dragstk

Thank you Philippe and Eric. I do appreciate your comments.

Yes, you did do it justice. Nice build!!?

Nice save on a failed project. I like what you did with it.That stance, tire /wheel combo really work

I believe that Scenes Unlimited was taken over by Paul's Model Truck parts. But his site has no where the number of tires and wheels that Scenes Unlimited did.

Nice. Looks like a clean build. I like it!

That is quite the stash there, Lou. Impressive! I love to see the rest of your hobby room

Thanks Bob and Greg for your comments. And thanks for noticing the details, makes it more worthwhile in putting in the effort

Nice weathering job!. And your back ground mates up with the truck well.

Thank you, Dave

This is a really nice job. I really like the stance!

Thanks guys for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it! @ Mike- Sorry cant help you out with the CJ. Maybe write to Fireball models?

I was hoping that no one saw my previous TV experience....? @Bill- Thanks for clearing up what is really happening with leaking paint cans

Thanks Mike. I wish I built them. Actually, those are 3D printed from Fireball Models

Here's my version of a Bronco. Body is Mr. Hobby #2 Red/Tamiya Semi Gloss Black Fireball Models-lift kit(modified), bumpers, winch, lights, roll cage, flares Scenes Unlimited- tires and wheels Clearly Scale-disc brakes Morgan Automotive Detail-distributor, wire looms,coil Model Car Garage- PE set Future Attractions- PE seatbelt hardware Engine from Revell 90 Mustang 5.0 drag car Scratchbuilt-seatbelts, air inlet,, working doors/hinges, exhaust system valve stems, e brake handle

Thanks Daniel. Ill give it a try cause I few cans like this. But if it doesnt work, just look out for the guy with 1/2 a blue face.....??

Ive never had this happen on a Tamiya can, but I have with several Testors cans. I believe this is the propellant. There may still be paint in the can. I can feel it when I shake the can. I just havent figured out a safe way to puncture the can. Then it could be air brushed

Nice job!! I really like these cars and you have done a great job representing them. I also built one of these, I enjoyed the build

I also saw that video. Like all chrome paints, how durable is it? Can it be clear coated? Yes, it looked good but $35.00 definitely puts it out of what Im willing to pay, for what you get.

Thanks Trevor. I completely agree with your assessment of the Badger. Maybe I am/was expecting to much from this air brush but I have seen videos of people doing good work with one. I could get rudimentary dots and fine lines out of the $35.00 Master AB i have. Thinking I could do better with a better AB, I bought on 105, on reputation. The thing that really bothered me about getting back my AB from Badger was that I got back the bent needle I sent it with. Its not that I didnt want to buy another one, I fully expected to. But my note explaining the issue was all about bending 2 needles. And it wasnt replaced? I find it hard to believe that it was within their tolerance. Oh well. Like you, this will be my primer AB. Thank you for your thoughts

Well, I did spray today. If I was using it for full coverage, like with primer, it did spray well. But it still has a light switch trigger. Its either full bore or nothing. No amount of changing air pressure or changing the tension on the trigger made a difference. There is no way I can spray small dots or fine lines. Imjust going to use this for primer or painting chassis. Im kinda frustrated with this brush and the service I got at Badger. While my Badger was out getting serviced, I bought a Creos PS-289. The 2nd time using it, just practicing, I could spray fine lines. They are ugly, but thats just I need practice. So I think I have an idea of the "feel" needed. But I cant make the Badger do it. Thank you to all of you that took time to write and offer suggestions

That is a really nice build. Really clean. You should be proud!

No, your question was not silly. If you dont know something, you have to ask. One thing I have noticed since I have gotten the air brush back, is there is a slight catch as I start to pull back for paint. I didnt notice this before but maybe Im noticing it now because Im focused on it. The catch was clearly coming from the trigger against the the curved piece behind the trigger. I lightly sanded each piece with 1500, the a drop of Badger lube. and it works really smoothly now I hope to have some spray time this week, to see if anything has changed

Thats a really nice build. I just picked up this kit, and now seeing yours, Im inspired to get going on it.

Thats a nice build. Very clean. I like it. Good job!

Yes, I did check the new needle before I installed it. My check of the needle straightness was to roll the needle across my desk. If I didnt see any wobble, then I assumed it was straight enough