Dr. Cranky

This one is called SO FREAKIN' BLUE:

Some beautiful models shown. Here are a few of minel. I happen to be building a couple more as I we speak. This one is called TIKI FIVE FIVE

For that kind of money, I would open the World's Largest Model Car Museum. And still have enough left over to treat everyone to lunch at least once. LOL.

Rob, any pictures of it?

Mike, that's a great (gorgeous too) example of what I am talking about. I hope to build one and I hope others will too.

Charlie, yes, this is the same kit, and I hope you don't end up with the same issue. I am building a second one right now to see what is going on with the kit.

Yes, he is. I think he lurks in the back ground. Sometimes when you say CHUCK DOAN he appears, as if by magic.

Jim, the weathering is spot on. Delighted to hear DC got you cranked up. These builds are fun, I keep insisting, and I hope more folks get to find out exactly how much fun (and low stress) they can be.

I don't know. Something went wrong with this kit. I already doubled check and that's how the instructions have the rear axle on the frame. I am building another to make sure it's not me. LOL.

I am speechless. I still maintain you should never paint such a beautiful piece of work.

Oh man, this one IS finished. What does it need?

Thanks for another chance to drool over this one. Wonderful photos too, thank you.

I think they are the 55 Chevy. I know because I am building one now. LOL.

Looking good, Ray. Keep it going.

BEAUTIFUL. Yes, finish this one. Get it done. It's almost there.

Right now I am want to hear from those who might be interested.

Holy smokes, it's been a tough day, but you know what once you get to the bench, you'll feel a lot better.

Hi, Joe, thanks for chiming in. Yes, I think it'd be interesting. I've never done it and I would like to. Just to see how it would look.

You've heard of the "naked" gun, well this is nothing like that. LOL. Over the years, I have seen in magazines and on a few show tables models that looked so shiny and beautiful you would have thought the builder had basically buffed and shined the raw styrene . . . WAIT, that's EXACTLY what they did. Sanded, buffed, shined, and polished the raw plastic into a gorgeous finish. So, I propose those of us who might be interested in doing such a build can do so here. Some basic rules (or principles) as there is one that is more important than the rest: THE BODY MUST BE IN RAW PLASTIC. Whatever color you find that you like. This is open to all AUTOMOBILE kits and manufacturers. You can use BMF and decals on the body. You can use polishing kits, polishing compounds, whatever is at your disposal to make the body as shine as you can make it. The rest of the model, which includes chassis, engine, interior, EVERYTHING ELSE, must be painted. Subject matter, style, type of model, color of raw styrene is all up to the builder. Sound building skills apply throughout. I don't know if this has been done before or if some of you already have such a model in your collection, if so, you are welcomed to share it here for inspiration, but in order to participate in this CPB, you must start from scratch. Deadline for this one is THANKSGIVING. Why THANKSGIVING? It will be a great HOLIDAY to say thanks to all our favorite manufacturers of kits in styrene. LONG LIVE STYRENE. Now, who is in?

Thanks, Ray, and everyone. Yes, the fun continues . . . I think some folks are already so hooked they've built more than two. LOL.

Man, talk about a beautiful daily driver. The grime and dirt are nice and subtle on this one. Excellent weathering. Love it.

Oooh, I really like that color, and the four picture on the right hand side on the top row with the vehicle down in the weeds is perfect.

I think Pat Covert would smile if he ever go on there and saw this. It's looking great. Those interior details are perfect.

Yes, thank you, figured it out, but I also like that column, for I want to know who is getting a year older on this forum. LOL.

LOL, I've started to work on another. I now have a total of six models getting prepped and ready for primer. Who is insane now, Donn? LOL