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  1. RestoModGuy
    Looks great and to picture both together is perfect, 50 years of automotive design displays a huge difference
  2. RestoModGuy
    Wow!!! Blowing my mind with all the detail...
  3. RestoModGuy
    Turned out real nice. I like it..
  4. RestoModGuy

    Viper Cuda

    RestoModGuy replied to Brudda's topic in Model Cars

    Wow! Stunning build... nice work detailing shows in this one
  5. RestoModGuy
    Just cool! Nice work!
  6. RestoModGuy
    Nice work! I saw the actual 1:1 at SEMA 2016 on the floor, you've done an excellent tribute to it
  7. RestoModGuy

    68 vette

    RestoModGuy replied to Hmann68's topic in Model Cars

    Nicely done... Love these C3 Vettes. Clean build
  8. RestoModGuy
    Thanks everyone for the nice cooments and feedback. Update 3/6 - Finally... in one-color primer 3/6... Primary body mods are complete, next is custom racing chassis with ground effects package, splitters, air-dams and rear diffuser
  9. RestoModGuy
    Looks awesome Tim. Keeping the entire paint job matte looks cool, I've yet to do one like this... I'm liking this a lot
  10. RestoModGuy
    Wow! Just awesome detail work, very impressive. Will be following this one all the way through
  11. RestoModGuy
    Very nice build... I like all you did to it and the color combo choices are spot on for this one in my opinion.
  12. RestoModGuy
    Thanks... I'm toying with a removable top... maybe... Yes, the wheels are from a 1/24 Monogram 56 Chevy kit. I slid the rears into Pegasus 19" aluminum sleeves to give the big-little look. The tires are old 70-80's MPC Goodyear's
  13. RestoModGuy
    Orange peel is mostly due to low pressure in the can or compressor and spraying too heavy of coats when the paint isn't flattening or curing fast enough. You can sand this down like Snake suggested and put down a few more clear coats since you also cleared over your BMF, not sure why folks do this, real cars you would never spray clear over chrome, no reason to, BMF is durable and does not peel off without effort. WARM the can of paint in hot running tap water in the sink or a bowl for 5-minutes before you spray out.... You should ALWAYS do this with any can of paint, the heat will increase the pressure in the can.
  14. RestoModGuy
    Started this project last summer with a simple angle chop to a 34 ford coupe body. Reformed the front fenders from the wrap around wheel to the sweep of the 32 fenders I like better. Decided it needed a bit more attitude and angle-sectioned the body for a lowered stance. So far I'm liking the direction its going. This is a snaptite kit, but only using the body, will fabricate a chassis and install a motor with opening doors and trunk. Started with this After
  15. RestoModGuy
    Well done... Always a fan of the Firebird TA and Formula. You did this kit justice, good work
  16. RestoModGuy
    man this build is bodywork tedious... extended the rear flip spoiler and molded in. Found some Shelby Series 1 side mirrors I'm starting to like on this build so far.
  17. RestoModGuy
    Looking nice! Nice work on the doors
  18. RestoModGuy
    Outstanding build... I enjoy looking at all the detail you did on this. Great looking finish...
  19. RestoModGuy
    All I can say is wow... it's beautifully crafted, outstanding finish.
  20. RestoModGuy
    Wow, thanks all for the nice comments, I honestly did not expect on this one, appreciate the feedback
  21. RestoModGuy
    Thanks for the Model Car group update Mike... Sad it's not as cool as a hooby-craft as other areas of the country. I used to be into Model-RR, got too expensive... That said, so has my model car addiction, easily spent $3k the past 2 years on "grail" kits and parts and supplies. Sadly Caboose Hobbies that I started going to when it was downtown in the 70's then to Broadway is closed as far as I knew. Did they relocate?
  22. RestoModGuy
    Thanks Mike... Wish we had more builders in the area, I never hear of any contests in the area, do you? Thanks, it's been an evolution considering this is supposed to be a bit "PSYCHO" and a widebody racer style the hood is starting to fit the theme I'm after. DrKerry... I appreciate the feedback, and yes it's a bit "large". The width is actually the same as the hood-scoop from a 68 Shelby, it's what I used to mold to. If you look at a 68 it's the same width with the two slot intakes, I took that and raised it similar to the "Eleanor" hood bump, I think I created a blend of the 68 and the Eleanor hood style and made it fit the PSYCHO style I'm shooting for. Thanks for the feedback... I knew this hood would not be accepted by some, yeah it's a bit larger than I would have created or designed, and yes I considered re-routing the air intakes to the side rear, however, the massive DOHC twin supercharger and the air-intakes being up front is a feature I like when you open the hood, in my opinion it makes this build a bit more PSYCHO.
  23. RestoModGuy
    Wow! This is blowing me away with the level of skill you apply to the art of model making. Well done..
  24. RestoModGuy
    Reworking the hood and the scoop design. Went from the curved inward to straight and added depth details. I think I'm fianlly liking this design, just fine-tuning the finish. Comments? Before New design
  25. RestoModGuy
    Cool build... Nicely done
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