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Thanks for the interest Bob. The paint on the Nissan Cedric is done with wet wipes that are dried out and stretched out over the surface. Undecided on how I want to finish the paint work, possibly some fading and pearl over coat. So not much to finish it really, just a small amount of paint work. These were some test pieces I was trying out the paint technique.

Done well Bob. Really like the way this one turned out, tuff. Looks great with that white and black combo.

Should have said a yard sale as none are finished or running LOL! The sedan is an Australian Holden HK Premier. It is from The Parts Box an Aussie business that sell resin kits and parts. When it makes it back to the bench I will explain more about the build. Inspired by our burnt out cars. Wont be going green with it though. The coupe is an odd ball for sure, its a custom 77 Nissan Skyline 210. Inspiration came from Dom's Charger from Fast and Furious, also Aussie burn out cars. Again when it gets back to the bench I will show what I done to the front and engine bay. Yeah the ute does stand out a bit from the rest being so different. Its an Australian Holden VE Commodore Ute. It was 3D designed and printed by a very talented Aussie bloke. As with all I will explain more detail of the build when I drag it out onto the bench.

So like many of us I have a lot of stalled builds that have not been shared in build topic's. Most are just basic oob builds and would be very short thread's, so I figured I would start this topic as a place to share all my updates and on going progress with the builds. Here is the parking lot I would like to get completed. Wide variety of subjects and style's Im going to make a deal with myself, no new builds until two stalled get completed. Thats the plan for 2022. Think il start with this one to get the ball rolling. Already has the body painted just need to paint and detail interior parts, BMF and finalize exterior details.

Done well. Nice persuader you used to get the body glued to the chassis plate. Can tell you are a tradesman when you use tools like that. ?

Very clever solution with the headlight trim rings.

Going by the inspiration pics that sounds like a great plan, cool to see something different. Dont see many Euro Stanced.

Dug out all my stalled wip that dont have a thread to asses which ones I might be interested and motivated to bring to the work bench and maybe put the time in to get completed. Thinking I will work on this one first.

Great build of simple kit, you have a very clean build style. Well done.

Good to see some of your new builds, simple clean build and very well detailed.

As always super clean build, cant say ive seen a yellow R34 before. Its different for sure, I like it.

Thanks Chris. Good to know you have found some information that might be helpful with your build. I need to get back to this one day and get it completed.

Started this kit back in 2013 but it stalled out and I lost interest. But decided earlier this year it will get completed. For more details. Here is the WIP thread This build is a tribute to Richard Manson, aka Ramfins59 for his love of cars from the 50's.

Teaser pic to show its complete, photo shoot and under glass tomorrow.

The colour will go well with all the chrome and trim.

Paint looks good from where im sitting Bob, I can see the pearl effect on the top of the wheel tubs in the lighting reflection.

Thanks Pat, David and Bob. For body's ive always preferred the TS-14 Black from the spray can. But it can decanted and if applied just right it will come out just as good. Tamiya TS-49 bright red.

Thanks Chris. Last WIP update, interior complete. Will be Under Glass in couple days.

Thankfully got the last of the BMF done, applied New Improved to the trim on the interior door panels. Applied this flat clear the red section, then removed it from the trim using a small Tamiya cue tip moistened with levelling thinner. And for the chrome on the winder and handle used this paint marker, pumped a small amount into a mini paint tray and applied with a fine brush. Just need to detail the dash and then the interior can be assembled.

Appreciate the comments thank you. Its workable and achievable with the Chrome version, I found a need to be more patient to get it in place and trimmed. And yeah have a few spare fresh blades on standby. Yeah ive read about the Matte, seems to be a solution. When I run out of New Improved and Chrome I will see if any is available in Australia. Challenging, but worth while. Once the remaining exterior parts are attached should bring it all together and hope its resembles a 1:1.

Clean and tidy, looks good. Sometimes plain jane is the go, keeps it simple and continues the build moving along.

Agree, all of this gentleman's builds are super clean and very precise.

Looks great already in the mock up. As already mentioned by others excellent wheel choice, very fitting for the build style you have chosen. Whats the plan for a colour ?? Great kit that one, builds up super nice.

Paint job looks great Bob, good idea with the colour selection.

Been dreading getting to the BMF, havent foiled for ages. And after reading the issues many people had with the latest Chrome version of BMF, I thought why not give that a try to see what the issue was.......... Got set up and spent about 8hrs applying the BMF. I will say it is possible to get the latest Chrome version applied and I managed ok I guess. But man it is challenging to work with. I found you have to burnish way more than the New Improved. Also seems take a bit more pressure to cut. Can easily be moved out of place, it adheres but not a strong hold. Its definitely made from a different softer alloy, after cutting the cut edge is slightly raised, use to be able to burnish that down. It dulls the blade, normally I can do a whole car with one blade this did take two. And finally it leaves a lot of adhesive residue behind. Thats what I encountered. It does the job, but no where near as good as New Improved. Better than nothing I suppose and will take a few builds to get use to. Placed the quarter moldings on for a quick suss. And couldnt resist putting the body on the chassis for a mock. Certainly not my best BMF job, but thats what I get for using the Chrome version and being out of practice. Well thats my excuse anyways. Would really like to see Peteski tackle a 57 Chevy Bel air with the latest batch of BMF ?