Bainford

Very nice looking paint, but there is a slight texture, probably inherent in the paint. I don't clear everything, but I think a clear would finish off that paint job very nicely. A couple coats of clear and some light, fine colour sanding or an application of cream polish and that paint will look like a million bucks.

Great little Henry J. Very cool so see one in more sedate trim than the usual gasser. I like it.

Beautiful McLaren. Nice, clean work, and the paint looks fantastic. Overall very nicely done.

I would try thinner paint, dialing the pressure way back, and getting in close. Making the paint thinner will help it flow at low air pressure. Low pressure helps to reduce paint output volume, allowing you to get in close and lay down small amounts of paint where you want it without air pushing around a puddle of paint. Focus on the deep parts of the wheel first until you have satisfactory coverage, then pull back and focus more on the rim portion of the wheel. I recommend a couple practice runs on scrap wheels to get the technique down. Some airbrushes won't do this very well. One of my airbrushes is a Badger Patriot 105 that is miserable for stuff like this.

Brilliant. That paint looks great, and the effect is perfect in the sunlight. One of the nicest examples of black cherry I've seen on a model.

Assuming you are referring to electrical wire with an insulation on it, it is difficult to day. The gauge refers to the cross sectional area of the conducting material (the copper) in the wire, but we are interested in the overall diameter including insulation, and insulation can come in various thicknesses. For most applications you will probably want an overall thickness of .012" - .014". In many instances this will mean using 30-34 gauge insulated wire, depending on the size you need for your application (are you replicating 7 mm wire for a stock engine, 8 mm for a modified street engine, or 10 mm or larger for a race engine) and the insulation thickness. For insulated wire, the sizes you mention would be a bit large. For uninsulated wire, 26 ga = .0160", and 28 ga = .0126". In this case, 26 ga. is a bit large but might be usable for a modern drag engine, and 28 ga. would be suitable for a street engine.

Cool concept and great execution. That is one of the best integrations of the Allison mill into a road car I've seen. The two go together very well, and the mods to accommodate the engine flow well with the rest of the car. Very cool, and nicely done.

Nice attention to detail. Looking forward to seeing more.

Cool project. The body mods are really looking the part. Nicely done.

The Cuda is coming along great. Very nice work on the paint.

Looking good, Joe. Very nice clean work on the interior.

Beautiful Jag, Rich. The coupe and roadster look great as a matched set. Very nice work.

The Charger looks great in black. Love the redlines. The display backdrop is cool, too.

Every time this thread comes back around, I spend an hour or so reviewing the whole thing from the beginning. And each time, my mind boggles. Simply sublime craftsmanship. I appreciate your taking the time to illustrate your build. Cheers.

Digging everything about this build, Roger. I love your methodical approach, and the style is perfect. If this one finds its way back to the bench, I’m watching.

Looking great! I like the direction of this build. Digging that it’s not rolling on 19s or whatever.

Thanks KK, much appreciated.

Bainford is my high school nickname. Back then, in our core group of friends there were two of us named Trevor. This occasionally caused some confusion ("Hey guys, were all meeting at Trevor's place on Saturday") so one of the guys said one of the Trevors needs a nickname. My last name is Bain and I was into Fords, so I was tagged with Bainford. It was a stupid and contrived name, and I hated it, which is a sure way for it to stick. Eventually it became my sole identifier. The name died when I left my home town in my mid-twenties, but when I joined my first internet forum in the early 2000s, I resurrected it as my screen name.

First, let me say that 1:1 is a fine looking truck. The very clean and subtle changes make for a cool street cruiser. The model is a very nice replica of the 1:1. Nice custom touches. Good work on the graphics, they must have been a bear to do. You really nailed the look. Very well done.

What a lovely combination. The pair make a very cool period vibe. I love the El Camino, and the foil work looks great, but I'm really digging the boat. Excellent work.

Good look hauler, Chad. The Fairlane looks perfect on the back. All round a great looking team. Sorry to hear of the problems with warped parts. That seems to be par for this kit. I've got this kit on my want-list, and I hope they sort the issue before I get one. Apparently hood and cab warpage is a problem with all of the Ford pick-up kits. Nonetheless, you did a great job on this one.

The old Ford looks downright menacing. It's pure evil, and befitting of the Midnight Auto 'sponsorship'. Very cool, Tim. I love it.

Wicked attitude!

Good looking Fairlane. Lovely foil work. So, is there still a 427 lurking under that shiny black bonnet?

Love it! That is one fine looking Deuce. Great style and a high standard of detailing and finish. Very cool.