Andrew McD

Exactly my point of view though I couldn't have stated it so concisely.

This one gets my vote too. I'm very impressed with how clear it dries and the bond strength.

Slick idea Greg. I am impressed with how much it adds to the door panel. I have learned so much from these forums. Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas.

I am curious what your thoughts are on the Tamiya Pearl Clear. Did you thin it? I assume you airbrushed it on. I have some but haven’t shot it yet so I am interested if it gave the sort of result you expected? Great looking hot rod! Excellent stance!

It's a problem I've run into before but have yet to resolve; a paint color that is representative of what brake rotors look like. I'm currently working on the Revell '32 Ford 5 window high boy and the brakes are chromed! I stripped the chrome off and I've tried different versions of steel, flat aluminum, gloss aluminum.......but nothing looks right to me. Can anybody suggest a paint that gives a decent depiction of what a brake rotor should look like?

I think you have produced a really nice looking model from a challenging kit! Nice color scheme. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

There is the option of installing the doors in an open position but it's a matter of either open or closed and I chose closed.

Excellent work!

All your efforts to find an approach to painting that works for you has certainly paid off. Looks great! The detail work really sets this one off as well. Another excellent piece from Zippi's Garage.

Thanks Mathias, it was a fun build.

Thank you Larry!

I based the color on an R4 on a Youtube video. Not an exact match as they weren't painted a pearl but close enough that I thought it looked good. Thanks for your comment.

Thanks Bruce!

Worse car I ever owned was a Renault LeCar, the next gen after the R4. I recall it was amusing to drive but a real maintenance headache. Thanks for the nice comment.

Thanks Bruce. I enjoyed this unique subject.

I recently finished the Renault 4GTL by Ebbro. My first Ebbro kit and I quite enjoyed it. Everything is reasonably well engineered without much in the way of flash. They do have an unusual approach to the side glass as it is part of the interior door cards and must be masked off for painting. I used BMF for the masking and could have done a better job. I made a total mess of the windshield glass. While attempting to outline the windshield glass frame with a black enamel paint marker I smeared paint on the windshield. While trying various methods to remove the paint I made a horrible mess of the windshield that ultimately I had to sand and polish to make it useable at all. Apart from the glass mishaps I very much enjoyed the build. I wired the engine and added an ignition coil; most of which is difficult to see as the hood opening is limited by the front bumper! Paint is Tamiya TS-60 Pearl Green. Interior carpet is black embossing powder and the seats are decals included with the kit.

I really enjoyed the show when Tony Angelo was hosting but I think they've hit on a really good combination with Alex and Lucky. A young female that is a real gear head and driver along side Lucky the old school male California hot rodder. The two have established a great working rapport in front of the camera without any contrived drama. Incidentally I love the Plymouth Savoy, what a cool hot rod! If they keep doing interesting projects the show should do well.

What a monster but quite the beautiful lady with the body in place! One mean green machine! Well done.

You are a brave man! Outstanding work.

Very impressive, particularly the decal work! Enjoyed the race photos as well. You seem to have hit every detail of the actual car in your scale model. Well done!

REALLY nicely done!

I believe the Windex sold with labeling that describes it as "Original" is the stuff you want. I think the Windex products that are NOT labeled with "Original" on the package do not contain the ammonia that promotes the paint removal.

It's out of my area of experience but would be interested to see what you do with it.

Bill, You suggest using a fine fiberglass. Would this be of the sort one might find used structurally in radio control aircraft? Great looking Chevelle! Andrew

Certainly not a criticism but I do agree with your comment that the stance would have been better with the back even with the front. Having said that the build looks terrific. Love that smooth black finish and the matte aluminum......excellent hot rod!