Mr. Metallic

Didn't they do that when they were just changing the packaging last year? They went from being in boxes, where you couldn't see the condition of the case and I got several that were cracked and had to exchange before i learned to open the box and check. Now they have no box. They put them on clearance to eliminate the old stock (with box).

Thanks for the update Bill. I am more than familiar with how life can prevent us from paying attention to our hobbies. Hope the move goes smoothly. I'm heading to Yuma in a few days with the fam for vacation. i enjoy Arizona

Mr Engwer, I hate to ask, but any progress on this one? I've been through the entire thread several times since its inception. It feels like most of the fab is done and the body was close to primer ready? @Ace-Garageguy

You are most welcome. I borrow ideas from others all the time. Glad I'm able to do the same for someone else for once.

I only use Tamiya for very minor scratches or imperfections, and always allow it to dry for at least 12 hours to make sure it has fully shrunk. I use 2 part automotive filler for everything else because it doesn't dry, it cures. That means it doesn't shrink and is very stable. I used to use Evercoat "Eurosoft" but like others have said, got tired of it going bad in the container. Upon the suggestion of my friend I switched to Dolphin Glaze (I know, weird name). It can be purchased on eBay, and comes in a pouch, so the product stays usable in the package much longer than anything else I've used and is easy to just squirt a little on a pallet for mixing small amounts. I've been using it for years now with no issues seen in any of my long completed projects. Sands and feathers well too.

Here are the Archer louvers applied to my current project. Should have the same results as using their rivets. Before paint, note the edges of the decal, especially at the sides. And then after one coat of primer and 2 coats of paint. The line disappears

This is very cool. I love the front end treatment, and the clear roof is just ultra cool.

Looks vaguely familiar... ? Great minds think alike https://public.fotki.com/crstan/finished_models_by_me/rods/32-ford-custom-rod/

Well it says right there includes many new parts ? I knew there was always a custom version of this kit planned when AMT originally offered up this kit back in the late 90's, and the taillight lenses even made it in (accidently) to later issues. It's cool to see that idea finally realized by Round2. I dismissed the purple kit when it came out as I already had a couple original issue ones. Now I'll have to keep my eye out. Thanks

I've never had an issue with Sharpie permanent ink not drying, usually within minutes. I've used them for windshield edging, piping on interiors, tons of stuff. Are you sure it's permanent you're using? Sharpie does make non-permanent pens too.

Looks like it's going 100 mph standing still Those wheels are awesome!

Looking good. Love the color. So those wheels were in the AMT 62 TBird kit? I'm assuming the most recent version with the purple car with scallops on the box? Didn't realize it had custom wheels.

Was introduced to the 1/24 Mercedes G4 kit over the weekend, and now I'm on the hunt for one. Didn't realize they were based in Ukraine. Obviously my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and hoping they persevere through these trying times

Live and in color The louver experiment was successful. Archer smartly molded them in black to give them a look of a natural shadow line, so that helps sell the 3D effect, even though they aren't very tall. I'm quite happy with how they came out. And of course, fresh out of the dehydrator I couldn't help but do a quick mockup. I love the color. It's Testors Dark Cherry Metallic lacquer.

Thanks for sharing these. Great stuff

It's officially in color. First coat is on and in the dehydrator.

Could do it as a stepside too since the beds and fenders didn't change between 53 and sometime in the 70's no?

In general you don't want to sand metallics. It will make a mess of the finish.

Like Dennis said, the stance is looking quite good. I like that you paired the front wheels from the kit with rears that match their pattern a bit better.

Color looks good. Those Testors OneCoat paints (now Extreme Lacquer) were designed to be used with a clear coat. The clear needs to be applied within a few minutes of the final color coat, or wait a few days for the paint to cure. Here's what it looks like after clear (I sprayed mine color over silver)

The reason you see the original kit on the shelves still is pure nostalgia, not a reflection of the quality of the new tool 57 Chevy.

Primed and ready- Finally got everything necessary into primer last night after much procrastinating. The holdup was I was mostly worried about burying the louvers in paint, so whether to try to mask them off and prime the body. But then i feared i would mask it and pull the louvers off. I decided to just wing it. And happily, so far so good.

I've heard that putting the AMT 62 BelAir frame under it is even easier.

Cool, I'll be following this. I'd like to find one some day. I did get a Magnum III in a similar glued up state. Got it all apart without too much breakage. but I need to find some wheels for it. Note the builder didn't trim the stripe decals, the RH and LH indicators are still there

This hobby is supposed to be fun. So, build it the way that make YOU happy.