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I also do a careful trimming but use BMF to do most of my chrome fixits. Bob

I'm not big on putting clear right over the color coat, too much solvent too fast for my level of comfort. I do the color coat, toss it into the dehydrator and do the clear once it is dry/cured. I've broken every "rule of thumb" and have disregarded every "old wives' tale" about using the Tamiya sprays and have never had a bad result from doing so. Some would call it luck, but I have too many success stories to fall back on. Bob

Very cool, very different too. I used to see those as a kid, usually not running next to gas stations! I see real ones on various auction sites now and then. Bob

Thanks, that was during my "black" period. And finding a flat black that lays down nicely is a chore. Bob

It looks good from here. As long as you learn something and take it to the next build and so on. I don't do factory stock builds, they never look right for me and somewhere I digress from what it should look like. But test fit, test fit and do more test fitting, with the glass in place! I'll trim the chassis so it fits without a fight, do the wheel wells and between the rear most quarter panels and it fits a ton better, you'll never see where you trimmed. Pin things in place rather than relying on the "factory" glue points. You use less glue and it will (should) be a guaranteed fit. Overall you're on the right track, what's the next project? Bob

Thanks Frank, it was a relatively quick build. The paint was done in less than 24 hours of course for a show deadline. I should be there, but later in the day probably around 12:30. My brother will be going and I'll get him to take my cars for me. Hope to see you there. Bob

I really don't know, I'd have to have a loose one to try in the Revell kit, maybe MCG has one for the Revell kit? Bob

Good question, I've been workin' 65 hour weeks lately so it will be close. There's not that much to do though, just some minor assembly and get the windshield to look right. The achilles heel of the kit is the freakin' windshield as far as painting/foil and the installation go. Bob

Yeah, but can you pull up to the drive-in window at DONKin' Donuts? Looks cool, where do you stash the step ladder so you can get out? Bob

Very cool ride, nicely done. It sits just right. I have some Powerslide decals to try on a current project. Bob

'40 Standard coupe converted to a Deluxe, a bit of work but came out ok. Used donor parts from the yellow '40 convertible kit. Lots of flattie parts from Norm and MCG, '53 Ford truck hubcaps, I made the coil and shifter boot from aluminum rod as well as the trim rings which were nickel plated and sets off the brown nicely. Paint by Duplicolor. Bob

A few of my '39 Ford from last year. Engine and master cylinder stolen from the '66 Riv kit, MCG grille and other PE parts, Parts by Parks distributor, Modelhaus tires, '62 Pontiac wheels, black paint is Duplicolor Universal Flat Black and Tamiya Turquiose. Aluminum fabbed parts incluse the coil, radiator tank and gas cap. Bob

Good show, I would have Googled, "Is it a full moon tonight or what?". Bob

Ther place: The Freeport Recreation Center in Freeport NY, the same place as the November LIARS show. Free easy parking, access right off a major parkway, good eats on the premises. This show is put on by a primarily military model club, the Long Island Scale Modelers Club, aka LISM. They put on a decent show and we bring cars to bolster up the gene pool for the car fans. Depending on who goes, there can be anywhere from 15 to 50 plus cars on the table. Below is the link to their site. Hope to see y'all there. Bob http://longislandscalemodel.tripod.com/

The LIARS monthly meeting is on for Thursday night 3/20 at 7:00-9:30 PM. We're always looking to add new members to the roster, so come on down! Dues are something like $25 for the year and you get the right to wear the signature black LIARS t-shirts and other apparel. The location is: Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, 39 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY. From North LIE: LIE to exit 62S, Nicholls Rd. Make a left onto Montauk Hwy and take it for approximately ¼ mile. Center is on the left-hand side. From the North Shore: Take Nicholls Rd. south. Make a left onto Montauk Hwy and take it for approximately ¼. Center is on the left-hand side. From South Shore: Take the exit for Nicholls Rd. South. Make a left onto Montauk Hwy and take it for approximately ¼. Center is on the left-hand side.

That is exactly what I do. I use whatever I have laying around, something around .020 or .015 round stock works well. You still may have to do some body and fender work on the pillar after, but it'll be stable. Bob

Get "Goo Gone". Any hardware aisle should have it and it works every time. Its a citrus based product so it will be safe for all finishes (so far for me). Dab it on, give it a few seconds, wipe it off and do a quick rinse and mild soap wash. Bob

If you can find a real-deal beauty supply store, those are great. Some are only open to the trade and not the general public. They last longer than the hobby ones, can be washed too. They trim easily if you need a really narrow piece to get into a tight spot. Bob

I meant getting it to rotate in the other axis, like a turn table. Still a great idea that I'll have to try out. Bob

Most of my builds are Frankenstein jobs, so there are no instructions. I get that out of the way early on. I build the little ones the same way I do the big ones. It usually goes, engine and driveline, chassis, interior and paint. Since I paint regardless of the weather, I can finish a body whenever I want. I go for a final body fit complete with glass before I do the final paint, in case I have to fudge wheelwells or add clearance for something. Bob

That's got a lot of possibilities, great concept! Now come up with something that allows it to rotate, which should be easy if you got this far with it. Bob

When I first joined a club, I was intimidated by the guys that could scratch build and lay down nice basic paint jobs. I now see that in other modelers who are hesitant to ask, "how did you do that?". At our LIARS club meetings, we have "how to" clinics almost every month. Someone brings in a project and gives a show and tell on some aspect of it. One guy does great BMF work, one other guy's WIFE does all his BMF and even gave a clinic on it. My brother polished out a paint job at one meeting. So the information is out there, you have to find the best way to get it spread around. Bob

I had a wild thought. Why not have an adult builder's table at some model shows and contests? This would be entirely up to the hosting club or organization. Set aside a small area where people coupe bring in projects to work on during the show. Have it run by a couple of experienced builders who would be on hand to give advice and maybe show something that they're in the midst of building. Bob

Keepin' one step ahead of the grim reaper, always a good thing to do, get well soon! Bob

Ok, this is better than what I originally came up with, hope it helps. The bus station is on Market street in Newark, zip code 07102. The NNL is at 1 Pal Drive, Wayne NJ zip code 07470. Or try to grab with a ride with someone coming through Newark, ask on the board, I'm sure you'll get a ride. Bob http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=wa...sa=N&tab=wl