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Does anyone make a 1/24 or1/25 white decal of Shelby's signature as often seen on the dashboard of Cobras? I know it's probably a licensing no-no issue, but I thought I'd ask as I don;t have access to an ALPS printer. John

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/04/meng-downsizes-but-doesnt-dub-down.html#more Saw this this morning. Sounds interesting.

Does anyone have experience with MCW enamel metallics? I am using their Guardsman Blue and wonder if it would be better over a silver coat or is white stynelres sufficient? Thanks, John

I have had good luck with Gorilla brand super glue (not the classic Gorilla Glue) which comes with the blue cap. It has a long steel pin which keeps the hole open. It is a moderately slow setting Ca which give you time to locate parts.

Thanks for the reply. John

I would heat a piece of plastic rod or sprue, bend it to shape, wrap with appropriate wire (easier to work with than plastic rod), then paint with dilute putty or Mr Surfacer. Someone on Youtube doing a Ferrari P3 used threaded rod with Mr Surfacer.

I have a few questions about Cobra CSX3021. in photo 12, what is the black tank on the firewall with the chrome cap just behind the air cleaner and where do the two transparent hoses on either end go? (it also shows in photo 14) In photo 14, what is the hose going into the firewall from the fuel log? Is it a fuel pressure sensor? In photo 14, what are the black "bottles" in the upper right at the corner of the port valve cover? I am a ship modeler doing my first car and am on a steep learning curve! Thanks, John

The Cybermodeler website publishes a list of newly announced kits. Today I noticed on the list the following: Revell Ford GT40 LeMans 1968 1/24 7696 Sep21 I would love to hope that this is a new Mark IV, but I haven't heard of it anywhere else. Anyone have any into?

I am curious where Tamiya Fine and Finishing compounds, Novus 2, and the proverbial "soft toothbrush" fit into the range of 1000 to 12,000 grit sandpapers. Anyone have any idea?

I bought this at my local Walmart yesterday. It smells like the old Future and when I dipped a windshield it behaved like the old Future. I don't know why S C Johnson thinks it is good marketing to keep changing the name of a good product, but for now this is The Right Stuff. Pledge 11182 Revive It Floor Gloss, 27 Ounce, Clear Transparent Liquid

Thanks for the response. Found good directions under Tamiya tire decals. Worked great after wetting tire before putting on transfer.

Are the tire name markings in the fujimi 1/24 gt40 kits real decals or something else? I'm diong the #3 Gurney car from 1966. As I understand it they used Goodyears for the whole LeMans race whereas some others started on Firestones, had trouble and switched to Goodyear. Is this correct? Thanks John

Thanks, everyone

When do you paint the interior roof color? I would think it would be best to do it before spending a lot of time on the exterior finish?

I would like to do a 63 convertible. What kit would you pick as a donor for the folded top?

Sorry for a slightly off topic subject, but does anyone know of a site similar to this one dealing with multimedia 1/43 historic race car kits? Most of what I can find seems to deal with completed diecast replicas, which do not interest me. Foreign language sites acceptable. Thanks, Jack

How about another oldie like the 300sl? A good XKE, a 250GTO, Cobra Daytona

Who are the best manufacturers of this type of replacement badges and what is a good site to buy them? Thanks, Jack