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A really nice build, and the color is right in my favorite range. That engine is a real power house. great work.

I always want to build a dragster but when I see something like this, I just don't know if I have it in me. Beautiful by the way. The paint , the engine, the decals. Very impressive.

Wow, just wow. There is a lot of work in that old belvedere. I like the white front bumper. The engine details are awesome.

newly tooled and true to scale (if there is such a thing in sci fi ), this little gem is a breeze to build . The details are finely molded, and the high quality decals make this little critter a nice piece to put on a shelve . Round 2 announced recently they are developing the 1/48 version. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Although not a big fan of the show, I always admired Brian Johnson's designs, they have that logical, functional approach of what an engineer at NASA could come up with.

Thanks everybody for your kind words. keep on building

Thanks Tom Water based acrylics are not affected by lacquer, at least lacquers designed for models. I also use Mr hobby clear lacquer with same results. I used clear lacquer over tamiya, vallejo and even cheap craft store acrylics and never had an issue. To be safe though I let the paint cure for at least a week before I clear coat it , I get a better finish that way , and another week before polishing. What I would never do is shoot lacquer over enamel unless you let dry for a very long time. I stopped using enamels a long time ago.

Thank you Bob, don't be put off , it's not as difficult as it seems. you can start with smaller objects. Wheels are perfect, they are small and easy to go back to paint. The main thing to remember is to use two different type of paint, either acrylic or lacquer. For rust, I use red brown lacquer as a base, then your choice, salt or hair spray to cover the areas to be rusty. Let dry, then apply you top coat (acrylic ) ; thin layers for a smooth finish or heavy coat for cracking paint. Then with a brush and water rub gently the areas you want to un paint. The chevy 3100 was done using the salt technique and the Trabant was done with the hair spray technique. Give a go, you'll be glad you did. try it on a steelie or a spare hood. Once you get the knack for it , it becomes really addictive.

Nicely done. The thing with bikes, no curbside, no place to hide under the hood. Everything is there like the real thing. Bikes are not my thing but I like to look at all kinds of models. I like to look at the work and this one is one beautiful bike and like you said, we do like the color. keep it up

Thanks Tom

Boy , I wish I could find a little treasure like that in my stash . The body has a beautiful shine. Amazing it was clear brushed on. Monogram were doing great kits and subjects back in the day. Although not always spot on, several of their kits were really good even by today' standards. I'll keep an eye on this one.

Not into custom myself but I know beauty when I see it . 34 is also my favorite year for the ford and let's face it they are popular among custom builder for no reason. A++. I just love these copper orange metallic colors they just bring these models to life.

That is very kind of you Helmut, I am fairly new to this forum but I have been building for a long time with a big brake of 17 years. I cannot stay idle for very long. This hobby keeps me busy and not getting any younger, I want to finish my collection while I am still capable. I enjoy photographing my models just as much as building them. I would really like to see some of your work, I'm not sure how to look for content, Can you post a link ? Be well

Thanks David, I don't know, I like the used and abused look on a model. Like those pictures you see in junkyards, you see those once beautiful cars and trucks reduced to rust and grime. I like the challenge it poses as it changes the sequence I would normally build a pristine car. Part of it also is that most of my memories of my youth these were all around us. Smoking and sputtering, it all brings back good memories from when I was young. I used to build airplanes, mainly from WW II so weathering was essential so I apply mostly the same techniques.

Moebius kits are really finely detailed and engineered, but this one gave me some trouble. The grille doesn't fit perfectly and the hood drops too much. I found out during the final phase so I left it like that .Still a nice looking car. I remember our neighbor had one like this but it was light blue. The color is a mix that I did with Vallejo acrylics with clear coats TS 13 from Tamiya.

A fun kit to build, this one is my second attempt at weathering after the 2CV. I wanted to depict the very first vehicle I learned to drive in. I was 8 and my legs weren't long enough to reach the pedals. My father made pedal extensions to make it easier for me. He had quite a large piece of land so I could practice. He would let me drive every chance he got. At sixteen I got my driver's license and from then on every time we would be together, he would let me drive, He did not like to drive long distances. The model is a close rendition of the state that poor truck was in, The tires weren't great, the brakes kept braking down, the engine was reaching the end of it's life but despite all this, I have very fond memories of this truck. In a sense it's a tribute to my father and the thrust he had in me. He left us in 2006 ,2 days after Christmas. Thanks for looking

Great save

Welcome back George, looking forward to look at your models.

Nice build of a particularly difficult kit. The outdoor setting makes that light blue come alive. Very well done

Always liked this body style, manufacturers were going back to curves and somewhat aerodynamically efficient design. A fine build and a well suited color.

A nice color, your hard work paid of. Some colors are more difficult to photograph, I can attest to that, even with natural light . The white interior makes it pop even more Great work. I like it

really nice job, I also build a police car from that kit but I left it as an impala. I have a second kit and I am considering making it a taxi cab, I might try the Biscayne approach. I agree with you, Round 2 should issue different version of that kit . 4 doors are a rarity in model cars beside the more expensive resin option.

A new take on a classic, looks very good to me. Nice choice of colors too Sometimes, less is more.

Thank guys, Zippi, and for those who are wondering what color I used. When I need a custom color, I usually eyeball it. For this , I used a mix of Tamiya acrylics orange white red and brown. i don't remember the ratios though. I only use flat acrylics as they offer better coverage. Light sanded and 4 coats of Tamiya TS 13 clear.

That's a beautiful color Bob. Back then, they weren't afraid to use bright colors, a far cry from black, white and any shade of gray in between we see these days. However, some manufacturers seem to introduce those crazy colors back recently. Personally I like those crazy colors from the 50's. It looks close to the green of the coca cola AMT kit. I like it. Looking forward to see the end result. Be well

Thanks Charlie.