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Beautiful Caddy, Greg. That is an impressive looking model. Lovely work.

Agreed. Thanks for bringing this back to the top. There's a lot of great info here.

Cool build! I love those 70s concept cars. Such cool innovation and radical design elements. You have done a nice job on this one, and the Bora is really cool, too. I need to get one of those.

Nice stuff, Charles. Very handy tip, and it looks great. Thanks for the tutorial.

Use an aggressive soap and warm water. Give it a thorough scrub with a soft bristle brush. Toothbrushes are great for this, but not a used one. Splurge for a new one just for the bench. And not one with funky bristles, but one with straight cut bristles.

Good luck with your endeavors, Grumpa. I knew briefly the joys of sharing your hobby with the young uns. It's mighty powerful stuff. I wish you all the best.

Welcome to the forum, Mike. Good to have you aboard.

Cool! Definitely watching this one. The bits look very nice so far.

I wonder if the new owner is super excited to rip the plastic off as soon as it arrives. Have to open up a fresh tube of Testors just for the occasion. Heck, might even spring for a can of spray paint for this one.

Lovely work. Things are looking great.

Cool! With a pair of 4-bubbles it will get you to the gates on time. I have never seen this kit before. Does it include parts for a stock ambulance?

Nice work! The Maverick is looking sharp.

Nice! It has the right 'all business' look.

Good looking dash, Justin. Did the gauge decals come with the kit, or are they Studio 27 also?

BMF comes in several 'colours' or 'tones', the main ones being (New Improved) Chrome, Ultra Bright Chrome, and Aluminum. The one everyone uses for chrome trim on models is (New Improved) Chrome. It is the best by far for foiling vehicle trim. The Ultra Bright Chrome, despite the name, is to be avoided for general vehicle trim as it is thicker and more difficult to use, and doesn't look as good. The BMF Aluminum foil is for replicating duller trim, but is also thicker then New Improved Chrome and should only be used where the duller look of aluminum is needed. For most vehicle trim (window trim, side spears, etc) the regular (New Improved) Chrome is plenty bright, and in fact is really too bright for many applications. BMF Chrome wont be as shiny as real 1:1 chrome, but then again, it shouldn't be. If yours is too dull, check to be sure your package is marked 'Chrome' or 'New Improved Chrome'. If the package is marked 'Aluminum', then you have the wrong stuff. If you have BMF Chrome and it is dull, it may be your burnishing technique. How do you burnish down the BMF after you apply it? When properly applied, it should retain a pleasing chrome effect. Chrome markers (Molotow, etc) are not as shiny as real chrome, but they can be pretty close. There are many pros & cons to using a chrome marker or chrome paint/ink, and much as been written about it on this forum, so I won't get into that here. Do a forum search for 'Molotow' or 'Chrome pens' to learn more about those products.

I've used Future as well with good results. It was the perfect thing for the ridiculously delicate PE lattice on the tail light of the Revell 70 Torino.

Awesome! You nailed it. That thing has a serious Baha vibe going on. Everything looks 'right'. Love that tire/wheel combo, and the weathering really makes the presentation.

The Ford Louisville was introduced in 1970. According to scalemates, the kit was first issued in 1971, so that should set the year. There was very little change in these trucks during the 70s. I am not an expert on these things, especially the Caterpillar engine family, which always confuses me, but I believe the engine in the kit is a Cat v175. It certainly looks like one, with those funky shaped valve covers. I'm sure one of the truck gurus will chime in with more solid info.

Welcome to the forum, Bruce. Sweet ride, nice clean style. Lots of good builders here willing to help with any model building issues you are experiencing. Cheers.

Welcome aboard, Rick. Enjoy the forum.

Welcome to the forum, Francois. Nice work on the Jag. You're going to fit in well. Cheers.

Welcome to our little sandbox, Jimmy.

That’s pretty cool. Nice effect.

Cheers John, good info. This particular body is sprayed with Tamiya LP-9 lacquer clear from the bottle. First time using it. It seems robust during cutting, and the decals are completely unaffected by it. Well done surviving cancer, and I share your views on 2K paint. A nasty and unnecessary risk. I am not a whiskey drinker, but I have no doubt it's an inspired choice as well.

I certainly would. However, I am not buying any kit whose emblems, scripts, and badges are represented with water-slide decals. I see no point in pouring heart & soul into the finish of a build that, no matter well you do, will never look authentic with cheesy decals for badges.