
Oldriginal86
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Interesting use of color on the inner fenders. I’m sure with the research done they are correct. Very well detailed.
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AMT/SMP 60's Chevy pick up kit add ons-Stake body
Oldriginal86 replied to GLMFAA1's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Ironic that this came up just as I’m building a flatbed dually stake body. -
1960 Chevrolet C10
Oldriginal86 replied to espo's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I’m a big fan of this era of Chevy trucks and I like the direction you took with this one. Well done. -
Ollie's strike again
Oldriginal86 replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Maybe we need an Ollie’s swap thread! -
Very nice build. The wiper arms and blades are the most realistic I’ve seen. Beautiful paint in my favorite color.
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66 Nova, Crazy Experience at the drag strip!
Oldriginal86 replied to FatboyLowrider's topic in Drag Racing
Great story. -
Pylon
Oldriginal86 replied to Lucius Molchany's topic in All The Rest: Motorcycles, Aviation, Military, Sci-Fi, Figures
Reminds me of the old Verti-Bird helicopter toy. Well done. -
1974 Ford F-250 4x4
Oldriginal86 replied to Mercuryman54's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Beautiful build! Did the cab lights come in the kit or aftermarket? -
In all seriousness Bill, we have tried to put together some type of qualifying test for new technicians. This could be one of the easy tasks.
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Very realistic build. Is that safety wire on the body work? Very well done.
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Detroit Diesel engine project
Oldriginal86 replied to Oldmopars's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Let me know what your looking for and I’ll go through what I have. Probably should do this this on another thread or in private. -
Anyone Make Japanese Kei Truck Kits?
Oldriginal86 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
There was a thread on this forum about a 3D print that looked nice. Don’t remember the scale. found the thread. 3D printing an entire kit - Suzuki Kei Micro-Truck -
3D Engine belt question?
Oldriginal86 replied to slusher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Built one of Texas3D customs printed LS engines. It comes with pulleys but no belt. Used masking tape to create what almost passes for a serpentine belt. -
What was your first model car?
Oldriginal86 replied to Kit Karson's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Been 50 plus years since my first kit, but I believe it was the MPC Jeepster kit. I looked for a picture on the web of the box as mine is looooong gone. -
How do you keep your models clean?
Oldriginal86 replied to redscampi's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I keep my finished pieces in the room where I build. I don’t really display them so they stay covered with a paper towel. I only average a completed build per year so not many. Most are stored in the box the kit came in. Other then keeping them in a cabinet the dust will find them. -
Can Rustoleum Be Thinned?
Oldriginal86 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Won’t do that again. I though since it was such a small amount that it wouldn’t hurt. Then again I should have just dumped it. Thanks for the explanation. -
Can Rustoleum Be Thinned?
Oldriginal86 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
If all is compatible why would this practice ruin the original paint other than changing its viscosity? -
Can Rustoleum Be Thinned?
Oldriginal86 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have a can of flat black just like the picture Steve posted above that I thinned with “odorless” mineral spirits for airbrushing. I emptied the airbrush back into the can when finished. Next time I opened the can the paint had somewhat solidified. I have since used it thinning with lacquer thinner. It does clog the tip once in a while. I don’t think the “oil” in the oil base is mineral spirits even though the can says to thin with mineral spirits. Maybe it could be the odorless type I’m using. -
Thanks. I’ll have to look for his videos.
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There have been several threads on this forum that describe thinning or reducing enamel paint for shooting from an airbrush with lacquer thinner. My question is if the enamel was reduced with lacquer thinner and sprayed onto a surface, after curing, would it be safe to shoot lacquer thinned enamel onto it again to repair a scratch or blemish?
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Moebius Wrecker Truck Announcement
Oldriginal86 replied to Erik Solie's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
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After the purchase of a kit, then a 3D printed much more detailed engine, photo etched detail kit, aftermarket wheels and tire and maybe a decal sheet to replicate the race car you saw run once at the local track, I wouldn't call us cheap. We just want an accurate representation of the subject as well as some new, more up to date models. How many 29-32 ford roadster and coupes do we need? I grew up in the hot rod era but I haven’t built one in years.