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Color came out nice!

I think what I would do here is to dry brush the orange back onto the engine. This needs to be done with an old brush with almost no paint on it. Wipe it on a paper towel until almost nothing comes off. Then hit the corners and high spots until you're satisfied with the results. Again, I'd suggest practicing on a spare engine to get the feel of it.

Going off topic in a thread on a modeling forum seems like a really poor reason for anyone to get upset. Get up, go outside and try some fresh air. Or, read the news and see what happens when people start arguing about things that mean nothing in the long run. To quote Bill Murray, "It just doesn't matter!"

Deep Purple - Highway Star.

Washes are definitely the way to go. A side benefit is a good wash can really make a motor pop. They sharpen the contrast between flats and corners and crevices. I'd experiment on a few parts box motors to get a feel for what you like.

You've got a good eye for design Alex. Do you have multiples of the Jimmy Flintstone tanker and Chevy COE or are you using the same ones for each mock up? I guess I'm asking because I'm curious if these are all real projects in the queue or just ideas.

I bought this as a glue bomb basket case from eBay and have been chipping at it here and there for several months. Thought I'd throw up a picture since I've never seen one built. I've had to fix broken parts and get creative to replace missing parts but that's always more fun than building right outa the box. In any case, here is where I'm at so far.

Any progress? Love your ingenuity and the way this one is headed.

Nice work so far! Those pipes are show quality!

2007 F150. Technically not terrible, but just try and change the stupid spark plugs on the 5.4 V8. They would break in a variety of ways, sometimes dropping pieces into the cylinder. This was a known issue, so much so that you could rent an extraction tool specifically for this task at any auto parts store.

Having not been around in the 40's when these were built I will defer to your wisdom. Although you shouldn't let what other people do with their own stuff bother you... On a side note, the engine on my tractor is not stuck and I'd bet it'll run as well. I just don't need a tractor...

Nice job! I have a 1947 Ford 2N as yard art. Basically the same tractor.

This entire build is very impressive and inspiring!

This is outstanding work. Silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Tasty!

No misunderstanding on my part. I'm trying to keep up with all the new slang. ROTFL

Unconventional abrev took me a minute.

Dig it!

Thank you all for some great insights. I don't really have room for a giant display case, Tom, but man that's nice! (My models have to vie for room with my vintage fishing gear collection and various other "things"). One thing I have considered is finding some plastic wrap, the non-clingy type and draping a small sheet of it over each model. The main disadvantage is that the models are not then "on display" but that might be OK since I'm the only one who cares to look.

My models are dust magnets and I don't really want to spend money on clear cases for each and every one. I have several large scale kits as well as many smaller. It would cost a small fortune to cover everything. I do have some soft bristle fan brushes and such that I use occasionally, but that can be tedious. Any thoughts?

Very well built model of a great subject!

Any progress on this bike?

Modeling is a diversion from other things in my life instead of the other way around, so a slump for me is being busy with the myriad minutia that keep me away from the bench. That makes modeling particularly rewarding when I do get back to it. Focusing on it too much waters down the enjoyment.

I think that their target audience was just not that picky when these were originally tooled. Today's modeler is more experienced (old?) and has access to much better and much more reference material. For that matter, why were 1970's American 1:1 cars so poorly built? I just don't think most people knew any better.

Hub caps. Everything now has multiple styles of wheels from the dealer. Mass produced individualism.