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Just finished my Jeff Gordon '06 Dupont Monte Carlo SS. I recently ordered some Goodyear decals from Mike's Decals to finish off the tires, but aside from that I'm declaring my first NASCAR build a success... well success as in I didn't butcher it! Though I do believe I went overboard with the yellow on the rim and the kit decals did not seem to fit properly...

Lookin good! The metal looks METAL! I like your idea of taping parts onto popsicle sticks and labeling their color. I think I'm going to try that.

Man, what planet are these kits from? Just kidding. Actually, Model Master has a "burnt iron" in their catalog: http://www.testors.com/category/145620/Met...er_Enamel_Paint My "burnt iron" is just some good old fashioned gun metal. Ok, that doesn't sound any more generic, but you know where I'm going with this. Works good for headers (I'm guessing that's what needs "burnt iron").

Here's the Tamiya spray catalog: http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/lis...ay/kit85002.htm TS55 'Dark Blue' may be your ticket. A well stocked hobby shop should have the racks full of the sprays so you can confirm if it's metallic or not (never sprayed it myself). I spray Tamiya cans for all my projects and I'll mention that if you spray the Tamiya clear to finish it your paint job will look darker. If you do decide to go metallic, the Racing Blue is nice and dark (but not 'too black') and will look slick with the clear coat (metallics look way better with a clear coat anyways!). Just my two cents.

Depending on the kit, sometimes I wonder if the paint guide is more of a rough rule of thumb at best. Sometimes a guy has to take it with a grain of salt. Especially when it wants you to paint suspension parts tire black. Semi-gloss black is semi-gloss black no matter what you call it. I would just paint the suspension parts semi-gloss black. Reminds me of my old Monogram kits that listed parts to be painted "wood grain". Err, you mean "brown" or "tan"? lol. Though I did just by some "wooden deck tan" for detailing wood stain panels. If the old lady ever says she's painting the kitchen "dusty rose", she means pink...

Homer Simpson thinking to himself: "Don't think about beer..."

That is one sweeeeet lookin' Eleanor! Love that finish! What did you use? Cheers

Looking at the Impala on the drag-strip matt makes me want to watch Pass Time. Fist-pound from Brett Wagner!

Looks like we're all on the same page. I used to file and paint my parts on the tree and touch them up after assembly, but like others mentioned, I would more often than not find out that parts don't fit right and need more filing/filling, and then I would have to repaint and repaint until there are too many chunky looking layers gobbed on a single part. The best thing about building in assemblies is watching the project grow bit-by-bit. I usually paint the body first though. That way by the time I'm done most of my project the paint is cured and easier to work with when applying details and decals.

Just curious how everybody assembles their projects. Personally I glue and paint (sometimes paint, then glue) as I go, but I am curious how I do it compared to others. I know, it's like asking if you stand or sit, but bare with me. Cheers Nathan

Your project is killer and that color is solid!

Whoa! That is a beauty!

Love the details! Brings everything to life!

I kind of wondered if the airbrush was what separated the men from the boys. I'm brushing on Tamiya, but I'll give a bottle or two of Model Master acrylic a try. I've been thinking about saving for an airbrush system as I get more builds and experience. Looking at all the posts on this forum, the overwhelming majority look just like the 1:1. Thanks! Nathan

Me again. Ok, here's some more progress. Completed the body. Had a bit of trouble with with the decals going around the front end where it wrinkled on me despite the several micro sol applications. I need to clean it up a bit too. As for the engine, I'm not too impressed how it turned out. Kind of sloppy, maybe I didn't take enough time and my brush skills are still in development, but it does resemble an engine, so I must be on my way... Any suggestions to make my painting look smoother? It looks "chunky" all around the engine and is bumming me out! Thanks for looking!

Sweet! I've been curious to see a COT build for some time. This is perfect!

That engine is looking sweet.

That is a slick looking El Camino. Love that color!

Thanks guys!

I collect diecast too... I've always wondered if there is a Betty Ford type clinic for diecast collectors. I've found my self in situations where I have to sell diecast just to make room for more.

Hey folks, new poster here in the forum. I usually just lurk, sponging as much information as I can from some *very* talented builders. Everybody's projects look so flawless, I'm not sure if I should be posting this! Here's the beginnings my first NASCAR attempt since I stopped building models in high school. Just the chassis / interior so far. It's a rookie job, but it is fun building it. I still need to bond the chassis together in spots, touch up the paint job and finish parts of the roll cage, but I was pleased to find out that it did resemble a roll cage... Not sure what to do with that safety net on the passanger side yet. Any suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking! Beefheart

Thanks! I've never wired a motor before. After looking at other posters' 1:1 looking builds, I've been thinking about it just to try it out.

Oh man, that orange holder is a saver! And makes for a quick cleanup when the old lady yells at me to clear my model stuff off the dining room table!

I've been lurking since Christmas time, learning tons from everybody. To break the ice, I thought that I would show the WIP of my first model since I was in high school. It's Revell's '69 Camaro Z28 with the RS grill. Used Tamiya Light Metallic Blue rattle can paint and everything else was just brushed on by hand using Tamiya acrylics -- haven't invested in air brush. Got a little sloppy in places, especially with my masking job for the chrome trim. Think I'm going to hit the body with a clear-coat and do some detailing under the car, engine, interior... Cheers

Hi everybody! New to the board and just recently picked up model building again. Been lurking around here for a while, soaking in all the top-notch knowledge and advice on it, but there is one thing that is still bumming me out right now: How does a guy get rid of residue left over from Micro Sol? my #24 Monte Carlo SS is pocked with white stains (they look a lot like water stains) and I'm not sure how to remove them without damaging my paint-job. Thanks!