TarheelRick

I have been using the stuff that comes in one tube and notice it has the same tendency to separate. Thanks for the advice on mixing it. I have a question concerning one issue I had recently. I was trying to build up a flat surface and spread it really thin over the surface. As it dried it began to split, sorry I didn't take a picture, but this has happened once before. After final sanding it came out all right, but I am concerned about trying to build up a surface with it. Also does using a dehydrator have any good or bad effects on this stuff?

Simply amazing watching this one come together. Looks so much like the farm trucks that used to run around here.

A deuce is a deuce and I would not turn any of them away. Of all the ones posted I really was turned on by the green one in the third row of Ace's post. Moon discs, wide white, channeled, looks mighty fine.

Unfortunately that is where our culture is today. When our school systems, even up through college level, offers safe places, refuses to allow open discussion of issues because they do not agree with another opinion, et. al., then we have indeed stepped over the slippery slope. We have gotten to the point where warm fuzzies have overtaken reality. Personally I will not offer criticism of a build on the open forum. I may PM the builder, not with criticism per se, but more with a question of "Was this your intention?". Most responses, if I do indeed get one, are positive with an "oops" or "thanks for bringing that up."

Very realistic looking skin tones. Real close resemblance of Steve McQueen.

Does this kit come with a Sigourney figure? Doing good work with this, ummm, different kit.

Build it, because as soon as you do someone will rerelease or offer a new tool of a 70 Roadrunner and we all can indulge.

Looks like a good start. These conversions are fun for me to watch someone else do.

I love Gassers, and other than the 41 Willys the 55 Chevy is the epitome of the breed. You have built one beautiful machine. Just looks fast sitting there. Thanks for sharing.

X2 to all the above statements. That is one fine looking drag car.

Maybe the builder ran out of glue and couldn't get to the hobby shop. Or maybe he was trying to make sure it didn't rust. Wish I had bought some stock in whatever paint company he bought from, I could retire now. Oh wait, I am retired; maybe I could buy a new model kit.

Mighty fine weathering, looks well worn.

IMHO the only Corvette design worth its salt was the Stingray. Your have built one beautiful example. That gold really sets off the beautiful lines of this car. Very nice build, thanks for sharing.

Very cool Suburban. Don't think it would work very well dragging an Airstream, but it could sure drag frame elsewhere. Nice, clean, well executed. I like it.

I have used both these mediums with mixed results. For nail polish I use garden variety lacquer thinner that you can buy in a hardware/home improvement store. It dries flat so a good clear is essential. The last time I tried this, I did not use proper procedures, tried to rush the paint and it went "tango uniform". Best suggestion is to paint a spoon along with the body, then try the clear of your choice. As far as the craft paints they also work quite well. I have a '54 Ford convertible in the booth as this is being written. For a reducer I use either distilled water or 91% isopropyl alcohol. These paints are a different animal and require extensive mixing, since they are quite thick from the bottle. I had a bit of problem with the one I am painting right now and it was suggested by others on this forum I really need to filter this paint before trying to shoot it. So just went out and bought some pantyhose to use as filters. My suggestion is the same for clearing, shoot a spoon right along side the body, then test the clears of your choice. The one I have in the booth right now I cleared with Krylon and it came out fairly nice. Hope this dissertation is of help to you.

Just completed a great trade with Jeff Ford, jeffdeoranut,. Quick communication, fast shipping, a real pleasure to trade with.

That is a monster, how would you keep tires on a twin-turboed Hemi? Beautiful concept and excellent overall build. That color fits the theme very well.

Got to love the Datsun pickups. I really like the direction you took with this one. It is driveable and a work truck. I owned two of these in the past and wish I had either one of them back; had a '74 regular cab and a '78 King Cab.

Excellent work. You have a real knack for weathering. That dirty oil filter is one touch many overlook. Can't wait to see more updates on this one.

Sorry I can't be of any help with your kit search. Just wanted to say that is a sweet picture of the Constellation and the C-124 taking off in the background. Good luck on your search. I would also like to see someone kit that Dodge crew-cab.

Beautiful work on those headers. Hope you have some insulation for the driver's floor, otherwise he is going to have a hot foot.

Got that look of a late 50's custom right on point. Nothing drastic, just some really cool custom touches. That rear photo with the Caddy taillights and the pancaked trunk look a bit like a Bentley. Very nice build.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Guess I have a lot of experimenting to do.

Would like to see one of the older Dodge power pack crew cabs with the hubcap headlight surrounds (not sure of year).

All those models look really good. I just bought the AMT Dirty Donny GTX, it is molded in black plastic and the body looks good enough to just polish and leave it as is. Someone mentioned the transparency of white styrene, wouldn't a good coat of white on the inside take care of that problem?