
TarheelRick
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Project Motorhome - finished!
TarheelRick replied to Kruzn's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Really enjoyed watching this build come together, and the Towd is a crowning touch. Excellent work converting a "toy" into a believable representation of a motorhome. -
Beating that Ol' Dead Horse - Color
TarheelRick replied to Lunajammer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Something else about this chart that I found interesting was a large percentage of the states preferred the Ford F-series as most popular vehicle. -
Beating that Ol' Dead Horse - Color
TarheelRick replied to Lunajammer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I do miss the full color palette of the 50's and 60's. However there are still a few bright colors and fun to drive vehicles on the road. Took a while to get used to the red, but now I really love it, and it is fun to drive - except past gas stations. -
These are excellent kits, some of Lindberg's finest work. You have really brought this one to a superb finish. Smooth paint and that interior is beautiful. This kit has one of the better Flatheads in kit form .
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75 Chevy van custom
TarheelRick replied to Limeyglue's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
That is some excellent paint work and masking skills. Looking forward to more. -
C2 Corvette Kit question
TarheelRick replied to TarheelRick's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Seems as if the Monogram is it, the chrome trees are exactly like the ones I have; only missing a couple of small pieces off the larger one. Thanks for the clarification. -
Which C2 Corvette kit was molded in red? I have just found a chrome parts tree with a set of Vector rims with spinners and they are molded in red. The tree also has a nice set of valve covers and the air cleaner with distributor cover.
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Reminds me of when I was stationed in Oklahoma in 1988. A friend's wife went out one especially, brutally cold morning just to find her windshield had a thin sheet of ice on it. Rather than crank the car and let the defroster do its stuff, she went back inside and got a small ball-peen hammer. Do I need to continue the story?
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Really nice looking Gasser. Just goes to show that box-art and instructions are simply suggestions. It definitely is a "cherry" bomb.
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Really nice rendition of an S&M Duster, especially for a 30 year old build. Wish I had kept my 30 year olds builds.
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Sometimes the decal sheets will recommend colors. My Slixx sheet for Hubert Platt's '69 Mustang gives recommendations for color, but doesn't specify any particular brand paint or paint number. I have had other sheets that will specify a ModelMaster/Tamiya or some other color by number. Hope this helps a little bit.
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I am about 30 miles west of Winston-Salem. A post office called Hamptonville, in the intersection of US 421 and I-77.
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If you weren't I would wonder what kind of Dad you would be. Looks to be an interesting build. I saw a terrarium diorama at a show a few years back with 1/25 scale vehicles in it, pretty intricate work.
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School bus yellow
TarheelRick replied to Karl LaFong's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Not sure if you want to gloss coat it, most school buses are a bit semi-gloss. What are you building for this color paint? -
That is a hood full of motivation. Like the way this one came out, sometimes its best just to let them ride the way they are.
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Going to be a fine looking 57. The 57 Chevy makes a great stock, street machine, SS/Jr Stock drag car, Gasser, Short track racer, and full custom, not much you can't do with this kit. All that being said I still prefer the '56 (my first car).
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Ditto to what they said. That is some beautiful detail work in the engine bay and on the chassis.
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AMT 1955 Chevrolet Cameo
TarheelRick replied to landman's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
"The song is now stuck in my head", I can't unsee it either. What would be the fix, lowering the front or raising the rear? -
Shelby Cobra Daytona
TarheelRick replied to 2whl's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
IMHO this car and the Lola GT are two of the most beautiful automobiles ever built. I am really enjoying watching this kit come together with your skillful touch. A strange thought came to my mind when looking at the suspension pictures: a car with this much sophistication and technology is using a buggy spring suspension. I guess what goes around comes around. -
Looks to be a short track monster when finished. I like what you are doing with this kit.
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How do I spray these details?
TarheelRick replied to Milo's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
From those pictures it appears as if the paint may be a bit too thin. Of course there is nothing you can do about that with a spray can except maybe buy another can and see if that makes any difference. As the others have said the best results are achieved with an airbrush.