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Beware of the Nason. I posted elsewhere it turned out to be bad for models. I used it on a Revell body and it did not stick. I prepped the surface and tried several times but it flakes off every time. Thanks,

Bob, It was GREAT to see you guys again! I wish we had more time but I was riding with Jose and there were other commitments. It was great to see your Porsches up close, Henry's racer, the black '55 and the other models in the show and tell. I'm already planning for next year Thanks,

WOOHOOO!!!! I just can't believe how excited I still am! I'll try not to bore you but I want to share this with you all. I thought nothing could top last year's race, but this one did! Let me try to explain, but I think I may not find the right words. Just like last year, I was invited by GM as a sponsor employee (I work for Motorola) and a Corvette nut. My buddy "No Way" Jose is a C6 owner and lives only a few miles from the track. We used to be co-workers here and then he transferred to Atlanta years ago, but still with the same company. So we get to go there not only representing a sponsor, but also as Corvette owners in the Corvette corral. Jose has become a point of contact for GM racing for support with communications equipment. That's where I tag along But I pay my own expenses and take time off as vacations. Friday morning (qualification and practice day) we delivered some equipment to Mr. Frank Parker, communications director for GM racing. Of course they let us into the garage and all that. While in the Corvette C6R garage, somehow I mentioned that I took many pictures last year so I could build a scale model of the car. Mr. Parker got curious and inquired a bit more about it. We went inside their communications trailer and I showed him the ScaleCorvettes.com page with my C6R build. He was blown away by the details, especially in the engine compartment and interior! He was so impressed, he downloaded the full page in his laptop, went back to the garage and gathered everybody there to show them my model. Mechanics, managers, Pratt and Miller staff, GM staff, I mean EVERYBODY! People like Doug Fehan: Corvette Racing program manager, Gary Pratt: founder/owner/manager (BOSS) of Pratt and Miller who build the race cars, Robin Pratt: his wife and PR coordinator, Tom Wallace: Corvette CHIEF ENGINEER and many others in the team came forward to congratulate me! Something they really appreciate is the passion involved! A true race fan and Corvette maniac first, THEN, sponsor employee. They even told me that if I need any reference material for another build, to just ask. Two people told me they have built a model or two. Public Relations people took pictures of us explaining the team what was done and so on. They asked about the CF decals, engine compartment, paint etc. I was asked to email them more information and pictures of this and other models. And some still think those little stupid models are a waste of time! After that we were invited to have lunch with the team right there with the drivers! Later that day, they gave us a team's golf cart to roam around the track!!!! WOW! On race day, we were provided firesuits and went to the hot pits during the actual race during an actual pit stop! I mean, I'm still in shock! People you read about and see in books, magazines and TV, sitting with you and having a casual friendly conversation! Ron Fellows and Johnny O'Connell, my favorite drivers are so cool to talk to!!! Between the 2 days my new DSLR camera got quite a workout. At the end I took 815 pictures!!! I need to work on them now but here are some resized samples. To top it off I met on Sunday with Bob Downie and the ACME modelers gang. Henry, Wayne, Bob etc. Great as usual! So much more to tell but that's enough for now. Can somebody gently pinch me please? This is Mr. Parker showing the guys my model while they were busy getting the car ready. One of my favorite drivers of all time: Ron Fellows in one of the team's trailer. I can really and honestly say "I drove for Corvette Racing team in the Petit LeMans race" The winner's trophy... From the pits: NASA is jealous I'll post later a few samples of the 815+ pictures I took: I love my new camera. Sorry for the long post but as you can see, I'm still pumped up and the stupid grin I have will not fade for days Thanks,

Getting back on track. I didn't stripped the old paint since the bodywork could have been damaged. So I carefully sanded it down as much as possible before going back to primer stage. Once the primer was done I started misting color coats. What do you know! Just 2 mist coats of Corvette Anniversary red LACQUER and it is already looking better than all the Duplicrap before. I'll do a few more wet color coats before clear. Thanks,

I'd go real because of the reflections on the rear do not follow this light refraction pattern: but rather this other one where h(v) is a function of the distribution histogram: But on the other hand however, by applying the Jacobian transformation to the Gamma distribution: the result says possibly model. So bottom line: What the heck do I know? I guess real so I have a 50% chance Thanks,

I've never seen that Isuzu before. It's cute in its own right. I like it maybe because somehow it reminds me of early 70's Coronas and Mazda 808. Cool build! Thanks,

