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Nice job! I am hankering to get the 64 Galaxie Cal racing Combo and do a Thunderbolt instead of the AWB Falcon on the trailer.
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My 6-32 mounting hardware came in so I spent the afternoon building the ceiling with the LED light fixtures. I soldered every connection to prevent issues.
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My Boss 351 got some new shoes yesterday. I spent 4 hours on my mini-lathe and made a pair of custom rear hoops to seriously upgrade the rear tires. I am quite pleased how they "turned" out.
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Custom wheel hoops made on Taig mini-lathe
Bills72sj replied to Bills72sj's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
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ooooh! I like that! Do you have a WIP link?
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Well done. I would be proud to add it to my display case.
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Sprue Stretching Tutorial
Bills72sj replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Thanks for sharing! -
Yes share pics of your wheel options. We will all put in our 2 cents worth to help. Though you can't go wrong with well detailed Corvette Rallys
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I would also be interested in what you learn. I have a back burner project which will require a modern roll cage in a 69 Camaro. I do have a NASCAR kit as a donor.
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A tale of two trailers
Bills72sj replied to Rockford's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
They look great. Much improved. Since you have upped the detail level by adding brake lines, may I suggest you gently sand the tread on the tires to give them a more realistic look. -
Revell 1968 Chevelle SS396 Day 2 Street/Strip.
Bills72sj replied to Dragonhawk1066's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I too foil decal then clear as soon as possible. Foil does not like been handled very much. Especially if it is old and the adhesive is weakening. -
I know the car is semi-famous. Do you have a pic of the engine you are looking for?
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I decided to upgrade my diorama with some LED lighting to improve my pictures of future builds. I made a quickie mock up to see how they would work. While bright enough, I learned that I need to have some of them near the front edge to make the foreground light the viewer's side of any vehicles inside.
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Yes! What everyone above said.
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Iron Armor primer - has anyone used it?
Bills72sj replied to stinkybritches's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I am with you brother! I avoid sanding as I always make things worse not better. I can accept some orange peel much more than sand-through and repaint. I have had pretty good results on paint directly on plastic. Molded plastic is about as smooth as it gets. It is only a bummer if there are sink holes. -
AMT 1963 Impala kit bashed with Lindberg 1961 Impala
Bills72sj replied to ranma's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Very nice build and pretty color. -
Thank you very much for sharing your techniques. I will make the effort with the materials I have. I have pre-drilled the valve covers and also the heads. Mt distributor looks a bit sad but it is already glued in. Wish me luck!
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Custom wheel hoops made on Taig mini-lathe
Bills72sj replied to Bills72sj's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I like the idea of adding an end mill. Just do not have space where I currently live. -
Very impressive result. I am a WJ fan too.
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How did you make the boot seals for the ignition wires into the valve covers? I need to attempt something similar for my 427 Cammer.
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Very nice. I would like to make a replica one days as well.
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Gorgeous! Would be nice to have one of those in my garage.