
#1 model citizen
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Great job, especially on the chrome trim. They had a red one like this at the recent Mecum auction, which went for big bucks. Meanwhile, I don't know about how others' threads look, but I was distracted by an earlier ad in the thread showing Brigitte Bardot getting her purse out of a 50s Lancia Aurelia.
Distracted or attracted? ??? (Me too!)
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Well done! A nice looking & very interesting model. Are the brass parts plated?
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Well its a Photobucket not a rust bucket! so...
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I have the hood sections almost ready for paint! Once that's painted, and the exhaust is mounted (working on the bracket) and the fuel cap done, it'll be down to graphics--which are mostly designed. Oh, this baby's getting done!
I can't wait to see it on the track!?
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Nice clean build! great color choice!
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Great looking truck!
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Sharp looking pick up! I like the stance.
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The green paint is perfect!
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Cool looking ride!
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Just my 2 cents here . My go to is Westley's Bleach White . Ivory Soap (99.9% Pure - No *Lanolin to soften hands) . *This is the niggler that will cause Fish Eyes . I use Ivory on Plastic Kits before any Process in my Builds . Thanx ..
I have only used Bleach White on resin, however I recently purchased the Por 15 for 1:1 project & may give it try as I have plenty left over. Dawn dishwashing liquid (or the Walmart equivalent) is my go to. The blue stuff. Don't use the the stuff with hand softening conditioners, just pure soap. I wash all opaque & unplated parts before I start any sanding or clean up & then again before I prime.
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Ha ! My first concert also....in 1989 or 90, Oregon state fair.
Paul Revere and the Raiders. Geez, I'm old.
Mine too. 1965 or '66. Albuquerque NM.
Ian Whitcomb was the opening act.
I remember Mark Lindsey walking onto the "barricade" that was placed in front of the stage several times during the show, fluanting his ponytail.
Ian Whitcomb died this past April.
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This stuff?
https://www.amazon.com/POR-15-Cleaning-Degreaser-Surface-Solution/dp/B00KPXJVL6
Looks like it goes by POR-15 now.
What I said!
Its been awhile but Don recommended Marine Clean. Probably too expensive for the most of you .
It is concentrated so a little goes a long way.
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I believe the resin prep instructions are listed in the beginning of a Modelhaus catalog.
You are correct, sir!
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It seems bleachwhite is popular but I'm not sure why purple cleaner won't do the job. It is a strong degreaser. I use Zep brand from Home Depot to remove chrome from parts.
I’m familiar with resins. Purple cleaners screw them up I just am not familiar with Modelhaus products. Is there a preferred method for their stuff is my question.
Modelhaus has always recommended Bleechwite, however I asked them about Super Clean, that they also recommend. They said it will work but would turn the resin purple. They also recommended Marine Clean, a Por 15 product now labeled Por 15 Cleaner/Degreaser.
Since you apparently had issues with the purple cleaners, I would try to avoid them or test a scrap piece before immersing the whole kit in the "purple pond".
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Nicely done. Great subject matter!
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I really like the flames too. While horizontal flames are suppose to make a car look like its moving even when its standing still, yours would give the opposite impression. I can hear all the losers crying at the drag strip now, "He passed me as if he was standing still! ?
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I too like the colors.
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Thanks for the response. I don't ever recall seeing that style turn signal, although it reminds me of the Citroens that had similar turn signal arms that were built into the B pillars.
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The color & texture of the boot looks so real I want to touch & feel it!
How did you achieve the two tone the carpet? It looks fantastic! I have a project that really needs a salt & pepper (silver-grey & black) carpet...
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I didn't know Luke. I hope my response to this thread didn't offend anyone who knew him. I certainly meant no disrespect.