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Stance is everything ... you nailed it! Looks great...

Mark, as usual looks fantastic.

David do yourself a favor and pick up a thin metal pick from hobby lobby. Not sure what exactly they're used for perhaps sculpting, etc but I've picked up two of them from hobby lobby in the past. Heating and powdering your mold is all nice and good but sometimes some molds especially wheels with lug details will still hold a bubble that needs to be released. I use the metal pick for this purpose. Pour your resin, locate the bubble and "release" if from where its stuck with the tip of the pick. The purpose is not to pop the bubble but to release it from where its stuck. Now use the pick and slide the bubble away from the cavity of the 1 piece old. In addition, you'll need to stir your resin slower and more carefully trying to minimize introducing or causing bubbles to occur. This will also help. Lastly, place a flat piece of glass on top of your mold with a light coat of mold release. This will generally move those bubbles away that you freed up with the pick and give your resin piece a nice flat backing. After each use, just wipe the tip of the pick clean with paper towel. Works like a charm every time.

Hi guys, sorry for my long absence and lack of replies. It's been a crazy couple of months. I've relocated to Dallas as part of my companies re-org and unfortunately with going from a single family house down to a small apartment I have most of my model and resin supplies in storage. I won't be able to make any parts for a long while. I'll still be visiting the forum but all projects and resin are on hold until we get more situated in our new area. Thank you guys for all the interest and support over the last few years. I'll definitely be back!

I took over my wife's 2013 loaded Beetle turbo about 8 months ago and its a blast to drive. The new new design is so much better than the old new version. Interior is very slick and modern, great sound system, nice leather, etc. Mine is at stage 2 power levels ... A smidgen under 300hp (GIAC track flash, intake, downpipe) it will embarrass many old school "small block Chevy's" as well lol. I have no problem rolling in the Beetle getting about 33mpg on the highway and 300hp/330lb/ft under the right foot.

Hi guys, my schedule has been busy lately with travel for work (training new staff) so I've been home very little in the past couple weeks. I know there are a number of PM's that have gone unanswered and I will be working through those as time permits. Please bear with me. Unfortunately my schedule will greatly limit my time over the next month, so hang in there and I'll get back with you all as time permits. Thanks fellas.

Amazingly detailed model! Glad your back on the forum this was a real treat to follow along. Excellent job!

Pat, fantastic job as usual! Looks amazing!

Rich, they look killer in gun metal ... just sayin' Great work going on here.

Rich, your doing a great job on this so far! Tuned in for more progress.

That is beautiful! Super clean and love the color.

Tommy nice job! Looks very cool.

Just curious what the secret 1:25 engine is?

I was just going to mention the same thing regarding many of these cars being on bags but you beat me to it. Super nice job and love the stance. Nice work.

Looks great Seth! I'd love to have that on my shelf. Nice job.

Great looking mock up Justin!

I'm not partial to any "one" brand so I'll just throw this out there.. The Z28 in a recent comparo outhandled a new GTR and new 911 turbo. That's mighty impressive regardless of what your favorites are.

Awesome work John! Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Allen! All PM's replied.

Thats really cool!

John, there is a lot going on there on the back side of that thing and its all coming together so nicely! Always enjoy watching your WIP's. Maybe I missed it, but what did you use for the ends of the fuel tank? Excellent job so far, really excited to see more progress.

Joe, those look super!

The final touches are awesome! Great looking model.

There are plenty of on line retailers that sell them for $2.00 per 100.

Just look up uninsulated ferrules. A couple bucks will buy you a lifetime supply.