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Avoiding a Paint Fiasco (help!)
Bills72sj replied to carchub's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Roland, the longer you wait the better the chance of success. You may have to wait weeks or even months. If you do not have that kind of patience, it will be best to test on scrap and see what results you get. The next suggestion is Future (clear) over your base color. It will NOT react with your base paint. You can then try shooting your transparent top coat over that. As far as the Testors 1261, while it IS a lacquer, I have not had any adverse reactions in the limited times I have used it. (Your results may vary) -
1956 Ford mixer
Bills72sj replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Way Cool Tool kit!!!
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BRBO Kenworth K100
Bills72sj replied to KJ790's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I like your PVC tank idea. I can make them any length I want. Too bad it doesn't come in chrome. -
So what's up with jade green metallic...
Bills72sj replied to Sam I Am's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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So what's up with jade green metallic...
Bills72sj replied to Sam I Am's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Thanks Sam. The doors for the box came from the fire engine parts you gave me.
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Thanks for the tip. I have the two bottles of the plastruct. I use it sparingly. It works well when the is a lot of surface area for the parts to be joined and the gap is tight. I also use CA glue for things that are not clear, chrome or glossy.
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I think I enjoy restorations the most
Bills72sj replied to junkyardjeff's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I have only one restoration under my belt. It was done only because of budget vs. the desire to have one. Over all, I can appreciate the efforts required but I am still developing skills like fabrication. Here is a link. -
Got some 150 grit sandpaper and and some Sodium hydroxide to improve my Purple Power.
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I have not invested in an airbrush (yet) I will be following to see how well you do. Besides, I like Chevelles.
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70 Plymouth HEMI GTX 1/25 Scale
Bills72sj replied to AmericanMuscleFan's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I agree. This is the most amazing 1:25th scale I have EVER seen. The carb and the transmission blow me away. -
The Rodder's Journal?
Bills72sj replied to The Junkman's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
A few years ago, I lost High Performance Pontiac. The publisher automatically switched me to Motor Trend. (Why would I want to read about somebody swooning over the number of cupholders in the latest "crossover") I had to call them to get my remaining subscription switched to Mopar Muscle. That was fine but now they have cancelled that AND Car Craft right after pestering me to resub to both. My wife did the resubs as that's all I wanted for Christmas. I actually had to call them and get a refund. On top of that, they signed her up for Motor Trend On Demand and she had 2 months of subscription charges for that without even knowing. ($4.99 per moth for the rest of your life). They didn't even have a number to call. I had to send an email to get that cancelled. Fortunately they responded right away and refunded all of it. If my cable bill gets too high, I will seriously consider Motor Trend On Demand. But not unless I can get it on my TV screen. I do not want to watch shows sitting in a computer chair in front of the PC. -
66 ford gasser
Bills72sj replied to zaina's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Very interesting build. I am enjoying the results of your fab skills. -
My Dad and stepmom bought one of those new in that bright red color. The top was red too. The wheels were more of a Turbine wheels with more fins. I am definitely going to be on the look out for a scale T-Bird of my own.
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Freetime Hobbies Moving Sale
Bills72sj replied to Mike999's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Just ordered 4 kits: '68 Chevelle 1969 GTX convertible '85 Oldsmobile 442/FE3 Great Dane Extendable Trailer Flatbed trailer FREE shipping -
I really like the results you have presented so far. The multi-tone chassis looks very realistic. For the grille I use a very small metal ball burr bit in my dremel. I just keep moving the tool and removing material until the openings become nearly transparent. THEN I take a hobby knife and gently cut each and every opening with that. You will like the result.