Erik Smith

I just started using Papilio decal paper after a recommendation from CadillacPat. You can get a sampler kit on Amazon for around $20 (IIRC). It comes with clear and white decal sheets as well as sealer and application stuff. I have also used the BMF decal material and it works pretty well - I did have problems with small decals not settling on the edges. I made some decals for the interior of a model and it lays down nice and easy without edge curl. Check the diecast section on this forum to see some of Pat's work - outstanding.

Very, very nice. I really like this model. The construction is clean. The mods are subtle enough to be missed - but still make a big difference. The wheels are really well done - they look like real wheels. The stance is cool. Everything is cool and well built. Excellent. Lets see, any more adjectives in my vocab... I also like the WIP thread - I think you mentioned "a quick build" or something

Welcome. I am impressed how international this site is becoming. Adds a lot to the variety of builds and skills demonstrated.

Great models! I really like the Aston DBS. That B-26 diorama is really cool too - the perspective with the small ships, I have never seen that.

Depends on how much money you have. It probably seems insane to a Haitian person when I spend $12 on a kit with a 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby. To me, $50 for an old, out of production kit is not out of reach or any more unreasonable than that $12 kit. I don't have a huge stash or a lot of old kits - but the old kits I have purchased, I purchased with building in mind. It just makes the unbuilt one more collectible

Great work. Very attractive, cleanly built model.

Probably the best way to get a good deal - I love it when they fall apart like that. Do you make your own decals at all? I have made a few fabric decals - it's pretty easy of you can find (or make) a good picture of the texture. Mine is molded in red - wish I had a light blue version

Must be nice having those miniature men doing that work for you Nick. I have to do all of my own.

Heehee. My human monsters are a bit beyond that mischief. I only have to worry about this guy now:

Tragic story. Sorry. Beautiful models - a great tribute.

My thought exactly.

Very cool. Great model. Clean construction.

Cool - thanks for taking time and photographing and posting. I enjoy seeing the process.

Welcome to the forum James.

AMT is a curbside - unless the OP is kit bashing the two. I can't decide if I like the new camaro. I do like what you have done so far. Nice work on the metallic finishes.

That's a cool app! I actually hadn't even thought about looking for modeling apps.

Great looking model. Nice work.

Very nice! Great paint - choice and application. I like he subtleness of the modifications. Very good model.

That's looking really good Doug. Engine is a great piece - lots of work and it shows.

I am going to try to attend one Portland show this year - hopefully NW Model Car Fest in March. BTW I posted a link in the "Contests and Shows" section for the upcoming season. Portland is a great dog city too - if you like dogs.

Lots of work and well worth it. Very cool model.

Love the Candy Red T! They are all great models.

I don't even think Oregon is close the worst economy - I believe Mississippi has that dubious distinction. Portland is a nice place - no too far to sunshine and to the ocean - you just can't get them both in the same place! They also have a great health and research university - OHSU. There are far many worse places...

That, sir, is looking fantastic.

Great model. Nice work on the light weathering effects. It takes me 10 hours to primer something.