ANovaScotian

Glad I could help... Where abouts in Canada are you?

Nice looking Pete!

If you can use a spray can you can use an airbrush; the basic principles are the same. In the long run, an airbrush is one of the best investments you can make in this hobby. Many car modelers stick with spray cans, but they don't hold a candle to the versatility and control of an airbrush... even a simple, inexpensive one. Over spray is negligible, almost non-existent when compared to a spray can, however, I will usually lay down some paper so as not to cover my desk in paint. I do wear a respirator when I'm doing a lot of painting, and I keep my window open for the duration. Some modelers will invest in a small spray booth, that while a nice luxury, is not necessary. Now, given I mostly spray acrylics or mild lacquers (Tamiya "acrylics") so I'm not having to deal with a lot of harsh fumes. I don't use automotive lacquers or urethanes, and I wouldn't unless I had a "proper" paint station and even then, those types of paint are best left at the auto body shops.

Nice looking rig Love that paint job! What did you use for the gold?

Nice crappy ol' truck! I've been airbrushing in my apartment for about three years now and I haven't heard any complaints from neighbours, landlords or my girlfriend. You just need to make sure you can keep your workspace well ventilated. If you can work near an open window or balcony door, you should be all right.

Province of Alberta. Very impressive work. I will definitely be following any of your future builds

I'm not too concerned about detail level or accuracy. I'm more curious about parts fit and how the kit builds up.

Hey All I'm in the market for a nice 1964 Impala and I'm torn between the Revell/Monogram and the AMT kits. I figure the Revell kit would be the better of the two build-wise but I don't want a lowrider. The AMT (Super Shaker) offering has some nicer wheel and tire options. I've scoured the internet looking for some reviews of AMT's Impala but have so far come up short. If anyone here has build the AMT 64 Impala, I would very much appreciate some feedback. Regards ANS

Looks good. How'd the kit go together?

Nice!

Sorry, that was GTJUNIOR. I must have gotten them mixed up somehow

I wasn't either, but they've grown on my a little. That was the whole reason for this build... love this color scheme. I wanna do another '56, like this one... But I'd do it as more of a mild custom as opposed to a gasser

Hey All Thanks for all the comments on my '67 GTX. Always nice to know when a person's work is appreciated. Today I present Revell(Monogram)'s 1956 Bel Air modified to represent a car that caught my attention on www.hotrod.com. Firstly, here's the inspiration... Now, the model... This build was a nice balance between box stock and scratch build. For the most part, everything behind the fire wall is out of box and most things in front are scratch or otherwise scrounged from elsewhere. The body was painted with Tamiya Clear Red over Titanium Gold in an attempt to get close to the colour on the "Crimson Ghost". Unfortunately, the pictures don't quite do the colour justice. The roof and back end are simply Gloss Black, with the whole thing getting two coats of X22 Clear Gloss. The finish was polished out with Novus #2, Tamiya Finishing Compound and finally Novus #1. The interior was painted with Black Stynylrez primer (have I mentioned, I LOVE this stuff?) with the dashboard and steering wheel picked out with Vallejo Chrome. The kit engine was tossed in the parts bin and I raided the 426 Hemi out of the Revell '67 Charger. OH THE HORROR!!!! A HEMI IN A CHEVY, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? THIS IS BLASPHEMY! Calm down princess. If hot rod guys can drop Chevy crate engines in Fords, I can put a Hemi in a Chevy. To the engine were added some big ol' carbs that came from somewhere and some various wires and stuff to busy up the engine bay a little bit. Had to make my own distributor this time around as my local Hobby Shop (www.wheelswingshobbies.com) is waiting on some restock. Actually picked up a good tip from another modeller for making distributors... Insert a styrene rod into a brass or aluminum tube and cut to size. When you drill the holes for the wires, the bit can't slip or come out the side because of the metal tubing. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself. The headers were originally going to be the ones that actually come with the Hemi, but unfortunately I couldn't make them work, so I had to resort to making my own with some aluminium rod and tubing. These were painted with White Stynylrez. The gasser style front suspension was completely scratch built from brass tubing and various bits of styrene and even a G-string. A guitar G-sting you dirty-minded buggers. Wheels, front and rear, were stolen from the Revell '69 Nova SS. These were given a coat of Vallejo Satin varnish to give them a bit of a brushed aluminium look as well as to knock the shine off the tires. Trim work was done with BMF, with the grill and rear bumper done in Vallejo Metal Color The interior wasn't a perfect fit making the body cant to the right a little bit and the rear bumper required more attention than necessary to attach but other than that, I'm quite happy with this one. Gonna have to try a car model that's not older than myself one of these days. Thanks for looking; questions and comments always welcome Regards, ANS

Maybe not Big Rigs, but I do have a Fire Rescue and a utility bed dually that I have plans for

Problem solved gents... I bought the Revell Nova SS and the 57 Chevy 150

I'm gonna try to make a 1969 Acadian. I have the Revell COPO Nova as the base, but it comes with a 427.

Hey all I'm trying to source a 350 small block for a future project. Which car kits come with a 350? I know the Revell '69 Nova SS has one and I'll get one if it comes to it, but I would like to explore other options if possible. Thanks ANS

Quite right. I didn't like the look of the two smaller fake scoops. Apparently the big scoop was characteristic of the extremely rare and coveted R023 version of which only 55 were built

Fantastic looking truck, one of the best I've seen!

Just the top is Black, the body is Model Master British Green Metallic. Unfortunately the lighting doesn't show it off too well

Meeplemart in Toronto carry it, although Wheels & Wings Hobbies should be getting it soon.

Apparently Plymouth advertised the GTX as "The Gentleman's Muscle Car" where it was based off the Belvedere.

Just for you, I'll put Ontario plates on the next street car I do. How's that sound?

He did a four wheel burnout and that's all the rubber that's left