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Those are some swoopy lines. Very interesting project. I'm tuning in.

Steve's water spray idea would be fun to experiment with, even if just for giggles, but my first thought is similar to Brian's. Spray the surface with a close-knit pebbly surface, then knock it down with a firm, fine-grit pad, like a Micro Mesh 4000 pad. Get it close, then switch to 6000, get it where you want it with 8000, and finish it with 12,000. Then apply a dark green or black wash. Just spit-balling here. Tons of variables, would not expect to get this right on the first try. Getting the right pebbly surface will be tricky. Not sure how, but a number of techniques to try. It will be difficult to get the pebbly surface suitably even to produce the right effect when sanded. Using a firm sanding pad or even a sanding block will be crucial to maintain the fine edge of each of the polished-off bumps, which will be necessary to achieve the desired effect. It would take a lot of work and experimentation, but I think that's how I would approach it.

A lovely build, Rich. It exhibits all of the mean, purposeful looks that a period sports prototype should. Very nice work. Love it!

Good looking Firebird. Did you change the exhaust tips? They look different than the one I built in the 90s.

That one nice, clean Boss, Marcos. Good looking Mustang.

Welcome to the forum, Mike. Great memories. Nostalgia can be a very big part of model building, whether it's the kits, or the cars we are replicating. Looking forward to seeing some of your work.

Welcome to the forum, Tim.

I dig it! Very nicely done 4x4 conversion. It's not overdone with lift & tires. Cool rig. I'd go camping in that.

Super clean work as usual, Joe. This is looking really good.

That is cool! I have never seen anything like it. Does it produce actual thrust?

That looks like a very useful blade. Never saw these before. Cheers.

Kool! Nice looking shop truck. Really digging the black steelies.

Cool concept. Great execution. That thing has a great look. Now it just needs a Chevy to beat, er... race against.

Very cool Interceptor, Gustavo. Nicest one I've seen yet. Your whole Mad Max trio looks fantastic. Great work. I just watched the movie a couple weeks ago, hadn't seen it in years. Classic.

Cool project. The mock up looks great.

Building in Eastern Canada since the early 70s and using Testors paints almost exclusively, I have never seen the price on the lid as pictured above.

Beautiful Cougar, Tony. Nice, clean work. Love the colour. Polishing the paint without clear coat works so well on cars of this era.

Wow, that's a lot of work, Charles. Always interesting to see how you tackle the various problems. It's shaping up nicely.

Nice work, Andy. I love seeing these ancient kits wrestled to the ground by skilled builders.

Nice work on the top, Steve. That's looking right. I have a '64 GTO console, if that's of any use to you.

Very fine looking ramp truck. Nicely done.

Nice work, Bill. I have always been curious about these Hasegawa American car kits. Interesting to watch this one come together.

When it comes to American cars, I am a die hard Ford fan. However, I do believe the '55 Chev is the best looking American car of the 50s, bar none.

Welcome to the forum, Chas. It's a great place to get back into the groove. Looking forward to seeing some of your builds.

Welcome to the forum, Oliver. Looking forward to seeing some of your builds.