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  1. While slowly working on my paint booth, I may have started a few more projects. Several of the waiting projects need the paint booth to finish them, so ya know, why not start more projects!! One other I will post after this. This started as a semi built kit, with mods. I decided to continue with the retro theme. The frame was mostly done, I cleaned it up a bit and repainted everything. Stripped the body and did some detail body work. I made a new roll bar(since factory one doesn't fit), some pipe bumpers, and detailed the motor a bit. Fabricated an inner skin for the tailgate , everything now in primer. The paint scheme will resemble my brothers truck he bought new in '81, black with tri colored stripes of orange - yellowish.
  2. I tried a quick experiment on some old school fog lights. This was brushed on, over white. Quite happy with the finish, but I just did a light rub test for durability after a few days, and it does come off, without the clear.
  3. Interesting question. Just thinking out of the box, what if a guy has an airbrush media blaster(ie: Harbor Freight) and experimented with different medias on the plastic. Then lightly airbrushed desired color and sheen? Never thought about it until now, may have to try it some day.
  4. Small update, added some "baffles" in the corners for better flow and got the mount located for the blower. Sorry, guess I didn't take pics of the baffles.
  5. Finally an update. Engine is started for the boat, need to make some aluminum velocity stacks. Finally chromed the wheels with SMS Hyperchrome. Turned out pretty good for the first go.
  6. Super quick test ...BRUSHED on a fog light over white. Like others, super thin, shows any imperfections, but VERY chrome like! Comes with an aqua clear, but I saw that it reduces the shine. Supposed to dry for 72 hrs., durability test after that.
  7. Got some Tamiya putty the other day, new chrome paint to try , and stopped by Atomic City hobby shop near Dayton, Ohio and picked up a kit and some 3d printed items.
  8. Was this modeled after anyone here?? Lol! Possibly me....
  9. To build this piece from scratch, while understanding the engineering, design, and execution of it all, via a 3D print system....is amazing in itself! I haven't yet dove into printing,but I may contact you for advice if I do!! The added touches... like the leather on the seats....wow! Again..keep it up!!
  10. This build is amazing. From the engineering of the parts, fit, and functionality. Might I suggest though, sanding and filling some parts to eliminate the printing layer lines before painting? Keep it going, looking forward to more progress!
  11. 64SS350

    Trailer hitch

    VCG makes a nice one also
  12. Looks like an old Boyd wheel or Dodge PU?
  13. My first try at making molding was for some side trim. I used a scriber and a straight edge to clean out the middle of some flat styrene. (pics 1-2) My second method is cutting a shape into the edge of a razor blade and scraping along the flat styrene. Guides are sometimes helpful and or needed.(pics 3-4)
  14. Set up at the Sharon,PA show......the deals were abundant today.. ramp truck..15 Mercury pu..15 Maverick..10 Black Beauty..5 All built ups..5 ea Plus some BMF and Moebius pu..33
  15. I have a sealed one, wondering the molded color before I open it.(AMT) Thanks!
  16. This is a current reissue of the black version that's been done several times.
  17. You are mentioned because you have set a high bar for quality and service!
  18. This arrived today, a bit worse for the wear. Came wrapped well in bubble wrap and only a plastic mailing bag. Kit seems unharmed. Also, engine was started, which wasn't stated or shown in pics.
  19. Finally made it out to the shop, I've been under the weather for a couple of weeks.
  20. 64SS350

    Rollbar

    If it's something you might do more of, I would consider buying styrene from the guy on eBay. It's more pliable to make bends with and it holds the shape. Here's some examples...
  21. Another addition to the racing portion of the stash...
  22. This came the other day, I have been waiting for a decent price on one.
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