bugman9317

That thing look great..

Im like you, I have a Hobby Lobby close but only go in if it's something I can only get there. I think the retail structure is really hard for any business, but then add to it if you are in a small niche I think it is almost impossible. Owning the building would almost be a must, because around my area you are looking at $3500- $5000 a month just in rent for a small place.

Tom Geiger your are right. The other shops that are around me all make you feel uncomfortable even going in. The one that really comes to mind switched to mostly a baseball card store that carries a few model supplies. If your not looking for cards, they make you feel like you shouldn't even be there. I own a small business and I know that making the customer you number one priority is key.

I am really lucky to have a local shop that is about 10 miles from me that carries everything. This is the only place that literaly has the whole Model Master and Tamaiya paint selections. All of the other shops around me carry a few items, but they have slowly switched gears to something else. This place does really well because it offers everything for modelers, train guys, Rc Guy's, airbrush supplies and even has slot cars and the hard to find toy selsction. On any given time you can go in and there are probably 20 people in the store. I think they do really well because they offer a wide selection for multiple hobbies. The biggest thing I try to do is shop there as much as I can. I know that I can order pretty much everything for cheaper online, but I don't mind spending a little more because I don't want to see them close down. With online shopping you loose the personal touch, and I like having a place where if I have a question or just want to talk shop I can go and hang out.

Thanks 935k3.. I have a red lacquer already but I will have to order some Tamiya X18.. This might sound like a dumb question, but I have only worked with enamels/laquers and thinners.. Do I just clean my airbrush with water after using the acrylic?

I am working on a Dodge Coronet R/T and got the photo etch set from Model Car Garage to go with it. What I am running to problems with is how I should get the red letters onto the photo etch. I am not sure if I should use the decals that came with the set and try to place them onto the photo etch or should I paint the photo etch red first and then spray black on top and wipe the letters off with thinner to get them to come through. Any help would be appriciated.

Very nice.. Looks just like what I had as a kid...

I just got some for a roadrunner about a week ago..

I did the exact same thing thinking the gloss coat would make it look even better. Just chalk it up in the memory bank.

Wow... Great Job