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Thank you all for your rapid responses. Given my lack of a spray booth, air brush, and poor/developing model skills, I will likely pursue the OEM rattle can option at ~$30. Being it’s for interior pieces, I should be able to get away without the primer or clear and still suit my needs. Thank you all again. Great to know so my helpful members are present here.

I am seeking advice on a model paint, ideally in aerosol, that is equivalent to Testor's discontinued Nassau Blue Metallic 28129. This is the closest I have found is ( https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/spray-ts-plastics/ts-54-light-metallic-blue/100ml-spray-can/ or https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/spray-ts-plastics/ts-19-metallic-blue/100ml-spray-can/) and I am hopeful other options exist that may be a bit closer. As a note, I am not nearly as skilled as other members here and won't do a custom mix as the project is not that refined in my hands.

Excellent work, Mike - The car continues to make great progress

Outstanding artistic achievement - The diorama looks excellent

Excellent additions and adjustments, Mike. It is amazing to see how something as small as painting brake rotors can make such a difference. The mirror is also an excellent touch. I agree the Chaparral decals do need minor adjustments. I will send a PM with an idea… As a question, is your tech sticker on the wrong lens? I don’t recall ever seeing them anywhere but on the passenger side. Keep up the amazing work. Your work certainly raises the bar

Yes, I can see what you mean. It does appear they took some shortcuts with the front details of the car. I look forward to seeing your continued progress and appreciate your hesitancy to cause damage to a new model I also see that you added the jack-plate marker on the lower sill. Nice touch

Incredible work Mike. The last two photos without the body really highlight the amazing level of detail and attention you have placed into this project. The decals also look great. Very happy everything worked out well with Sam. I look forward to future progress photos Be well

Amazing work, Swede. Even in the primer white you start to get a sense for how great the final product will turn out. The flares really turned out great! The matte/flat paint does well to demonstrate the contours. Thank you for the bumper advice also. I will use that in my Titus project

Incredible work, especially the extreme detail on the undercarriage (brake ducts, etc). Congratulations! Could you link your Workbench page by chance?

Hi, @swede70 Any updates on this project? Very interested to see the final outcome

Apologies for the delayed response @Snake45 and @swede70 I appreciate the advice. Given that I am not in a rush to complete the 1970 Trans-Am lineup (better to be correct than quick) I will wait in the hopes of an improved AMC and Pontiac lineup in the future. I completely agree that the Replicarz version leaves a lot to be desired in terms of accuracy and quality, especially at the price point being asked. Hope you both are well

@swede70 I am curious for your thoughts. Given the immense similarities between the 1970 and the 1971 AMC Javelins, do you think it would be possible to simply modify the diecast hood, remove the interior CAIs, make an addition to the grill, and then do a repaint or do you believe it would be too labor intensive and/or not result in a realistic model. Model Real 1970 Real 1971 Best, Charles

I agree. @swede70 has done some amazing projects related to the AMC Javelin and other Trans-Am vehicles. He will certainly be an invaluable resource if the project is able to occur. For those unaware, below are some of Mike/Swede's projects related to AMC 1) 2) All said, unfortunately, his 1970 find and refrubishment is a resin antique that would not fit my needs and the other is a true-to-life modification of a diecast 1971 model. I certainly hope a 1:18 1970 AMC Javelin exists, but given that AMC no longer exists and the Javelin model never really was popular in the consumer market, it seems like a long shot that one was ever created to any reasonable quality standard... ...but hope remains

In a search, I am only able to find references to the 1971 AMC Javelin driven by Mark Donohue. That certainly makes sense as it was the winning vehicle of the 1971 year in Trans-Am. However, I am looking to see if a 1:18 1970 AMC Javelin, ideally modeled after the Penske-Donohue effort, even exists. I have looked for street versions all the way through race versions and nothing seems to exist for 1970. Here are some images: https://canepa.com/museum/1970-amc-javelin-trans-am/ Ultimately, the exterior differences between 1970 and 1971 are that the hood has a 'power bulge' and intakes and the paint scheme and livery are completely different with the entire front half of the roof being painted blue as opposed to 1971 which had the center striping and A-pillar accents. I am trying to collect as many of the 1970 Trans-Am cars as is practicable for a faux starting grid. I am not adverse to custom work but even in that style I am unable to locate anything. Guidance or advice from members would be greatly appreciated Charles

Amazing work. Excited to see the finished project