Rocking Rodney Rat

Decals are designed to adhere to a smooth surface. Gloss paint is smooth. The reason it looks shiny is that the light is reflecting off of that smooth surface directly to your eyes. Flat paint and in this case semi-gloss paint is not smooth, the reason it looks flat is because the light is not reflecting directly back at you but is being reflecting in all directions off of the bumpy surface. So, this a long way around to explaining why your decals are silvering. They won't adhere to a flat 'bumpy' surface because as others have stated, air is getting in between the decal and the paint. The solution? Put on shiny paint, put on the decals and then hit them with another coat of gloss clear to firmly adhere them (this coat may be optional?) and THEN put on your semi gloss or flat paint. Problem solved. I hope this helps. -RRR

They're in the recent re-issue of the MPC Cosmic Charger dragster. -RRR

No. It doesn't. -RRR

I like using your hoods!!! -RRR

The plot thickens..... -RRR

Yup. That's why my build got thrown back in the box. -RRR

@Dennis Lacy I just pulled some '32 frames and measured them with my calipers. Rat Roaster (AKA new roadster) frame, 5ive window frame and one from the new sedan kit. I took a measurement at the axle center line/exhaust attach points and all the frames measure the same. I also measured the 'hat' area front to back and they all line up widthwise. I wonder if the resin body is the reason for the fitment issues? I used the rat roaster/new roadster frame under a 3 window (RMCM resin) body and a sedan body (turned into a phaeton) and had no fitment issues in that area....strange... -RRR

I don't recall having that problem...hmmmm????... -RRR

You did a fabulous job mastering it. Norm handled the rest with his resin expertise.... -RRR

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour ahead tonight!!! -RRR

I wouldn't change a thing.? Where's my checkbook? -RRR

Looking good! I'll be watching for more... -RRR

Nice job on the patina and rust. That hemi is going overheat quickly without a radiator.... -RRR

There's an easy fix for that. Glue the doors shut. Works every time.... -RRR

No, it's not going to happen.... -RRR

Not sure what you mean by that, but okay. It's called a pun. "Lichen" and "liking" sound very similar, so using the word lichen in place of liking...oh, never mind... -RRR

Yes, it certainly did... -RRR

Many people take a 'lichen' to that stuff...I'll show myself out.... -RRR

....yawn.... -RRR

Another stunning build from your bench. Great concept and even better execution. That's the best use of SSR parts I've ever seen! -RRR

I'm thinking of cutting them apart and re-assembling them more in an orientation like the white ones.... -RRR

A couple of quick mockups with different header ideas... -RRR

WoW! Very clean build! You're going to fit right in here... -RRR

Here's the "yard sale" of parts. KK started this a couple of years (?) ago with the hard chop and visor lightening holes. He sent it down to me to work on. I've decided to do a drag car with this one... KK started a thread on this but it was before I decided to go straight drag, so I'm starting a new thread here. Plans are for a full roll cage and a 4-link rear suspension. I pulled a bunch of parts, obviously not all of them will be used... -RRR (& KK)

I got a table in order to "vend". I'm bringing some kits to sell at reasonable prices to clear off the shelves a bit. KK is planning to join us with some kits to sell as well. -RRR