Jantrix
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On 7/21/2022 at 12:31 PM, Can-Con said:
I've always wanted to try my hand at something like this , ,
Two hands even. 😉
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Not that's a bumper I wouldn't want to see in my rear view. Terrific work.
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As a consumer, I'm not happy with the artwork (though it's terrific looking) on the new kits. I know those kits and they are made to look WAY better than they actually are.
The Mustang and the Deuce put a big 'ol smile on my face though. I had a neighbor with that Mustang growing up and I'm real fond of it. The '32 is the picture of the perfect hot rod.
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Terrific work on the model. Very nice indeed. But about your '64, I gotta say, I'm a pretty picky fella. So when I say that it makes my, very short list of "I wouldn't change a thing" hot rods, I've seen in my life, you should believe it. I'm so glad you own it now, but my hat is off to the builder who did everything just right, nothing overdone or dated in style. That truck will be cool until our sun goes supernova. Well done sir.
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On 7/17/2022 at 10:22 AM, StevenGuthmiller said:
Now the "fad" color seems to be that nauseating bright green that you see on EVERYTHING these days.
It looked good on a '70 'cuda, but seriously guys.......
Please, take me back to the Brandywine days!!! 🤮
Steve
I suppose there's always 'too much of a good thing" but I really like that green. Especially back in '17 when the Vipers came in Snake Skin Green. Very slick and eye catching, which is, of course the idea.
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Extraordinary! Terrific work.
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Very nicely done.
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1 hour ago, Bugatti Fan said:
Can we get back to discussing the nail powder chrome?
Agreed. Any further experience with this stuff? I'm headed to Amazon tonight to find some. I have two old Johan kits that I have been waiting for a chrome system.
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Test spoon!
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I wonder if this was a "hey that's interesting" response to the 1961 Ferrari Breadvan?
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59 minutes ago, bisc63 said:
Aren't those from the AMT '49 Merc? Cool custom detail.
If they are, then the ones I have aren't the same ones. I've never owned that kit. No worries, I have plenty of options.
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Rick, you've covered all the bases. I think your options are some careful sanding or painting over whatcha got and doing a patina finish.
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9 hours ago, 89AKurt said:
Even if I had the money, not for me. Great example of "you can't take it with you".
I quite agree. I've never understood the collector mentality. I see a huge collection and all I can see is a huge bother to those that have to settle your estate when you die. Or for yourself if you have to move unexpectedly.
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Amazing work. I'm always in awe of you folks that work in metal.
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18 hours ago, thatz4u said:
Rob, great build.....looks sorta like my Merc rat....Al
It sure does Al. I remember when you did that and it was a factor in my interest in this build. Revell's '49 Merc and '50 Olds were in the running for this build but ultimately I chose the Chevy because that's that's what the 1:1 vehicle is and I had lots of parts from other projects, that needed to get used up. I do owe you a big thank you because, I've been wondering about what tail lights to use and as you used the same rear fenders as I did, and I think I have a set of those tail lights floating around here somewhere. So thanks very much for posting those photos. 😁
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I appreciate the busted windscreen. Nice detail that. Well done.
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Folks, I'm sorry if I've been a bit of an absentee organizer here. I believe that anyone who starts an CBP, should be active and involved in the thread and posting frequently to help keep people interested and engaged. Due to the new job and work on the farm, my build time has been very limited. And when that happens I tend to focus on one particular build that I'm most interested in. I'll try harder to be more involved here. Build on.
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Looking good KK, I dig it! Nice use of the magnets.
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I've been an electro-mechanical technician for nearly thirty years now. I've an excellent resume that includes four Fortune 500 companies. I've worked on some of the most intricate machines and electronics anywhere. I'm a veteran. And the fact that a person with no appreciable skills or the character to actually be successful in a job, but is willing to be a fool on Instagram, is doing better than me financially, is nearly rage inducing. And I'm a pretty mild mannered fella. I know, no one ever said life is fair. But this is pushing it too far.
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1 hour ago, JollySipper said:
DupliColor makes a color called Dark Garnet Red Pearl......... Not sure it's exactly what you want, here's how it looks.
I used the same color for a customer build. It's quite nice. Check the Duplicolor line at whichever auto parts store carries the best selection. PepBoys in my experience.
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14 hours ago, Zed said:
i really love what you did for the grille surround because , i did exactly the same on a Bel Air ! 🤩
Anyway, the 57 cadillac has being reissued recently, and you can find 57 cad dagmars in amt parts packs, very easy to find on ebay if you would love to make the same bumper on yours 😉
Thanks for the info Zed. Honestly I prefer my design with the Desoto grill over the Caddy Dagmars, so I'm really happy with what I have here. I can't wait to see it painted.
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Olds
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Terrific build, super clean and tidy. Outstanding.
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Very impressive. Would have liked to see a WIP thread.
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Honestly this sort of thing is pretty common. A fella puts time and years into a car and the very second it's drivable (allegedly) he's out on it. It's a very understandable. I've done it myself when I was helping friends out with their cars, back in the day. Is it stupid? Yep. But there aren't too many car guys who haven't done it at least once.
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Revell 1971 Boss 351 Mustang
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Okay Mustang-files, what is the difference between this Boss 351 and a Mach1 of the same year? I've always wondered as my neighbor had a Mach 1 when I was a boy.