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Here are more detailed pictures of the airbrush.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki And this is my happy self after knowing I got a good deal..... Hosted on Fotki

Thanks Virgil, they don't sell the greatest quality tools but they do have some good stuff specially when you are sticking to a tight budget.

For those of you familiar with Harbor Freight Tools, here are a few finds for those interested. I was just walking around the store waiting for my wife to finish shopping next door and just happened to see some new stuff that came in. I was looking at the sandblasting powder which can be used for 2 things, of course, one and mainly for removing paint (they also had the airbrush specifically for this) and also, for carpeting, yes, carpeting, it's even thinner than the embossing powder which more and more guys are using nowadays!!! I decided to buy me an extra airbrush, paid only 12 bucks after a 20% off coupon a nice old lady handed me right there in the store!! I am sure it's not the greatest airbrush but I might be able to use it for water based paints, don't like to use my regular brush for this. Sorry for the pictures, I took them with my phone camara..... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki They also had a nice little airbrush stand along with small brushes to clean your airbrush. Had other useful little items also so if you guys find some time, check them out. I will let you know how the airbrush turns out.....

Considering how bad you say the kit is, you did a good job on it, looks very good.

That's really creative and unique my friend, I like it!!!

This really came out awesome, I am enjoying looking at this thing. Question, do you know how to rub out paint or use a polishing system? It will really stand out even more if you did. Again, awesome job bro!!

Thanks Kevin, I did this one I would say, about 2 and a half or three years ago.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

This thing really came out sweet Ron, love that vinyl top, really goes well with that color!!

Love it bro!!!

This is truly awesome Virgil! Thanks for sharing, I am sure you enjoyed it a lot!!!

Thanks Ed! I like to scribe all my lines nice and deep before painting my models. I like to use Testor's Metalizer paints to achieve this, I dab some of the paint into the scribed lines and since the Metalizers are so thin and watery, capillary action helps out a lot. I do this before and after priming. After this, I just go ahead and paint the car and that's it, the sprayed or airbrushed paint just stays away from the lines. If it's a white or light colored car, I will dab some watered down acrylic, waterbased paint in the panel lines after painting the car, light colors are a little more difficult to work with than darker ones of course. You want to make sure to use a water based paint, I am sure you will not want to ruin an otherwise nice paint job. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

I too prefer the notchback than the fast, you did a terrific job on this one! Looks like you used the Pegasus sleeves with those rims??

I own 2 Badger Crescendo airbrushes, love them so much I don't even worry about owning anything else. The first one I purchased has been with me for 15 years now and I have never had to change any parts on it. I have a backup with the other one which I purchased from Michael's using the 40% off coupon, got a great price on it!

Thanks guys! Yes, that is red primer on the chassis floorboard, also from Scalefinishes.

I think I might just make a trip down there this year and share with some of you fellas!!!

Look at the Under Glass section of the forum for my completed Pontiac....... Thank you!!!!

Very cool!!!

I just saw this beauty on the Scale Auto Magazine Bob and of course, I must say it's just gorgeous!!!

Thanks Kevin, I really appreciate your input as well as everybody elses! For that side/rear BMF, I had to be careful when doing it, had to use a sanding stick to work around the top edge without ruining the paint. Pictures below will tell the story..... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Thanks guys, here is the interior! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

That is suppose to be Pontiac Bristol Blue from Scalefinishes but, before I make a mistake and belittle my friends at Scalefinishes, it was my fault that it didn't turn out the shade I wanted, I absolutely love the paint, so thank you Scalefinishes, I will be doing more business with you guys. Yes, this is the AMT kit, I have a WIP thread on this build under the "workbench" section and will be adding a few more photos later. I think it's a great kit and I am very happy how it turned out. By the way Dave, thanks but I should be getting some pointers from you man, what the heck are you talking about....

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Decided not to go with the Passionate Poncho, didn't turn out the shade of blue I wanted but I still like to think that Arnie would have been happy with this one anyway..... Hope you guys like it too. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Looks awesome bro!

I use Maguiar's cleaner wax after placing my BMF, works great and gives it that extra shine and reflectivity. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki