TransAmMike

Mikey likes it Buddy??

I had to order the Ultra because its what Randy at BMF said was the "new" stuff. NO, there is not any indication on the package that says its the new foil so Craig, you are right, ya won't be able to tell. At any rate, as far as I can tell, it is like what we have been used to. It's thick enough to not tear easily and it sticks like crazy. I'm a happy camper.

Update. The "new" BMF arrived today. Great service by Randy at BMF. I actually ordered it on Easter Sunday and it arrived today in an oversized box. The sheet is perfect. Will give it a try later today.

Having built this kit and with another one in the wings, painting the stripes on is definately advisable. They are very hard to laydown flat over the scoop and on the valences front and rear.

Thanks.

Thanks Dave. Yep, the BMFing can be a pain. Don't know if you've seen my WIP thread with the purple '57 but its ready for foiling and I'm waiting for a sheet of the "new" batch of BMF directly from BMF to get back to completing it.

Smooooooth Buddy?

If you don't mind, what paint is it and is the chrome trim BMF??

WOW Dave, are you sure you didn't send pics of a real car?? That's great work!! Beautiful in bright red.

Well Dan, it came out great for your troubles. There are some fitment issues and those decals are definately fussy but it builds out nicely. Good work!!

Very nice Bob....and bright? Great job!!

Very nice Jim....'66 and '67 Cyclones were sharp looking cars. Beautiful job?

Now those are some cool drag cars!!

Looks Harry, cool racer 'Vette....great job?

So Kevin, is your head spinning with all the opinions and advise? As I mentioned in my first reply to you water based acrylics is an inexpensive paint choice if you practice with craft paint thats available in many colors. Monty's point about tip dry certainly is an issue and there are products that you can buy to eliminate that, one being "Liquitex Slow Dry Medium". Bought mine at Hobby Lobby. As for thinning, there are concoctions out there I learned about here on this forum and some people use windshield washer fluid with good results. Again Monty mentioned Stynylrez primer and it is what I have used. Bills72sj mention of Pledge floor polish is right on for water baswd paint jobs....its actually now sold a Revive Floor Polish. Get a bottle of craft paint, some plastic spoons, use some windshield washer fluid to thin to 2% milk consistency and spray away. By the way, my last several paint jobs have been with Createx Pearls thinned with their thinner and slow dry medium all available at HL. Cleared with Pledge, a bottle I've had for several years. Good luck.

Well when I tried to put the Chrome in the cart it said that but not the Ultra so thats what I ordered. I got a reply back from Randy after the order and he said he's sending it out tomorrow.

I like it Joakim, great job!!?

Randy at BMF emailed me today to tell me he has the "new" foil available for shipment now. Order today, will go out tomorrow.

Fantastic looking car and build Scott. WOW!!??

It's water based acrylic. Tamiya is a brand a lot of people use. I'm using Createx but as a beginner Tamiya is probably a good choice (tho I never used it before). I have gotten great results and others on here have gotten great results with cheap craft paints. If you have a Hobby Lobby in your area they have a huge selection of different brands and color choices. Walmart also sells craft paints. We moved to Tennessee about 15 years ago and love it!!

Well for me Keven, I like acrylics (model paint brands, craft paint). I like to not have to use paint or laquer thinners. Clean-up with good old water!! Now as you get more into it there are special thinners and concoctions you can use for thinning the acrylic paint but like I say, I like water no mess clean-up.

Ditto here, here's mine, but gonna be curb side since I was too lazy to fuss with getting to hood to fit right after I cut it off. You did great Larry.

Funny James, I actually did the same as you. But, I just can't get enthused about NASCAR anymore. Good luck with the new build.

Looks great James, on to the next one huh?

I just looked in on your thread here Michael. Man you have done a lot of impressive work on the Beretta and it's certainly paying off. Great job so far??