Pierre Rivard

Hi David, I clean my brushes with dishwasher liquid then tap water. Also want to mention I do extensive thinning with acrylic thinner, which in essence is water+ flow additives+ binders. My favorite is the one from Green Stuff World. Do your research about Tamiya. Their acrylics are not 100% waterbased and do have a portion of co-solvent.

Sorry about the bad news David. I love your fighting spirit. May I suggest moving to acrylics for paint? I've spent considerable time developing ways to brush on Vallejo acrylics (all layers) and pretty happy with the results, and no harmful solvents. I'm taking the liberty to post a picture as an example of what is possible with a bit of a learning curve.

Simply fabulous! Shows that with skills, patience and lots of scratch building a simple Cox body can be turned into a very accurate replica. I love it!

Kits that just are not in my "build lane" Fortunately happened only a few times. Trip to the hobby store feeling like I'm gonna strike gold. Walk around their stash, can't find anything I really like but so antsy to buy that I pick a kit that I'll never build.

Yes I do have a comment: keep going and keep sharing. Some of us here are taking notes.

A working project never dies with me. One project at a time and I always finish what I start. However finished builds are never safe. I regularly "crush" older built models as they lose interest on the shelf next to newer better built models. I just keep a stable of about 25... and I build about 5 per year. So on average about a five year life expectancy. Don't say it... I know... I'm weird...

You nailed it Mark. Impeccable research as always and then building in all the mods required to achieve the best possible replica. I built this one a few years ago... sent it to the crusher last year, saving me the embarrassment of a comparison to the beautiful one you just completed. 🥴

No no no Daniel, if you plan to not get too carried away means we will miss out on your best creative efforts. Build it Daniel style and I will follow religiously despite my dislike of the 914. Deal?

I think these 1950's style streamliners are very very cool and sure hope Both Niko and you will keep us entertained and inspired with your builds. The bodies on these Hawk/Testors toys are really good and the opportunity to scratch build everything else must be hard to resist. 😃

What a fabulous & creative build! Keep inspiring me my friend, might push me back to the bench.

This kit has a lot of very nice features for tooling dating back to the sixties. I really like what you are planning for changes/improvements. I built mine as a racer but if I ever build another one it will be more like what you are planning. I really look forward to your updates on this w.i.p.

Pantera... before the ruined it with fender flares and spoilers...

Excellent info Gary, thanks. Indeed the body is a bit shallow, thinking of extending the lower body sides. Lots to think about, should be a fun project.

Technical question Daniel. Do you make the straps before... or after drinking the bottle of wine?

Exciting project for sure. This will be fun to follow!