Tony T

Recently started this one: There are no interior panels, so I started to make some. Here's what I did today:

Great colour! I built only 2 of the 1/8th scale Monogram kits, this one and the '79 Vette, back then. I still have them, tucked away until I can finish my basement, and be able to display them.

Looks great, Mark. Very believable build!! GM could have had a 1:1 in an Oldsmobile showroom back in the day.

Cool. I`m just starting on the Hasegawa kit version, and noticed several deficiencies that this new tool seems to address. Is it available yet, or do you know the release date?

Nice build. I like it!

Thank you, Mark!

Well, Mr. Rusty's Speed Shop finally ponied up for a tow truck. Here it is. (99 Silverado Custom, Midnight Cowboy, and parts box wheels)

Nick, sorry to hear about your stress, etc. Good to learn how to manage it, deal with it and work through it when you are young. Healthy strategies. Makes it easier to deal with later in life, too. Building models is a great way to learn to deal with life. Patience, following directions, planning, knowing when to put it aside. All good life lessons. Take care, Nick.

Here's my '58 Vette. I used a wash on the wheels, panel lines, and lower body. (The photo doesn't show this really well) Here's a Jalopy that I used more of a dirt wash, along with a black wash. Here's a '69 Camaro I did as a daily driver, with more of a rust and dirt wash, with black wash in the wheels. Ialso used some flat clear to flatten some areas more than others. The rear panel on the tow truck got more of a flat tan to show heavier dirt, and rust A picture is worth a thousand words as they say! More pics available in my album link in my signature line.

I've used Tamiya flat black, with a bit of flat tan, thinned with water until I liked how it flowed (I add a touch of dishsoap to break the water's tension). When I've done weathering, it's easy to over do it, so go slow. Think of how a real car gets dirty, usually the top gets rain, bird stuff, tree sap, etc, and the bottom doesn't get the rain etc. I've used more flat tan, or earth, or rust paint to add more tan to areas that are dirty, and more black for shadowy areas. Thinned flat grey can add a dusty look, too. Around the rust areas you have already, adding a very thin flat black wash with a touch of tan will add some darkness to the low spots, adding some depth. Take some scrap pieces, or a scrap body to practice on. Add the paints you did on your Mustang model, then practice with the washes. Once you get to the point you think it's almost enough, then stop and let it dry. You can always add a bit more later. I hope this helps!

Nicely done! I'm glad to see you didn't rust the plastic front bumper! I'd suggest giving the whole thing a black wash to really give it some depth.

Pretty cool! Where are the wheels from? I don't think I've seen that style before! I like them!

Nice! I'm just starting the 23 window version of this kit that Revell released. Thanks for the heads up about the ejector pin marks in the chassis!

Too bad I missed this! I just finished a '99 Silverado on Monday that I started in November. I didn't take any WIP pics, just some of the finished truck.

Thanks!

Nice build. I like it. Love the old Police Fords!

Nice!

Excellent colour, and build! Very nice!

Very nice, clean build! Nicely done!

Revell 99 Silverado Custom, kitbashed with Revell Midnight Cowboy, with parts box wheels and tires, guitar string antenna, aluminum tubing exhaust tips. Built as a curbside. Thinking about doing somemore light weathering, but just want to enjoy it as is!

Nicely done, Jerry!!

Dub in the sound of a V8, a bit of a breeze, and you're there!!

2000 Ford Taurus LX wagon Avatar is my project car - 1967 Beetle. Plan is to build it as a Herbie the Love Bug replica. Time vs Money project! Floor pan replacement-ready for welding! Spare well bottom, also ready for welding!

Those say they are mag wheels, so I'd say no. Not sure but the description sounds like this could be helpful: http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?c=0&p=67812

I love the wheels in the 356 kit. They are awesome, especially the Porsche 5x205 wheels, my personal favourite! Looking forward to where you take this one!