Jantrix

I'd like to reiterate my point. I wasn't saying specifically that a shiny paint job is what knocks a field down to a manageable number but rather the quality of the finish. The standards of judging paint work still apply, no orange peel, chips, fingerprints etc. However a great shine is a plus in nearly every category and a great shine will put you over the guy without one if the quality of the paint work are more or less equal. After the finish, then the judges start looking at the cleanliness of the build. If the cleanliness isn't there, they are thrown back like undersized fish. A sloppy build is a deal breaker regardless of your finish. If we no longer have enough builds for first, second, third, then the judges revisit the builds that were originally removed from contention to see if they need to move up based on cleanliness of build. After all this, then they take into account customizing, scratch building, detailing, accuracy and general wow factor. These are the standards of contest judging. I have had long discussions with club members all over Florida. A solid finish and clean building are what wins contests. It is a beauty contest. No question. You might have super-researched the long forgotten 1 of 1, '64 Whatchacallit with the rare neon lime green paint and the optional dinglewhopper, but if your finish isn't tight and the build isn't clean, then it's just another undersized fish on the table.

One bump for the sake of my client.

Frankly in contest, finish is what draws the eye. For a judge or any onlooker. Finish is what gets judged first. Finish is what knocks a field of 15 in the category down to 5. So yes it is out of scale, and yes, probably not appropriate for a race car. But try to win a category without it.

I doubt it's outside your skill level, there isn't much to it, just making some brackets and connecting rods from styrene stock. If you can "Z" a chassis, this should be no problem. Anywho, that build topic is a few years old and the search function has been hit or miss for me lately, but you can see the WIP shots here. http://s53.photobucket.com/user/Jantrix/library/50%20Ford%20Rat?sort=3&page=1

Ack! What attacked it?

Yeah.....................

Or not built to handle well at higher speeds? This is a great looking model. You did everything very cleanly. Well done sir.

That was my thought too. It's definitely not a Chevy.

Man, that is sharp. It looks very authentic.

Very nicely done. The gold racing number is outstanding.

Very cool. Can I suggest try the macro setting on the camera? And don't use a flash with it.

Very nice of you to say. Thanks very much.

It was the Revell 66 wagon I was thinking of.

for AMT '70 Chevelle available?

Yes. I do quite a lot. I search the web to see what has been done in 1:1. Engines especially too.

Keep going. Looking forward to more.

The 65 wagon?

Hmm...................I just realized I don't have a single model A build in my collection. That is something I shall have to remedy. Great stuff here guys, keep it going.

I think it looks great and right on the mark for what you are shooting for.

Scrub/sand through to the primer in a half dozen spots and let the chemical attack the primer beneath. That is really the key to good paint removal and for any type of paint. The primers are much more porous and cannot stand up to most of the chemicals we are using today for paint removal. The paint should slough off like a snake skin afterward.

Do a Google search for quarter eliptical front suspension. It would be perfect for this build and the stretched out wheelbase, you are looking for. Edit: Like this.

I really love those Monogram '37s. I've done the cabrio and the sedan, with the coupe waiting in the wings. Yours is outstanding. The perfect moden hot rod. I love the two tone and the wheel choice. Great work.

That's also on my agenda Jim. I'm looking forward to it.

She did very well. I looks good.

Thanks guys, that Testors One Coat is wonderful stuff. I used Duplicolor Acrylic clear over it and rubbed out a few trouble spots but most of it is just as it came from the can.