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Here are some of my Mustangs! I have owned 5 Mustangs during the years. Started with a 66 Hardtop, and currently have a 2007 convertible. Thanks, Bart

Looks great!

Thanks! My magnifier light helps a lot, too. Glad that my hands are still steady, too! Bart

Yes, all of the cars in the group photo were all 3-D prints, and were all painted by me. Bart

Here is my latest completion - a 3-D printed N Scale (1/160) Jaguar XKE. This replicates a car owned by my brother Bob - who is also into RC airplanes and plastic model building. You'll see that he has his own Hobby Shop on my layout. Painting the details on a black vehicle was a little challenging. I usually use the shadows from the raised details to know where they are - but on a black car, the shadows are non-existent! I also included photos of the actual 1:1 scale car, and a shot with other 3-D printed cars on my layout. Thanks for looking! Bart

Simply amazing! Great work!

Andrew, You need to use only a little bit of retarder. Tamiya's website suggests the mix ratio is 10-1 (10 Paint – 1 Retarder). However, I am not as scientific about it. I usually put a little paint in a soda or water bottle plastic cap, and then add a drop or two of retarder and mix it together. If it still seems to be too thick to work with, I'll add another drop or two. Bart

As others have mentioned, use a Retarder. I use the Tamiya one. Makes a big difference - the paint flows on much better and doesn't dry as fast. I was originally not a big fan of Tamiya acrylics - until I started using their retarder which changed my whole experience. Painting over Primer is also advised. Bart

Found this article on the 1949 (yes - 1949!) Mustang. Thought people might find it interesting! https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/a-whale-of-a-car-the-1949-mustang/

That's a really nice looking model. I wish someone would have made a nice plastic kit of the Mustang I. The Automodelo version is a little out of my price range! Bart

Looks great!

A very interesting model. Something you don't see every day!

Exceptional work!

Very nice!

Very nice builds! I have learned a lot from this forum that has improved my model building skills - and you will, too! Bart