Kelly Burns

Thank you so much guys for the responses! I'm going to look into each of the suggestions. I've seen some youtube videos with the MCW paints, they seem pretty good to me. I'm not familiar with Zero or Scale Finishes at all. Mostly my subject matter in pre '48 hot rods and drag racing, so some metallics and some non metallics. I like staying brand to brand with primers/color/clears. I've seen and know some guys that switch around, but I'm not that seasoned with it yet in the scaled world.

Is there still a problem getting Gravity paints? Is there another quality alternative? I like the ready to spray idea. This will be my first time airbrushing a body.

I'll be anxious to see it.

I know a couple of guys that ran as a team in the Cannon Ball. They say that safety is "cool if you can find a place for it!"

Our model club is doing a group build of the '64 Dodge 330, I'm doing mine as a modern day "Ramcharger Pro Stock". This thread has been great inspiration!

That is why I like the Morgan one, do you order it off their website or is the a place to order it from?

I've got two engines I'm putting together and want to use a magneto on both. This is my first time doing any model car wiring. I've looked at the Pro Tech pre wired, the Detail Master kit and the Morgan Automotive one. There are aspects of each one I like. Which one does everyone like and why? Which one do you think best fits the 1:25 scale?

@NYLIBUDWhere did you get the wheels?

Well, the DOT3, did a pretty decent job on the unknown paint. I was able to scrub off about 95% of the paint with a fingernail brush. The only reason I wasn't able to get the last bit of it, and ended up putting the parts back in the bath, was not being able to get into the little nooks and crannies. I'm sure after another 24 hrs. and a stiffer brush, the parts will be ready for mock up. The integrity of the plastic seems to be as it should be off the sprue.

I submerged a few parts (pro stock chassis and seats) in DOT3 brake fluid yesterday around noon. I have never used brake fluid before and thought this was a good time to put it to the test, being I have no clue as to what kind of paint is on them. I figure I'll pull them out tonight and see if the paint is soft and either scrub it or let the stuff soak longer. I've used alcohol, the good stuff, on fresh Tamiya rattle can sprayed parts. It cleaned the paint and primer, but I didn't have the great results others have had. Super Clean has worked wonderfully for me, to strip new and old chrome pieces.

Scribed the body and removed some side trim. Also got the engine ready for headers I'll make, the plug wires and the magneto.

I'm sure if I'm going to keep the panoramic bar, I'm wanting more of a '70s-'80s Street Machine look. I might do two down bars in back for a 4 point roll bar, or just keep it in my parts bin for another build.

Scribed the body and removed a couple of fender emblems.

@Dennis Lacy Thank you, I hope so. I never had the pleasure to get to meet FJ or 'Lil John, but they were heavy influencers to me, which is what brought me to build my '48 model, and actually my career path. I've gotten to know John a little over the past year or so, and am honored to call him a friend.

@Dennis Lacy @Chevy II thank you for the kind words! Its going to be very similar to the first one, maybe with a blower and a few more detail parts, like a Mag with wires and I may try Alclad for my first time. This one I'm giving to the sons of the man that owned the real car.