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You really need a blend of perseverance, patience and talent to obtain outstanding results in this hobby.

I have no experience with printed parts so I don’t know what’s going on with that crack? I will say you’ve got your work cut out for you smoothing out that body. It does have a good basic shape though. PM me if you need any detail pics of a 1:1. Good luck with her.?

That is beautiful looking paint! You can see the slight colour difference. It certainly is frustrating when issues arise when you’re that far along. Otherwise she’s a beauty!?

I’ve never really been into racing, but that video brought a smile to my face!?

Nice work on grafting that body together!?

That is a great looking engine! I like the colour also. A buddy of mine had a ‘69 Beaumont that was nearly that shade.?

Usually, if I return something that I have opened, they will have a peek inside right then and there to see if it looks ok. If I buy an open box item, I’ll check it before leaving the store….usually.?

I agree. And here is another great tutorial on building leaf springs. Scroll down to Art’s how-to!

Thanks Guys. I am wanting to do the roof and back half of a ‘55 chevy in a gunmetal grey, which is slightly metallic. However, the maroon/red that I want to use on the front half is a solid color. The colors are divided by chrome trim so I guess I’ll give it a go and see how it looks.

On a two tone paint job, has anyone used a metallic for one colour, and a solid for the other? Just wondering if it would look OK, or would it be better to use a pearl clear over the solid so they sort of match? Opinions? Thanks!

Looking good Dave!? That is the beauty of this hobby….there are no rules!?

I like that Blue!? Who makes that paint?

I know their LP-19 and LP-20 gunmetals are metallic, and I don’t think the final coat can be sanded on a metallic? That said, as far as I can tell, yours looks fine from here Bob. ?

Brassicas sounds like something I would never put in my mouth.?

Bar oil is necessary when using a chainsaw.

Boys are what we all, on this forum, are still inside methinks!?

Got this at a flea market. I really shouldn’t laugh ‘cause it could have been a little kid’s model, but…..

Nice job printing that! I used a copy of the frame from the Revell Jeep Honcho kit. Mine is a resin casting that I made and is a shorter than stock wheelbase though. I look forward to your progress. FYI: That printing is a 1954 or later cab. The large rear window and 3 bar grill were introduced in ‘54 or ‘55, and those rounded front fenders appeared in 1950 IIRC. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/166153-my-willys-pickup/

Today I’m going to put off doing all the things that I vowed to do yesterday…..it’s one of the perks of being retired!

Teeth are necessary if you want to eat jerky.

That is indeed looking awesome! Love the colours!?

Was that a proper sentence??

Conversations that are interesting can lead to great friendships.

“From Here to Eternity” is a movie that I never watched.

Congrats on your win! You deserve it ‘cause that is one sweet looking conversion.?