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Nice work. Good looking mods.

You’re not alone. I saw this at the hobby shop this afternoon.

Great looking engine. I know you have a remit to build OOB, but the temptation to hit it with some wash and weathering must be almost irresistible.

This build keeps getting better and better. The lighting is looking good, and the foiling compliments that gorgeous paint nicely. So cool.

This is good news, thanks for posting. Hopefully it’s the old BMF we know and love. Fingers crossed.

Looking great, Jim. Very creative stuff, here, and I love what you are doing with 3D printing. Your results are very impressive.

Stellar!! Very impressive to see this coming together. And as you say, I bet it really pops when viewed in person.

Nice work, Dale. Good job masking those stripes. Sharp Mustang.

I use Tamiya Panel Accent quite a bit. I, too, didn't realise it was enamel when I bought it. I have had this stuff effect Testors and Model Master enamels, the paint being melted and removed from edges/bolt heads when black washing engines, chassis parts, etc. As Greg mentioned above, bleed much of the wash from the brush with a rag before attempting to apply. Err on the side of caution, to avoid a big sploosh of wash draining off the brush and onto the model. When black washing enamel paint, I mix a wash of very thin black acrylic. However, for panel lines on most models, I deepen and define them, then I apply the Tamiya wash to the primered body, before I apply the paint.

I use the aid of a little liquid mask. There are different ways to approach this, but most often I will apply the tape as shown in your photo, then use an exacto blade to slice the tape at the panel line to about 1/8" - 1/4" in from the paint edge. Burnish the tape well into the panel line using the thinned edge of a toothpick, or similar. Then carefully apply a drop of liquid mask to burnished cut-line.

Excellent model building! A stunning model, well detailed and so clean. I am very impressed.

Nice work on one of NASCAR's great icons. You captured the look very well. Cool build.

It sort of sounds as though there has been a reaction between the marker ink and the paint over which it is applied. One recommendation I would make is to use a brand other than Sharpie. The Sharpie ink has a distinct purple sheen to it, and it can retain a certain tackiness. Experiment with other brands for a better appearance. I prefer markers by Bic and DeSerres, which have a blacker ink, and seem to dry better, too.

Beautiful dragster. Nice work here, and I am super impressed with the decal work. Very well done.

The difference between 1/22.5 and 1/25 is 10%.

A Corvair build, cool. My favourite Chevrolet. Looking good with Webers.

That’s coming along great. The flag decal is a nice touch. Nice work on the side markers.

If painting in cool temperatures, be sure to leave the body in the cool environment until the paint is cured. Or, warm it up (dehydrator, etc) before bringing it to a warm place, to avoid any problems with condensation.

Cheers, Jim. I figured that might be the case. That chrome like stuff offered by Hasegawa, which some report to be a bit 'vinyl-like', might be better suited.

I loved the Auto World catalogues. I had two of them in the late 70s. and literally wore them out. As a kid building in rural Nova Scotia, I was building model cars like it was a religion, but doing it in isolation. These catalogs were my first touch with the outside world of model car building, and I devoured them. Andrew, yes, I still have a few of the hinges around somewhere, and the auto cutter worked as well as one might imagine. I still have it too, with decades old crust of petrified, melted plastic still on it. I used the lighting kit to illuminate the dial on my clock radio. And yes, the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton is a great drive, and in fact, a bloody awesome Lotus road. Cape Smoky on a light-traffic day... woohoo! Danial, cool you still have the engine detailing book. It was high on my want list, but didn't make the cut. As it was, I was quite fortunate to have my mother splurge on such an order.

Wow, Rich, what a beautiful collection of race cars. An impressive set. Thanks for posting your fine group of models.

I think this is all pretty standard for any vintage Lotus left to its own defences. Over the course of time, without constant attention, they gently disassemble themselves, both the 1:1, and, it would seem, in scale. Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious While we’re reminiscing, I didn’t learn about Auto World until ‘77, when I got a catalog through an add in the Revell Get It Together magazine. My first order was a Johan Chrysler Turbine, among other goodies. I even ticked the box to receive my free Exacto hobby knife ($1.00 value!), which is still the one I use daily.

Nice work. Interesting project. Both are looking good.

Has anyone tried to cut BMF with one of these? I have a stock car project, and the door numbers have a chromy look. Been scratching my head how to replicate them.

Welcome to the forum, Todd. I'm really digging the Pearson Pontiac.