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Congrats!

I bought one of their 61 Chevy Biscayne bodies, As I recall the A pillars looked a little thick, but otherwise I thought it was decent value for the money. I'd say that it is closely comparable in quality to resin bodies I have from Modelhaus and Motor City resins. I didn't put calipers to it or examine it under a microscope so I can't comment on if there are any accuracy issues.

Gorgeous model! The finish looks perfect and your attention to detail is to a higher standard.

Very nice! I didn't know these kits existed and I build mostly in 1/43. .

Yes, and thanks. That is exactly what I wanted to know.

Art, It's a great project and really showcases your skill and talent.

Nice work. I'm building this same kit and I have a question. What are the tire lettering markings provided in the kit? Dry transfers or decals? They're on a separate sheet from the other decals and the instructions are kind of vague.

Alclad II grey and white micro filler and primers have very fine pigment and dry to smooth finishes. I have used them as a primer for resin, white metal, and plastic kits without any issues. I use acrylic paints and clears almost exclusively and have not experienced any problems applying them over the Alclad. It is airbrush ready out of the bottle, doesn't require any thinning, and cleans up with lacquer thinner. The Tamiya primers work well also, but the bottled variety require thinning (I haven't tried the rattle cans). I build mainly in the smaller scales and automotive and hardware/big box store primers are non starters for me too (for the same reasons you stated).. These models were primed with Alclad and painted with Tamiya and Vallejo acrylics.

Excellent service from Laski Scale Specialties! The epitome of a 'by modelers for modelers' operation.

I don't have much interest in drag racing vehicles, but this looks like a fascinating project. To my eyes the 65 Comet sedan body has much more pleasing proportions than the hardtop. Model on!

Interesting subject and a well timed project. I didn't know the kit existed.

Ditto on the sewing thread. Much easier than trying to wrestle with the memory in wire. Lycra thread is another good choice. The elasticity allows some extra room for error.

This is very useful information. I had heard there were issues with the sizes of the windshield and rear glass openings on the Fairlane kit, but this is the 1st time I have seen the problems illustrated and fixes outlined. Thanks for sharing.

Off topic, but why do TV/movie spies use one off, distinct in appearance, and easily identifiable cars? Seems like poor choices for people trying to be inconspicuous. All part of the 'willing suspension of disbelief' on the audience's part I suppose,

I have no idea what the model is supposed to represent, but it sure looks cool just the same.

It was a great show. I took 1st in the 'Fast on the oval' category and won the raffle twice. If there is a better venue for a show than the NHRA Museum, I haven't seen it.

Can you get the soap box derby racer separately? I'm not interested in the Chevy,

Looks like a couple of cool projects. You've got your work cut out for you on that Cuda,

Very nice. I wouldn't have guessed it was brush painted if you hadn't mentioned it.

Very nice! I recently read a bio of Curtis Turner. Nascar is the lesser for not having colorful characters like him anymore.

The Tamiya acrylic clears are pretty good too.

Superb craftsmanship!

HRM makes a set also: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/102826-rudge-wheels-englebert-tires/

You're rolling the dice with the tape method too. I've pulled off the decal and the paint all the way down to the plastic with masking tape.

Excellent model!