David G.

No, I didn't notice that! Maybe they fixed it before my issue was printed or I just didn't notice it. Not catching a mistake like that would be unusual for me but not unheard of. Unfortunately, I didn't keep the box so there's no way I can check. Thank you, I'm glad you like it. I built and drove Super Beetles between 1987 and 2004 when my last one got wrecked. Aside from using aftermarket exhaust for reasons of practicality, I never did any custom work on mine. No custom wheels, scoops or stand-offs, I liked them just the way they were. As far as why we don't see them around like wee used to? The last Beetles were sold in the US nearly 50 years ago and they're just gone now I do miss them. Again, thanks for taking the time to comment. David G.

I'm a little surprised and a bit happy to see this one float back to the surface again. It was an enjoyable kit to build and I'm mostly pleased with the way it turned out. Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts and comments. David G.

I like that you kept the six instead of using the V-8. Great work on the headers and exhaust! David G.

Hi Casey, I build cars and other vehicles ranging from 1920's to current times, mainly focusing on the 50's to 80's. What I was hoping for a couple of variety packs, mainly for inventory. Thanks for your response, David G.

I know it's been almost exactly a year since I turned in anything on this project, so here it is! The engine hoist. And here it is amidst the other members of its tribe. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Thank you Charlie! We actually have an old food dehydrator that I thought of appropriating and converting but I'm such a low-volume builder that I didn't feel it was worth the sacrifice of a good appliance. Additionally, I live in Phoenix and the warm dry climate is naturally conducive to drying paint. This works well with the lacquers and acrylics that I favor using. In the past few years I've been working on phasing the enamels out of my inventory and usage and the Alclad black base coat was the last one. Now that I've found a good substitute, there's no need to go back. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I do value all the input that I receive. David G.

Your modifications are very well done. A nice solid looking build. David G.

Nicely Done! David G.

Thanks to everyone for the response. I'll keep up the search and share any good results here. Thanks, David G.

Clean, solid looking work, nicely done! David G.

Great work up to this point. Everything looks spot-on so far. David G.

Excellent Museum-Quality Work! David G.

I am amazed by the whole 3-D printing process. Thanks for sharing this. David G.

Well done! David G.

Sweet engine bay, love all the added detail. David G.

Wow! You are killin' this, excellent work! David G.

Absolutely amazing work! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. The work crew you've built is beyond impressive. David G.

That's one sweet looking Deuce you have going there! It sits well, has a good rake. David G.

Nice looking Blazer, great color choice. David G.

It's time for the weekend update! I've been using Alclad chrome paint for nearly a decade now and I still find it challenging to achieve consistently good results. Most of the time I can make it work well enough but it frequently takes me several attempts. For me the problem is in obtaining a good base coat. I do my prep work, prime the piece and use the recommended Alclad gloss black enamel and everything looks fine. That is until I spray the chrome paint. That's when all the previously unseen flaws in the surface texture become visible and the piece wins a free vacation to the Purple Pond. For as long as I've been using paint, enamels and I just haven't gotten along together. I've always had difficulty in getting enamels to lay down with the smooth, even glossiness for which they're known. Brush, airbrush, spray can, roller or Q-Tip, no matter how I try to apply enamel paint, I just can't seem to make it work properly. Lacquers, on the other hand? I get on quite well with lacquers. So the next logical step is to try Alclad over a gloss black lacquer instead of enamel. Another down-side of enamels is their drying time. Nearly every enamel I've ever used seemed to require at least a day to dry, let alone cure. Most lacquers will dry within minutes and sufficiently cure within a few hours. This allows me to do the prepping, priming and base coat then spray the chrome all in the same day, one session even. The only problem with lacquers is that occasionally they are a little too hot for styrene plastic and may cause some crazing. Use of a good primer can, most times prevent this. I think, for me, this is the way to go from now on. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G.

Like the title says, I'm looking for an aftermarket source for 1:25 / 1:24 side view and rear view mirrors. Three of the last four kits I built included no side view mirrors (AMT, I'm looking at you. :D) and one had no rear view mirror. Needless to say, my parts-box supply is dwindling quickly. I have done a bit of searching both online and within this forum with little success. So if anyone knows of a good source for side view and rear view mirrors in 1:25 / 1:24 scale, I would be grateful for any information you could offer. Thank You, David G.

A great way to bring interest to an otherwise mundane vehicle. Well played sir, well played! David G.

Excellent work, great color combination, solid build, everything just looks spot-on. David G.

Beautifully done Snake! Well worth the effort. David G.

Looks like a great replica! I love your idea about modeling the fiberglass texture on the body shell, it really adds to the realism. I wish I'd thought of that when I built mine. David G.