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Cool '62. Nice color.

Hello, Entering the home stretch. Don't be fooled by the picture. Plenty of work is still pending, including the most difficult part of this model: Chassis to body mating. This chassis has a little warp to it, as many other 612s. It is slightly worst than in my custom 612. Please remind me of this if I ever say I'm doing another 612 8) Also pending windshield, rear glass, tail lights, wheels/tires, wipers, headlight covers, exhaust tips and other minor details. Thanks,

Very cool build! I particularly love the interiors. Well done. That brings a lot of memories. I remember building the MPC kit back in the day. I always liked the GT, especially the gold color. Thanks,

Hello, Here is an example on how important prep work is. The biggest mistake you can make is doing a lousy job on a particular step hoping for the next one to compensate and cover it. In this particular case, I did some minor body mods to convert the headlights from a 2000 to a 2003. I did not even look at the color jar until the primer was perfect. So I sanded and primed.... and sanded and primed... and then, sanded and primed some more until it was as smooth as possible. The results? FOUR color coats to the body, spoilers and chassis with only this much paint used, no color sanding needed and ready for clear. I hope this helps. Thanks,

Hello, Here's the body ready for clear after 4 color coats. The camera has a tough time getting the blues right. It is a hint lighter than what it looks like in the pic. Maybe the bright wall confused it a bit. Cobra Colors Porsche Cobalt Blue: a rare color option on these cars. Thanks,

Beautiful color mi pana.....

I use fine grain Milliput. Does not shrink and sands very nice. Feathers great. But I can only get it thru Micro-Mark.

As a rule of thumb, don't mix lacquers and enamels. BUT if you are going to: enamel over lacquer is usually OK, lacquer over enamel is a big NO-NO

You were not hired by my wife to find out didn't you? I ordered the Cayman and the Hasegawa Ferrari 328. They were about $21 and $25 respectively. Shipping was about $18 for both. So at the end they average about $30 and $35. But if you order more than just 2 kits it makes more sense. :wink: Thanks,

Dennis, First of all, WELCOME BACK!!!! Primer IS a must if you are using lacquer paints, and so is personal safety gear (A respirator is a must as well). Especially with today's softer plastic from Revell, AMT etc. My favorite primer is Cobra Colors Moon Mud. Unfortunately, Cobra Colors is no longer in business. My second choice (to be first when I run out of Moon Mud) is Plastikote T-235. Easy to use (spray can) and works great. It is gray but it also comes in white and black (T-236 and T-237 I think) It is a bit hard to find in some places. Some people like Dupli-Color primers, easily available in places like Wal-Mart, Pep-Boys, Auto Zone etc. Tamiya offers a primer to be used with their lacquer paints. I don't know how well it works with Testor's or any other lacquer. The key is testing and work slow. Hope this helps. Thanks,

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As far as I know, Magnum always used the 308. The car was an important part of the series, so I don't think they would have changed it at the end. But I'm not 100% sure. Thanks,

Modified DeSoto. 1930 or '31, not sure.

That is PeterBrock's 1965 De Tomaso Sport 5000

Hi Michael, Magnum's car was a 308, the predecessor of this one. The 328 replaced the 308 in 1985. Thanks,

Not only the fin but the grille is located 10 inches away from the stock location while the fenders were extended 5 inches. The hood is longer as well and the ducts in the doors are functional, getting fresh air to the rear brakes

HA! Low fin SR-2 The first incarnation of the car. It was painted purple afterwards (first pic) and un-officially called purple people eater, but that name is associated with another car. Actually the first picture is at Sebring '58, while Jim Jeffords owned it. That picture was taken by Jack Evans Knab. Leaning on the car is Augie Pabst. The guy looking backwards next to the driver's door is Jeffords. Serial number for the car in the last pics is:E56S002522. That's the Jerry Earl's car, son of Harley Earl.

Wow! That turned out nice. Those wheels REALLY suit the car well.

Changed the seatbelts to black. 100% Box stock. A new concept for me "Not mine, box stock, Not mine, box stock,Not mine, box stock" Thanks,

I'm watching this very closely. It is such a cool idea....... I'd vote for the Bandit version :wink:

That's cool! I've always been a Chevy guy but I was a fan of Bob Glidden.

Started working on the interiors. Still have to work more on the carpeting.

WOW Bob, That Caddy looks GREAT!!!

Hello, Nothing like a box stock curbside to get the juices back flowing... Of course, my definition of box stock is a bit different I converted the headlights from a 1999 to a 2003 model year. Cobra Colors Porsche Cobalt blue. Still more color coats and clear pending. Thanks,

My good friend Mr. Raymond Gallant! Welcome to our not so secret hideout! You'll LOVE IT in here. I'm very glad you joined. Thanks,