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The Model Master line has been discontinued. An announcement was made last month to that effect. Flat black, being a very popular, colour, may be the first to go. If it is a paint you use often, stock up when you find it.

K&S has 5 mm aluminum tubing.

It’s not just you. That’s exactly what I do as well. My primer is Tamiya. All sanding done wet.

I'm thinking so. Either way, it's enamel. Try thinning with hardware store lacquer thinner, or Testors airbrush thinner for enamels.

Very helpful, Greg. Thanks a lot for this. I will be contacting them shortly. Cheers.

Thanks much for the tip. I contacted them and they do have some product in stock. Cheers.

Worth a shot. Do you have a name and location? My most wanted is Aluminum Plate Buffing Metalizer. I’d pick up several bottles of it if I could find someone who will ship it. Titanium, magnesium, and burnt iron are others. The stuff generally hasn’t been available in Canada for over ten years, but occasionally you come across a shop thats gets some in. I contacted Hobby Centre as mentioned above (thank you) but have yet to hear back. Just trying to find some before it’s gone.

This! It’s addictive. Once I realised I could make some parts better than came in the kit, I feel compelled to do so. Sure takes a long time to finish a build these days, though.

Does anyone know of a place that sells Model Master Metalizer paint in Canada? Or, any US sellers that will ship the stuff to Canada? Any help is appreciated. Cheers

Yup, nice springs.

Tamiya Panel Line Accent is a thin enamel paint. Any clear that can be used over enamel, can be used over this stuff.

Classic. Well done.

A couple years ago I began selling off some of my stash to generate funds to get some modelling equipment I’ve been putting off. During lockdown I finally dipped into the pot and ordered up a new gravity feed airbrush I’ve been drooling over for some time now (and which arrived yesterday ??) Next up is a lathe. Got to get one. I have more than one project stalled (or unstarted) without that capability. Got to sell a few more kits first. If I get enough sold, a mill will follow.

Very cool!

Lovely dragsters. Love the simple, aggressive look of an unblown, injected Hemi with short stacks. Very cool. Nice detailing around the front axel and steering. Excellent.

A number of things, I guess; - You need a part that doesn’t otherwise exist. (Where do you get a stock steering wheel for a 72 Pantera? You make it) - Superior quality and authenticity over existing after market or kit based alternatives. (Pre-wired distributors... nuff said) - The pride and satisfaction of doing it yourself. (Opening the hood to display all that cool PE, resin, and 3D print is really a show of how well you fitted someone else’s work) - Biggest reason; it’s fun! Those are my personal reasons for scratch building. Not knocking anyone else’s methods. There are much faster and easier ways sometimes, but in this way I can take full pride in the work I create.

Very impressive. Great use of textures and washes. This is going to look awesome.

Very nice! You’ve done a great job on this one. One of the more interesting cars and drivers of the era. I have one of these kits in the stash, along with a couple other Protars, but haven’t built one yet. I am glad to see it builds up nicely, though from what I hear of Protar, there must have been a lot of work to get one looking as good as yours.

Looking good, Dan. Question: did you catch the upside down nose badge before the first clear coat, or after? ?

Well, you sure came out swinging. Beautiful work. Excellently clean detailing. Outstanding!

That’s a sad commentary on the human condition.

Nice Bentley. The blue looks good. Well done. I really need to pick up one of these.

Cool Dart. You captured the look well. Nice detailing.

The Fujimi 15” Borani wheel/tire set is pretty nice.

Beautiful Duesey! Very elegant.