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Thank you all for your replies. As some brought this point up: Yes, I have been using small blocks when sanding and it has definitely helped to maintain an evenness. So if I'm understanding the consensus correctly, I should keep sanding with 800-1000 grit sandpaper and then apply bondo after to even things out if I go to far? Would Tamiya putty work in this case as well or is the bondo from an auto parts store better recommended? Also, let's say I wasn't shaving the side molding off and I just wanted to get good primer coverage but I ended up with the same result as above. So I just basically sand what I have right now with 1000 grit sandpaper and then give it another coat? I understand everybody has their own ways/methods but I appreciate how constructive this all is.

Just a quick intro. This is my first serious build since I was a youngster. I first introduced myself in this topic and got an amazing response as far as suggestions and tips go, particularly from Bill Geary (MrObsessive): http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45265 A few years later and with more free time, I have decided to implement many of the suggestions that were given to me into building this Crown Vic. This kit is dear to me as, being my very first kit ever, it started my interest in this hobby back in 1999 when I was 8. As a snap kit,I figured it would make for a great first kit and learning experience. I haven't chosen what department this vehicle will represent yet, so that'll come later. That being said, I want to include you guys in this learning experience and would appreciate more words of wisdom. For reference, I started with this: I sanded the body down using 400 and 600 grit sandpaper. I shaved off the side door moldings and tried to smooth the doors down as much as possible. I then washed the body with dish washing soap and let it air dry in a partially open container. A day later I applied 2 light coats of Tamiya primer from a can and then gave it a wet coat at 5-10 minute intervals. Now I'm left with this: Problem #1: Ghosting. After sanding down the doors, I applied Ambroid Pro Weld to try to erase the memory of the side molding, a tip provided by Bill Geary. I then sanded down the door again but I'm still getting ghosting, particularly on the passenger side. Should I sand down/apply more pro weld or will subsequent coats of paint help? Problem #2: Mold lines. I tried sanding them down and trying the same weld method. Should I use a different grit? Problem #3: I don't think the primer went on as smooth as I had hoped. Notice the spotting: I know this was a mouthful but any advice/suggestions are welcome. I'm not aiming for perfection, especially not on my first adult build. But I think I can turn out something good with some guidance.

Revell has it listed for release this month: http://www.revell.com/new.html

He still makes it. I got one delivered to me about 7 weeks ago.

Well, unless it's that PJ guy on ebay. For what he charges, you might as well just buy the entire kit. I've come to realize that if you post in the "Wanted" section here, you often times get a response, no matter how random the part being requested is.

There was a resin conversion kit listed on ebay just a few days ago that I had never seen before. It contained the correct taillights. I'm going to try to track down the original listing.

Thank you for your detailed answer, it helped a lot

I'm currently trying to fashion a type of front bumper using K&S Precision Metal strips, specifically 1/32 x 1/8 in size. These are the same type of strips sold at Hobby Lobby. I was wondering what would be the best tool to cut these pieces and what would be the best adhesive to use to glue,say, a piece to plastic or to glue a piece of evergreen strip to the actually metal piece? I've never worked with these metal strips before. Thank you.

Great job so far! I have to give you credit for making such a comprehensive post of what you're doing, using, etc. Keep it up.

I got this from ebay, $21 total with free shipping. I had been looking for this kit for a while and when I saw the price, I couldn't pass it up. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that the license plate decal included a license plate frame for "Alhambra Jeep," a dealer close by to me.

Thanks for the heads up on that one! I'll definitely try to be there.

I too received parts I ordered off of their ebay store just two weeks ago.

Good afternoon all. I recently received a shipment from Custom Squads resin after getting a message from blubaja that they were back in business after a long absence. I have never purchased from them before as I was not into this hobby back then, but I have only heard great things about this company and had seen some of their work in Terry Jessee's books. So I wanted to go ahead and share pictures of some of the items I got. You will have to excuse the quality but they were taken with my phone: First is the Caprice conversion set for the Revell 1994 Impala SS: Up next is one of the center console pieces also specifically designed for the Impala SS. With some adjusting, it should fit into any other vehicle: Then some 1/2-ton wheel covers that Ford used on their trucks/vans from the mid 80's to about the mid 90's: And finally some wheels for medium-duty trucks: Here is their website: http://www.customsquads.com/ They have a multitude of items listed and their service with me was great. I hope some of you find this helpful. Thank you

Why are you excluding truck kits? I think there's some good candidates there too. Are you talking about newly-tooled model kits or do reissues count as well?

I got this spread from Tower Hobbies while they had their Christmas specials. These all came with free shipping and I got an $8 discount. This meant that I essentially got the Tamiya paints for free. I've received these resin items throughout the past few weeks. Most of these will be put away for the foreseeable future. I just saw items that I liked and with how the resin business is, I knew I couldn't pass them up. I might do a more comprehensive review of the Models by Tony resin pieces later.

Very, very sharp!

Unfortunately that's not true. My promo 1997 C-3500 has the pre-1994 grille. I have two sealed 1996 snap C-3500s and both also appear to have the same pre-1994 grille. It looks like the Tahoe is the only one that was updated with the appropriate grille.

If you're looking for the correct 1994-1998 grille, it comes with the AMT Snap Chevy Tahoe kit.

Thank you for the additional input fellas.

Over the years, many people have successfully used the rear fire body from the 1/32 Revell Mack Fire Pumper and applied it to a 1/24-1/25 chassis and cab. From the pictures I've seen, it fits perfectly on some of the 90's pickup kits like the AMT Chevrolet C-1500/C-3500, Dodge Ram, and F-150. The Revell Mack kit is currently on sale as it is a re-issue.

Great to hear. I wanted to give the Pllastikote primer a try but have never been able to find any nearby. In the end I just decided to purchase some Tamiya gray primer from Hobby Lobby. I've heard great things about it. Thank you once again! I'll make sure to post here if I have any further questions related to this topic.

Agent G: Thank you very much for your answer, that is exactly the information I was looking for! All look like a pretty close match. Do you primer the interior on your cars before adding the final paint or do you just lay it on directly? Tom: Great pictures! Definitely newer than what I'm looking for but those pictures are just another reminder that somebody needs to kit the last generation Crown Vic.

Hello. Thank you for your response. I suppose that I'm already a bit familiar with the interior colors for the years I mentioned. I'm mostly interested in knowing what corresponding colors I can use as far as model paints go. This is what I mean by the two-tone interior/dash:

I just took a look and oh my! Some GREAT savings there. I did a comparison on some kits I'm interested in that are selling at brick and mortars and other places on the web and Tower is definitely a bargain right now. Thanks!

Hello. For any of you police car experts out there, I am looking for paint colors I can use for the interiors of the 1991-1992 Caprice, 1994-1996 Caprice (Revell kit), and the 1996-1997 Crown Victoria (Lindberg kit). I prefer to use Tamiya Acrylics but am open to using Testors as well (not necessarily acrylics). I believe the 1991-1992 Caprice came equipped with a black, blue, and tan interior. Additionally, I know that the 1996-1997 Crown Victoria had a bit of a two-tone color. Whereas, for example, a tan interior would feature a dash with two different shades of tan/brown. Thank you in advance.