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  1. Cool Hand
    Like I said just have a go and see how things turn out. As others have mentioned first couple builds will be all about learning and practice. You will learn fast by experiencing the process and seeing what area's will need improvement and dialling in the techniques. And there are many on the forum who will help and answer the questions you will have. Hobby surfacer primers and finishing surfacers have much finer pigments, self level, fill fine scratches which will result in a smoother surface. Im from Port Pirie (aka Lead City) South Australia
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    Hey Donny, Seeing as you are trying to get into the model car hobby it would be best to start with a paint system that is user friendly and with a bit of trial and error and some practice, good results are easily achievable. My suggestion would be to find the nearest local well stocked hobby store, and have a look at the Tamiya and Mr Hobby brands. A good paint job starts with the foundation. These are excellent primers and surfacers. I feel the Mr Hobby Surfacer range is better as it lays down a very smooth satin finish. But seeing you mentioned having an airbrush, that opens up a lot more options. But that will require a bit more learning and practice to become familiar with brand of choice. A go to brand for us Aussie car modellers is The Scale Modeller Supply which can be found in many hobby shops in QLD. Quality paint brand with a wide range of colours and user friendly. Another competitor Aussie brand is Model paint Company again quality paint and user friendly. Between those 2 brands you are spoilt for choice and should cover all colour requirements. You are on the right track, researching here and on Youtube, both sites will supply you with a good understanding of the current range of brands and techniques. Just have go, you'll be right mate.
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    Fire wall sorted. Just needs to be cleaned up and prepared for surfacer and paint. Now all the modifications are done I can start working towards getting it finished. Modified the transmission tunnel.
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    Thanks Mathias, I cant wait to see all the chrome against the red. Hoping it will be decent looking street machine when complete.
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    Engine placement roughed in. Still need to sort out the fire wall. Nothing like hacking into already painted parts, few scratches and chips that will need repairing.
  6. Cool Hand
    Doing work on the HQ. Changed out the rear tyres. And starting the transplant of a @Texas_3D_Customs SBC 350 Gen II engine.
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    Amt Craftsman Plus series. Low parts count and easy to build.
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    Time to bring this build back to the bench.
  9. Cool Hand
    Built in my favourite style, very nice simple kit that was an excellent build. Shaved the door handles, scripts and side peak moulding trim. Paint is the usual Tamiya TS-14 black, TS-49 bright red combo. Lowered stance with Pegasus #1311 wheels that have kit supplied knock off spinners, 3D printed chain steering wheel and Lead City Customs back window plaque.
  10. Cool Hand
    Overall an enjoyable kit to build, lots of great detail. Double check the clearance of the exhaust manifolds and the engine bay inner fenders. I had some issues on the one I built I had to remove some material on the inner fenders.
  11. Cool Hand
    Malibu pretty much completed. Need to BMF the hood trim, do a final clean then should be under glass asap.
  12. Cool Hand
    Thanks Bob, I cant wait to see the colour applied. But being winter here its going to take longer for the surfacer to fully cure 🙁 Lucky I have a decent back log of other builds already painted I can bring into rotation at the bench to pass the time while I wait. Appreciate the kind words Bob, I'm pretty happy how the Malibu has turned out, will look the part on the shelf with all my other black Lowriders. You'll be right mate, your last black paint job turned out great. So you know what to do and how to get results. 53 will be killer black with all the chrome trim.
  13. Cool Hand
    While I wait for the surfacer to dry/cure on the Skyline, I got the 64 Malibu back on the bench to see if I can get it completed, not much to do just BMF and final exterior detail work.
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    Body prep work complete, will let the first round of surfacer cure before I apply the 2nd round. After that has cured, I will apply the colour coat.
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    Yeah they are excellent for that added extra detail on the over fenders.
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    Although its 1/24, the Revell 78 El-Camino has a nice set of S/S Cragars.
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    Engine is looking the part Bob, was thinking you would have to remove the inner fenders to shoe horn the 572. 😄 Having no inner fenders, you could use some 3D printed upper A-arms and shocks parts for visual interest. Also could fit a smooth fire wall made from sheet styrene and install 3D printed brake booster.
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    Finished opening and cleaning up the cowl vents. As I have done on previous builds. I cut off the heads of the moulded in rivet detail on the over fenders and drilled holes for replacement detail with Top Studio 0.5mm metal rivets. First stage of body prep done. Block sanded with 800 grit wet and dry paper and followed that with 1000 grit Infini sanding sponge.
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    Hey Paul hoping to see this build completed. I plan to use this build thread as a how to and inspiration for my own 66 Malibu build which I will be starting next after my current Skyline build.
  20. Cool Hand
    Any updates to this build ?? I can understand if it stalled, as I know what its like having so many irons in the fire 😄
  21. Cool Hand
    Pretty much finished the engine bay work, final details were a scratch built brake booster/master cylinder and drilling a locating hole for the ignition coil. Finalized the shape of the radiator support panel, attached some tabs for a radiator I found in my spare parts stash and attached some tubing for hose fitment. Currently doing prep work on the body, scribing done. Opening up the cowl vents by removing material from behind.
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    Can be fun and games when changing wheels and adjusting the stance. Sometimes sacrificing under carriage detail is the only way to achieve the desired look. I do it all the time with my builds. Can have a super low stance and the engine, but dont worry about whats under neath and is never seen 😉
  23. Cool Hand
    More work done building the engine bay, also 3D printed an L28 engine and got it painted and added some plug wires.
  24. Cool Hand
    As always appreciate your comments Bob, thankyou.
  25. Cool Hand
    Ninja H2 for something different to build. Latest kit and engine kit release's from DDA Collectibles
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