Donny

I've actually got Scots on both sides of my family. My mum comes from Manchester but has Scots on her dad's side. My great grand dad was a Scot, don't know much about that though. A couple of years ago, when we were in the UK, I bought a book about the Cameron clan, but it went missing somewhere along the way, so I never got to learn much about the Camerons. Getting too old to worry now, and with the internet there's a lot to learn anyway.

Nice models Peter, love that Cobra. I've had a couple of layouts over the years, but unfortunately invested in a financial institution that went bust and lost my money and house, (bad advice) so I had to move about a bit, rentals are not the best place to have a MRR layout. Anyway that's in the past, the layout is just a diorama, small shelf thing for my grandson, which is pretty well done. My turn now, got a couple of kits coming, so when I get going, I'll post some progress pics to get advice on. Don't think I'll ever get to your level. Don

Hey Luke, thanks for your help, another Aussie 'eh? I need to practice a lot with the airbrush for painting cars, so far I have used it mainly for scenery for my grandson's model railway, so as you can appreciate, finish as in mirror, is not super necessary, so I haven't had to be too fussy, but now with cars and show finish's, this is a whole different ball game, so lots of practice coming up. Need to buy a few packets of spoons, I guess. Not too clued up on auto model paints, is surface primer and surfacer the same thing? Thanks for your comments and advice, I'll let you know how I go. What part of Oz are you from?

Thank you mate.

Thanks Dan, very friendly lot so far, lookin good. Don

Thanks mate, I'm out west, place called Yamanto - Ipswich, only one hobby shop close by, bit of a drive to the others. Scotland, my ancestors are from the Cameron clan - don't hold that against me LOL, hence my name Donald Cameron Ridgeway. Thanks I'll look up Coolhand, I've used SMS on the MRR, good paint. Don

Thanks Bill, if I ever get close to that level, I'll be a very happy man. love the color and the finish. You've just given me another option. I want to go in the right direction from the start, if possible. Apart from wanting to have good finishes on my models, one has to also take into account the cost of the kits and not wanting to ruin a model with the wrong procedures. The finish on the Chevelle is magic. I guess a long road ahead. Thanks for your input. Don

HI Trevor, I asked about the rattle can as I thought it might be a better way to start rather than messing with an airbrush, which I have - a Paasche Talon, and yes I found out about the "trials and tribulations" with an airbrush, still wrestling with that, although the requirements for airbrushing with MRR are a LOT different to modeling cars - finish wise. I have watched a few videos about prep, so have a pretty good idea what is required there, of course, knowing and doing is a completely different thing. I'll go with your suggestions re Tamiya and Mr Color paint, as I rather start eliminating what problems I can from the outset. Thanks a lot for the good advice, really appreciate it. Oh, and I ordered a big box of patience to come with my first kits.😄 Don

Thanks Les, I'm thinking the paint types/brands will be my biggest hurdle to overcome. Think I will stick with acrylics to start with get some experience with that and go from there. I have used acrylics in MRR. Any brands you would recommend? Don

Hi Mike, don't think I'll get a "perfect" paint job, my skill levels won't stretch to that. Don

Thanks Peter, experience with model cars, too long ago to remember if I got an "acceptable" level. I have just finished, well almost a model railroad HO diorama for my grand son, so I have some modelling experience, but that is streets away from modelling cars. To me, MRR is more about building than the finesse required to build and finish a model car. I'm watching heaps of vids on YouTube to get a good idea of what I've got back into - "my God". 😀 I am a bit of a perfectionist, so hope this will give me the patience to build some great models, patience is the key for me, sometimes doesn't work, but I'm happy to spend the time to get it as best as I can.

Thanks David, I wasn't sure if it was possible to get a good result from a rattle can. Didn't want to go spending the hard earned on them and not be able to get at least a possible good result. I would assume it's more difficult than with an airbrush which I have. Don

Thanks John and Trevor, I'm not new to modeling, just a long time away from car modeling - 40 odd years Don

Looking really good mate, something I'd like to try at a later date, much later, when I have a lot more experience. I'm just starting again after 40 years, so have a lot to learn, catch up on. Going to follow your progress with this. Don

Okay, now I'm getting to know the ropes, thanks for the heads up mate Don😉

Recently I saw the IMO mauve metallic paint job on a I think it was a '32 Ford. I've been checking around trying to locate it again, no luck so far. Next question, can I get a great finish from a rattle can paint job, I don't want to have to buy auto paint, too expensive and to big a quantity yes I'm a newbie, as you will gather as time goes on. A lot has changed in the last forty years. All help appreciated. Thanks. Donny

how long does it take to get approved by the moderator? Signed up a couple of days now - downunder time, and still getting the "need to be approved" message".

Thanks guys, appreciate the welcomes, look forward to chatting.

Thanks carl, I'm sure I'm going to drive you guys mad with my questions, I'm a bit out of touch, been a very long-time modelling cars

Hi guys, briefly, I'm from Brisbane Australia. Just getting back into the model car scene after a thirty-year hiatus. Built many models when in my twenties/ thirties, but then life got in the way - kids, mortgages and all that. Got back into modelling building a railroad for my son and now my grandson. I'm a retired motor mechanic and trial driver so cars are in my blood. Just purchased a couple of kits to get going again, so I guess you'll see a few posts popping up every now and then - you know, how the hell do I do this type of post. Nice to be here and share interests. Donny

Excellent diorama, your weathering and attention to details brilliant. Donny