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So I bought myself some Alclad chrome and some gloss black also. From what I have read it is recomended that a primer is used, as the lacquer can eat the styrene. I prime almost everything in any case, but I have also read that the smoother the surface the better the finale chrome look will be. It is recomended that the prime coat is sanded with 1200 paper at least. My question is just how critical is it to get the smoothest possible primed surface? I have airbrushed the primer so it atomises better than coming from a spray can, and the coat is thinner. But upon giving as light a sand as I can it is rubbing through on some of the edges of the bumpers and rocker covers, airfilter etc. Anyone have a surefire way of not burning though with the paper? Or how do you guys get a smooth as chrome finish? Thanks in advance.

Thats pretty cool man. Nice way to showcase it too!

Making linkages for the box.

Wow that is a good looking Cherger. Nice colour scheme and great finish. I like!

sinister looking pair. I really like it. When you get around to a trailer it will look complete.

Also my reference pics say that the front bumper should be open. So I have dechromed all the shiny parts because I got me some Alclad, and here is the pic of the stripped front bumper/grille piece with the cutout.

Have started paint on the engine. I haven't got the old wire that I once used and can't even remember where I got that from either. I had stripped it out of some electrical cable or something. So I will be making do with what I have now. Sorry about the picture quality but I only have my iphone at the moment for pics until I get around to buying an SD card for the camera. Here is the booster, painted and drilled and waiting for brake line detail. Man... like my eyes my hands are nowhere near as steady as they were 20 years ago!

Wicked build man. Love the concept and your finish is outstanding.

This panel is cool as. I have the previous kit before the one you used. It still contains the hinge system for the doors and the rear door also. It is in my rebuild to-do list. I like where youre going with this.

Very cool build. I love the vinyl top finish.

Yes I have seen a few others here. We do like to infiltrate now and then Thanks Tom. I am in the western suburbs of Sydney.

Thanks Dumpy And thankyou OldTimer

ah but did you give it back? nice cusomisation of a mass produced 'custom'. And nicely crafted.

Nice looking model and very well put together man. You have great skills.

she looks good mate. Well done. I do think it might bewnefit from a black wash though, just to add depth to your details.

wow man. You really nailed it from the referencen pic. Very nicely done. Love it.

every pic in this thread just shows more outstanding features.

Love the car, colour and finish is great. Nice engine swap too.

very nicely done bud.

Good looking rod and a great finish. I like it.

Looking good. I'm definitely gonna watch this and see how you get your paint laid.

I will never understand how anyone gets such a wet looking finish that you could drown in. That thing is super smooth man. Love it.

Thats some great detail work there man. I thought it was a fishtank actually, that would have made it super cool

I'm liking it.

she's looking good man.