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Howard, I asked the representative at Molotow what "Burner" spray paints were. Here is the response I got from them. "The Burner™ chrome is a graffiti product, first of all produced for fast work on large areas. The "chrome" effect is a bit more matt then other products, and has a fast drying time. For paint jobs I would recommend our Urban Fine-Art™ effect series, here you get the shiniest metallics available in spray. Please note that effect sprays (chrome, gold, copper) are not scratch/touch proof, this needs to be taken into consideration when applying these." And I also asked about "Burner" sprays from the reps at Art Primo. I got 2 different replies from 2 different reps. Here they are. "The Burner Chrome is a line that is high pressure and dusty and with handling will leave a burn imprint from the oil in your hands." "Burner is a street-art term, it just means aesthetically pleasing. Like "oh that's a burner" or "Those are burner letters." Burner Chrome is just a really really good spray paint for covering large areas with thick chrome spray paint quickly." I'm thinking that "Burner Chrome" isn't something we'd want to use, but I'm a newbie to the hobby. Maybe somebody else, like you, can see where it can be useful. Like I posted in a previous reply, Art Primo recommends "Belton Special Chrome" for modeling uses. The cost of a can is low enough that I might try it. I forget the term used, but spraying out of the can into a cup, then brushing it on is at least a possibility, especially at $6.95 per can. As for BMF, I'm just now experimenting with it for my very first time. I really like the effect once I figured out how to peel it off and apply it without getting it all crumpled up. I agree with you that BMF is the method of choice for most of the "chroming" needs. I'm looking into Molotow, and similar liquids for tiny areas on a dash, or for painting a set of wheels. The more tools and techniques I have available, the better I may eventually become at building a kit.

Al, I'm not really into trucks, tanks, etc, but that looks like it should make one impressive build! Maybe my military background coming out of me.

I exchanged a few emails with 2 different people at Art Primo. Each of those two people recommended a different product for chrome. Below is the reply I got from "Rick". "For modeling or arts and crafts purposes I'd recommend using the Belton Special Chrome, that is the closest to actual chrome you will get in a spray can, period." Not that I need a spray can, but if it's a far better product, I'm not above trying it out. Here is the product. http://artprimo.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Belton+Special+Chrome&osCsid=487919f3879e6587a149dc6228ea1aa3&x=8&y=5

I received an email from Sandy Ritzmann at Molotow. I asked about durability. Here is her response: "As for the durability of Liquid Chrome, this should not be an issue when it comes to light handling. The paint it self is being commonly used for models, applyed with marker or even by air brush. Here an example :" https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16683882_880691928700323_7111654814564140677_n.jpg?oh=074f45e723595f81eb9ba7db4d127a6b&oe=59363607 And I asked about the 30ml refill in the US. here is her reply to that: "The 30ml Refill is not available yet in the US, but we are working on this."

I got an email from Dick Blick stating they have all sizes in stock. Not sure how long, but they had them this afternoon.

I'm certainly not about to argue with any of you guys. I'm simply stating that I have no problems what so ever on this website and I have have read hours and hours worth on here already. I spent over 30 years working in the computing industry. Whether you choose to believe that it IS necessary to know each of the things I've stated is certainly up to you. For example, how many Javascript lines are involved in simply displaying this forum on your computer? Experience tells me that maybe one of you will know the answer, or how to obtain it without asking the webmaster. How many implementations of JAVA exist? And finally, what version fo JAVA/Javascript does the forum's server run? Without knowledge of how these variables work it's impossible to determine where the problem exists. What you're asking for is the equivalent of emailing a doctor and asking him why you have a pain in your stomach. Think he'd answer you without asking about a hundred and one questions? Or would he even attempt? Most physicians would tell you to make an appointment to come in. It's possible that you had a reaction to food you ate at a family gathering that had no effect on any other member in your family. Such could be the case with the problem on this forum. I'm not seeing complaints from 100% of the members here. Possibly the glitch is between this forum and a select number of you guys that just happen to have the same installations of the same software. I will also state that one of the very first things I do when I load a computer with the operating system and then the browser is to go deep into my browser settings and change a LOT of the defaults to those I know work for me. It's a matter of security for me, but it also prevents me from having some of the more common issues. Zoom Zoom, I respect your opinion of the worthiness of the site, but my opinion differs. I find the comradery of like minded individuals worth any extra effort I need to put forth. I also take no offense at your remarks about about doubting my theory, but I will say I believe I have the qualifications and experience to state that my trouble shooting skills are solid. I am, or was, a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, an A+ Certified Technician, a Network+ Certified Technician, and completed most of the work and exams to become a Red Hat Certified Engineer (LINUX). I completed just enough of the work/exams to realize that I preferred Debian based distributions over Red Hat based. I began my career as a COBOL and FORTRAN programmer on IBM mainframe computers and continued learning and upgrading through the years to learn mainframe, midrange, and PC based systems. I developed a great many complex integrated business systems such as Walmart's order filling and report generating system. It was necessary to integrate mainframe, midrange and personal computers, along with the order filling headsets that employees used. This is just a small example of my training and experience, but I believe enough to say that your statement that "it's ridiculous to ask anyone for so much information when it is abundantly clear the problem is not on my end" may well be much more in error than my theories or trouble shooting routines. I am no longer gainfully employed in any manner, but I do on occasion offer advice or assistance where I can and where it is appreciated. Having said that, I wish you all a good day and the best of luck.

