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VERY cool. You can almost SMELL the neglect. I especially like the red one. You can almost see the small animal tracks in the dust on the bonnet. Interestingly, each of these cars would be restorable in a 1:1 world. You can't believe how badly E Types rot out. Good job! T

A nice little Benz.

I agree about the Bburago stuff. With some work I think these cars can be made to look real good. Yours are very good examples. Nice work.

Beautiful cars here. What scale are these? If these are 1/18 scale ... where did the wheels and tires for the MGB-GT come from?

Coming along pretty good.

That C1Powder is pretty amazing. For those following along at home, I did a search of this forum and found a thread about it: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/106225-did-this-spoon-test-of-c1s-metallizer/ Amazing stuff.

The Metalizers look like they'll do the job. Beautiful work. Thank you all. T

Besides BMF, what paint and procedures are best to replicate not-rusted bare metal like steel, iron, stainless, new aluminum and old aluminum? Thanks, T

I gave cutting with a coping saw a try yesterday, but there isn't much room to work without messing up the body and the fenders. I kinda gave up and located a cheap 1/18 VW bug on ebay. I'm just going to sacrifice the body to get the fenders.

Great Job on an interesting subject. I have a couple reverse trikes planned 1/18th scale so they will be just a bit larger.

Great looking car.

Good looking stable. Are they all 1/25 or 1/24?

I know this is slightly off topic, but there are 2 paint jobs on a model: 1. The exterior finish, and 2. The detail work, and either one can be the death of an otherwise well built model. I've seen a number of models that had the exterior done very nicely, but the detail work on the engine and chassis look like they were done by a six year old with a crayon. As a builder, I am light years behind most all y'all and can't paint worth a hoot, but I do know that a painted-on hose clamp that was poorly done just ruins an otherwise nicely done engine bay.

Yes, Pro Tech Charlie, you certainly do! I hope you continue to support 1/18 modelers and they support you! Thanks for the post. T

Check out his smile. Even Tom Jefferson likes the wood on this trunk. Do you spray clear over the decals or can you Pledge?

Those are some nice lookin' diecast. I did a search to see if I could find John Beckens at Special Appearance ... I think he may have closed up his shop. I'm always looking for 1:18 scale parts and accessories and have started a thread on this forum http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/120532-where-to-find-118-detail-upgrade-and-accessory-kits/ If you know where 1/18th scale stuff can be found, could you please share that information on that thread? Thanks T

Super Car Collectables has some 1:18 kits, engines, wheels and tires. http://www.supercar1.com/index.php

Great build.

Very nice color. What did you use for paint?

For those who use this, can this type of silicone mold making (cheap silicon caulk mixed with a little corn starch and glycerin) be used to make 2 piece molds? Thanks

Interesting Stuff. Anybody here use it yet?

Door bars. Now a little cleanup and gloss black.

The very first model car I ever built was back about 1959-1960 and was a Dauphine. As I recall, the kit was cast in a grey colored plastic. You did a GREAT job on this one. What tools did you use to cut open doors and etc.? I have die cast VW bug I would like to cut the fenders off of without ruining the fenders or body. I'm thinking of using my Dremel Scroll saw on a very low speed setting. The model I working with has very pronounced fender welting to use as a guide. Again, Great Job. T

Beautiful job I really like seeing what can be done with die cast and this one really looks great. Any pictures of the interior and engine?