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That bed is amazing! Too bad the headlights got so clouded.
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60 Ford short track hauler
Bills72sj replied to BIGTRUCK's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Very nice creativity. -
"correct" scale for new releases
Bills72sj replied to Motor City's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
For me it is the subject matter period. For display purposes, sure the eye can see the difference, but isn't the fun supposed to be in the creation of the art in the first place? Below is the local E-body MOPAR club visiting my workshop. Do scale differences really detract from the viewers enjoyment that much? -
A question of curiosity (gluing windows)
Bills72sj replied to Venom's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
This what I use as the 2nd step. I first use Testors red (tube) in just a couple of hidden places to give it a strong tack to the roof. I then use a toothpick to "wick" in the Clear Parts Cement pictured above, to COMPLETELY seal the entire perimeter but not all at once. Since the glue will run slowly I tend to do one or two sides at a time and position the parts as to have the excess flow AWAY from the window frame. It some times takes 4 or 5 daily applications to completely seal in a window. I use the same method for attaching chrome bumpers to minimize the "air" gap between the body and bumper. The pieces stay well attached since they are adhered on their entire perimeter. -
I have had some success with inkjet water slide decals on both white and clear papers. Inkjets have their limitations on colors such as no gold, silver or printed white. I have used bmp files in MS paint to produce them. The key is to start with the largest size of art you can get then reduce the "PRINT" size NOT the file size. Many of the decals I printed out were printed as small as 3% of the original artwork. This really helps with the crispness and resolution. My inkjet printer does ok because the ink flows together ever so slightly before it dries minimizing the dot effect. Below are examples of waterslides used for my recently completed diorama.
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BRBO Mack B815 Logger
Bills72sj replied to Warren D's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Fantastic job on the muddin'. Very realistic. -
Westernstar 6900 oilfield bed truck
Bills72sj replied to yh70's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That is way cool!!! It is like a Monster truck that works for a living. -
Does the AMT 69 Charger Daytona contain the Charger 500 parts?
Bills72sj replied to LVZ2881's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
That was me thinking about your comment about economically making a whole fleet '68 '69 Chargers. I was kinda liking the idea. -
Does the AMT 69 Charger Daytona contain the Charger 500 parts?
Bills72sj replied to LVZ2881's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
A whole fleet....Hmmm...... -
Does the AMT 69 Charger Daytona contain the Charger 500 parts?
Bills72sj replied to LVZ2881's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Thank you Bill. I printed off you notes to add to my Charger builds when they come up in the queue. -
I am from Omaha too though Salem, OR is home now. Welcome to the forum. There will be a lot for you to learn here. There are quite a number of excellent builders. Check out the on the bench (WIP) and under glass sections.
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WOW! I am very impressed with mods and detail you are putting into this one. Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful result. Thanks for sharing.
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Very nice. I hope mine turns out half as nice.
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1970 Pontiac GTO (MPC) in Palladium Silver (built as contemporary custom)
Bills72sj replied to Tommy124's topic in Model Cars
Very nice. I should get to my GTO's someday. -
Amt '57 Chevy pickup
Bills72sj replied to Jared Roach's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Nice paint and beautiful wood bed. How did you detail the tailgate letters? -
Nice save. I wish I still had some of my builds from my youth.
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Does the AMT 69 Charger Daytona contain the Charger 500 parts?
Bills72sj replied to LVZ2881's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Since we have some Charger kit experts tuning in, which of these kits are good, bad or ugly? Opinions welcome. Of my two builts (from long long ago) notice the location of hood pins and/or turn indicators. After opening some of the AMT and MPC unsealed kits, I now see the difference in the spacing of the recesses. -
Very nice indeed.
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Way cool interior details and beautiful paint!
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Very fine result indeed. I recommend you continue to expand your rainbow of E-bodies. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/147689-4-dodge-challengers-batch-built/