In short, yes. What you actually need is a Javascript enabled browser. Most users don't realize exactly how much scripting, as opposed the HTML coding, is involved with the websites they visit. This forum is extremely reliant on Javascript. The easiest way to see if Javascript is enabled and supported by your browser is to pop over to the Java tester page in the link below. At the top, middle of the screen is a box that states, "Test the version of Java used in this browser." Depending on your browser and the settings, you might get a pop up window asking for permission to allow the script to run. Once the test completes you'll get a window displaying "The version and vendor from the JRE". Then you'll know. http://www.javatester.org/

I've tried locating the 30ml refill bottle like several of you have. After reading Steve's tip about using a brush I think I'll just order a couple of the 4mm size pens and use them like I would a "refill" bottle. Now if I could just find a 4mm in stock, I'd be good to go. Also, I have sent emails to 2 US companies about the availability of the 30ml refill as well as better stock of the pens themselves, and I contacted Molotow directly with several questions. I'll post any reply I get. One of the things I specifically asked Molotow was about durability. I had found an article that referred to using the pens to "touch up" chipped chrome on kitchen appliances. That sounds a whole lot more durable than I expected. I also asked them about their "Burner Chrome" cans of spray. On their website they refer to using the stuff outside for graffiti. Again, a whole lot more durable than what I had in mind.

I feel for you guys. I really do. I just don't know what else to recommend. I still have no problems, unless you count the occasional 1 or 2 second delay when loading a new page. Resolving computer problems of any kind is hundreds of times easier sitting in front of the computer with the problem instead of over the Internet or on the phone. There are just so many variables involved it's almost impossible to diagnose correctly when not in person. Zoom Zoom, you'll just have to trust me when I say it's not at all like what you said. I would need to know what type computer you have, how much RAM, what processor, what video card with how much memory, exactly what release of what operating system, what OS updates, what browser and what version, what version of JAVA, What version of Flash, or if you're running a 3rd party substitute and that's just to start. I'd then need to know what anti-virus if any, what firewall if any, what apps have been installed and then removed, and the list goes on. It's not quite as clear cut as what you indicated. Problems with a transmission are finite. There is an exact number of parts in a transmission and they have to operate in an exact manner. With a computer on the Internet there are INFINITE possibilities of problems. I spent over 30 years working on computers of some sort. Believe me when I say that on more than one occasion the "fix" was something so far removed from what I would have first imagined it was laughable. And I'll readily admit that on more than one occasion I gave up on the "fix" and either worked around it or just reloaded the customer's PC.

The Molotow chrome pens have been brought up in 2 or 3 different threads so thought I'd start a new thread for this info. I got my pen in the mail a few days ago. Got a chance to play with it just a bit earlier. I ordered a 2mm pen to see if I even liked the finish before I ordered additional sizes. I can say now that if you intend to do any real, fine detail work, order the 1mm and expect to take some time. The 1mm size might even be too thick for really fine detail work. As for the finish from the pen, really nice! It takes just a bit to figure out the flow and how to control it, but once you see how it works, you can get a really nice chrome finish from it. I'm not exactly sure where and how I'll end up using it, but it's definitely a great tool to have at my disposal. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to use mine for "chroming" wheels, if nothing else.

Tom, Thanks so much for taking the time to explain. I completely understand it now. Great story.

Thanks, Phirewriter. I don't know how I missed turning that up when I searched. Wrong search phrase or maybe just poor eyesight. Either way, I now know.

I'm finally going to bite the bullet and admit that I'm at a loss. I've searched on here and on the 'Net and can't find the answer. What does NNL stand for? I can find loads of info about NNL events, but not once could I find anything that says what it stands for. Now, keep in mind that I'm just getting back into the hobby. Try not to laugh too awfully hard. I just HAVE to know.

Phenomenal build! Very nice!

Thanks, Dan. Yep, so far I've been greeted and treated extremely well. I'm getting a LOT of great info.

