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Thanks Steve! CT

Thank you David! Indeed, I have countless left-over parts from previous mash-ups. Gotta use the leftovers! CT

Thank you Michelle, much appreciated! CT

Hi! I'm partial to the 1966 to 1972 Detroit designs, because that's when cars stopped to be "boxy" and squarish, and fell under the influence of Bill Mitchell (GM), Eugene Bordinat (Ford) and Dick Teague (AMC), and in a lesser way Elwood Engel at Chrysler. . Just thing about the outpouring of spectacular designs in those 7 years, just before the 5mph bumpers ruined everything. Oh well... So: an MPC Nascar Mercury Cyclone body, with blown modular engine from a Revell Mach 3 concept glue bomb, rolling stock & bucket seats from Dodge Sidewinder concept, and front & rear suspensions from Foose FD100, Dash from 20?? Mustang, all modified. Scratchbuilt floorpan, radiator panel, hood hinge & scoop,firewall, rear bulkhead & shelf, tunnel, door panels,console, pedals, roll-bar, gas tank and a few more items. Custom purple nail polish finish cleared with Mr. Hobby Top coat, Tamya's Gunmetal on chassis, Craftsmart Fog grey interior, BMF, Molotow & Revell spray chrome accents. Fully wired & hosed. Hours of fun with styrene! CT

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Hi Bill! Thansks for the pics, and bravo for your awards! CT

Hi James! I have switched to the Molotow REFILS, usually available wherever you buy the pens. They are more expensive, but allow you to pour the needed quantity in a spoon, and brush-paint it on your model (very fine or medium tip brush works well). My experience is that a UNIQUE and VERY WET brush application will do. Avoid touching up what you just brushed, it will marr the uniform chrome surface. If you need to do touch-ups, wait at least 24h for the wet coat to fully cure, and cover the whole surface again, not just the blemish, because your touch-up will be too apparent.. Usually works great. Good luck! CT

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Hi Tim! Your chrome technique is very good, I know of some chrome shops that can hardly meet the shine on your mufflers. Bravo! CT

Hi Sir! Thanks for the pics, many interesting paint designs. CT

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Thanks Danny! CT

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