[GMC Astro as SAFEWAY]

I like it.

The red frame will set that cab off nicely.

Jameston

[1966 Hertz GT350]

Fresh from the paint shop!

[Tye Dying?]

If I can explain this without too much confusion, I think I can help.

Disclaimer: I have not tried this. This is from my memory of a magazine article.

1. Get a Tupperware container. Fill it with enough water to dunk the entire car body in. I doubt you will be able to reuse the container.

2. spray or pour the oil based paint colors you want to use on the water. Oil based paints will float on top of the water. Testors enamels will work for this.

3. GENTLY stir the paint on top of the water until you have the design you are looking for.

4. dip the body, and you will see the paint adhere to it. The oil based paints will not react to the water. slowly pull the body out of the water, and Presto Change-o you have a "Tye dyed" car.

I Hope I remembered this right, it seemed easy enough when I read it.

Hope this helps.

Jameston

[1966 Hertz GT350]

Tamiya? That is hilarious LOL!

I found it online. It's Scalefinishes.com Ford Sapphire Blue Metallic.

[Lurker, hoping to change]

Ron,

Welcome to the board. Can't wait to see some of your builds, and good luck.

Jameston

[1966 Hertz GT350]

Thanks for all the positive response.

Chris, I used the cheap Walmart red primer for the chassis.

Dave, thanks I always thought it was... Unique that Ford wouldn't dip the entire control arm.

The engine bay will be painted black, and the Gold Hertz decals go on today.

Here's another pic.

Thanks

Jameston

[1966 Hertz GT350]

The chassis is complete. After I get the body mounted I'll get the front tires on.

I will paint the body colored over spray when I paint the body. The final details will be taken care of after the body is mounted.

This car will be Sapphire blue with the gold stripes.

[Roof Lights and Stacks?]

Try sourkrauts for the roof lights http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com/?page_id=...p;page_number=7

A 45 degree angle cut on stacks are easily accomplished with a small miter box. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=37022

Hope this helps.

Jameston

[1966 Hertz GT350]

Okay, I'm finally building a Ford.

So far I have all the body work done, and the chassis started.

For those of you that are familiar with my work, this is going to be OOB and NOT painted black/gold.

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Jameston

[Need help with AMT/Model King 70 Camaro]

John,

I use a 10/0 fine paintbrush to paint tire details with Americana acrylic paints. Americana paints are sold at Michaels, and are on sale frequently. The color selection can't be beat.

I hope this helps

Jameston

[What do you love about model building?]

I love the research. Finding out as much I can about the model I'm building, then using all that knowledge to build something a little more authentic.

I'm that way about everything, not just models.

Jameston

[Liquid Glues]

I use laquer thinner as liquid glue.

Works great, evaporates fast and you can get a quart for the price of a small bottle of regular liquid glue.

Same here, But I use Methyl Ethyl Ketone. (MEK)

Jameston

[The Bellagio Custom 1962 Chevy Bel Air]

El Camino, I almost have the bed floor made. I'm waiting for a 62 Chevy model before I build the sides. As soon as I get the interior done I'll post more pics.

Jameston

[Ferrari 312PB]

WOW, that is stunning. Wonderful workmanship.

I love the color. LOL.

Jameston

[The Bellagio Custom 1962 Chevy Bel Air]

interesting idea..... but why such a long hatchback and not a trunk?

Or maybe an El Camino bed?

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This body was really nice and needed a very small amount of cleanup.

Jameston

[semi truck pulling]

Buba,

All those pulling trucks look like they're simple, short wheelbase 10 wheelers with daycabs, and a weight box over the drive axles. The placement of things like stacks, rear fenders, and what motor/turbo combo seems to be up to the owners.

I say tear into a kit, build it how you like, and have fun with it. Those guys are.

Jameston

[Subaru is out!]

BBC reported this morning that Fuji Heavy Industries is pulling Subaru from WRC competition.

What will WRC be without Subaru?

Jameston

[#24 dupont]

I cannot find an exact name for the blue the #24 uses, but it will be a DuPont hothues color.

If you are looking for 100% accuracy, any good paint shop should have a selection of hothues paint chips to choose from. Tamiya has some dark metallic blue paints that should be close.

Good luck.

Jameston

[The Bellagio Custom 1962 Chevy Bel Air]

These are so cool, I just ordered one.

As for the he back. It looks fine to me, but It would be easy enough to rescribe a trunk.

Robert, how about building the 789? I would definitely buy one of those also.

http://www.n2amotors.com/index.html

I can't wait to build the Bellagio.

Jameston

[General motors 1:1 paint colors]

Nate,

I can get that color for you and will be ALLOT cheaper then paintscratch.

Scalefinishes.com

Jameston

[Revell Discontinuing NASCAR Model Kits]

If Revell is no longer making nascar, then WHERE'S MY ZR1?

Everyone here has seen the posts about what we want the model companies to make. Hopefully this is the first step in making some of those kits a reality.

Who cares about NASCAR anyway? A V8 carberated, RWD Camry, Okay.

IMHO.

Jameston

[License Plates]

Standard US plates are 12" X 6" making them 1/2" X 1/4" for 1/24th.

Jameston

[License Plates]

I use the plate maker from http://www.licenseplates.tv/ then just print them to size, cut them out, and glue them on.

Mostly older plates, but a great selection of European plates.

Jameston

[Noreastcon 2009]

Count me in.

I'm a sponsor for OOB automotive!

Jameston

[House of Kolor Paint, Where do I get it?]

The best place I have found to get HOK outside of a local paint shop is TCP global (http://www.tcpglobal.com/HokPaint/). They offer HOK colors in either pre-thinned 2 & 4oz. bottles, or in full strength quarts & gallons. Toped off with great shipping price and speed.

Hope this helps.

Jameston