Dr. Cranky

On Saturday I got both of Donn Yost's amazing how-to DVDs, a total of five hours of tip and techniques jammed packed into a little over five hours. It's the most fun I've had in this hobby in a long time. I am very please to report that Mr. Yost 's method of painting models is sound and the results are amazing. Case in point, while I watched the videos and took little breaks, I started to paint a model using his method, and for the first time, say in about 30 plus years, I felt like I was not only learning, but also getting excellent results right off the bat. One of my big reasons for giving up on enamels long ago was the time I had to wait for the paint to cure, but Donn's 2 parts enamel paint to one part cheap lacquer (not auto grade, but the stuff you find for cheap in the paint stores) really speeds up the process and the results are amazing. (I will have pictures of the model in the next few days). These videos are for EVERYBODY (and Donn ain't paying me to say that either), and it really is a primer course on picking up tips and techniques. I think for beginner and intermediate, these a gold mine, and for the seasoned veteran, well, you can reinforce some of the tactics and methods you already use. Overall, I think these two DVDs should be a part of everyone's collection. Thanks, Donn, for taking me all the way through your process and making me feel like a kid again!

Nice model, and great pictures.

Nice work.

Crazy beautiful. Very impressive and the color makes it all POP! Wonderful eye candy.

Amazing transformation and I hope the cleaning up and smoothing will start soon and go well for ya. Best, DC

Gorgeous paint, and the details make this one into an instant classic build. Beautiful. Congratulations.

I grew up in California where the minute you started getting those Santa Ana winds coming off the desert, you felt it. Like the heat in Vegas. Wow, too much. Florida and Louisiana heat are just about right.

I keep returning to this one to enjoy more of the body mods you made. Great idea.

I have one from way back, but I don't have a picture of it.

Definitely yes on the ribs.

Which figures? Where? Can you tell me? They are probably Preiser. They have a great line of ready-to-go figures.

Great bunch of models on those tables. Wow, I'm going to have to check it out in person soon. Thanks for sharing the eye candy.

Oh man, lucky you!

Great models, amazing details!

Love it! That would make a great model!

That looks like a wonderful subject matter . . . and perhaps even a good place to start to rob some rat rod parts from.

Nice color!

Some great kits, and those micro saws would make great spray templates. LOL!

The Big Kahuna speaks . . . from his tropical paradise!

Thanks, everyone. Yes, I will buy for 39.95, but not for 400 bucks. LOL. Does this mean Cranky's imagination is heading towards the track?

Cool, can't wait to see some progress pics!

Yes, "destroy" is a scary word. What happened? Great model, BTW.

Wonderful build. I love it. Nice model indeed.

Looking good. I like the color.

Looking good so far . . .