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When I started my miniature painting journey I invested in paints once I was commited to the hobby. I had done a lot of research, watched a lot of videos, and it came down to a couple of paint lines. Vallejo was the one I chose and I went full hog. Their metal color line is one I bought and like most of you I was pleasantly surprised at how good they are. They brush on and airbrush equally well and the color range is comprehensive. I would have recommended them a few years ago but I had all but forgotten this place as my journey had taken me pretty far from here.

Kind words Sir, but Im not certain about how high I set any bars. I know this. You will enjoy every bit of building this kit. Put your own stamp on it and I am sure it will be a stand out.

You have adapted to printing pretty quickly brother. You see its worth and that is why. Im pleased you are getting to make the cars you want. Your skill cannot be undestated. You have an affinity and your desire drives it.

A very well engineered kit by most standards. Black is a great color and is correct but I wanted something a bit brighter. Looks great sitting next to some muscle cars on the shelf.

Super nice build. I can picture a couple of beach bunnies and a cooler of cold ones cruising down to the shore in this bad boy. You must have one heck of a shelf.

A couple of finished shots. The rest in the completed section. Thanks for playing along.

His channel is a tremendous resource. He covers paint like no other and his slight accent (NY upstate) sounds familiar and pleasant to my ears.

Heck yeah!

I would be remiss indeed if I didn't include Doug Whyte's informative and entertaining Model Car Muse channel. I've subscribed since the start and he has always come through with great content without fail. If you don't know about his channel, now you do.

When I discovered miniatures and wargaming painting I wanted to learn how they got the effects and finishes they achieved. Youtube is a valuable resource. There are a lot of people willing to share techinques they have either discovered or learned from others. Gone are the days of people playing it close to the vest to win contests with techinques they learned or discovered and decided to keep it to themselves. There is a plethora of talented people taking the time to make videos of things they've learned so you to can employ them on your next project. I learned a great deal about painting with a great many hours spent watching techniques being demonstrated right before me. My painting skills increased in a way I didn't think possible. I have minis I painted when I first started, and when I compare them to something I just finished I realize just how much Ive learned. And it was all FREE! So, I ask you. Do you have a favorite builder? A favorite channel? A favorite search on Youtube that you use to inspire, learn pr just entertain yourself? I have several, but hands down it has to be A4 Garage. The man is a master of making scale working anything. You really have to see his work. He shows you step by step how he achieves wonders in metal and styrene. What is yours?

Sorry I haven't commented up until now. Ive been busy catching up. This project is killer and you really must have researched it well. I was just digging on tje last couple of pics and I especially like the dusty headers. Really gives it a lived in vibe. Im watching from the lair.

Excellent build. Makes me want to break my original issue out. I think I have the detail set and gauge decals to boot.

You have a great building style. Very nice from every angle.

Fantastic build right there.

Im big on subtle myself. I was mostly thinking aloud. It does look legit. Well done.

Looks like I gotta get one now and do his car. I appreciate the info brother.

Is this the car Tony Stark drives in Avengers Endgame?

Insane skills and dedication to the subject on full display here Words fall short...

Easily one of ,if not, the most impressive big rig I have ever seen. The sheer magnitude of effort is undeniable.The end result is indeed a thing to be proud of. Well done Sir...

Are you planning on hairspray or chipping fluid for this? It looks to my eye like you bottom coat will look great poking through a top coat. AK makes a superb chipping fluid. So does Vallejo. That is of course if you're using acrylic. If not, then it's the salt mines for this Ford.

That first shot has 1:1 written all over it. Truly captures their ride.

Superb craftsmanship everywhere you look.

OK that is CRAZY awesome! I had no idea this existed. Bug Bomb was the first model I ever built. To see it like this is so super. I love Herbie as well so it is a winner all around. Your model is special indeed. It came out super dooper to boot.

Great finishes and superb detailing. Looks like a labor of love to me.

Worked on this most of the afternoon and after supper. Looks like a buff and some BMF are all that are keeping this from the shelf.