Gorgeous start! It looks to be on its way to become a great build. The wheels are just awesome. I'll follow up this one closely. Thanks,

This is a very interesting concept. It looks natural so you are definitely doing it right. I agree with you on the rear spoiler. Personally, I wouldn't use it but that's just me. Looking forward to see it finished! Thanks,

Cool! I was wondering about this project a few weeks ago. It turned out really nice. Thanks,

That body is made to work with the Testor's kit. It is 1/24. Thanks,

Well, paper bags have many uses like you can see here in a bomb squad. This is my definition of a son of a........... Sorry, I couldn't resist

I should have known better by now! Major setback on what's supposed to be a quick project. Since this was going to be a "quick one" I painted it using Duplicolor spray can and clear. Well, 4 weeks after that, which should be plenty of time to dry, I started polishing. It was going good but I noticed it was not getting the shine I was hoping for. So I started polishing again. During the process I noted new fingerprints on the body. Long story made short, it seems it never dried, but the top clear was. Then I looked carefully and it was cracking at the edges. I tried to save it several times but it was a lost cause. Having this been a stock body I would have just forget about it. BUT: I'm NOT going to loose all that bodywork. Prepare to meet Mr. VX primer and Cobra Colors paint....... But I won't be able to work on it at least until Monday, and I'll leave on Wed for Atlanta. There goes the quick build Thanks,

Cool conversion and execution!

Looks very good! Even more for a quickie! Good color choices. Let me know where that trash can is

Just a quick update. This is a quick build just for fun, taking a break from serious and complicated projects. I was going to leave the interior alone, but I just can't stand the big speakers (or woofers or whatever they are). So out it went and replaced with sheet styrene. Nothing better for a quick build than a hardware store spray can of flat black Thanks,

Now THAT'S a hot rod I would be interested in! Very cool times 2! Keep us posted on the progress. Thanks,

It is easier o ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission I usually try to do at least one aircraft a year. This is an obscure but historically significant helicopter. The McDonnell XV-1 Follow the link if you want to see more pictures and read the details..... XV-1 pictures and details We can now return to our regular scheduled program, already in progress.... Thanks, Ismael

Nice clean build. Great color choices. That car reminds me of the Karate kid movie. wax on, wax off Thanks,

Cool build. Very well done. You don't see these very often. Thanks,

Hi Len, The Revell '67 Vettes both coupe and conv can be an option. They are not chassis only but the molded floors and spare tire carrier can easily be removed. However, the Corvette chassis was basically the same from 1963 to 1982, with only minor changes for mounts, brackets etc. That means you can check other options like MPC shark era Vettes. Im' not sure but I think they had separate chassis as well. I can't check from here but I'll look in my stash later on. Hope this helps. Thanks,

Aircraft Resource Center is my online home for aircraft modeling. Just like this one is for cars. Aircraft Resource Center Thanks,

Nic, the kit is all plastic. I think the molds were originally designed to be a diecast. Thanks,

Couldn't make it this time. I was in Cabo Rojo with the cub scouts and then some kids birthdays. It was a crazy weekend. But I plan to be in Nov at the Caguas show. Thanks,

Welcome to the dark side! No wait, Welcome to the BRIGHT side! Spray cans have their use. I always keep a can of flat black close at hand. But nothing beats the control af an airbrush. You'll never go back Thanks,

Hello, Although my current main project on the workbench is not a car *GASP* (it's a helicopter), I started working on this a while ago. This is the Uptown Cadillac STS-V. I was not going to post it until more progress, but I saw Steve's gorgeous built of the same idea. So here it is. Deblinging Cadillac STS-V. My idea is not a factory stock, but an elegant performance ride. First order of business: I don't like sunroofs. Not in 1:1 and even less in scale. They never look right to me. So out comes the putty. Now you see it... Now you don't Doors as well as hood and trunk were extended with styrene to tighten the gaps. This is quick 'n dirty project, so doors, hood and trunk were glued shut I'll go a different route on the door handles. I actually carved indentations and will do handles in styrene. After the color coats and ready for clear. Duplicolor Cherry red pearl from a spray can, Duplicolor clear. This is a quick 'n dirty and fun project so I used spray cans. I'll leave the body to dry for several days before polishing it. I'll work on the interior next. Still not decided on wheels, but I have several choices. What do you think? Thanks,