Husky1943

So, in the interest of organization, I am working on subassemblies in the order of the instructions. I have been sticking to my promise of test-fitting everything that I can prior to putting glue on anything, and that is helping a lot! I got the interior tub painted, and assembled. I spray-painted it gray. I was going to give the interior a wash, but decided against it. Oh, I love the hideaway ashtrays in the back seat. Ain't seen them things in forever. I really like the way that Revell had a chrome insert for the dash and decals for the instruments. Unfortunately, I don't have microsol around, so I had to settle them as best I could with acrylic floor polish. Got the bottom panel glued to the frame, and all wheels sit on the ground. Finally, the two major assemblies are about ready to get married. The back window came loose, but I was able to secure it back in place without too much damage. Speaking of, I was gluing the windows in the car, and I always use Elmer's Glue to secure windows. Thank goodness, too. Two of the windows slipped while I was positioning them. Both got smeared with glue. No biggie. Pulled them out, washed all the glue off, patted dry and re-installed them with a little more Elmer's Glue. Perfect. Let me know what you think and thanks for looking.

Thanks Gareth and Carl for the booster shot of confidence. Yeah, this model is very detailed and kind of reminds me of the classic Revell kits of old. Good quality for the money. Man, I wish I still had that '55 Chevy kit I had when I was about 13/14 years old. That was the second finest car kit I ever had. The first being a 31-34 Ford 4-door touring sedan (the kind that Clyde Barrow loved so much). Now that was the greatest car kit I have ever possessed!

Hey Timothy, looking good so far! Love the engine.

Beautiful color! Like a rock!

Well said, all! God rest his soul and watch over his family.

Wilkommen Torsten! - I have now exhausted my German. You have heard of Italeri? They have a lot of big rigs, and most of them being European. You might find something you like. Italeri.com

Welcome Ralphie and shout out from the Panhandle! Love the car, but to me it's looks like a Ford Pinto Station Wagon (but with a monster engine in it!) I really like it though. For only have five builds, that one looks pretty darn good. My first five builds looks like I was BUI (Building under the influence)!

Welcome Dave! You will like it here. Many friends and much inspiration. I too have a PHD (Plain Highschool Diploma). Congratulations, that's quite the accomplishment!

Welcome back Marty. Great....now I'm hearing the song too.

Hey Old Wildcat, I'm sure someone got to your question first, but you might have a problem with craft paint being too thick to actually use. It could bury many of the finer details of anything on so shall a scale. But, you could always give it a shot on the bottom and undercarriage.

Well, David that is a pretty good gap in time, but you prove the adage, "never too late." Welcome good Sir.

Welcome Timothy. You shall find friends and inspiration here, that's for sure!

Roman, not only do I admire your english, but I really get a kick out of your posts. You are so creative and genuinely seem to enjoy your art! Good for you!

Hey Brian, It's all in the preference. I don't like clear coats myself, but....I think it would be best to put the decal (unless they are really old) under the clear coat. Keeps everything level.

Hey Larry, Congratulations and happy to have you at the helm. Let's hope that "forever" is exactly that.

alright, did some test fitting, and everything seems to be going together smoothly. i have also decided that I am going to do a gray interior. So, now that the tub and subframes all fit well, it's time to move on. Date night tonight, but i will be getting after it this weekend. Thanks for looking!

Yeah, that's right Jim! God willing you and yours don't suffer any effects of any of the storms. I heard that wind shear is really tearing them up, as well as the mountain ranges in Hispanola. Of course, as the weather-pundits constant lament, "we're aren't in the peak of the season yet."

Hey Rob! It's Rob. You know, now that you mention it, you are absolutely right. Of course, bumper stickers and stickers, in general, would appear on it. At least, registration and road tax stickers. I remember that Texas and Virginia definitely had/have them, and I think Tennessee, as well. Of course, bumper stickers too. Good idea, Rob!

Thanks Crazy Jim! I don't know how your part of FL is doing, but we are getting soaked up in the panhandle!

Thanks Chris! That was first "polish" job, but I'm learning!

Gareth, Brother, you talk hillbilly? I am from the piney woods of East Texas. I knew a guy that converted a vomit-green cadillac for hauling hay. He simply removed the body after the doors, and installed wooden slats on the frame so that he could load it with hay! He could get a bunch of square bales on the back of that car!

Wow, American Graffiti! What an inspired idea!

Well, everyone said it so well....great color and great build!

Hey Kyle! Welcome back to the hobby indeed! Look forward to seeing your work!

Marcos, that is a wonderful looking Bronco! Man, that is one clean build. Really like the painting, too. Very realistic!