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  1. Cool Hand
    Completed the Holden HJ Panelvan. More pictures can be found here
  2. Cool Hand
    Thanks Bob for always taking the time to comment, appreciate the kind words. Hey Steve, been awhile. Glad to know you liking my current builds. Aussie kits are worth the purchase, something different and enjoyable to build.
  3. Cool Hand
    Something different. Started with this kit Fitted some Pegasus wire wheels, lowered the stance. Seats are from my parts stash. Added some 3D printed parts,Ignition coil, Chain steering wheel, air tank and compressor's, Used a The Parts Box pre drilled distributor. Other than that basically an out of the box build. Painted with The Scale Modellers Supply Lava colour shift. Interior paint is Vallejo Mech Sand Yellow. Applied Alclad chrome to the bumpers, grill, wipers, side mirrors, door handles, rear vision mirror, exhaust, compressors and air tank. Applied Zurc Zuper Chrome to the chain steering wheel. Engine painted with The Scale Modellers Supply HK Rocket Red BMF applied to window trim, front indicators/turn signals and tail light surrounds. Have seen a few people dislike and complain about the DDA Collectibles plastic kits diecast origins, personally I really like the modular assembly system. Makes it very easy to paint, detail and build. And whats not to like, it a plastic kit of an Australian Car ?
  4. Cool Hand
    Great to see you back doing a build thread John. Looking forward to seeing how you work with the 3D printed parts.
  5. Cool Hand
    Wheels mounted and stance set on another Holden HQ Lowrider, this one is for a build off on Instagram.
  6. Cool Hand
    https://fusionscalehobbies.com/collections/scale-modelers-supply
  7. Cool Hand
    Impressive line up, good variety of subjects.
  8. Cool Hand
    Completed the Holden HQ Lowrider.
  9. Cool Hand
    Thanks for the kind words gentlemen.
  10. Cool Hand
    Finally finished the 59 Impala I built for my friend Kasey aka Slowlysmodels.
  11. Cool Hand
    Just showing this post and it will relate to the next one.
  12. Cool Hand
    Testing paints and technique on 3D printed wheel.
  13. Cool Hand
    My old mate SlowlysModels 3D designed/drew some wheels for a build I have planned to start soon.
  14. Cool Hand
    Re-stock of Pegasus wire wheels.
  15. Cool Hand
    While applying BMF to the Camaro, also got some on this build.
  16. Cool Hand
    Appreciate the input Jim, I dont use clear on my Tamiya TS-14 black paint jobs, so im not willing to use anything other than wax to remove the residue. Yes always had some residue left behind. but no where near as much as the current batch. I can deal with the situation, just requires way more clean up. Appreciate the kind words. My eyes and hands arent what they use to be, so I now pre- scribe all the trim on my builds. Tedious work but makes foiling so much easier to be precise. Yes I remember reading about the supply issues, and used some of the batch that was available during that period. Im glad it is still available and is the best option for model cars, but as you said shame its not what it once was. Yes I use Tamiya TS Lacquer, but as I mentioned to Jim, at the moment not willing to use anything other than a wax or compound to remove the residue. But I will keep your suggestion of the lighter fluid in my mind and test it out one day. For now the wax has worked, just requires more effort than usual. The sheet of foil is enclosed in the folded paper and the info is printed on the inside
  17. Cool Hand
    Current batch of BMF is certainly not the quality product it once was. Sure it adhere's very well and it's a far better product than the recent Chrome batch that everyone complained about. This just frustrates me to no end, having to remove glue residue that the supposedly "New Improved" leaves behind after trimming and removing excess foil. If you know me, I do a lot black paint jobs. And most would know what its like dealing with black. Previously I could use a very small amount wax and wipe of any glue residue, now it requires a bit of elbow grease to get it removed and fingers crossed I dont get excessive scratches during the clean up process Also the adhesive does not smooth out after burnishing like it use to. Now your left with a texture in the foil surface finish. Very annoying. And now it comes in zip lock bag, personally I prefer the paper envelope Rant over.
  18. Cool Hand
    Still having fun with the small stuff for now.
  19. Cool Hand
    Been a minute since I worked on the 69 Camaro. Quick polish with Tamiya fine and finish compounds and applied some BMF.
  20. Cool Hand
    So glad I decided to keep up with the times and get a 3D printer, Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K Now I can print my own wire wheels with low profile tyres. The 3D file is personal design and was gifted to me from my mate SlowlysModels.
  21. Cool Hand
    Done well mate, look forward to seeing the panel van build.
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  23. Cool Hand
    I was having same problems as everyone else, but can now confirm using the http does solve the issues. Using Windows 11 and Chrome.
  24. Cool Hand
    Finally have a progress update with this build. Got some colour and clear applied to the body and started painting all the other parts. Paint is from one of the other suppliers here in Australia.
  25. Cool Hand
    Good to see a progress update Brock, keep at it mate.
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