Mark W

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?

Thanks! I already have too many projects, but I already bought the ‘68 Charger wheel covers and chromed them, I also got the resin round side markers. Took my ‘69 Charger and puttied over the square markers. Another project on the bench.

Thanks! Yeah, that’s the fun of building a car that relates to something you enjoy, like the movie.

I started the Charger, now you have me thinking on another project! Although the dented Mustang would be fun.

Thanks, it took a lot of research.

Thanks, me neither, Steve, the car and the streets all came together.

Thank a lot! Yeah, they scuffed the finish on the movie car, I used MCW 10% flat to try to duplicate it. Getting the stance took a few spacers and a lot of fitting. Thanks!

Hey, so if you have any questions…….I did a lot of researh on the movie car, just ask. Did you get MCW paint? I also used their 10% flat to get the movie “sheen”.

1968 Bullitt Mustang done! Some of the mods were correcting the inside door handle, Cobra steering wheel, grab straps and white ball shifter. Outside was to take off the backup lights and paint the rear bumper guards, rocker panel molding and round side view mirror.