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That’s kinda where my head is going. But not beat up. I’m just in the concept phase right now. Who knows where I’ll end up. But right now I’m sort of thinking along the lines of a phantom factory-stock track-ready car like you used to be able to order from the big three back in the sixties. Sound cool to you guys? Those are pretty sweet. I think I have an older boxing of that kit around here somewhere.?

That looks great! I've only tried it once too and was pleasantly surprised. I'm with you concerning burying it in paint. Many of the scripts we have to deal with are petty lightly molded.

Give it a week or two and try again Carl. They have new stock coming regularly. Fort Wayne was a bust the first time and two weeks later I scored.

That's a sharp car. Really nice, clean build.

Looking forward to this one!?

One more test. This time I shot one of the spoons with clear lacquer. Doesn’t seem to have had any negative effects. These spoons have been through a rough time. I started by sanding the top edge with 1000 grit just to see what would happen. Then they were washed and dried. Basically just wanted to see how much abuse the chrome could handle. Not very scientific, but what the hey, right? Anyway, here you go. The spoon on the left has the clear coat.

Great news! Nothing is more important than health.?

I think you’re right. That’s one of the same sites I found before posting here. That, and another corvette site where a model builder was asking questions about the same kit and same options. But none of the answers were very clear and to the point. It could make an interesting “what if” car though. Maybe like a track pack option.

Just reading the car info in the instructions for the amt ‘70 Corvette ZR-1, and it talks about some of the factory deletes. It says the ZR-1 came with only plain steel rims, no trim rings or center caps. Intrigued and possibly inspired, I set off for Google to find pics. Nothing! I can’t find a single picture that shows ANY ‘70 Vette with plain steelies. They all have trim rings with caps. I’m guessing original owners put the parts on?? Any of you guys seen pics of one in stock trim, without the extras? The amt kit has both options.

Hey Craig, yup. The tires come with the kit as red-lines. Actually comes with eight tires total. This kit has quite a few extra bits and pieces, and a few different building options.

I just kinda assumed he was busy with his move. Hope that all there is to it. His experience and skills have been a huge help to me, especially when I was really struggling with paint issues. As far as any drama, I never really saw that side, and it’s not my concern.

Looks great! You’re on a roll with the trikes.?

Super clean build. That’s a beauty!?

Color combinations is spot on.?. Really nice build. Great work.

Oh man is that awesome! Great job!?

This is looking good. I like the interior.

Very cool project! I built three of these when I was a kid. Believe it or not, the orange car is my all time favorite kit. Best of luck with the builds. Looking forward to seeing your progress.?

That looks great. Really nice clean build.

Gorgeous build. Nice job!?

Great color choice.?

That’s awesome! Really cool build.?

I love these old Fieros. Always wanted one when they were new. Cool build.?

Very sharp car. I love seeing these old muscle cars built in trim levels other than the top level. Great job.?

Sort of, but not intentionally. In the last picture, you can see where the chrome stops. It’s right at the edge of the gel. And I wasn’t exactly careful about how I put the powder on. It definitely didn’t stick to the paint. Not sure what the deal is with the gel. It goes on wet like regular nail polish, and cures under the UV light very quickly. I held it under for 60 seconds, and then gingerly touched it with a toothpick to see if it was still wet. Nothing. Seemed bone dry, and didn’t feel tacky. But it really could stand to be thinned down. It’s pretty thick. Is that how all nail polish is? You might be surprised to learn I’ve never colored my nails.?

This topic has been on my mind a lot lately. So much so that I decided to splurge and pick up some of the supplies and try it out for myself. Here’s what I used: It took a few weeks to get everything ready, (shipping delays on the UV light). So while I was waiting, I shot two spoons with different types of paint for the black base coat. One is Krylon color max, the other is Rustolium black lacquer. Just wanted to see if there was any difference in the final product. I think you could probably use whatever black paint you want. These spoons have been curing for about three weeks now. I didn’t really notice any difference at the end. Today I was finally ready for the test. I applied the Glass Finish Gel, and cured each piece under the UV light for 60 seconds. Next, I applied the chrome mirror nail powder. Simple. You just put a little on the sponge and wipe it across the topcoat. Didn’t seem to matter if you scrubbed it in or just wiped it. At this point, you’ll have extra powder on the surface, and it will look sparkly. Finally, I wiped the excess powder off with a paper towel, and buffed it a bit. Here’s a shot so you can see how much reflectivity it has. I’m not going to state my opinion on that. You be your own judge. Here are my observations. 1. The gel is pretty thick. So much so that it looks wavy to me. If you look closely at the picture above, you’ll see what I mean. This, in my opinion, is the biggest problem with the process. I think if you thinned it, maybe it would lay down flat and look a lot better. I think reflectivity would be better too. No idea what it should be thinned with though. Suggestions? 2. The powder goes everywhere. I’ve washed my hands and cleaned my work surface well, and I still see sparkles.? I know many of you will be asking the other big question, durability. Again, I won’t give you any opinion. I will say, I rubbed it fairly vigorously with my thumb, and also tried the tape test. I used blue 3m tape, and did NOT, de-tack it first. Just put a piece on half of the spoon, rubbed it down, and ripped it off as roughly as I could. The final picture above was taken after the tape test. All I can say in the end is, try it out for yourself. I’d like to see what more people think after using it.