my account with a Credit Card. The FANJESTIC site is free for 5 days after that you will be billed $49.95 a MONTH (unless you cancel within the 5 days). "F" that! Not this kid!

Thanks Kit!

Rec'd 220 in Central Maryland today! Can someone post a cover shot of issue 219? I'm sure I got it but I can't remember what it looked like and see nothing in my stash with 219 on it. Thanks

Well...I tried the Elmer's/Embossing Powder today and I'm sold! A helluva lot cheaper than and less work than Flock-it with better results! Thanks again, STEVE!

The secret is not to use high speed..I have done it many times at a slow speed (500-700 rpm) on plastic models, diecast cars and more! Yes, you can burn through but if you are patient, the results are worth it.

You'll like this kit...highly detailed with a huge part count especially in the suspension!

It looks like they (Arrowmax) deal primarily with the Radio Control hobby world. For Modeling, however, I played with it to some extent and really quite happy with it. The drill press feature (although a manual plunger as opposed to a lever) works great from what I can see. It hasn't melted styrene that I have seen. I still think it will be an asset!

Arrowmax mini drill/drill press kit. LED Lights, reversible, rechargeable comes with the drill stand and a set of bits. 3/32” shanks which puts it smaller than average Dremel bits. It’ll be great for detail work Got this from Amazon during their Prime day for $90. It was an impulse buy but in the long run…WORTH IT! Pretty impressive! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3MP2ZWK?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_W5F469B4ENHTETM448G2

Art? Certainly is! I showed this to my son...he seriously thought it was a REAL car engine! You've got mad skills, Steven... and I thank you as you have unknowingly taught me sooooo much!