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Hi, Not the smoothest AB session as I was very tired form work today. But it's 3 very light coats which I will continue with tomorrow. The spoon has the same treatment followed by transparent orange which I will apply to the body once the flat red top coat is done. Spraying a spoon is very different then an entire body which I struggled with. However the body is buttery smooth so far which is what i was after. Do you all spray a body in sections or at at once? Man it's tough if one wants a perfect finish.

Hi, Are you trying to make me miserable? Actually I've cast some things and feel comfy at it. Gonna use Legos to build mold boxes. My next casting project will be to copy my HRM Cobra Daytona Coupe roof top for my Shelby Series 1. Picture a modern Shelby Daytona Coupe of sorts. This idea has been going around the interwebs and even here for some time.

Hi vamach1, is this your handy work? Looks sooo friggen killer!!!

Hi, There is an empty very clean looking box on eBay for ~$15; http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-JOHAN-GEORGE-FOLMER-JAVELIN-EMPTY-BOX-KIT-GC-2700-/253201095366?hash=item3af3f61ac6:g:sksAAOSwSDZZnz8b

Hi, Man o man o Manishevitz! Wow, I always love your projects, seems right up my alley. You make em look so easy and clean though. Are they really that smooth flowing? I struggle like a new born baby sea turtle trying to make it out to the surf for the first time hoping I don't get eaten.

Hi, Well your kit is worth major bucks. And I think its a darn nice looking kit as well.

Hi, A new session of spraying and it's getting less stressful for me. From left to right; Flat Rad XF-7 Flat Red XF-7 then Clear Red X-27 Red X-7 A 50/50 mix of Flat Red XF-7 and Orange X-6

Hi, I heard AMT will be re-releasing the Donohue Javelin. JK

Hi, Agreed, if you are doing things no one has products of then 3D printing or casting is really your only alternative. By no means was I trying to argue. However I was a little miffed at IndyCals price from resin to 3D printed. They did mention that there cast parts were from Lance Sellers who God rest his soul is no longer with us. But it's double from cast to printed. In the case of an every day Chebby engine, 3D printing makes little sense. But in the way of custom parts like what you do, then it's the only alternative unless you can cast. Using the Indycals stone tires for $47 as an example, well that's the price of a superb styrene kit and the stone tires are by no means something special or a must have. And most importantly, no disrespect intended towards you. We are all builders and get our parts from where and whom ever we can.

Hi, Thanks for posting this. Unsure he is still around (I really hope he is) but this man had a superb home made AB cleaner;

Hi, I prefer this chrome to the new one. It's probably aged though giving it that nice aluminum look.

Hi, I noticed 3D printed stuff on Shapeways is very expensive. Indycals for example had resin tires for $18 but on there Shapeways store they run $47. Although I just noticed the indycals.com domain is for sale. All in all one is better off piliging a kit or parts pack then shop on Shapeways.

Hi, Wow that is indeed a beauty!

Hi and thanks for the helpful replies. The semi gloss is a good tip, thank you.

Hi, A bit pricey but has any one used this before: https://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Grit-Blaster Seems pretty cool. Again a bit pricey but cool.

Hi, That MPC kit is looking better and better.

Hi, Oooo, nice pic and idea. Thank you!

Hi, The thread that this rather excellent build belongs to mentions the MPC version being a better kit all around. Although based on some research, it also lacks fender flares. Odd that no one has kitted an accurate rendition of this seemingly iconic racer.

Hi, Thanks for the pics. It looks nice.

Hi, Dayam those are some killer meats, and fender wells I might add. I was looking at Reliable Resins and there Street meats #4 look to be a very nice fit for the rears. Too bad the have a very poor track record in customer satisfaction.

Hi, So the built model has wide fenders, does the kit as well or are those added?

Hi, Well, no issue really but wanted the communities thoughts on my current technique and if it matches yours. I'm actually pleased so far.

Hi, Wow, nice review and very nice kit! It's interesting how the grey sprue has a silvery sheen to it. The brakes look like the shoes are darker then the rotors. This is very interesting. Nice decals as well. This seems like a Fujimi model production doesn't it.

Ooooo nice. Seems like a cool kit for sure.

Hi, Yea man, go have some fun. Once you get started. you'll remember what fun it is.