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I bought some of these at Michaels that I reserve for foil work.

This engine is actually a 430 from the AMT ‘69 Riviera that I re-worked a bit to resemble the smaller block since no Buick kit came with a 350.

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Very nicely done! Good job on preserving those decals, they look great.?

Very well done. Some outdoor pictures with the right background could make it look very real.?

Nicely done.?

The only one that I have restored is this ‘vette. All it needed was paint, foil, and a very tiny amount of detailing. Interior, engine and chassis were all quite nice. It is now one of the better models on my shelf.?

Wow, that is beautiful! Those wheels and tires are perfect for it. That has to be one of the nicest engine wiring jobs I’ve seen.

Welcome to the forum Ron. Looking forward to seeing some of your work.

Thanks Andy. I’ve got that peril covered. Tiny loose parts go in the relish jar and when I figure it’s been long enough, it gets poured through the strainer and back into the jug. Large parts get fished out of the casserole dish when ready and scrubbed with a stiff brush. Liquid gets strained into the jug again just in case. There is a fine screen in the sink also that catches most of the paint and any small parts that might fall off while scrubbing.

That makes perfect sense!?

Went to Michaels for some Folk Art brushed metal paint and got side tracked. I bought this instead. With a 30% off coupon and a supposedly limited supply…I couldn’t resist.

I am stripping some glue bombs, and also some parts that I have partially assembled. I use superclean mostly since it seems to do a pretty good job. What do you folks do when stripping items like an engine, or a chassis that has hollow parts like a gas tank. The stripper will get inside these parts, so how do you ensure that all the stripper is flushed out, so as not to affect the new paint job. Just an extensive soaking in clear fresh water afterwards? Followed by a thorough drying in a dehydrator or ?? TIA.

I’m trying to break my summer slump and get back to the bench. I bought a Revell Mustang at a flea market for parts and decided to put the motor together hoping to get some inspiration. It sure is a nice intricate little casting.

From the looks of that stack, you’d better get movin! LOL?

I guess I should be more specific. I want something to paint exhaust manifolds with…like a flat cast iron colour. Preferably in a lacquer paint. I guess I could add a little black or dark grey to some flat aluminum?

Is it this stufff? I’d prefer a laquer, but I will try this if I can’t find any. Thanks! Edit: Oops, I see this is pale silver, so they must have a few different shades.

Does anyone know of a nice flat gunmetal paint. I like the Tamiya LP-19 and LP-20 colors, they have nice metallic look, but they have quite a glossy finish to them. I googled it and came up with Tamiya XF-10…but that appears to be just a grey with no metallic qualities? I could just do a flat clear over the LP-19 or 20, but that’s an extra step I’d like to avoid. TIA.

I’m pretty sure the wife would not let me build a shelf in the rec room for that.?

Thanks Brian! That is a possibility, but he wants $47. shipping.? I’ll have to see if there’s anything else I want in order to combine shipping. It looks like they do all sales on eBay, not through their website.

We have plenty of that up here too!?

Nice! Is that your dedicated “Cobra Closet”?

Thanks Casey. That is the picture I saw. Do you know if that Worthpoint site actually sells things or has links to a seller? Has anyone here dealt with them?

Thanks, I see a 1950 2dr and have seen pictures of a ‘58? 4 dr. They don’t seem to be in the resin business anymore, as every item is out of stock on their website. So unless I can find one on eBay…. Thanks, I have two ‘55 Cameo kits which made me entertain this idea in the first place. I think cutting and splicing that cab may be a little too ambitious of a project for me though.

Was a version of this truck ever kitted in 1/25 scale or maybe in resin? I’d like to attempt a version of this. https://www.rodauthority.com/features/car-features/1955-chevy-snub-nose-cameo-tug-boat-is-a-breath-of-fresh-air/