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You should be looking for a glossy finsih. Otherwise, you could get silvering (where the decal does not lay down properly, even with setting solution). Let the decals dry for at least two days. Besides drying, you want to wash the model before clearing and don't want to loosen the decal/ The reason for washing is get any residue off before clearing. If you look at applied decals, you'll usually see some water spotting and you want to get rid of it prior to clearing. This is a slow and methodical process to get the best results. Don't rush it.

The car/truck part is 1 aisle and not stacked. Model railroad stuff is all but gone. RC is where the money is at and they were always big on it. Don Philips does come up from Saint Louis every few weeks to stay in touch. Even when I lived in the Seattle area, I would stop by when visiting my in-laws and would mail order from time to time. I'll miss it when I move back.

Should have been at the CARS in Miniature meeting last night where I did a seminar on finishing and polishing. BUt you'd have to drive to Crystal Lake Illinois Based on what you listed and assuming your paint job is NOT flawlessly smooth, I'd recommend: Clear Coat first, especially if your color coat is pearl or metallic. If not you could skip this step. Finish sand, starting with a 4000 grit paper (you may need to back down to a 3200 or 3600 if your paint is too "grainy". Run it up to 12000 grit following the directions of each successively finer grit move perpendicular to the prior grit. If it looks fairly smooth and glossy at this point proceed to step 5 Thouroughly clean your model and apply medium to fine polish to finish smoothing out. Thoroughly clean your model again and apply the decals. Mist on clear coats to be sure the clear does not attack the decal (you could experiment by applying a decal you won't use to a plastic spoon and test the clear) Wet coat the final clear coat and let thoroughly dry. Clean the model and then finish sand and polish out (remember polish is an abrasive as well) Before final polishing coat with a swirl remover or very fine compound, apply any bare metal foil. That way you can polish out the BMF as well. Assemble the model and wax if you want or use something like Novus #1 to do a final clean up. HTH

Small show. RC track set up and some interesting cars. To the Album: http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/exotics_builder/2012%20Ad%20Venture%20Hobbies%20Big%20Car%20Show/

And to the album: http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/exotics_builder/2012%20GTR%20NNL/

Don't forget Aurora's 62 Ferrari GTO that became a Monogram then RoG that was so off. I tend to agree with those who stated that it started out as a 250 GT that was converted mid-design

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INCOMING!

I have it downstairs in the basement "hobby shop". I can take Pix in the next day or two if you want.

I agree. I am looking at using the AMT kit as my base. And, I am debating about opening the trunk, but may skip it. The Revell 2010 Camaro SS is contribuiting engine, drive train and, perhaps, some interior pieces.

Here are some photos of the Aurora and AMT Avanti. The Aurora is the tan plastic. The Aurora has more pieces to the body and does allow an opening trunk (although Mr. Obsessive would decry the inaccuracy of the hinges). There are also no custom pieces for the Aurora kit. They look close, but I did not do any measurements. The seats (as previously speculated) are much smaller than they should be. Compare the AMT to the Aurora seat. The Aurora package shelf is separate, but does sport, as does the AMT, the bump for the fuel tank filler. A photo of a real interior show that the seats of both are not quite right: My plan for the Avanti was to a pro-touring version with modern Chevy LS gear and a modified interior. But, if you were doing a replica stock, some work would be required or just let it be for the AMT. HTH, Gerry

It looks like the engine from the MONOGRAM GMC Jimmy High Roller #2273

I'll make a stab at it some time this week.

What's a good deal? I've seen a couple in the $30-$40 dollar range. But, if it is to be reissued, I'm assuming it will likely be in the $25 range

1:1 Car Dimensions: Avanti - Weight 3095.3 lbs Length / Width / Height 192.4 in / 70.4 in / 53.9 in Wheelbase 109 in 65 Mustang - Weight 2,562 lbs Length / Width / Height 181.6 in/ 68.2 in/ 51.1 in Wheelbase: 108 inches I also have the original Aurora Avanti and can compare the two if there is interest?

Not all kits have the instructions on the site, but it is a place to look, particularly for current kits. Drastic Plastic web site is a good place to check in general. For Japanese (and some other kits), Hobbysearch Japan also has instructions.

Then why are you still living in Northern Illinois?

Did you check the Revell web site? http://manuals.hobbico.com/rmx/85-4244.pdf http://manuals.hobbico.com/rmx/85-4275.pdf

ROGER THAT!! IU was thinking of a Revell 99 Silverado converted to 4x4 using the Perry's Resin piece or 90 SIlverado using the same Perry's piece or a 72 Chevy Longbed. Use some aftermrket shovels and other accessories to put in the bed and VOILA!

In case anyone is interested in the soon to arrive P/U with snow plow: http://manuals.hobbico.com/rmx/85-7222.pdf

The event was held at Pheasant Run resort in Saint Charles Illinois. Although all Pontiac (or a few Oaklands), there were some interesting cars. Here are some pix to whet the appetite. And the link to the album is below. http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/exotics_builder/2012%20POCI%20Convention/

Didn't even have that one on the radar(as not knowing about it). Sure you guys were looking for me?

There were a couple of car shows in the area about 5 miles apart, one at Grossinger Chevrolet and the other the Barrington Concours d’Elegance at the Mackray Country Club. Between the two, there is something for everyone. The album has 295 pictures. Here is a sample of what is in the album: Next weekend is the Pontiac Nationals and I’ll be there with Cars in Miniature doing a model contest as well. http://s150.photobucket.com/albums/s110/exotics_builder/2012-07-15%20Car%20Shows/

Great to hear!!

You have your priorities set right. That's the most important!!