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Nice. The model is very accurate to your 1:1 version. Not in the pic, but I also had the Stillen front bumper cover installed not too long after the pic was taken.

Had two Fleetwoods too. The opti is a PIA, but once you get used to it, it can be changed out in under 2.5 hours. The key to never changing one twice is a new AC Delco unit and swap out the cap and rotor for the MSD unit. Also making sure the vent system is working correctly. Here is of my previous cars.

I restored a 95 Roadmaster sedan, so I also have a resin body of a RMS to remake that car as well. I have owned almost 20 B and D body GM cars from 94-96

Seems like they are starting to release some of the stranger thing's vehicles. The Blazer isn't one of them..... Yet. Stranger Things

Wal-Mart score. Now if only Wal-Mart sold 1/25 scale big block Chevy, and Pontiac engines.

It is a filter. I have a bathroom exhaust fan mounted to the back, and I put a hose from it out the window and go to town when I paint. I usually paint several bodies at once.

I am going to build a replica of my Police package wagon. The real car was Dark Grey Green Metallic, with tan cloth guts. It was a fun car with Eaton locking diff, 3.42s, built 4L60E transmission, tuning, SLP Ram air hood with matching intake box and other bolt ons. It ran low 15 second 1/4 miles with the stock LT1 350. The car was quite rare. I believe there was 154 1A2 police package wagons built in 95, and mine was one of two in DGGM unmarked wagons built, and both has spent time as NY Thruway units. The wheels on mine were one off versions of the stock Impala SS wheel. I removed the center cap and opened up the hub hole to accept a chrome center, and exposed lug nuts. I had them powder coated black. They were not made for this car but fit the look I was going for at the time. Now on to the model portion of the story. The donor model is a Revell Thom Taylor Alternomad kit with what I believe is a modelhaus resin body. I built the hood from the kit's hood, but it was too narrow for some reason. I found another hood from a taxi kit I am using for another body swap. I split it to get it to fit, then cut out for the scoops. I have a lot of work to make it look fluid again. This will be a slow build, as the body is far from perfect, and needs a lot of work to get it right.

Finally finished the room. Now on to building again. The paint booth is also ready to go again.

Thank you I was in the blue wagon in this video at NED. I broke loose at launch and had to work for it to squeak out a win.

The Chair, Desk, and cabinet showed up yesterday. I was busy when I got home from work. Just waiting a couple more things. Cart was too small to place my paint booth on, so I need to come up with something else for that. I will be able to retire the toolbox as my paint/supply storage.

Thanks for the responses. I will try the purple pond, Isopropyl alcohol and brake fluid if necessary.

Two of mine. Both were built simultaneously. The older chevy is not correct, but I liked the scheme. My next one will be based on the 70 Ford police car from ATM. Just need to find out what color they were back then. The green and gold came about around 73-74.

So I painted a 90 Mustang Notchback green and gold with Xtreame Lacquer to make a NH state police car but have decided to make it a California Highway patrol black and white. The black and white needs to be enamel. The lacquer needs to come off. Will a dip in the purple pond work? Or do I need something stronger?

Wow What an amazing workspace. What is the display case on the left side in front of the paint booth?

I would love to see a resin/3D 4 door GLH body for the Charger/Daytona kit. Not a powerhouse by 60s, or even today's standards, but still a car with some street cred in the mid 80s. I got beat by one with my 85 Mustang GT, and my 87 LX 5.0. I finally gave in and purchased one. It was not the GLHS, but an 86 GLH. It was a rocket. That was short lived when I traded it in for 87 Grand National, but it was fun.

So I purchased a 10x magnifying clamp light to mount to the desk. Had to move the models out of the closet. I think I have a problem. Collecting has taken over building. Time for more finished storage.

Yes, it is. I am trying to cover all my bases now so I can just build, but I know there is a few things I will still need. Better lighting, and some sort of big glass display case, or more curio cabinets as the first one is full.🙄 I have a homemade paint booth that has served me well and will continue till I need something bigger.

Prior to this, I built on the kitchen table and painted in what is now her room/office. My dedication has been a few this year. I think three. But in my defense, we were looking to move to SC so I did not want to have more built models to worry about protecting while packing for the move.

I want to thank all of you for your advice. I have a homemade paint booth that works great. and vents great. I will be mounting it on a 5-7 drawer cart (as mentioned by a couple of you) so I can move it around since I have to vent it out the window when in use. I do have to find a store size display case as the curio cabinet is now full, and we have a cat. So open shelving displays is a big no no. I keep all my Paints, brushes, tweezers, sandpaper, sand blocks (nail files) in a toolbox. It has served me well, but I want to get a paint storage as mentioned by johnyrotton. Again, thanks for the advice thus far.

I was not sure where to put this. I did not find a category this topic really fit, and this seemed the best place. Well after 15 years of empty nest, I finally convinced my wife to give up the idea of a guest room. She agreed if she could have the office room for her "she" room. I agreed, and now the metamorphosis has begun. Waiting on a new L shaped desk, and chair before the auto related pictures, and signs go on the wall, but it is mostly done. 8 rows of models in the closet. Any suggestions of have-to-have items would be great.

Bringing this back from the dead. I have owned several 1/8 scale Monogram cars. 65 Corvette, 80 Turbo Trans Am, 82 Camaro Z28 Pace Car. The two that eluded me was the 85 Camaro IROC, and 85 Corvette. I now finally have the 85 Corvette. (Boy did these things get expensive.) I must have this Revell version of the 79 Trans-Am. (Boy did these things get expensive.) Plans include lighting both vehicles, and 3D anything that could be improved.

Always taking away everything good and replacing it with stupid. No wonder I am becoming a grumpy old man. Time to cancel Discovery+.

Happy thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy time with family, and friends.

I was looking for a 6.5TD Detroit Diesel myself for the Chevy C3500 dually. It would have been one of three engine choices. 5.7L 350, 7.4L 454, or 6.5L Turbo Diesel. I could go with the Iceman Duramax 6.6 Turbo Deisel as a swap engine.

I am not sure why I made two threads, but here is the finished thread.