Exotics_Builder

Now that we are back from our trip east, I pulled out the El Camino and got back at it. I applied a clear coat, a few Gofer Gold Pinstripe decals for accent and a light covering clear coat over that. Will let cure and then heavy clear coat for sanding polishing. On the interior, I toyed with several two tones and settled on a dark yellow with white. It fits the color scheme. I applied a dark tan carpeting plus painted the dash body color. The dash will be glued to the interior after detailing and fitment. More detail yet to come.

Now that we're back from our trip, I am getting back at this. Stripped and primed before we left. Applied the base coat, Cobra Colors Rosso Fiorano to the body. Applied the base color to the interior, Zero paints Ferrari Beige

What might that be?

It is our downtown. We're wedged between Vancouver WA and Washougal WA on the Columbia where the Washougal River empties into it. Only 26,000 population, but metro area is over 2 million (we're considered part of Portland Metro Area).

Our city has its first summer car show since 2019. Albeit about 15 degrees above average temperature this time of year, the day was beautiful. Use the link to get to the album https://www.flickr.com/photos/142581265@N08/albums/72177720300108192

Portland area - Tammies Hobbies in Beaverton Seattle area - Skyway Model Shop

I ordered back on February 21 and there was a backlog due to a large number of orders. Shipped 5/13. Arrived here 5/31 but we were away on a trip, and it sat at the PO until today. He was quite up front about it and I've no problems on previous orders either. You can always message him and get an estimate.

Well, this arrived the day we left on our trip. We just picked up at the Post Office an hour ago.

Assuming you are NOT referencing specifc fire/rescue decal sets, then for PE, you have this as an option: https://detailjunkees.bigcartel.com/product/70-s-chevy-van Decals: https://rayskits.com/product/chevy-gmc-emblem-set-large/

I got the dually parts from Scenes Unlimited plus HD bumpers for an eventual build

I have a bit of an easier time to get mine underway

I wipe off with Hardware Store Lacquer Thinner. No immersions and no puddling. Tedious, but does work. Have it back in primer ready to paint.

Revell 6 Nova kits thus far. The Yenko and COPO are big block and the SS has the small block.

These are the closest I've seen to those

Would definitely want a good air current across the workspace and probably a mask. Vapors from that would not be healthy. I have a tool with multiple tips including something that is like a Number 11 Xacto blade to use in working plastic. That stank when used and seemed hotter than the 97 degrees he referenced. Need to dig it out when back from our trip

C1 Models is coming up with a bunch of goodies for the LR including these

Also, my experience

Well, I have this (original not recent issue) and this one And the Danbury Mint die cast. So, I think I am set.

Iceman Collections sells a set of 4 that appear similar if not the same

Got my replacement Creme Brulee paint from Bob's Paint

After the first clear coat, the color darkened more than I expected. Decided I didn't like the result and stripped it. Going to my fallback, Rosso Fiorano.

Looking at Testors Electric Pink

I remember buying this when it first came out, started but never finished it. School and a part time job were taking too much time and energy. Somewhere along the way, the kit disappeared. So, I was excited that AMT reissued it a few years ago in the original box art plus the diorama display. So, I went and got one. Additionally, I won two more in a couple of show raffles. Once again, it sat on the shelf waiting for me to get the build interest. That finally came while I have a couple of projects in painting. I decided to go for it. In my opinion, the kit will build just fine from the box. There are, however, some details that could spice this one up. First is the Replicas and Miniatures VW engine “hop-up” kit that I got for just such a moment. Improved detail in the engine area, given that it is so exposed, would be very beneficial. Second, the 1:1 body attaches to the shortened frame with bolts. There is nothing representative of that sort on the model body. I found photos of the pattern, marked them on the body and drilled holes for eventual bolts. The real car body also has rough lower body since the gel coat is only the top and interior. The AMT kit is not smooth, but no texture is there for the fiberglass. To address this, I will be using medical tape that has a granular look and will apply to the body before the black coat. Finally, the wheels and tires in the kit are alright and suspension not bad, it would benefit from better tires, wheels, and brakes. I pulled out some tires I felt would work from the parts bin along with a set of VW mags and drum brakes. Again, since relatively exposed, I felt a little bit more detail is warranted. I’ve washed the parts and am striping the chrome from the engine. Getting ready to primer and need to select the color.

I use the Hardware store lacquer thinner as you do. Works well.

If there is interest, I can check my versions to see what stock parts MAY be included. Of course, I still have a stock version. The in between release is open, and I can check that as well