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I built this model approximately 5 years ago but never took any good pictures of it and since I have not shared any completed builds here for a while, I decided to cheat a little and add one more to the Under Glass section This was the first time using the Testor's line of Lacquers but also the reason why I am not using the metallic colors anymore, I thought the flakes were too big. Seat belts are the Photo-Etch ones from Eduards, best ones I have seen and used, everything chrome is Alcladed except the window frame. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

I never place decals on a waxed surface, decals don't stick too well when doing this. What I do is wetsand my finish first and polish, I will then place my decals and at the end, wax the whole thing, decals and all. I will apply more wash on my panel lines at the end, this is a white car so those panel lines have to pop, right now they don't look too even.

Finally got some paint on this thing, Tamiya Pure White, will not be using clear on this one. I do have to wet sand and polish later and finish up with a good coat of wax once the decals are placed around the body. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

This kit is so nicely engineered you won't need much to add.....

Best kit ever produced of the '66 Chevelle!

As a big '62 Catalina fan, I love it! Always loved the lines on this body. Great job man!!!

Very cool, I am not into Nascars but have to admit I like these old style Nascar bodies!!

Great Donn! See you there my friend!!!

Not a bad idea if we did it in this topic, probably easier than having a name tag the day of the show....

I should be there if all goes well!!! What about some of yous............

These people might be of help to you, I hope..... http://www.seltd.net/

It's supposed to be afffect but you did write the word brain wrong! LOL!!!!

Very nice, I can't build 1/25 scale kits this good......

I love Corvettes and you did a great job on this beauty!

Awesome job!!! Not into Indy stuff but definitely into good, clean and professional work!!

Thanks bro! At the time of that "Kartman" photo, I was close to 245 Lbs. Today, I am @ 197.

Wow Bill!!!! I look just like Kartman from South Park in that photo!!! Classic!!!

Very cool!!!

Wow John! Impressive my friend, a totally different person than that first picture!!!

These are from my good and talented friend in Puerto Rico, Carlos de Jesus!!! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Me when the full moon strikes...... Hosted on Fotki

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Thanks my friend! You know? That's exactly what I do myself, once a week I will cheat until my heart's content! You can afford to do that when you sacrifice yourself during the week but, it's all good! I can't wait 'til the summer time, I will be able to be outside more often and do a bigger variety of exercises and not be so cooped up in a gym all the time. Like I said, I want to be able to play Baseball like I used to when I was younger, won't be able to fly like I used to but as long as my knees hold up, it will be all good! Mainly, what I have done when it comes to eating is keep away from the fast food joints, drink a lot of water and just eat healthier, nothing out of this world. One of the mistakes I was doing previously when starting a diet was going cold turkey, BIG MISTAKE"! Just take your time, eat a little less and healthier each day and when you do cheat, don't worry, you will have a chance to redeem yourself the next day. It's a process but, remember, your body gets used to bad habits just as well as good ones but you have to committ yourself, one day at a time.....

Oh!!! And Gregg??? Congratulations brother!!!! Sorry about mumbling on.....

That's right Bill, I can attest to that, you have lost a lot of weight in just a small amount of time and I commend you for that, you looked great the last time I saw you and it was the first thing I noticed. I myself have been losing some excess baggage myself, just got tired of being so fat and lazy. I have played Baseball all my life and once I started getting the extra pounds decided to get away from playing mainly because of my knees. My goal now is not only to maintain my weight but to also start looking around in the hopes of joining a Senior Baseball League and continue enjoying another one of my favorite pastimes! Here is a picture of me in 2006 when on a visit to Puerto Rico with Bill Geary along my good friend Miguel Barbosa. Hosted on Fotki I was wearing size 40 pants, very tight might I add, my weight was close to 245 and counting. Below is a picture of me a few weeks ago, I am currently at 197 Lbs. and keeping that weight. My pant size now? A very comfortable 34, looking to wear 33 soon! Just decided to eat better and definitely exercise, no magic pill here, just a lot of commitment and sweat. Yes, it's possible but it starts in your head first... Hosted on Fotki The only regret I have about my beloved hobby is that it's a little too sedentary but we can do something about it, it just takes a little effort. Even if you walk 30 minutes, 3 times a week either on a treadmill or simply outside, will keep you healthier longer, at least this is my advice to all my glue sniffers or non-glue sniffers out there. God bless!!!!