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Bills72sj

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  1. How is your adhesion with the acrylics? Do they come in scale appropriate metallic colors for car bodies?
  2. I am with you. I hate parts bashing kits that make even one of them incomplete (with the exception of the prolific Pro Street kits). However I DO like kitbashing with swapping of parts. Fortunately, over the years I have accumulated enough engine bits to have a couple spares. Building slot car bodies for others, helps the engine stash as well.
  3. Nice build. I have one of those yellow kits from the 80's to get to ...someday.
  4. That sounds like a good plan.
  5. Cool looking result. I wish I had one. Nice job.
  6. Very nice! I hope mine turns out as well whenever I get to it.
  7. I have two of these from the 1992 reissue in the AMT/ERTL 3 kit "Muscle Cars" set. I have heard they have accuracy issues. This new release can let me combine the best of both versions.
  8. Yes, Because it is a highly recommended thinner. Semigloss before clearcoat because the mica powders add enough texture to the mix in spite of the gloss carrier.
  9. I would be all for getting the packaged ice trailer if it was 1:25. I used to work in 3 different ice packaging facilities.
  10. I used this method for the front bulkhead of my flatbed trailer.
  11. I have always admired this generation of Camaro. I do not think I have EVER seen a 1:1 in red.
  12. I generally start with a vision. Having the kit in the stash is just the beginning. Next, I pick (or get) my colors then wheels and tires. Once in awhile I attempt to replicate a build of a 1:1, but I do not sweat the details if it is beyond my skillset. As I roll along, I may add details or make changes just because I can. I do not get caught up in maximum accuracy or ultimate detail but I do try to do my best on every build. Nobody in my world cares a wit about my builds so I have no expectations except my own. I have been pretty happy how all of my last 4 years of build have turned out. I do it simply because I enjoy it. If I can share a WIP or finished build, it is simply icing on the cake.
  13. Welcome to the forum Samuel. 3D printing is becoming more and more common. A while back I was going to get one but, while I have the cash, I do not have the space. I have purchased 3D parts from ebay, Shapeways and got some scale wheels for my 1:1 right here from the forum. As time goes on. sooner or later someone will build a file for whatever our heart desires.
  14. If you want to have really good control of where you sand, try this.
  15. Get yourself a mini lathe and some aluminum tubing. You can make any hoop you want.
  16. This is that last remaining 69-72 Grand Prix kit left to obtain.
  17. I am glad many of you do WIP. It is generally very educational. I have picked up a lot of tips and tricks along the way. For my own builds, I provides some motivation to keep on keeping on and get some encouragement along the way.
  18. Pi to "X" amount of decimal places is a good measure of effort vs. results in my builds I pretty much have modifications and assembly down. It is the PAINT part that makes or breaks the build. 3.1415927 = The desired goal 3.14159 = An excellent result for my skillset 3.1416 = A satisfying result 3.142 = Good enough 3.1 = Do over 3 = Put it back in the box
  19. My brother owned a 1:1 of this car in the exact same color combo. Now I want you to imagine the hood flying up at 45mph and folding back to the top of the windshield. It went to the junk yard soon thereafter.
  20. Thank you gentlemen for sharing this tip. I am midway through my "Big Girls" interiors tried using some tiny chrome dots and some white glass beads but I was not satisfied with the results. I will give your methods a try.
  21. You are doing a great job. I too shoved a whole lot of detail into Olds Cutlass recently. I have a suggestion for your future air cleaners. Rather than gluing them on, I use a dab of silly putty (or its equivalent) to "tack" the air cleaner to the carb. It has the benefits of not falling off, being able to set it EXACTLY level and also being removable for display purposes.
  22. Nice progress. You build reminds me of my little 67 Mustang GT build. Solder headers were a tight fit because a 427 Ford Cammer is big in a Mustang engine bay. I did the mini tub by cutting strips inboard and adding material outboard,
  23. Welcome to the forum. I agree with pretty much everyone has shared so far. Don't worry about your profile. You are in. Selling on ebay is viable if the kit has enough value to be worth the time and effort. A kit that 50 other people are selling for $17 is not worth the time, effort or trip to the Post Office. If you posses somewhat rare kits, which in your 60-68 range may very well have, then you can definitely acquire some cash. If you have an upcoming model show in your area, then setting up a table will permit you to sell off a bunch in a hurry. As far as the ads go, my son put uBlock on my PC years ago. I have NEVER seen an ad on this website. (Like Ace, I would have no problem contributing cash from time to time as this forum give me a little joy and some good info every day.) You will find this forum a welcoming place and will learn A LOT!
  24. I have built a couple of these with some minor mods. I have one left to restore. Be VERY careful with the thin little plastic pins for the ramp hinge.
  25. That is a pretty color. I Wish my purple 70 Challenger R/T had turned out that color.
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