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I am still so surprised to see so many club members and modeler friends who don't know anything about this forum or others. Some of them have a million questions for me at times and I always repeat the same thing over and over again about joining the forums.

John, I love your version of this kit!!!

Thanks bro, very helpful!

Sounds interesting and a good alternative!!

Anyone knows who sells either turned aluminum or metal dash knobs for 1/25 scale models? I thought I had that info but I cannot find it...

I think it looks great, the Fujimi Enthusiast kits are always challenging but they do look great when finished. I am not crazy about the lower part painted in a different color but it does give it a unique look. Congrats on a phenomenal build!!!

It's always a compliment guys, specially when they compare it with a Franklin Mint or something along those lines. It's usually heard from guys that don't have a long time building models, at least that has been my experience but other than that, I consider it a compliment....

I've sold most of the models I have built, this doesn't make me a pro, it just helps me to have a little extra cash in my pocket to go out and buy more models......

Thanks, this is the chassis...... Hosted on Fotki

Very cool!!!

http://images58.fotki.com/v513/photos/1/1307210/5997405/DSC01654-vi.jpg

Thanks guys, truly and sincerely appreciated!!!

I will keep you in my prayers my friend, I have faith that everything will work out for you....

We had a great time!!! Don't worry about the Spanish, most of it is in English anyway, it's primarily done for the guys in Puerto Rico.... Second part......

Some guys were asking me if I can post some links of our monthly meetings and since I have forgotten to do that over several months, here are a few links for you guys.....sorry..... http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-10/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting--2/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-9/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting--1/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-10/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-8/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-novemb/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-7/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-octobe/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-images/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-for-fe/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-6/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-dec-2011/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-9/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-5/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-8/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/cpmcc-meeting-4/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-sept-2011/ http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/mama-meeting-/ Now you can't say I didn't do my homework....

Thanks Ed, it was a cool show, it was also a pleasure to meet and talk with you. I loved the Corvette theme, my good friend Barry Fadden took the win on that one and it was a well deserved one, I loved the color he used on that model. Hopefully for next year, we can have a bigger crowd, I think this recession has a lot to do with the attendance not to mention that it's also celebrated on Mothers day weekend. Sorry about your camera man....

Thanks again guys. James, I would certainly do a few things different and the first thing is the simulated wooden bed, looks horrible and nothing like wood. I would also foil the emblems before shooting any paint and expose them at the end instead of using silver paint. I would've worked a bit harder on the panel lines. Also, I would've painted the underside of the bed to also simulate wood. There are also other little details but looking back, I can truly say I have definitely bettered my skills a bit, that's what it's all about!!!

Hey Bill, congrats on your big win my friend!!!

very cool my friend, I love it and I envy you!!!

Also, if you use Tamiya Gloss White, there will be no need for clear, it has enough inherent gloss in it. I have used it several times and never had to clear it!

Guitar string also works for that......

When mastered, Alclad works phenomenally but yes, if handled too much it will rub off a bit. On small parts around the engine you will not need to worry but if you are doing bigger things like bumpers, it's best not to handle your model much, at least on those particularly exposed areas. I use a scriber to start my panel lines but always finish with the Xacto knife. The scriber makes it easier to start the process but the deeper you go, the wider the line will look. I've always had good luck with Tamiya tape, if you burnish it well and mist your paints while applying them you will not go wrong. Of course, the use of an airbrush when performing this task will definitely work best but if done carefully, even using spray cans will work. BMF is another good alternative.

The article is in the tips, tricks and tutorials section already, I just put it in!!

Looks great bro, congrats on a nice job!!!

Hosted on Fotki Lots of masking w/ Tamiya tape......