TarheelRick

Going to be a wicked Camaro. If it is going to be running 10.5 slicks I would place my vote for stance 2, that is wnat most of them look like now.

I have done some work with craft paints with very mixed results. I shot one color and it came out really well, but when I switched to the second color (same company) it did just as you described. I have found I usually have better luck if I use a craft acrylic thinner rather than an alcohol/water mix; although I have got some really good results with alcohol/water. Seems to me this may have something to do with the different pigments used for the colors. Sorry, I can't be of much more help. On my paint shelf I have around 35-40 different colors, so I will be doing a lot of experimenting.

Sure wish my 1:1 school bus had an engine like that in it; that way I could get the 'munchkins' home a whole lot quicker. Beautiful work and an overall exceptional build. I really like it.

One suggestion I have from the beginning is to use solid rod and square stock rather than tubing; tubing deforms and kinks too easily. I have used tubing in the past and have used floral wire inside to help keep it from kinking and help hold bends, but it is more pain and expense than using rod stock. Another suggestion would be to get as many different angle reference photos of what you are trying to build and start experimenting with bending and fitting until you have something resembling what you are after. One thing I have learned from experience is to expect some waste, it is almost impossible to cut and bend a piece of rod to the exact dimensions; be prepared to cut off excess. I use a candle and just quickly wave the stock back and forth over the flame in the area I want the bend while gently applying pressure with my thumbs against the stock. You will overheat a piece or two, when you do, just lay it aside because you will probably be able to use portions of it later. By applying gentle pressure you will gain a feel for when the styrene is becoming pliable and know when to not use any more heat. As with most aspects of modeling bending styrene stock is a bit of trial and error, but is quite rewarding when you get your first full roll-cage or tubing frame completed. Once you do get one done you will be looking for other ways to use this stock in your building. Hope this helps a little bit.

Another question on this topic. I use Photobucket, but am unable to post photos on this site. I right click the url and "copy" but when I get here and right click to past, the drop down menu does not have the "paste" function. Any suggestions?

Looking forward to this build, I have the same resin body and will be using the Ranchero kit with a small block FORD or maybe a resin FORD 6-cylinder to replace that god-awful BBC. Of course mine is a ways down on the list. Will watch your build with interest.

These are going to be some awesome builds. Really like the paint job on the Cuda and that particular year Duster is my favorite - and I am a FORD guy.

I usually leave the painted body on my Tamiya paint stand for drying in my dehydrator. So far I have had no issues of warpage. Not sure if other forms of paint stands will cause damage or not. I use my dehydrator for drying putty, decals, washed bodies as well as for paint. Just keep an eye on the temperature.

Great beginning to what appears to be an awesome hauler. Really like the way you are building it with a flat bed rather than the usual angled bed. Where did you get the locks for the storage compartment doors?

Beautiful sedan, really like the paint. Where did those wheels come from?

The cab is AMT '41 Willys on a '41 Chevy Pickup frame. The wheels/tires came from the AMT '28 Lincoln, the flathead engine is partsbox, and the pickup bed is scratchbuilt.

A little late welcoming you, but, welcome. I am also a Viet-Nam era vet, although I just began my military career in 1967. Gave the USAF 21 years, 2 months, and 18 days - but then who's counting. Spent a year in Udorn, Thailand fixing F-4's to fly over and bomb/strafe the smithereens out of Viet-Nam. Can't say much for your choice of automobiles, I am FORD all the way; even more so since "The Captain" got his act together and switched over to a real racecar. Glad to have you here and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

That is one mighty fine looking Chevelle and the paint job is totally outstanding. Praying for some good information on your eyes.

I picked up this same kit in a zip-lock bag at a show a couple of years ago and have been thinking along the same lines. Not sure if I am going to completely remove the "hump" or merely section it a bit. Looking forward to what you do with this one.

Nice looking Monte, really like that paint job. The body has been shaved so the mirror is not "missing" LOL.

Really sweet Nova. Now, slap it on a trailer and head to OKC or "Nawleans", it definitely belongs on the list.

What is this accent ya'll are talking about?

Another thought is a '62 Ford Galaxie,

Most of the big box craft stores (Michael's, A. C. Moore, and Hobby Lobby) have 22 gauge beading wire which should work just as well without the danger of "squishing". This is not meant to take away from this great tutorial, just an alternative to the solder; which being rosin core will possibly leak out unless you seal the ends with superglue, and even then it may leak. Just my $.02.

A couple I would give half my stash for (maybe) would be a pristine '63 or '64 Pontiac Bonneville/Catalina or a '64 or '65 Olds F-85 hardtop. I remember those from my early days and really would like to have them again. Haven't seen either one at shows or on Ebay.

I have often wondered what one of these would look like with the kit custom pieces added, now I know. WOW!! Excellent job on this one and that blue paint job is just mind-blowing. I think I must agree on the too much bling on those wheels; however, it is your model and if you are happy with it so be it.

Beautiful work on this one. Love the concept and the design.

Typical late 50's hot rod. Love the fat-fendered Fords and you have definitely done this one justice. That color really sets it off.

Here is another site that offers the ability to custom make license plates. I print mine on 3X5 index cards. http://www.licenseplates.tv/license-plates.html

Built this from the 1/32 Mack Pumper kit. There is a cushion inside the sleeper ares made from a flocked cookie package. I need to redo the rollback, it is not quite wide or long enough to operate well.