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I just used the Rustoleum 2X Gloss Clear and got the best paint job I've ever done. Really quick and easy too, right out of the can. I just quickly pressed the button a little but not all the way and did some quick passes over the body. Then did a second coat the same way about 30 minutes later and it laid down smooth and glossy. The Fusion Fire Red and 2X Matte Black I painted under it laid down even smoother. I used these colors on the chassis as well and it seems to be tougher than any other paint I've used. Usually I'll get a mark here and there putting it together but nothing yet on this build. I'm going to wait a couple of days and polish it out to see if I can get a mirror shine. That will be the true test to see how tough the clear is.

Steve, what clear do you use?

$15.. what a deal

Oh yes, didn't think about the cans but they are bigger, I believe, than Tamiya and Testors. I'm not sure how much you can get out of them though.

Watch a master my friend. Clay uses a cheap, Chinese airbrush and spray cans. You'll notice he shoots with the airbrush much like he shoots with the cans. It sounds the same and looks the same... and in a follow up video he will spray on 2K. Then he will show you how he polishes it out.

Do you really think they are expensive? I mix mine from 1:2 (maybe a little more) Clear:Thinner with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner so they seem to offer good coverage. I love Mr. Hobby paints too.

Here is what the kids of today are doing

I wish the had... then I wouldn't have to buy it. It'd be all over the internet for free

Good to know Dave in case they bring it back. Why is it not worth more?

Oh man, that stinks. Both because it is gone and because I missed that great price. That should be a great money maker for them. Surprised they got rid of it.

So, I can't seem to find this DVD for sale anymore. Did they nix this too?

Mark, this build reminds me of the Model Factory Hiro builds I'm seeing here only yours has even more detail and all scratch built. I'm amazed.

Now that the cocaine is out of the Coke it is ok

It's like the same issue with tobacco and alcohol for "kids" toys. They don't want to advertise to kids.

Well, it was Rustoleum 2X white primer I shot so maybe there is something about the primer that caused it though I did look at the cleanup directions on it and the 2X black matte I have and they both say cleanup with Mineral Spirits or Xylol. I have a bottle of Fusion fire red and it doesn't have cleanup instructions on it so I will have to experiment. It went on fine but it was very thick.. I'll definitely thin it the next time.

This one should be on the website in a few weeks according to an email I just received

Did the Chase Elliott kits run first? Because I never saw one of those new anywhere.

Dave, which paint did you thin with Lacquer thinner? Fortunately I didn't thin my 2X but when I went to do the cleanup in my airbrush and put the lacquer thinner in, it turn to jelly. Checked the can and it said to clean up with Mineral Spirits. Fortunately I had a little left and was able to clean out the airbrush.

I think it is harder for a kid to get into it because the kits aren't as readily available to them. When I was a kid growing up in the 80s I couldn't help seeing a kit every time I went to the grocery store, Walmart or the toy store with my parents. That box art had me jonesing for a kit and I didn't even build them back then... I always said when I had more time I was going to get one and build it. Thirty something years later and here I am.

The chrome paint doesn't make a great chrome paint but it does make a great base for a candy coat.

I remember going to Ollie's for the first time to look for model kits a couple years ago. They had about 30 of the Revell Danica Patrick and Kevin Harvick kits for $9.99 each. I bought four and thought about getting them all. Should have as you can't even find these on eBay any more and when you do they are at least $60 each.

Just received this lot I won off eBay the other day. Got down to a good bidding war the last few seconds but I still got it for a great price.

I love it... also good to hear that Gravity USA came through for you. I'm looking forward to ordering something from them soon.

That is incredible detail Mark.. how'd you get the sticking detail in the belts?

How much did you get that Zerex for? Those are hard to find.