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...or more than likely, these: ^^ 16" and a good fit for a relatively stock looking build

I like your build, and think the later model Anvil color looks great on it. Nicely done. Those look like wheels from a newer Jeep JK, many of which have found their way onto 1:1 TJ builds in the real world with adaptors. If that is what they are, the tires look like they would scale out to be about 33" or 34" or so. Again, a realistic choice for a trail rig that sees some time on the street and wasn't built primarily for rock crawling.

Very nice "survivor" patina on this build. A bit of a trend that overlaps several genres of vintage car styles- seen a few of these on the street, and you've nailed that look.

Lovely color, and a very clean build.

Good old sodium hydroxide aka caustic soda- corrosive, but it does do a number on paint.

A few years back, I had to strip and re-spray a grill shell a few times before it worked out perfectly- I had sprayed Duplicolor lacquer over Plastikote red oxide primer. I used Easy Off aerosol oven cleaner, and after a good soaking (a few hours) it made the lacquer come off in sheets and removed about 95% of the Plastikote primer. Another touch up with Easy Off removed the remainder. I have had better luck with the aerosol cans of Easy Off than I have with the pump spray version- the pump version seems too diluted to strip lacquer based automotive paints and primers as well. If you have a disposable plastic container with a lid big enough to hold the body, shoot a heavy coat of Easy Off over it, allow to sit in a sealed container. As the foam settles down, shoot some more over it and let it soak. Glove up, and go after the remaining paint with an old toothbrush. After rinsing thoroughly, polishing compound will help remove any remaining primer (and stains from the primer which have leached into the styrene).

Lighter fluid is normally naptha (a relatively weak solvent that is flammable), and if you wanted to source some, it is usually as close as your local smoke shop. Because it is a solvent I am careful what I put it on, but it is great for removing glue residue from labels and such.

Excellent period build, with a number of great touches (flathead + period speed parts, '40 steering wheel, glass packs, minimalist chrome). I love the look of the finished product- nicely done.

Youch! The last set I saw in-person at a local hobby shop was in the range of $32 Canadian dollars. Granted, that was some time ago, and demand will drive price on sites like eBay (as will greed). I suspect the person who listed that set will get to keep them.

That looks really good so far- the paint, the truck, everything. I am looking forward to seeing it under clear coat.

Indeed- great looking wheels. I don't do much Facebook, but if he has some wheels to fit a particular project they look to be nice parts.

That looks really good. Another awesome finish that looks great on and brings out the lines of the subject.

Very impressive results, on top of some very impressive finishes- thank you for sharing them.

Yes, washing the model and cleaning off any mold release or oils is a good start. Depending on what filler you are going to use, rough sanding the area to be puttied will give the filler some tooth and allow it to stick. When sanding your filler, you use progressively finer grits to feather out the area, and that will take care of the rough scratches made before the filler. Prime the area, sand some more, and soon you'll be ready for paint.

Very believable weathering job. Looks like an old survivor that someone is trying to breathe life back into.

That certainly looks like a '72 Nova to me. Paintwork (and the rest of the build) looks great!

That looks very promising. Can't wait to see it free of supports, and wearing a coat of primer.

^^ screen grab from an online vehicle auction site The basic shapes wouldn't be too hard to scratchbuild from styrene, minus the engraved portions. Use some chrome mylar for the lens, Molotow or Alclad for the finish.

Very nice. In spite of all of your modifications, the finished product looks like it came that way. I have seen some of your other builds, so that isn't surprising. Well done!

I can agree with all of the comments above. The lower blue color sort of looks like a subtle marble effect- very cool. Lots of neat custom touches to be found. Well done!

A beautiful rendition, of something Henry should have put into production. Love the subtle colors.

As did I- saw many a GM product done up just like that on the street. Mike, your build is well on the way to looking like a great street/strip terror. That color looks good on there too. Excellent job so far.

That came out slicker than slick- great job. Beautiful paint.

Your build is a knockout- great looking 3 window.

Totally worth the wait to see your paint job in natural sunlight. While the build looks great either way, the natural light does let the beauty of your chosen color to shine through. Another great build.