Erik Smith

Don't know - but check the automotive section. You can get duplicolor at automotive stores - NAPA, Oreilly's, etc. Plastikote is more difficult to find but some auto parts stores stock it. Check their website for dealers in your area.

I agree. This is not a forum to air grievances or try to ruin another's character. This forum is for model cars - hence the name. The most recent post already had me suspicious with the title! People need to recognize that many of the aftermarket "cottage" industries servicing our hobby are really not "industries". They are regular folks trying to fill a void or find a niche for the benefit of the other builders. They are not trying to get rich. As such, they operate different than, say, Amazon. They do not have hordes of people working overseas to produce products en masse and deliver them to your door in two days. They make what they can, when they can, while trying to lead regular lives and working a 9 to 5 job. Be patient. Jumping to conclusions is bad exercise.

Cool. I like the look of this car. I think a little wind screen on the drivers side would look cool - or a pair of goggles on the seat! Everything looks great.

I like this! Beautiful paint. Nice mix of classic and contemporary elements. I like the choice of powerplant, especially since you can't see it with the hood on - hidden gem. Whitewalls, nice. Wheels, cool.

Yes, wrong primer. Enamel does not work under lacquer. Also, just a "flat" paint does not mean primer. Try Plastikote or Duplicolor primers - they are acrylic lacquers, are sandable, dry fast, and will work under lacquer.

Rob - I would just go for it. Your'e not going to learn anything about chopping the top buying a resin body. Plus, you can post the process for those of us that haven't chopped anything and learn the goods and, hopefully not too many, bads. Tim Boyd had an article chopping the top of the 65 buick - yes, different body, but more complicated than the 32 ford. I can't remember which magazine had the aricle but it was fairly recent.

Turned out great! Looks like you got all the parts aligned - I noticed on my 330 the interior tub and inner fenders are kind of "mysterious" locations on the instructions and don't really have locating pins on the body. Thanks for posting the WIP and finished project!

That turned out great. I like the drab monotone scheme. The stripped down, military look in the interior is cool too. Nice.

Two to three weeks is not too long for shipping from China. Sometimes they may list "US location" but have to ship it from another location. I have had to wait up to 4 or 4.5 weeks for shipments from China. Also, from a US location could take two weeks - the notification of the item shipping could mean they prepared the package/printed postage but NOT that the carrier actually has picked up the item. So add a few days for that and.... Hope you get your item!

Still looking great. I like the look of the silver trim on silver paint - close, but different enough for a subtle contrast. The anticipation of seeing that red interior mounted on the silver body is killing me though.

I think Brett hit it on the head - it's a model so why not? That's why I build models and not full scale (oh, and the money thing). Build what you want. The work so far looks great!

Randy - thanks again for posting this as you build. I realize it takes away from building time to photograph, post, and reply. There is so much hard work in this build. I have a basic idea of soldering and have done some one-solder pieces but would love to see exactly how it's done for more complicated joints. Maybe an article for MCM mag? I would really like to see beyond the basic - like holding parts for soldering, soldering multiple joints, etc. This is just too cool.

Yes. Look HERE

I love all hard work you have put into this build. This takes a lot of foresight. Everything is coming together great. I think a somewhat toned down version of the Riviera would make a cool, sinister street car. This is just a cool, sinister street car for a different kind of street. Thanks for taking the time to post as you progress! Genius is 10% talent, 90% sweat!

Nice looking car!

Looking cool. You must use up a lot of sandpaper.

Super clean, super nice. You did a great job foiling the trim - I was looking at mine and the window trim (especially the back window) is very thin and faint even without paint.

...and started on the fuel tank. Styrene strips, circle made with a hole punch, tube, photo etch bolts, and some piece I found rolling around in one of my parts bins: Underneath, I just covered the kit tank with styrene: I will add some straps and other details, but not tonight.

Steve - here is the wax I have been using: I purchased it from Ottofrie (sp?) online - they are a jewelry making supply company. I purchased the sampler kit with one of each hardness of wax. If you would like a little block PM me and I will send a piece - a transfer case won't take much. Here is the progression - cut out block close to size (I then use a compass to layout lines for proportions), carve the wax to a general shape, cast that in resin, and add final details: For the smaller details I super glue thin styrene, styrene rods, and wire then cover with Mr Surfacer 500 to blend in. Primer, sand, primer, paint and here is the final result: Still need to add a few bolts, the linkages and shifter. Thanks for following and commenting!

Laminated three strips and one thick sheet across them to make the block.

Nice clean build. All that chrome suspension stuff is tough to get lined up and held together. Nice job and thanks for posting the pictures.

Hey Rob - I was being smart about the paint! Here is what I was thinking in regards to trim (no chrome, just the black areas around the windshield, etc):

Hard to see what's going on - looks promising though. Make sure you have your camera set up right for taking pictures - try the macro setting if possible and steadying the camera either with a tripod or setting on a bean bag, bag of rice, etc. Also, set up a couple lamps to improve the lighting or take some outside shots. Thanks for taking the time to post photos!