Cool Hand

Long over due,manage to get some outdoor shots of this build too.

Last pics.

Pics continued

Thanks Vince and Mike. Finally shot some outdoor pics today. Engine pics as per Zac's request.

Wow ! excellent paint work so far Virgil, certainly going to look real good in direct sun light.

Cant really say anymore than what has already been said. Top qaulity work as always John,you never to cease to amaze me and its always a treat to watch your builds progress. Cant wait to see this Under Glass.

Look foward to seeing the paint job on this build Virgil. 1st set of wheels are cool,but some Pegasus 1119 gold face Dz's would look even better imo.

Thankyou very much for all the comments greatly appreciated. Hopefully il post some outdoor pics soon.

Also got the body foiled and replaced kit tailights with craft rhinestones.

Progress update on the Belair. Engine completed,added some extra detail. Small hose that goes from water pump to manifold, generator bracket, fuel line, wired a TPB pre drilled distributor, throttle linkages and return spring. Chassis completed. Lowered by flipping front spindles and cutting rear spings.

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Some of the craft store items I use.

Looks good so far Mark. Interesting colour choice for the frame,fits the show car style well I think..

Thankyou for all the comments much appreciated No clear, no polishing.The finish is straight from the can. As they say preparation of the primer is the key factor,I wet sand the primer(Tamiya fine white) with 1200 up to 6000. Side trim is bmf and kit decal. I cut off the silver part on the side trim decals then applied the white portion .

I started this build in Dr Cranky's 3 day CB,but due to uncontrolled situations I was unable to complete it within the 3 days. So In the end I took my time and this is the result. Paint is my all time favourite Tamiya TS-14 gloss black. Interior was painted with Tamiya TS-49 bright red and overcoated with TS-80 flat clear. Basically its oob, just lowered a bit, Pegasus 1109 chrome Dz's wheels were fitted and used craft rhine stones for tail lights. I would have to say this is one of the best Revell kits ive built in a long time,minimal mold lines and parts fit was excellent which made it a joy to build.

Thankyou very much Paul and Virgil. Well Im way late for finishing my build. But it is now 99% complete just a few touch ups and issues to sort out, then final clean and photo shoot.Should be in the Under Glass section tomorrow.

Totally agree with you Virgil.They are cool trucks and being that they are basic/simplified kits makes them very enjoyable to build.I have a few more in the stash too,one day il build another one. Hey Shane, the Subaru was built from this Fujimi kit.

Couldnt resist posting a teaser pic,not much left to do now.

Thats what I reckon too, black and chrome are such a good combo. Mike the wheels on the Hilux are from the kit.

Two other things that I like to do to make my builds individual to me is apply Lead City Customs decals on the back window of my builds. And also take water reflective pics .

I would say my new found style is to paint my builds black.And I also try my hardest to build as clean as possible.

Im not a 100% certain or it could be just rumour at the moment, Nissan might use the Altima V8 sedan.

Thanks alot Virgil. Yep, I most definetly want to see it finished too. Im really looking foward to seeing all the chrome work against the black,so that in itself will keep me going.

Wow ! that paint job just went up another level. You have some serious skill's John.