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I have done maybe 2 or 3 more but that was quite a long time ago, they are not with me anymore!

Thanks Kevin! There are 2 products out in the market that I use for slight weathering. It's a pretty simple process, I don't consider myself to be a professional when it comes to weathering but I have learned some basics that have helped me along the way. What I did was purchase a wash that is sold at the Games Workshop stores, these are the strategy fantasy gaming stores that sell those little Warhammer figures. They have an assortment of little things that are pretty useful to us modellers if you take a closer look when visiting one of these stores. I like to buy their washes, they come in a variety of colors but I always choose the Badab Black wash. Hosted on Fotki After painting the engine with Testor's Metallizer paints, I liberally apply the wash to the whole engine with a small brush. The wash settles in the low spots and ultimately gives the engine a more dimensional and detailed look. Don't be shy when applying it, it is very thin. After this step I apply a product sold at Michael's called Rub 'n Buff. It is a pastelike metallic finish that also comes in various shades, in this case, Silver Leaf. A small dab on the finger goes a very long way so you have to use it sparingly. What I like to do, after placing a small amount on my index finger is rub off some of it on my other hand, this way it's easier to monitor the amount to be applied on the part. Hosted on Fotki Ultimately, by doing this, you will be highlighting the raised or high spots on the part, this will give it a nice contrast against the previously applied wash.

Great stuff my friend, you are an inspiration!

Very cool bro! What color and paint is that? I am loving it!!!

I was looking to install better looking carbs with lots more detail but at the end, the filter part will cover all of that, I guess I will do my homework next time and get the correct ones, I have another 3 Fujimi Enthusiast kits in my stash and will probably display a future one with the engine on the outside.... In the meantime, I just finished the transmission and bottom part of the engine, still needs a few more little things but I will photograph them later when I place it on the engine stand.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Thank you! This kit was meant to be built strictly Rally.......

Thanks! The car will have its regular gloss finish, I just came out of the car wash....

Interesting project, please keep us posted, you're doing a great job!!!!

As I said, there is a million parts on this thing..... Hosted on Fotki This little engine looks so good when done it deserves to be displayed properly before finally installing it in the kit.... Hosted on Fotki It's gonna be kind of a dirty and grimy engine, after all it's a Rally Car... I think the washes will give it some character.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Okay guys, have to admit that the Rally type cars and sport are not one of my favorite subjects as Muscle Cars are but after seeing the box art on this kit, I just couldn't resist on finally starting it. It has been in my stash for almost 4, probably 5 years and finally I decided to do it. Of course, I am also a big Porsche fanatic, I just wanted to polish a bit more on my modelling skills before getting this one started. Hosted on Fotki As you can see, it's a gorgeous kit and what I truly and mostly like about it is the amount of delicate but beautiful parts it has, even though I spent quite a bit of time cleaning some of the mold lines and extra plastic left by the manufacturing process on some of the parts. I did find quite a number of pictures in the internet of the real thing and will use them as reference as I go through the build. I just started on this kit and I am half way with the completion of the engine. I truly wish I could add more stuff to this already beautiful and well designed engine but, at the end, it will be pretty much hidden once installed in the kit. I will just add some pictures instead of talking and boring you guys with the building process. You will see some photos of another, probably bigger scale engine that I found, it looks to be of a lot of help as potential reference material also. If you guys have any questions, please feel free to ask me anything, I will gladly answer any questions pertaining to the ongoing build.... Real car...... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Scale engine found for reference...... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki A bit of scratch building using Plastruct, Michael's Craft store findings and my mini-drills..... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Engine parts, block consists of 3 parts and transmission of 2.... Hosted on Fotki

Pretty unique Kerc! You know, I have always said that anyone can shoot a glossy coat of paint, not the same thing can be said about weathering a model, it's an art in itself. You would really enjoy being a member of our PA. Club if you were living close to me, there is a very good bunch of talented builders in my club who are really into these type of vintage and weathered vehicles. You did a terrific job on this one of course!!!

One thing I do love is the color, there's always something about green that attracts me when used in a model. Paintjob is smooth and well done. My advice to you, now that I see you making plans to come back to the hobby is to stick with the idea, I know how well you do and it's something that's just in our blood. At some point or the other, you will always be back to it, why not now???

Excellent job, love it in that color!!!

Vey cool, I am a big fan of these vintage tuners!!!

Congratulations! Always good to hear one of our forum members is doing great!

This is gonna be cool, keep the updates coming my friend!!!

Looks great my friend, color is gorgeous and the trailer really brings it all together. Thanks for sharing, I always enjoy your builds!!!

Very cool, welcome to the best forum in the world!!!

Oh man, what a great thread! Who said that the Internet is messing up our hobby? This is what it's all about, not crazy about the little insults here and there but I have learned not only how to try something new but also how to spell!!! I have always been very picky about the details on my models, you know, panel lines and making sure not to cover any details with too much paint. At the same time, I have been curious to learn how to use Urethanes, specially after seeing how many great results my friend Mike Forrester (Bluzboy66) has had on his recent models. Is it something I will try in the future? Of course? Am I against it? Of course not, I have seen great results and also terrible ones but it's not up to me to judge that. One thing I have learned here is how seriously dangerous this stuff can be and hopefully, with the proper precautions, I will succeed in the use of this medium. Will I prefer it over my usual method of painting? Well, I guess we will have to wait on that but I promise to let you guys know. I just wanted to let you guys know that this is definitely a great thread, there is so much to learn from a everyone here and for that I am greatful!!!

Excellent build Kane!!! Reminds me of mine.....

Terrific work my friend, very clean. Paint looks great also. You know, I have one of these kits in my stash but to tell you the truth, I've never been too crazy about the lines on that body. I know it's a great kit, I will probably build it some day but for now it will be in the same corner it has been for the last 4 years...

Love how you work with your engines, those nitrous oxide lines around the scoop look very cool and to scale!!!

Great stuff Lyle, love the engine on the blue pickup!!!

Absolutely love this thing my friend, very clean and great all around details! The turbo plumbing looks amazing!!!