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Thank you. As I read your response, for some reason, that made absolute sense to me and I can't figure how I could not have seen that. Thanks again. Later-

Does anyone know of a paint mixing ratio chart that they could post? I've never been really good at math and am trying to figure out mixing (thinning) ratios for HOK paints. Some say to thin the paint 100% and some say 200% (for the clear). I'm guessing mixing 100% would mean 1 part paint and 2 parts thinner? 200% would be 1 part clear and 4 parts thinner? I can find charts that mention 2:1 ratios etc but looking for info as to percentages. Later

Agreed. Always liked his build style! Later-

Thank you everyone. Sure wish I could get my paint jobs smoother before the clear coats though. Later-

That is such a shock! I was enjoying watching this project and enjoyed talking with him about his fantastic builds. Does anybody know him or his family? I know he lived a little over 3 hours east of me here in Kentucky. I would love to get this project and finish it in his honor. He was such a talented builder. Later-

Been working on this one again and it is fmgetting closer to the finish line. I changed my thoughts on the paint choice and came up with Testors Honduras Maroon. I've also been playing with my airbrush and myriad of paint supplies I inherited from my buddy. I mixed up Tamiya X-22 clear with a bit of Mica flakes and shot a couple of coats on it. Then more X-22 with gold flakes for a couple more coats. Here is a mock up this morning. Now to build an engine and finish the suspension.

That's looking great Tom! I saw that Jimmy came out with those recently.and have been meaning to get a couple. I like your plans. Later-

Thank you, everyone, for the kind words. Later-

Thanks Fellas! I apprecite the kind words. All I did was clean it up and put it back together though. I.also put the door handles, wipers, and hood chrome on. I can't belive I let it sit so long in pieces. Later-

Love that Alfa Romeo kit! I built it several years back after picking a sealed kit up off of FB locally for $15! Can't get anywhere near it now for that. Even then it was a steal. Later-

He can be found on FB under VDub model shop. He hs quite a variety of VW bodies and parts. Later-

I'm pretty sure they are wide fives. Odd, but I thought they had a nice look. And they are what was on there so i left them. Later-

Great looking work Jim. I like the detail you did in every part. Later-

Thank you Michelle and Jim. I appreciate it. Jim, I just checked out your "Barn find" post. Beautiful work on that 29! Later-

This came to me a few years ago in pieces and I finally finished cleaning the dust and putting it back together tonight. Nothing special. Just a nice little shelf piece. I really like the color. Later-

No I don't. I tried looking myself when I got it but found nothing either. I got this body off of a general FB model site from what, I assume, was not the maker. I did find several of these bodies on EBay though by looking up "resin type 3 VW". I'd also like to see if there is a link that exists and what else they sell if anybody knows. Later-

My latest acquisitions. Later-

Man, that is gorgeous Sam! Nice colors.and a great lowered stance. Perfect! Later-

That's looking good Sam! Great to see you finishing up a few of these stalled projects. Now on my way to look at the 41 panel. Later-

Thank you David! Later-

I finished this just now. I airbrushed it using a couple of old jars of purple paint I mixed up. Quite possibly HOK and nail polish? Then I misted on some HOK Lime Time pearl around the bottom. I made a stereo head and speakers out of some old scrap PE I had on hand. Also made an antenna out of tubing and a pin. Scrap mirror with a scratched base rounds out the custom parts. A bit of wiring and plumbing for the engine to make it look a bit more finished. Nothing special but a fun little kit to build. Later-

Got it finished this morning. Not a perfect build but it was fun. Headed for Under Glass. Later-

Thank you Brian! Much appreciated. Later-

Thank you everyone! Sam and I got together on Zoom last night and hashed out our next Buddy build. We figured since the Wildcats are a year different then the next builds should be a year different. Mine is the Revell 66 Pontiac GTO and Sam's is the AMT 67 GTO. Now to get Sam's Wildcat boxed up and mailed to him. Later-

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. Getting very close to finishing this! Just have the exhaust to finish installing. Should be able to get it completed in the next build session. Hopefully by Wednesday. Later-