Mike 1017

My biggest complaint is the front and rear bumpers. They just don't fit. I did a test fit prior to building the car. They looked ok and needed some work nothing that I could not fix. Wrong!! I could not get them fit no matter what I tried. The taillights also had problems. Why do they sell kit with so many defects?

Are there any extended warranty replacement plans offered for these batteries.? Mike

I too am confused. What is abteilung 502?

Thank you for the info Mike

I had the same problem as you. It would not come off with hot water, soap or a toothbrush. Pitched it out into the garbage. Now I use Microscales Micro Mask. Works as advertised Good luck Mike

Could a plain text be used to make a custom decal Make them a 1:25th to fit a 1964 Dodge 330 On the doors Chicago Dodge Dealers. Ph# NA 2-0689 On the quarter panel NHRA Record holder 1964,65,67 Thanks Mike

If I had the money, I would restore that P38 Thanks for the pictures

To me it looks like the tires got swapped around. Too many burn outs on the rears. Then the fronts were swapped out to the rear? Mike

Yesterday I looked at my cars the I primed with Aluminum Plate. They are mostly Drag Cars. I didn't mask off anything and just used decals. I masked off the Impala and 442 so that I could airbrush Molotow Chrome on the moldings and other trim. Mystery solved ? Thanks Mike

The Rainbow in Chicago put on a 24-hour concert which included Genises, Richy Havens, Butterfield Blues Band, and others. The Genises Band were the best. Tickets were $12.00. Mike

Now that I think about it. It was a Don Youst video. I did used soap and hot water to wash off the residue. I have an Impala and a 442 soaking in Easy Off. Because of the clear coat and the paint getting torn off. I bought 6 cans each of Aluminum and Titanium metallizer from Hobby Lobby. When I found out that they were not making it anymore. They are great when using them for they were meant for. No more Metallizer for primer!! Thanks for all of your comments Mike

Thank you for all the comments. I normally use Duplicolor Scratch Filler for 80% of my projects. I never had paint pulled off by the tape ever. It never occurred to me that it was the tape. I will try to dummy up the tape. I just wanted to try something new with the Aluminum Plate. I read somewhere that it was a good primer. Again, Thank You Mike

I have been using Aluminum plate as primer for some projects. The masking tape {Tamiya} that I use is pulling the 3 coats of clear and 3 coats paint off the body but, does not pull off the Aluminum plate. I use 3600 hundred to sand the Aluminum plate. Is it possible that 3600 is too smooth for the paint to adhere to the Aluminum plate? Thanks Mike

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Stop buying. I am not cheap, but now that models have broken the $30.00 barrier that is too much for me to spend. Build what I have. Start photographing my cars and post them. Mike

Testors,Tamiya, and Wicked Colors clears

I use automotive products such as Turtle Wax rubbing compound, Meguiars' wax, polish and speed detailer. I also use them to detail my car. Good Luck Mike

I use Pledge or Wicked Colors Clearcoat to improve the look of the glass. Mike

Happy New Year everyone. We lost 2 members of my family in 2022 and added a new member to the family in November. Here is hoping that everyone has A wonderful 2023 !! Mike 1017

A clothes dryer vent ? Good luck Mike

I use liquid mask. It washes off with soap and water. Mike

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I do some detailing to the interior. The only cars that I go full out on the details are convertibles. Mike

Mine is part carpet, cement, and a Gel-Pro kitchen mat. I also have a high-powered LED flashlight. The beam is so strong that it even reflets off of bare plastic and other things. I highly recommend it. I have not lost one part since I got it. Mike

Mecum has 4,000 lots cosigned. January 4th-15th There is gonna be a lot to watch. I like the 1st day because they are mostly drivers and affordable Mike.