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MPC 1967 "Streaker Vette" Box Art INSPIRED Build.
FoMoCo66 replied to FoMoCo66's topic in Model Cars
Thanks, there were definitely challenges and the tooling 100% showed it's age. The thing is you exchange quality for total 70s style! -
MPC 1967 "Streaker Vette" Box Art INSPIRED Build.
FoMoCo66 replied to FoMoCo66's topic in Model Cars
Thank you! I take pride in my 3 generation model building history. I also feel like the models go really well together. -
Moebius 1965 Ford F100
FoMoCo66 replied to minkos's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Welp, it took me a little bit to finish this kit but I finally got it done and... I'm quite pleased with the result. This car had a couple paint issues mainly because it was the first car I airbrushed but I finally got them settled out, the color is testors red metallic flake with DupliColor filler primer and decanted Rustoleum enamel clear (only way I could spray it without it lifting the paint). There are not many things in the terms of modifications on this car. Really the only thing was the intake, where I shortened the carb mounting plate because originally they were too far apart, and parts box carbs/ air cleaners were added. The cool thing is when I told my grandfather that I picked this up from the LHS he said he built this kit back in the 70s as a kid. I didn't know that and thought it was pretty cool. I also happened to have some of his surviving models, low and behold, I HAVE HIS ORIGINAL BUILD UP! I was so happy and almost emedietly started building my kit. Oh and don't ask where the passengers side tail light went, I swear I don't know (6 tail light mod) Photo of his original build up. The back portion of the interior felt quite bare so I decided to add the racing fuel tank that comes with the kit. Of course it's my standard to at least do spark plug wires on each model. I decided to experiment with fuel lines to, turned out pretty well I think. It was a blast building this kit and was a pretty good learning opportunity for me. The struggles were worth it and I definitely learned how to avoid them. I guess now I clean off the bench and start another kit, what do you say fellas? Thanks for looking and I always appreciate your comments and feedback! Elliot
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What is your NUMBER 1 favorite movie car
FoMoCo66 replied to Thedragsterdude's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Mine is pretty stereotypical of us car guys, Milner's 32. I even built a replica out of one of the mpc switchers kits. Just something about this car is so cool. Oh and almost forgot, my second is Falfas 55. Elliot- 174 replies
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This looks so good man, it's super clean and I can't wait to see more updates.
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Nice I always thought the front was way to far forward and was going to do the exact thing you did! Cool cool cool.
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Charles Carpenter's '55 Chevy Pro Sportsman
FoMoCo66 replied to Zippi's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Cool build! Can't wait to see what you do with this, uh, poorly molded kit. Those tires looked really bad, nice job! -
This is such a cool build. I love roadkill and all those other shows, I'm just sad they canceled them all. 😔
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Spraying craft paints with an airbrush
FoMoCo66 replied to DoctorLarry's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
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Spraying craft paints with an airbrush
FoMoCo66 replied to DoctorLarry's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thank you very much. I don't do graffiti because if you look at most of the railroads shown were defunct roughly around 1980 (besides the Burlington Northern). I model the 1970s, graffiti wasn't really popular like it is now. -
Well its better than me, and done faster than me so...
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Spraying craft paints with an airbrush
FoMoCo66 replied to DoctorLarry's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I weather model train cars and something I've found for a smooth even consistency is using 99% isopropyl alcohol. You want to mix it till it's the consistency of whole milk. Aply in thin coats to get your finish super smooth. I used to use water and it would just bubble up. I also suggest you don't use the alcohol with Createx paints, even though there acrylics they turn into a slop. Pictures of my weathered freight cars using craft paints from Hobby Hobby. Elliot -
Ah yet again Bob showing us all up 😁. Good job I love the paint, the maroon just pops.
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What non-auto model did you get today?
FoMoCo66 replied to chunkypeanutbutter's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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Mmm... never mind, I'm keeping it. Not worth the work, probably do clear some time today.
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I was just thinking about it and think that it's will just put a darker shade of red on top of it. It's not worth striping.
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I guess your right, no use going through the trouble. I just wasn't expecting this color. Thank you.
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Well I got my 67 corvette repainted and picked up some more testors metallic red, or at least I thought i did. I ended up buying metallic red/rouge and with the tinny faunt on the bottles I didn't see the rouge. My corvette is pink!! I wanted red! I might Layer some actuall metallic flake red on top to make it look better. Elliot.
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I love watching Barbartos Rex, I had no idea there were so many different model paints! How do you like his paint? The color is beautiful!
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Autoquiz #635 - Finished
FoMoCo66 replied to carsntrucks4you's topic in Real or Model? / Auto ID Quiz
PM on its way.