rbarlow1

Thanks for the tip Tom - it sure does seem to be sneaky stuff. Hairspray sounds like a pretty great idea, I'll have to try that next time. I've definitely learned some things about the order in which to do different things on the model, seems I've found a new one.

Thanks so much all, been having a blast. Little girl "helps" by handing me Q-tips, toothpicks, while coloring at her desk. Next project I'll try out the wiring and things you folks all do so well. I hadn't used bare metal foil, flocking, or even anything other than Testor's bottles before, so there have been some pretty serious bumps along the way as it is. I think this is the fourth paint job that's appeared on the body, and even figuring out how to get the tamiya lacquer off was quite the ordeal.

This is the first model I've built in around 15 years and first ever post on the forum - a '66 Beetle in Tamiya Coral Blue, car and color chosen by my 4-year old daughter. I got back into the hobby when my dad decided to take up the airbrush and I realized the possibilities. Got one myself, and am just now starting to figure things out. Attached some pictures - next thing to figure out is lighting This one's well on the way to being finished, next project is a '62 Corvette, then maybe an exotic. I've learned a ton from folks on the forum already, much appreciated to all for so willingly sharing their expertise. Thanks for looking! EDIT: got to get that extra flocking out of there! Can't see it in person, but the camera shows up little pieces everywhere!