freakshow12

I agree with Tom 100%. I use ALOT of foil. I have at least 6 sheets on hand at all times. I always foil after paint and clear as well. To me it looks more realistic than it covered under clear but that's a whole other debate lol. I always go wide enough that once burnished down there are edges that are not stuck. Makes it easy to pull off. I also found a little trick for you Harry regarding texture. When you are pulling the strip off the backing you should be pulling it over itself. But when I do that I hold a q tip and pull against it gently. It seems to take the texture away. Know what I mean? It's hard to explain. Maybe a few pics are required. This may help bust the slump lol

I am using the 5 spoke wheel backs from the wheels in the RM 67 chevelle kit if that helps. I am going to try some out of the 07 Shelby kit tonight. They are a bit simple on caliper detail but I think they will look ok once painted up

That works for me. I am close to having it dialed in. I had to find and modify some wheel backs from my stash. I am also looking for some nice disk brakes for all 4 corners. I will have pics up soon.

Wow. Thanks for the imput guys. Seems like I am not alone in this slump thing. Lots of good ideas here. I think some of it is that winter is solidly set in here. My 1:1 cars have been in storage for quite a while and I am just bummed out. I work about 70 hrs a wk on average then we chase our kids around and when that's done well I usually am too lol. I think the first thing I am going to do is give my area a good cleanup( I did get some new to me shelving) then I am going to get this take a turn Torino wrapped up as I am eager to see what we can turn out as a group. I will see how that goes and keep you posted. That's why I love this forum. We look out for our own. Fred

No Jeff, the Torino is all I am interested in at this point. It's very close to being ready for pics of final suspension mockups. Then I will tear it down and send it on. Check that forum tonight

Just curious to what you guys think on this subject. I have been building models for over 30 yrs now and they are a big part of my life and who I am. Problem is, lately I can't get motivated or excited to work on anything. I go to my work space and look at all the stuff on the bench that is in every stage from the idea stage to the final touches stage and just can't work! I just sit there and look. I examine parts, I think, I just can't seem to push foreword. The rest of my life is great, maybe I work too much, my kids keep us busy with sports and stuff but geez. Maybe I just need to start a simple build? I know I can't be the only one who has felt like this before. How do some of you guys forge through it?

Yes they are huge! And why? This kit or the mach 1 or the monogram boss cars were never kitted with tires big enough to need them

So would the whole car have to be blue? Or could you have picked up say a white or black car with a blue shaker?

Btw. 68 was only yr the 350 got a 302

Incorrect. The gt350 in 69-70 had the 351w. Also for 70 were the ignition switch moved from dash to column, hood stripes and chin spoiler. I will be getting a few as well

I will be ordering too. I will also be contacting you for wheels and tires for a 1/12 Shelby project

I see the valve covers are not then correct wrinkle finish street hemi covers but the chrome smooth race hemi ones. Oh well. Easy to fix

I went back to the convo pros on my super bee and gave them a black wash. Really sharpened them up. Is that a strange decal on the rear axle ends? If so, where did you get it?

Stunning! Will you be building and offering all the bits to make a complete kit?

That's good as my blown 505 is ready for the Dyno once I scratch up a blow off on the intake ducting. It's nasty! Lol

Turned out great! Don't blow it up before the bee is ready..... Lol

They ran a couple cars each yr. Usually a super stocker and a "grudge" car. One was rule friendly and the other was to settle rivalries. The cars were also switched around trim wise rather than building a new car every season. Slot of 69 mustangs got turned into 70s as well

The Torino arrived safely in my hands today. ITS ON!

Mmmm mustangs. I live eat breathe sleep for mustangs. Currently have 8 1:1s. Most recent is a 14 gt500. I may have to make the treck to this show with a few builds Lol it's ONLY a 24 hr drive for me one way

I agree Mike. I doubt you or myself or many others here would even sell one of our built ups for that! I did a Jenkins 69 camaro on commission for 1k a few years ago

The Shelby f100 was built just down the road from me. Have not seen it completed yet. Last I saw it was in the spring. White primer with blue stripes

How do you like that snow kit? I have quite a few mustangs myself, I have a blown 97 cobra that I am contemplating meth on. My most recent money pit is my 14 gt500 that will be getting the revan 13/6 kit, long tubes, bullet cams, gears and drag radials. You on svtp ever? I'm freakshow12 over there

I am at 1.33. 450 kits, 6 built last yr many wips. I gotta try and at least built 1 out of the box it came in!....

Couple pretty nice mustangs right there. What's the mod list on that cobra other than the whipple? I also see 03/4 seats and brakes on that fox. What is it packing under the hood. Beautiful lx!

I always liked that kit. I sadly do not currently have any.