Thanks, Stu. The L700 wasn't around in as much of the 60s as I remember. Maybe I just remember it well because I liked the looks of the truck. I don't recall what trucking line it was, but one of the L700s made regular deliveries to a couple of places in my hometown. I can remember seeing the driver turn that rig around in a parking lot that no other semi could have managed. Makes sense on the '40 Ford. I'm doubting if I'll even assemble it. I have in mind putting one or two late 60s MOPARS on it for display. I even toyed with the idea of painting and detailing the truck to match an early F/X, funny car, or gasser. Although not common, I recall a few guys with rigs like that pulling into a couple drag strips in Texas many years ago.

I've searched on here and did a bit of searching on the 'Net. I must not be entering the right search phrase. I'd like to know what years the L700 was produced. I know they were produced most, if not all, of the '60s, but I have no idea how much prior to the '60s they were around. The reason I'm asking is that one of the Lindberg kits includes a '40 Ford Coupe. Granted it's supposed to be an old, weathered Ford, but I wonder why they included a 1940 model car with it. Anybody know for sure?

Then got these first two for myself on eBay, and the bottom two I picked up for my grandson. Gotta keep his stash going too.

I got started buying again, and couldn't stop for a bit. Got a few I really wanted and a few that I just couldn't refuse. These 4 came from one place. Got a bundle deal.

I did some testing. I decided to try a couple of different browsers here on my laptop. I’m running Linux Mint 18 Sarah 32-bit. I normally use Firefox as my default browser so I installed both Chromium, which is the open-source project that forms the basis for Google Chrome, and also installed Midori. Both of these browsers are reviewed and claimed to be faster than Firefox. I did a few different types of testing with each browser. The results are kind of funny. Chromium and Midori proved to be faster than my current version of Firefox in overall web surfing. Midori actually increased my speed test results, which is a bit peculiar. Then came the testing on the forum. Really strange results there. Chromium offered faster page loads with little to no hesitation. Midori actually gave me trouble loading pages a couple of times. It only happened a couple of times, but it refused to load the page link I clicked on. If I toss out those two glitches, then Midori was MUCH faster than either Chromium or Midori.

Bill, What web browser are you using? What OS? And what is your connection speed?

HEY! I was reading a couple other posts, but my mind was still on this weird problem. I remembered having a similar problem with a couple of my computer customers in the past. It took me a while to remember exactly what the problem was, but I recalled enough to find the fix I used. For anyone using Firefox that keeps getting timeout issues, you can try this fix. It worked for my customers so might work here. Depending on which version of Firefox you have installed and what operating system you are running, getting to where you need to be to make the adjustment Varies. We need to be on the "Connection Settings" page of either "Advanced" settings, or "Options" settings. The bottom image below is where we need to be. On my laptop, I reach the first image below by selecting "Edit", then "Preferences". Then simply click on "Advanced". Some of you will need to click on "Tools" in the Menu Bar, then "Options", and then "Advanced" to get to the same point. You will more than likely find that "Use system proxy settings" is selected in the "Connection Settings". You need to change that to "Auto-detect proxy settings for this network", then click on "OK". I hope that makes a difference for you guys. Maybe it'll be the solution we hope for. Just keep in mind the change you made. If you notice you begin having other problems you an simply reverse what you did.

You're dead right about the problem with limited aperture control. I've seen several cameras just like that. I do the vast majority of my amateur photography in Aperture Priority mode. I got started that way years ago and have just never seen a real good reason to change. After all these years I still miss with shutter speed occasionally when shooting fully manual. What you are doing to achieve the more 1:1 appearance is almost a reverse of tilt-shift photography. It does seem to work well for you. The shot taken off the rear corner of the wrecker looks fine to me. The shot from the front corner appears to me to have been taken with a fisheye lens, not that that is a bad thing. Just a comment. If everyone liked the same exact things, wouldn't it be a dull, dull, world?

Bill, I feel your pain. I have had frustrating experiences like you described. I'm sorry to say I still haven't had the first problem on the site. I kind of wish I had so that I could possible diagnose the problem. I'm still leaning towards it being a really rare glitch between the forum's server and certain ISP or DNS servers. That's the only thing that I can think of that would cause some guys to have problems and others not to. Hopefully they get the software updated soon and that resolves the problem.

Bingo, Scott. I have purchased several different products and tools to provide me with different options of completing tasks. Since I'm really just now getting into the hobby, more or less the "right way", I figured I'd like to try different methods and techniques for many of the tasks involved in building a kit. I happen to have a really good email relationship with an experienced builder who is providing me with tips, tricks, and how-tos. Between his "guidance" and reading posts on this and other forums, I think I'm probably going to get off on the right foot. The one thing I can state after 30 plus years as a computer professional is that there is no, single, "right way" to perform every task. Sometimes a fella happens across a different way to do something that just works better for him. Never too old to learn.