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This is what I am currently working with.... Hosted on Fotki

In your future car modeling forum travels, you will encounter many, none like this one.... WELCOME!!

We missed you bro, we all get in our slumps, it happens so now, GET BUILDING!!!! :angry:

I think everyone employs a different method when working around their flocking, I think it's something that has to be played with until you finally decide which method to use. First, I like using Elmer's white glue slightly thinned down with a bit of water, I personally think the Elmer's glue is a little too thick right out of the bottle. I usually like using embossing powders to do this instead but I do employ the same thinning technique as I do for the flocking. Make sure you use a small strainer, you want the flocking sparsed and evenly distributed throughout the area. Once you place the flocking inside the strainer, tap it and let the flocking do it's job. Work one area at a time, don't try to do the whole interior floor at once. I like to start on the transmission hump first and work myself towards the outside. Make sure to dump all the flocking you can, the more you dump, the better, the weight of the floccking should be more than sufficient pressure to get full coverage and an even coat., never try to put any additional pressure with your fingers, you will mess it up. Give it at least ten minutes to partially dry and once you are done just turn your interior upside down while tapping it to get rid of the excess flocking. I like to paint the interior first using a color similar to the flocking I am using, it will give you much better coverage at the end. After I am done, I place the interior inside my food dehydrator for a half hour, it just evens everything up much better and "burnishes" the glue around any corners and also around the transmission hump. Don't be afraid of adding as much glue as possible to the interior floor before adding your flocking, one of the reasons I like to thin the glue is just that, it levels out nice and even. Try to use a medium size brush, it makes it easier to apply the glue more evenly than a small brush. Hope this helps...... Hosted on Fotki

You are right my friend, can't deny the fact that it's certainly something different from the norm, I have seen quite a number of these around my way and I can't say I like them but hey, if that's your thing what can I say?

We should start a campaign here to hang anyone that dares build something like this in the forum!! :D Just kidding folks, just kidding...I think?? :blink: I know Harry will be with me for once!! :lol:

Thanks for the photos Jose, looks like you guys had a great time in the show this past weekend, great to see everything turned out well. I am planning to attend next year God permitting, hope all goes well.

I also mounted the engine to the chassis and worked on my fuel lines. Still have to add a few more details and I should be done soon!! Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki \

Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Sorry for boring you guys, I am still trying to get this piece of $#%& done... Anyway, I have a very good friend of mine suggest an interior combination to put in the Victoria. I was going to go another route but I really did liked this one. I mixed some browns together to come up with this color and added a bit of flocking to the floor. Hope you guys like it....

Hey, you never told me about this, even though I have an idea who that person is, e-mail me, I want to hear more.

The '57 Bel Air Street Machine has a very cool engine you can use on this, why not consider that one? You should be able to get the kit on e-bay or probably from someone here in the forum.....

Learn to use the Micro Mesh polishing system and you will gloss up flat paint if done right!!

Hey Virgil, which Iwata is it that you use for your car bodies? I thought you had shown it here once, I am interested in seeing it again. Was it the eclipse or something like that? It's about ime to get me an Iwata!!!

We have Ollie's here in Maryland and I purchased a $9.00 Lindberg Super Bee Charger, very good deal on a cool kit!

Great job and progress!!

Thanks Jay, I too am not really crazy about using Testor's enamels for my paintjobs but when I do, I like to use the flat colors. They go on much smoother than the glossy ones and the drying time is much quicker. Also, you can use lacquer thinner on your glossy enamel paints, they will actually dry better and quicker than when using the Testor's brand thinner.

If you shrink it, i will paint it for you at no charge!!! :D

Thanks guys! Kevin, I like to use a very small dab of 3M polishing compound on my finger, rub it on the installed BMF and remove it with a piece of flannel or cotton cloth, this gives it a much brighter and reflective look. Like I said, a little dab will do ya!

BMF in place, next is the interior work!!! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

You are right Don, I think these paints are good for the Low Rider type builders that like the big flakes on their models and are very similar to the 1/1 cars.

Hosted on Fotki I did use the Nassau Blue Metallic on this Charger and thought it was the only one I would use again though...

Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I think the same as well, I did these models with that line of paints and regret I ever did. I do like their clear though...

Hosted on Fotki I did this one about 2 years ago, Revell '66 GTO, nice kit might I add!!

Great stuff!!