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Some ideas to try the next time you're applying decals. As you already know they will tend to stick and are hard to move into position. Try using a clean paint brush and apply a drop or two of water in the area that you're applying the decal. The water will try and bead up, but it will be on the models surface and you can move the decal using the wet paint brush. I have also used a wooden tooth pick to assist. When you have the decals in position then do as Mike 1017 suggested and use something to blot the excess water. My normal tool is just the edge of a paper towel. You don't even have to touch the towel to the decal, just the edge of the moisture as the capillary action of the towel will draw the moisture away. I resist the use of a setting solution until the very end and usually only if the decal isn't laying down the way you want. On body seems and door or trunk openings wait for the decal to set for a time . I'll use a new or newer #11 blade to cut the decal as the seem. You don't want to pull your cut as that may dislodge the decal. I use more of a chopping motion like a slow downward pressure to cut the decal. With a small drop of setting solution the ends should drop into the parting line between the body panels. Should the decals be hard to apply and don't seem to want to stay in place just apply a small section at a time and then set the body aside until it is dry.

Well, the development company that owns and operates the course also owns the development division that is selling the lots to the builders. As such they have far more control over what a homeowner can do with landscaping than you would normally find. I'm still having issues with the builder as to the sod they put in our yard. While I'm getting used to the downsizing there just wasn't a lot of options in the realest market last year. Our old house sold in 48 hrs. after it went on the MLS and we had to move fast to find a new place and pack. Should we have had a little more time and the other new homes in our area had been closer to completion we might have landed somewhere else. But it is what it is and we just have to deal with it.

I agree except for one problem. I may not live long enough for the trees to fill in and the Golf Course doesn't allow any one to plant trees that will block anyone's view of the course. What we are thinking of doing is sprinkle some wild flower seeds and or plant a fast growing hedge. The hedge I can keep cut to a leavel that will not block any views but would define the separation. On another note. They spent a lot of money having sod laid down over a large area on Friday and Saturday. One of the grounds guys was out watering the sod as he should. The last couple of days have had winds in the low 20 mph with 30 mph gusts, or as they call it in Kansas, a gentle breeze. This has dried out the sod in many areas and between the new concrete path and our property line. Should they wait any longer to water these new sections we will not have to worry about grass, just weeds.

Beautiful looking paint finish, this is a great color to show the body lines. Cleanly detailed interior.

Beautiful looking color and finish.

Beautiful looking finishes, and I like the paint stripe style. Great looking wheels.

Great looking coupe. I like the colors you used, and the finish looks good. Clean looking assembly.

Except for the excessive use of glue, who every built the green car originally did a pretty nice job overall.

Great pictures, thank you for sharing.

I like the unique drivetrain set up. I worked with a guy in the mid '90's that had the complete Tornado setup under a '56 Chevy step side. Your paint looks great, and I like the bed configuration.

Now this puts a big smile on one's face. I like studying all of the little details you have added.

Thank you for your kind words Steve. That shade of Yellow was what I was trying for, and this is as close as I could get without going to MCW or someone else.

Looks just like your son-in-laws car.

Great clean looking restoration.

Both are beautifully done. The paint finish and colors look great together. Did you use for a mask?

Exceptional details and finishes throughout. Best appreciated after reading all of the components that you used.

Beautiful looking paint and chrome detailing. I like the showroom look of your build. Always thought these looked best without the vinyl roof when they were new.

I like the subtle sparkle in the paint. Nice detailing on the engine. The interior color detailing of the seats looks great. Nice stance with the wheels and tires.

Beautiful looking build of what had to be the sleeper of the year. I like how you kept very close to the showroom appearance. The store reminds me of someone, kind of a friend of a friend type deal. He bought just such a Nova in the Turquoise Mt. color of that year. Same drive line as your build, and it was very fast compared to most of the other factory muscle cars of the day.

Great looking paint and color. Nice engine.

This will be a real challenge with the body proportions. The roof looks almost like am aftermarket removable type. Maybe some sort of a Kustom?

That color should look good on this.

Thank you for sharing the pictures. I can't remember the last time seeing a car show with the wide variety of subject plus a model show for good measure.

I would try and get the five window pickup. The GMC looks good as well but it is a 3/4 ton, unless you need the extra capacity.

Another thought beyond the lighting alone. The color and the type of finish on the painted walls can have more of an effect than you may realize. I have used a standard white color and an "Egg Shell" or "Semigloss" finish wall paint and this reflects a lot of the light around the room. This also works well inside your garage where there is often limited light as well.