johnyrotten

As long as you have options, that's all that matters. Nice looking exhaust on there, by the way.

Very true. Influences are everywhere.

Go for it. Another skill to learn.👍👍. I'd practice on something else ,unless your not too afraid of uncorrectable accidents. Again, I really like how this came out.

That's all part of a project. You're fortunate to have a mostly complete, running vehicle. Buying a basket case may seem cheaper, In The long run it costs more in time and money. The one basket case I have is a long term, very valuable harley project. I've slowly accumulated parts over the past five years for that one. And mainly it's been that long because a want all oem, original parts and pieces. You'll be able to track down everything that Lemans needs, very popular platform, and a ton support on them. Don't forget G.M.'s have a ton of interchange with parts, any old junkyards around you may have what you need.

While I've had moderate success with the set I purchased, I've found the "gotcha" with them. Spare parts are available, and after comparing the cost of replacing the whole brush vs a rebuild. Spending 20 dollars to rebuild a 30 dollar airbrush seems foolish to me. There seems to be several "companies" selling the exact same airbrushes. Master, point zero, vevor. Ect. They all must come from some build house overseas, different name slapped on them. Since they all seem like clones of decent brands, I wonder if at least a few are production runs that did not meet quality control? Does anyone know for certain that brands like aiwata manufacture "in house". I know of a few hand tool manufacturers that do the same. Icon and tekton wrenches come from the same Taiwan build house, better quality chrome and no skipping sizes from tekton.

Last week I order a new riding jacket for my wife, reputable company I've used many times. A few hundred dollar order, quality gear isnt cheap. Now, magically, they don't ship to NY, from Texas. And a few other states, mostly east coast. I wonder if we're dealing with the same issue.

Even "low" rear wheel horsepower can get out from under you.(motorcycle guy here).Overconfidence and ego. Your point of respecting the situation is spot on. Everyone thinks they're John Force or Mario Andretti until they aren't.

I like it. It's got just the right amount of odd proportions and look. Kinda like a more accurate, realistic character from that pixar movie "cars". Great job 👍👍

The fact that any "passengers" were called crewmembers (specialists in this case if I'm remembering correctly) is/was how they circumvented some of those laws/regulations. Along with it being "experimental". I'm curious if any civil suits will be as publicize as the incident was, if they happen.

Nice Malibu, sorry to see the gas prices. Ouch

Thank you. The engine mounts were a pain.

I've got a larger 30 gallon in my garage, and a small twin tank dewalt I inherited from my late father-in-law. I'm fortunate enough to have a spare bedroom for my model bench, the garage is where I build the full size toys.

I've thought along those lines, in the back of my mind is long term durability of this compressor. Ultimately I may buy a good one and send this to my god-son. He builds models as well.

Interesting ergonomics on that one. You're point on the compressor is a good one. While mine does the job, I see the drawbacks of no tank. Any of my other compressors are either too large or Noisy to want in my home.

Great looking galaxy. I really like the overall look you got, it's classy from some angles and means business from others. Awesome work

How do you like the Behr paints? Great color choice, by the way.

I listened to many hours of the investigation while at work, and tons of interviews and people looking at the wreckage giving their ideas on the failure. Whole situation is/was crazy,and preventable. I'll have to check this out.

Happy I stumbled across this, I've got a small brand new bottle that came in a used kit. Now I know to toss it out or give it away.

I'll keep that in mind now that I'm much more serious and invested in the hobby. I'm nowhere near a magazine cover level builder, maybe one day. Hopefully op can figure out their situation and anything I've said helps.

I'd say that's the model they cloned/copied. Here's the one from my kit, similar to op's.

I've know the Badger brand name all my life, wanted one as a kid in the mid-late 80's. There's a ton I've learned here in the past year.

I tend to find information everywhere on the forum,if and when the time comes or me to upgrade, I've got a good list to choose from.

This statement made me think. This is a small, niche industry we all rely on for a past time.

Thank you for the clarification Steve.

I want to add, I see you use craft paint, I sprayed my gto with craft paints thinned way down. Like water. With that same airbrush. It was a bit of messing around till I found the right viscosity and pressure to get it to spray well. Take an afternoon or whatever and try and dial it in. Change one thing at a time. It sprays water, so start with the paint viscosity.