TimKustom

This is a fun guessing game! I know nothing about what lurks in Round 2's future but given the clues, I'm also going to guess the Cosma Ray, 'cause those stars should be easy to align.

Incredible model. Wish the pix from the first pages weren't broken.

I'm sure anything is possible. I'd probably just put it on a study shelf to be safe. Right now they are just stacked on my workbench. I have them sitting on four Dupli-Color primer caps to raise it a bit. Convenient storage underneath.

It appears your Chrysler Indy Pace Car was in issue #147 Jan 2010. Hope you can find one to complete your collection.

That's really cool! Here is a little back story on that page. My wife got me that one for my birthday. She did some fairly exhaustive research into displays for models. For instance the retail price for the basic AMT display case is $14.99. Get 3 of them and you are at $45 and they aren't a light up parking garage! ? After assembling it, the staff discussed it and decided it was an interesting piece for New Products. Since then, I liked mine so much I got a couple more, stacked them up and now I have a parking deck in the back corner of my L shaped work bench. Got a 4 into 1 USB adapter to plug them all in so I only use one plug, but I have a power strip that has regular outlets and USB ports. Pretty cool way to display nine models and its easy to swap them out depending on my mood. Glad you all are enjoying #213!

Looks like an interesting product. I've gotten similar results with the Green Stuff World paint, which I like because it does not really have an odor and clean up is easy.

Thanks! Since the parts were fairly large, it was a combination of dabbing and brushing. Just kept putting in on until it did what it does. Once you get it, practice on some spare parts (that's what I did) and you'll see what I mean. I even airbrushed the non-airbrush. Squirted it my Iwata HP-CS without thinning and kind of caked it on. Quite forgiving. I've found it works best over bare plastic, dehydrate for at least 48hrs. I felt it was fairly durable, but don't try to polish it.

I will second the Green Stuff World Paint. I've used Alclad for years and I feel the GSW is more reflective, more forgiving when applying and the fact it doesn't have a Lacquer smell is also a bonus. All of the "Chrome" exhaust seen here is brush painted Green Stuff World. The rear axle and bumpers were airbrushed.

Thanks for the nice comments! Doug is certianly near the top of my “muse chain” and when he reached out wanting to do an interview about that model I was truly flattered. Let’s just say this ’57 Thunderbird MS/P (gasser) just taunts me since I started it back in 2014. I work on it, get distracted, finish 3 other models, get motivated to get it a little more further along, then repeat that process. Probably one of the major reasons I’m not too good at WIP threads. Speaking of getting distracted, Doug said something to me in the interview, which of course got me inspired to start another project (like I need one of those, LOL). Could turn out to be one of my most radical models to date. Hopefully I won’t get distracted, but... I probably will. ? Glad you all enjoyed the video and thanks to all of you for being an inspiration!

Welcome back to the hobby! As several here have posted, most modelers are glad to share whatever technique they used to create their model and the printed mag does try to include as much as the info you requested. If you have specific questions, don't be afraid to ask. Try a technique, if it doesn't work for you, don't get discouraged and just try something different on your next model. I always say my favorite model is the next one!

Here's one that hasn't been mentioned. Pronto Kombi Spot Putty (say that 3 times fast) was recommended to me by an exceptional military modeler. https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/product/usc-pronto-kombi-spot-putty-32046/auto-body-putty-glaze Decided to try it out and have been very happy with it. Like most fillers it needs to be applied very thin (I typically use toothpick amounts), but this stuff dries very fast, has a very similar consistency to most kit plastic and I have seen little if any shrinkage if any. I am from the Evercoat 2 part school, but got tired of mixing small quantities and having the can dry out. I try to use evergreen plastic as a "filler" as much as possible and use any putty to fill very minor imperfections.

Digging the panel paint! I like where that Tbird is going.

Nice! The box art builds are super cool.

Awesome builds! Excellent photos too!

Very fun build and cool idea. Nice job!

Just love that Impala! All great builds!

Had one of the more productive model-building years, for me at least. Doing a few articles to help the reboot of Model Cars magazine contributed to that a bit. This McLaren Senna was the first full buildup I’ve done. It was featured in MCM 210 “Seven Days to Senna”. I followed that one up with another self-imposed time limit build. This Unreal Roller was built in 24 hours. Featured in MCM 211 “Unreal Reissue." I also did a restoration job on this Revell ’41 Willys that came out of a collection of vintage models I acquired. It was also featured in MCM 211 And a sneak peek at what’s coming in the next issue. A buildup/review of the reissued Atlantis Mooneyes Dragster. Fun kit. In addition to those, I still have my personal projects. The first one completed is this 1965 Galaxie based on the recent AMT Jolly Green Gasser reissue. This one is special to me because my dad built the original issue Jolly Green Gasser in 1968. Seen in the background. That's all I have left of it since it saw many afternoons of playtime when I was very young, many of the parts made it to other models during my youth. I made a few changes to my new version but wanted it to have the same vibe as I remember in the original. The next one started out as an AMT 1961 Comet that I call “AstroRod”. It’s customized a bit and uses parts only available in 1964 or earlier. Finally, another restoration. This one of my favorite models I’ve built, originally completed in 2009. Unfortunately it had an accident a few years ago shearing off a rear wheel and snapping the trunk hinge from the inside of the body. It originally had a matte finish that wasn’t holding up all that well, now its repaired with a fresh gloss pearl white finish. I had one more I was really trying to finish. It’s so close, but I didn’t want to rush it just for 2021. Hopefully it kicks off a new year of cool builds. Happy New Year, Hope you enjoy the pix.

Impressive for sure. Looks like he scaled up the Monogram kit to some degree and some of the parts (especially the engine) look like enlarged model parts and not really scaled down “real” car parts. Also interesting is the chassis isn’t shown as well. I’m guessing it isn’t very prototypical mainly since it has to support the 3d printed body. If a mint restored car typically goes for $160k, easy math shows a 1/4 scale might sell for $40k to someone with deep pockets and a garage full of the full scales? The scaled down version doesn't function as an scaled down automobile either. You don't have to really maintain it though (waxing it would be much more fun than a full scale though. LOL) It's a great conversation piece as well. Considering how much the builder outsourced, (printing, paint, metalwork, chrome, and I assume the upholstery) I could see this costing at least $10-15k to produce and you still have to create the CAD files and do whatever final assembly he did. It’s a beautiful model though.

Cool, are they treaded or slick? Pix would be be helpful. I like big tires and I cannot lie...

Looks to be a cool project. What are the "desert boot" tires mentioned as an option to the dune tires?

Enjoyed your story! Stalled projects seem look to be thing. I've pulled on out I started in 1997 that hasn't really been out of the box in about 20 years. Thought, what am I waiting for? Ain't gettin' any younger! LOL.

Super nice model. Lots of work went into it as seen in the build thread. Well done!

Great choices and all winners!

With all the chatter regarding BMF around the interwebs. I have been trying to conserve all of the "old stuff" I had in stock. I got down to the last bit I had and it was the bad stuff with the wrinkles in it. Broke down and ordered 2 sheets of the "Chrome" within the last month. Opened one package and to me it works just fine. If I have to nitpick, I'd say it is thicker than some of the "old stuff". Seems to stick fine, cuts fine (with a new blade of course) as any that I've used in the past. Just now quickly applied some to this bare plastic '69 Camaro. This was three pieces on the side trim. I would typically use one big piece for something like this, but wanted to test overlaying it together. Having a smooth finish is always key and I try to get my paint jobs to come out smoother than bare kit plastic. ?

Superb attention to detail in your typical fashion. Love the wood! Keep it going.