Jantrix

I'm not a fan of Rustoleum. Try Krylon.

That would be an expensive reference model. Remove the primer. Get a one gallon tupperware container and get a gallon of Super Clean from the automotive section at Walmart. Soak it and scrub with an old toothbrush ever couple of hours. The stuff is rough on skin, so gloves and eye protection recommended.

Update. I have finally decided on and acquired the automotive centerpiece for this dio. The Revell Henry J gasser. As a complete model the Henry J is a bit of a nightmare, but unassembled it is a perfect kit for this. I will be replacing the unappealing Ford 427 with an AMT parts pack 421 blown Pontiac. I will do a chassis/engine build up on the left side of the garage and a body work WIP on the right side. Most of the kit will be all over the dio. More soon.

Terrific work. I'll be following.

Happy to help. My original plan was shelf brackets, but finding them in 16 inches was a no-go. The plant hangers were perfect and better looking than any shelf bracket.

In a word..... Primer. There is no problem painting in direct sunlight. Those were near ideal conditions. Paint directly reflects your prep work. Sand, prime. Sand with a nice fine grit, gently. Reprime. Paint.

Very good work. I'm looking forward to more.

From Lowes. 4 foot LED shop light with Blutooth speakers. Pull chain on/off. Less than 5 lbs. A couple of 16 inch plant hangers do the job nicely. About $90.

Yes very easily. I posted my RPU built with the first version of this roadster, on the third page of this thread. There's things I'd do differently in hindsight, but overall it was not a difficult kitbash.

It was originally a straight 8.

I've been using this kit for my shadowbox dio. Real nice kit. I like what you have going on here.

I've seen this car attempted at least a dozen times since I began lurking on these forums. Only about three times did the builder truly capture the vehicle correctly to my eye. This is definitely one. Terrific work.

Really slick work. I dig it.

True but it does happen. Steve, brilliant work on the hinges. This looks terrific.

Revell C5R?

DOH! Sorry brain fart.

Whats wrong with the six speed that comes with the LS1? That's what I'd want.

Quite possibly, Monograms wheels seem very interchangable.

I looked further into the prodcut details. I think the speed controller and some trial and error are your best bet. But, this could be the answer to those pesky ejector pin marks in tight spots, if you are careful.

That looks terrific. Well done sir!

Wow. Bruce. You never disappoint, man. That looks terrific. With these stay at home rules, the turn out for this Run should be epic. I can't wait to see them.

It's not that I'm against electric cars, I know that that they are the future of cars, period. However I doubt I'd ever build one, as they hold no visual interest to me. Like the modern V8's where everything is under farings and shrouds and the intakes are fairly flat and un-interesting, I just don't find them eye catching. Give me something mechanical, complicated, and shiny anyday.

Thanks Carl. I'm working on the headlights and nerf bars right now. Shapeways has said the intakes are on the way and should be in my mailbox by Friday. Man I'm really looking for ward to that.

I read the article and the last line made me laugh.

I've tried to build from an artists illustration before and it can be challenging because the artist is almost never concerned with vehicle dimensions or mechanical plausibility. When I realized that I got irritated and scrapped the project. Having said that, by all means give it a shot. Looks like a challenging project.