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Greetings guys, I guess what I want to have is a better understanding on your favorite brands. I've never used them for clear coating my models but would like to start at some point. My questions are: 1- Best place to purchase them? Internet? Local paint jobbers? Stores? 2- Is it true that the hardener has a shelf life? If so, what methods should I use to make it last longer? 3- Brands? Which are your favorite? Which ones go on thinner or flow better? 4- What mix ratio, PSI or anything else you guys can add to explain the use? 5- Which airbrushes work better for you when it comes to shooting these? In the meantime I will be googling some info on the subject but I think it's always best to consult people through the forum, I want to hear opinions from my fellow modelers. I have heard of a few favorite brands from some people but I like to have this kind of info on paper so, the more people join in to discuss, the better. Thanks guys!

I had a great time and got together with a lot of old friends. Thanks NNL East for another great show!!!

http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/nnl-east-2014/

Very nice work, welcome!

You did miracles with this kit, I love it my friend!!!!!

Sorry, couldn't understand the question, now I do. Rims were Alcladed, center was not......

Thanks guys! Bruce....outer web???

The color is Rally Red from Valspar, it was an automotive paint mixed per my request and one I used several years ago on a '67 Corvette.

Very cool as usual my friend!!

Turned out awesome!

Cool to see some updates on this my friend, can't wait to see it finished!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaL1tMSiXvk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDWFoR_aCIY

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This is a little something I threw together for a club member. Paint is Valspar automotive Rally Red and Testor's Wet Look clear. Kit is completely out of box with the wiring of the engine being the only extras. Tke kid had a lot of warpage issues all througout but I managed to straighten it out pretty good. All in all, I think it looks pretty good. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Very cool!!!

Amazing and clean work, I love it!!!

http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/panel-lines-tutorial/

Very cool bro, I remember the work on progress on this one, turned out great!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfvu6CvqRyo

http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-march-2014-meeting/

1962 Corvette Roadster... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Not really my friend, just make sure to use a good tape like the Tamiya brand. Also, if you notice, the line does not start at the body but slightly off from it. You want to make sure that when you are done, the lines look to scale rather than too wide or in this case, too tall.....

I have not done any lowering on the suspension, will have to ask the owner if he wants it a little lower.

Chassis is pretty much complete.... Hosted on Fotki

So far, this is what I have accomplished on the body..... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki