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Mike, I have checked out your wip post. The engine and interior are outstanding! Looking forward to seeing more pf your progress.

Thanks! Im torn between this kit and the 1/16 57 Chevy convertable

Thank you for the tip. No more model glue on the body or clear parts for me! Hopefully I can button this up without botching anything else ....

Thanks! Yep. 2 coats of future on the dry side, then one wet coat. I let it sit for a few days and and polishe with cleaner wax

Thanks for the compliment! I use windshield washer fluid

Cant wait to see pics after they are cleared

Thank you. Its a bit of trial and error. I painted lots of spoons!

Looks Great! Can you please tell me what kit this is? Woud you post a pic of the under carriage?

Geat tip! Thank you

Thanks Carl. This has been lots of fun. Once I get the windshield, I'll be able to button it up

Thanks for the tip. I ordred some 2mm brass rod for my build.

Pic of the wheels and tires and an extra pic of the side if the engine

Looks great! I am considering Pegasus wheels for a build I’m planning. Do they work with the wheel back that come with the model kits?

Mike I just realized I should have quoted you. Please see above for the paint and prep reply

Some additional pics of the engine, under carriage, and interior. I’m happy with the way this is turning out. Certainly not too detailed, but this is the first kit I’ve built in many years. Not trying to frustrate my self with it

Great detail work on the dash and engine. Looks great

Thanks Mike! I did not use primer at all. I prepped the body by wet sanding with 600 grit sandpaper and wash and dried thoroughly. I really have found the the first couple of coats need to be very light. I dried each coat with a hair dryer to make sure that they were dry to the touch. I put the the future on right away, a couple thin coats then a good wet coat. I bought the paint at hobby lobby

The Trans Ams look great! I’ve been having good results thinning with was and clearing with future. I found an old bottle of the original future under my sink. I just posted up a ‘66 mustang body I just finished in wip. I bought some metallic white craft paint that I had in mind for an early Trans Am

I picked some metallic blue that I thought would be perfect. I sprayed it at about 40 psi, from about a foot away - about 3 light coats and a nice heavy wet coat. I dried with a hair dryer between coats. Then 2 light coats of future and one wet coat. I let it sit for a few days and the waxed it with meguires cleaner wax. I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out. I destroyed the windshield, first with a drip of glue, then I cracked it trying to sand and polish it. I have a new windshield on the way from eBay.

I’ve been working on learning how to use my airbrush and craft paints and started to work on a ‘66 GT 350 I’ve had for a couple years

What are you guys using to cut body panel (like holes in the hood for the engine to stick through or wheel arch relocation) Xacto knife? What blade and what technique do you use?

I need this kit! I had a 1:1 '65 (hardtop), I loved that car.

lookin' good

Really nice work all around!! Would you please let us know what wheels those are??

Is there a go to source for adter market wheels and tires, specifically drag slicks and wide wheels?