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That is one cool looking Galaxie Nick! The stance and wheels are dead on! Nice work!

The AMT '62 Pontiac has a decent set. But, they're pretty shallow IMO. These are from the AMT '36 Ford. To me, they're the best looking from a kit. I also really like the Pegasus chrome reverse wheels. But, I usually change the tires. There's also a nice set in the Monogram Pro Modeler '60 Corvette. But, they're a little tough to find. The Revell '49 Mercury has a set. But, they're a bit oversized. I don't have a photo of those.

Definitely do not polish! Unless you want adhesion problems. Paint needs the fine scratches to stick. The 2500 grit you're using is almost too fine. I sand my primer and color coats with 1000 grit. I'll spray two coats of clear, allow it to dry, sand with 2000 and spray a final coat of clear. Then polish.

That's a very well done Chevy, Lee! One of the best examples of this kit that I've seen!

I've changed this model since it was first built. It's now lowered with a set of Hopsters from the Revell '67 Chevelle SS 396. It looks much better now!

I really like the weathering on the '57 Del Rio!

You had a heck of a year Dominik! Nice work on all of them!

I've never been able to lay down a perfectly smooth paint job. Never. I've gotten close a few times. But, I can sand and polish a paint job perfectly smooth. A few years ago, I bought the Tamiya polishing compounds. There's Course, Fine and Finish. I sand the clear smooth with either 2000 or 4000 grit. Then I go over it with the three compounds. I use a piece off of a soft cotton t-shirt. Wrap the cloth over the tip of my finger and dab a little compound on and rub it in a circular motion. Then go over it with a clean cloth to remove the residue. It's super easy. This was my first paint job using the Tamiya compounds. I sanded it with 2000 grit, then polished. I've polished around 40 models so far with the compounds. Probably have enough to do 20 more. It's worth way more than I gave for it to me. Also, I've not burned through the paint on a single one. I sure can't say that about the polishing cloths!

Thanx Luke! It'll be a while. Very little time lately.

Thanx Rob! Yeah, I think TS-11 Maroon or TS-33 Dull Red would work nice with it.

Some very cool hot rods Rodney! I love the '32 sedan! That model is so well done! It really makes me want to build one!

The kit wheels are the right size for a '99 Lightning. They measure .785 which equals 19.625 inches in scale. Minus the wheel lip, they're an 18" wheel. I'm using a set on a '95 Ranger.

Thanx David! My wife doesn’t like like the "new" gray. She says it looks like primer. But, I like the way it looks on newer cars and trucks. I've been wanting to try it for a while and thought it would suit this model. I have the clear all sprayed and sanded ready to polish. I also got the wheels painted. I tried satin clear first. That wasn't it. Then I tried the Ghost Grey. That wasn't it either. Then I tried Gun Metal. That was what I was looking for! When I get the knock offs installed on them, I think they'll really pop! I couldn't wait to see what they would look like together with the body. So, I did another quick mockup. I think it's gonna be pretty sharp once it all comes together.

I made two or three sets from copper wire around seventeen years ago. Also made some exhausts with it. The only drawback I had with it was the weight it adds to a model. Especially long tube headers like I made. They made the model "heavy" feeling. Especially the front. I switched to styrene rod and liked it much better.

Some cool stuff Oliver! I really dig that big Caddy! That thing is killer!

Some great stuff Bernard! I never concern myself with how many I build. I just want to build what I like. As long as you enjoyed building them, that's all that matters! I've never been a fan of a Phaeton. But, your "Pseudo Tub" makes me want to build one! Everything on that thing is just right!

Some great stuff there Bob! Those boxart builds are just so well done! They capture every essence of the original art! Well done!

Yeah, it's much better to leave a kit like that in a box rather than build it and actually enjoy it. Round2 has been surprising us lately with the '67 four door Impala, the '63 Nova wagon, the '64 Olds and the Transtar that would never see the light of day in most people's opinion. I think it's only a matter of time. Time will tell.

I really like the little '72 Chevy step! Makes me wish I had done more on the one I built!

Looks like you had a great year David! I really like the GT!

I doubt I could build seventeen models in two years. Much less, one. They're all nice! My favorite is the '67 Impala.

The paint on that VW van is nuts!

I only recall the '06 as well. Pretty sure Revell didn’t do the '05.

Thanx Dusty! That's an AMT '49 Mercury body that's chopped two and sectioned three scale inches draped over the Foose Caddy interior and chassis.

Honestly, it's a hard pick. The Testors White Lightning covers better. The Tamiya Pearl White looks better. But, not by a great deal. Tamiya. Testors on the roof and scallops.