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Beautiful Firebird, Randy. Nice and clean as usual. She's a looker!

Thanks for that, Bill. That was a fun read. Some creative period stuff, and the dragster frame scratch built from coat hanger is impressive. I had read once that Pat was an avid model builder but that's the first I've seen of his work.

Camper. The little two-banger will have some work to do, but no one is in a hurry when camping.

The problem when trying to remove bumps with a polishing compound is you just end up with shiny bumps. It may be worth a try if the offending area is more of a 'texture' and not actually 'bumpy', but often times it is necessary to level the area with an abrasive affixed to a firm surface (such as a polishing pad). This will knock down the high spots to level the surface, then the polishing compounds can be used. The polishing compounds don't work well at knocking down high spots because they work on high spots and low spots alike, whereas the pads just hit the high spots.

There is another magazine lot here with that issue. https://www.ebay.com/itm/116113131802?

I assume the 'white' flecks are just reflecting light. Yeah, definitely needs a little sanding. Probably work it with 3200 or 3600 Micromesh pads, then 4000 and maybe 6000 should sort it out. If, as you say, it is not as bad as it looks, you may be able to start with 4000. I like the idea of waiting a few days before attacking it with sanding pads. A good solid cure is always best for this type of work.

Be sure to try it out on some chrome sprue from the same kit before committing to the wheels.

It's difficult to say for sure without a good photo. Having said that, I would colour sand just enough to smooth it out, then apply another coat. It is possible that a coat or two of clear would sort it out, but if it doesn't, you will be stripping paint. Besides, it's just good form to ensure the paint is sorted out before laying on the clear.

Very impressive. That is a gorgeous model of the 156. Just lovely.

Very cool project, and an interesting car. You have done a lot of great work here. I am looking forward to seeing this project progress.

I like it. A cool take on this ancient kit.

I'm guessing the standard height of a 5 ton box van is right at 12'. It's amazing how many just skim off the roof panel. If I lived nearby, I would make a living salvaging scrap aluminum.

Paint. Always.

Very cool! Nice builds of some great vintage F1 cars. Thanks for posting.

Nice GT-40. It's good to see mods to create a different variant. Also very cool to see the Mercury branded GT, which I had kind of forgotten about until I saw your post. Nicely done!

Cool, I've been wanting to get one of those Hubley Ford Country Sedan kits, been keeping an eye out for a decent price. I do hope you'll do a WIP thread when it's turn on the bench comes around.

Some info here on the Mileage Maker six...

Good call on the products with ammonia. I should have thought of that. I would still experiment with the Microscale liquid mask. It is non-injurious to chrome. In fact, I use it to protect chrome parts from over-handling during surgery or modification. The stuff is designed to resist all sorts of paint solvents, so it may stand up to short-term, non-direct application of some chrome stripping products, some of which are quite mild. Especially since the requirement is to just remove the plating to promote paint adhesion, rather than removing the tough lacquer undercoat. As I said above, worth experimenting with. If anyone does try this, I recommend applying the liquid mask nice and thick to make it easier to remove afterwards.

I have thought about something similar in the past, and wondered if liquid mask would protect some areas of the chrome while the chrome was stripped from the spokes. There are many products that will quickly remove the chrome plating (if not the lacquer undercoat), and the liquid mask may (temporarily?) resist some of them. There are two different types of liquid mask materials out there; the Microscale stuff, and the numerous other products that smell of ammonia. It might be worth experimenting with.

That is a very fine Mustang, Bruce. Nice resto.

Beautiful Woody. I love the clean style. Very nice!

Cool!

I'm digging the chopped Woody body.

Very nice Hudson. I like the sheen of the paint.

That is some fine model building. Great looking brass-era oldie. Very impressive.