Mark W

Thanks Pierre, still need to add the Traco label. Just a few tiny defects to fix and she’ll be ready for paint.

Getting very close to paint on this one. The photos show the final rear fender shape (rev 3), the tips were extended and the edges softened. The front parking lights (rev 2), material removed and inside edges curved. Finally got the rear deck and roll bar done. Scoops and re-scribed trunk. Lastly, some progress on the engine. Thanks for looking!

This is a small detail but it took a lot of work. As Shark pointed out, the rear fender flair is very wrong on the AM kit. Drivers side is nearly done, just need to fix a few scratches. The other side is close behind. Small, as I said but I think it will look much better on the finished model.

Excellent job on really in-scale details. If you ever get a chance, would appreciate some details on the door/trunk/hood hinges. Always looking for new ways of doing things.

When I was 17 I owned a 1962 Impala 327. It was just 10 years old and didn’t look as nice as this. Beautiful job. The lettering on the radiator hose, something I could never do. Care to share the method?

Pierre, I will post a few photos so you can see how I made the changes. After removing most of the roof, I made an insert and glued it in the trunk area, then I reinforced it with plastic stock and two-part epoxy, being careful not to interfere with the chassis. After that, bondo was used to put the curve back in. Then the front was contoured to match the interior. The trunk was also rescribed. If you need more, just let me know. Thank you for your compliments.

Thanks for looking. The mods are slow and more to come. Rear fender flairs are next.

Thanks! Got a ways to go yet, but getting there.

Here’s the wheels/tires I plan on using. The tires are AMs, the wheels (Revell) needed built up on the O. D. To fit. The hood is also Revell and after getting it to fit the opening, I found the front of the mound did’ match the AM body…..a little filler. But I do have a line on a HRM hood… a much nicer option. Also scribed in the headlight covers and a little work on the interior.

Todd, I looked, I saw, I will make the change! Be picky, I missed that one.

Hey, thanks Dann. I took a break from the DB5. Thought I would at least get this one ready for paint. Hope you’re feeling better and waiting to see your DB5 again.

Yes, it’s Traco correct for the Wintersteen car. I posted a pic below.

Thanks, coming along Thank you, no the HRM is no longer available. Looked that way first. The area under the roll bar was a trip.

Here’s the latest update on the Wintersteen Corvette. Body has a reshaped grill opening and smoothed over door handle slots. And of course the roadster body mod. The big block sets waiting for final details with my attempt at scratch built headers.

David, now that you mentioned why you do a WIP. I will tell you that while I am working on my Futura, I’m using your WIP as a guide. Naturally I’m finding the same “problems” as you. With a few small deviations, your solutions are getting me through this project. My color choice is not set in stone, but I am leaning towards the pearl white. Just as I’m working on the Futura the exotic Platinum Arowana fish scales from the far East are being ground to the proper scale. Many thanks.

Wow, that two-tone looks fabulous! I don’t have the imagination for design. But I’m really good at copying others.

I’ve looked into how a differential works, kinda understand it. But never knew until now where the term “differential” came from. Thanks!

Stunning build! I can truly appreciate your skilled efforts as a Futura now sits in parts on my workbench. I can’t imagine how you turned these ill-fitting parts into such a beautiful build!

I’ve been trying some Mr Hobby for the first time paints myself. I’m starting to like them.

I haven’t tried any rattle can stuff yet, going to get a bit better with the air brush stuff first. A lot of people like the revell spray, so it will be on the lost. I agree with light handling, when I was a kid, I tried to polish kit chrome with real chrome polish!! You know how that works.

Thanks, I’m still new to the group and am finding how it works. I appreciate your advice and agree if I search through some threads, I’ll learn a lot. l’m an old model builder, but still learning new techniques.

Yeah, I looked for one but didn’t find it. I’ll search again.

About chrome paint……..AK xtreme metal is great, very much like chrome. Alclad is second and their black gloss is superb. SMS is ultra smooth and even, but a little toned down, which is nice sometimes. I used it on my Bullitt Mustang so it didn’t have the super gloss effect. I just bought some Green Stuff World Chrome Metal, but haven’t tried it yet. AK Super Chrome is like $30.00 / 60ml, looking for some input before I buy that one. What are some of the experiences here among you guys?

Looks really good, excellent job of grafting the roof!

Thanks! Have you started yours yet?