TarheelRick

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.

I might suggest testing on some pieces of sprue from the kit you will be using this dye on, just to be sure of compatibility.

Going to be a fun build to watch. As far as Carson tops, you may be able to finesse the top from the '50 FORD convertible kit to fit. And just think a FORD part on a Chevy would have to give the Chevy some class.

Missed the experience, I was doing my time with the USAF in NC. That bus is out of sight. Just enough detail in the interior to get the point across, especially the "strange" red bottle on the table. Your hand lettering skills are outstanding. I really love this bus.

This is one I built several years ago. I have some better pictures of it, but for some reason Photobucket is not wanting to cooperate.

Nice looking work truck, looks well used. Must be a southern California truck, because "it never rains in southern California - sorry, I had to do that.

Really nice build, super clean. Really like your front license plate.

I was at my local Michael's a few days ago and noticed a Revell '59 Chevrolet Impala kit had been opened as had a '66 Revell El Camino. Since the kits were all over the place as far as their shelf pricing I asked for assistance from an associate. Now, in the past I have bought opened kits at half-price. I looked through the '59 Impala and it was complete, the bags were still sealed and it had the tires with it; however the Elky's tires were missing and the bags had been opened. I suggested to the associate the '59 could be resealed. I did not really need the Elky (I have two in my stash), but she is going to mark it 50% off and put it on the shelf "as is". I guess the point I am trying to make is that it is possible some pilfered kits could be resealed by the store and put back on the shelf, especially if the store manager is more concerned with bottom line over customer service.