Cool Hand

Couple weeks Autumn ends, so the cold winter weather is starting to set in. Time to switch hobbies and get back to painting miniatures.

Just have to try and keep very well organized with parts containers. Last count I have 24 bodies painted. Keeping track of that many kits can get a bit hectic 🤣

Having too many kit's and idea's can be somewhat annoying for me , as im always constantly distracted with new inspiration and changing what im working on. Sometimes I can remain focused long enough to see a build through to the end. But most times my bench is always in full rotation between projects. Oh well, at least im never bored 🤣

For me its all about being able to create visual representations of my favourite style of cars. Im not much for accuracy, as long as it looks the part, that is all that matters to me. Its good fun when the inspiration strikes and the mind starts processing and the build begins, digging through the stash or tracking down a kit. The most enjoyable part for me is the mock up stages, choosing wheels and getting the stance set. Recently I have really been enjoying painting bodies and trying out different colours other than black. Ive been very lucky and fortunate enough to have a dedicated hobby room, that is fully set up and well stocked with all my needs. Its like having my own small hobby shop. Thats my happy place where my mind is at ease and where I enjoy spending all my spare time doing something creative and every now and then put another one on the display shelf.

As long as you use a fine tooth blade it wont chip, and set the speed to medium where it will melt the plastic slightly. Test out your saw blade and rotary tool speeds on the clear parts sprue first. Also can test on the part of the glass you want to remove. Tape is a good idea for added protection. I dont use it as I like to see the edges of the cut.

On my recent Aoshima Ken-Mary Skyline build, I cut the side glass out using U-Star mini circular saw blade.

Applied the colour coat to the 65 Impala.

Working for me. https://cults3d.com/en/design-collections/motabas/chevrolet

Restock of SMS Jet Black and Super Clear, and a few other colours.

Another Z for the stash.

Yes, but not so much over my head. It has more to do with I cant be bothered putting in the effort to get it built 🤣

There is a few, but personally I like the Pandem version.

@stitchdup Im liking the look of this one so far by LBWK

Thanks Bob. Also have applied the BMF before paint on the tail light trim rings, will be much easier to remove paint on the raised edge than trying to trim around each one.