Harry P.

Not an attempt at humor. An attempt to show that high-end diecast models have a paint finish that's pretty much flawless... in response to the comment that one can get a better finish on a plastic kit than on any diecast model. Which obviously is false. And no attempt to discourage anyone. Again, just a response to the "you can do better than any diecast" comment, because as I've posted, some of the high-end diecast models have an absolutely flawless finish. And you can't do better than flawless.

If it's safe to drink, it's safe to use to thin paint. The old rule of thumb is to thin paint to the consistency of milk. I would do a simple test of 50/50 paint to water... if too thick, add a drop or two of water... if too thin, add a drop or two of paint. Practice on a sheet of paper until you get the right consistency. It's just a matter of a little trial and error.

In the Colbert video it says modifying a truck to do that can cost $5,000... plus the cost of the wasted fuel. All of that to make a "statement?" The only statement I'm getting is "Hey, look at me... I'm a complete moron."

Acrylic paint can be thinned with plain old water.

I've seen some really stupid automotive fads before... really stupid. But I've never seen one this stupid. Unbelievable how clueless some people are.

Have you ever seen a high-end diecast model like AutoArt or CMC or Danbury? You're not going to do any better than they do.

Paint too thin.

Metal that's been chemically treated isn't "bare metal" anymore.

I think we all know he got away with it. Not exactly news...

You could improve the looks of that model by about 1,000% if you blackwashed the wheels and grille.

Total fake job. What more proof do you need...

The steell that car bodies are stamped of is a silver color. http://corporate.ford.com/news-center/press-releases-detail/pr-return-of-a-legend2658-iconic-1940-37275

How could it be wrong to put a HEMI in a MOPAR?

An ugly angry bee.

There's absolutely nothing embarrassing about a PT Cruiser.

Everyone who still thinks 3-D printing is some sort of Flash Gordon dream needs to see this.

If that happened here I have no doubt people would be shooting each other for water.

The mirror police are pleased. The stark black panel lines are a bit much, but all in all a beautiful model, even without turn signals! Although I do wonder why you use a garbage can lid as you "photo studio"... why not the dining room table, or heck, even the top of the washer or dryer.

Yeah, that was a good line! Remember Al Sleet, the "hippy dippy weather man?" Tonight's forecast: Dark. Turning partly light by morning.

Thanks. But unfortunately a lot of that work I do is work the kit manufacturer should have done before I bought the kit.

Nah. It was a big snoozefest. If you looked closely you could even see the wires. I can't believe they thought they were fooling anyone...

By "bare metal" do you mean bare, unpainted metal body? Wouldn't that be a pretty bright silver, and not dark gray? More like the color of the wheels?

I would... if I wasn't so embarrassed to be seen driving one!!!

Don't worry, it was a hoax. Staged on a Hollywood soundstage...