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Was on one of the military/aircraft forums and stumbled across an older thread referencing the use of "Plastic Prep". In essence it stated that the wiping the aircraft surface down this solution prior to color coating aided in have a cleaner paint job due to the products anti-static and dust repels properties. Is anyone familiar with theses types of "Plastic Prep" solutions? And, if so how well do they work?

Don't let my question mislead anyone. I`m not advocating that one should forgo wet sanding. The comment made by this prolific auto curator prompted me to pause for thought. Just wanted to know how others viewed the question.

Yep, it`s still airing: 2015 Season #19 http://www.myclassiccar.com/episode/19/ 2016 Season #20 http://www.myclassiccar.com/episode/20/ http://www.myclassiccar.com/

As usual, this past Saturday morning I was watching My Classic Car on Spike T.V. hosted by Dennis Gauge. Episode 8 of season 20 found Dennis visiting Rick Schmidt`s impressive car collection at National Parts headquarters in Ocala Florida. During the program Rick was showing a `60 Olds Super 88 that was in the collection. He was very proud of this beautiful four door because it was an original totally unrestored vehicle. During the conversation Dennis made the observation that the paint had a bite of orange peel. Ricks response was that’s how it came off the assembly line and he had no intent to fiddle with the cars original paint…or as he phrased it “patina”. Cars painted on the assembly line were on a tight production schedule and tight budget. He went on by essentially saying; that a custom, baby butt smooth, mirror like finish that was hand wet sanded several times was not how cars rolled off the assembly line back then. In fact I pretty certain they don`t do that today. So, here is my question. Do modelers who are trying to replicate certain vehicles futz to much over a models final color coat; repatly wet sanding with progressively finer and finer grits of wet/dry paper, in an attempt to get a mirror like baby smooth finish. After all, according to one of the countries prolific car collectors, that was not how they were finished back in the day when they rolled out the factory door. What are your thoughts on the matter?

When I think `32 Ford hot rod I envision a 3 window.... but I do like the 5 window as well.

SteveG thanks for the clarification..I wasn't aware of this new Mobius kit. I will have to look into this one.

Which Belvedere kit are you referring to that has the Max wedge exhaust manifolds, intake and exhaust system with cut-outs... Lindbergh factory stock Lindbergh NASCAR AMT

Sounds like you got a plan..as Nike shoe says "Just Do It"! :-) I gonna be following this one.

Just a quick question is the Revell "Good Guys" `55 Chevy Bel-Air Hardtop kit 1/25 or 1/24 scale?

The engine work is awesome.....

Hey Steve allow me to help you set the mood for that can of Budwiser sitting on the bumper with this 1971 golden oldie..... https://youtu.be/UGp_1MOeOjc :-)

Looking for how 2 advise to replicate the carb fuel lines for 2x4 intake. I know a lot of flks use the braided lines but in 1960ties steel lines were the way of the world. What should I use to replicate steel lines, what is correctl size of line and how do I get lines going to the carbs to float above the intake manifold? I have fuel filters from Pro Tech already. See photo.

`55 Bel-Air ...SWEEEET...hands down it`s my favorite of the tri-five.

`55 Bel-Air ...SWEEEET...hands down it`s my favorite of the tri-five.

The lyrics of the 1974 Eagles song "Ol` 55" never indicates whether the `55 is a car or truck nor what brand of vehicle. So there is lots of leeway to use any `55 G.M., Ford, Mopar car or truck for this build. Well, my time went so quickly I went lickety-splitly, out to my ol' 55 As I pulled away slowly, feelin' so holy God, knows I was feelin' alive And now the sun's comin' up, I'm ridin' with Lady Luck Freeway cars and trucks Stars beginning to fade and I lead the parade Just a-wishin' I'd stayed a little longer Lord, don't you know the feelin's gettin' stronger

Hey Jon how about a 1972 "Flat Bed Ford" EAGLES-1972 "Take It Easy" Well, I'm a standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see It's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me Come on, baby, don't say maybe I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me

I would like to see a newly tooled "stock" (no funny car re-issues) 1/25 1969 Pontiac GTO "Judge". As well as, kits of the most under represented American auto manufacturer the American Motors Company (since the demise of Jo-Han) 1968/69 and 1970 Javelin.

Nickey not only performance tuned any G.M product they were the first Chevy dealership to give their customer three options: Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III. That was eventually copied by Motion Performance, who had Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III performance packages. Nickey Chevrolet is still live and well today see attached link. http://www.chevyhardcore.com/features/nickey-then-as-now-the-place-for-the-ultimate-in-chevy-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nickey-then-as-now-the-place-for-the-ultimate-in-chevy-performance

Ditto...those are pretty nice.

Hummm...I never tried either of those methods...I will give them both a spin. Thanks for both suggestions.

Is anyone familiar with or better yet used Tru Color paints? I know they are based in Phoenix Arizona and have been marketing their products since 2008 primarily to the scale train hobbyist. http://trucolorpaint.com/ Their paints are suppose to be "airbrush ready". Recently they elected to branch out into the automotive hobby. http://trucolorpaint.com/model-automobile-colors-high-gloss-and-metallic/ They also have a "masking paper" that is suppose to give very sharp crisp line when cut with a sharp hobby knife. http://trucolorpaint.com/products/accessories/ I`m assuming the paper is tacky so it will stick to the surface of the model. I`ve been looking for an better alternative to the blue /green painters masking tape because, it doesn't always adhere tightly to surfaces resulting in paint under-spray (seep/bleed through) at the most in opportune times. it doesn`t bend easily to conform to irregularly curved surfaces and with the cheaper tape I`ve experienced it leaving a sticky adhesives residue on the painted surface. I have an interest in both products. All feedback is appreciated.

As I scanned the instruction sheet I also noticed a number of the things you pointed out. Not only does the kit have Torque D`s they come with "knock off" center caps. Have not seen kitted knockoff center caps since the Revell `67 Vette coupe/roadster kit. And, that was a loooong time ago.

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Stumbled across this video on how to made a homemade paint mixer/roller. It is a bit different approach to say the least but it will cost you only a couple of bucks provided you already have a drill. Check it out.

Thanks one and all for the insight.