MikeyB08

No problem. Feel free to share your ideas/ creations. It pretty flexible. My next project I'm going to try and build a Trunk Tub.

Here is my headliner for my Enzo (W.I.P). Same steps for the floor mats. Sprayed with Krylon Cherry Red Gloss. Worked great!

Here is my floor mats for my Enzo I'm currently working on. Allow room for improvement as I am still working on these. My current plans are to add some small thread around the outside and print off the Enzo Badge to place on the floor mats. To make floor mats, I suggest using masking tape to lay down in your interior tub where you want the floor mats to be placed. I often use my finger to push the tape into the corner so I can judge my cutting better. Once you have your general idea, cut out your Floor Mat pattern using a hobby knife. Make sure to allow yourself room for trial and error. You can always trim where you need too. Once you've cut out your tape template, place the tape on top of the cutting mats. Cut it out and do some test fitting. Trim as needed, where needed. I'm working on a headliner next. Stay tuned!

Yea. So far Ive painted a set of floor mats (pics soon) black and it was fine. Going to try other colors soon. I would suggest you do any/all bending before you lay paint just in case.

Thanks for the compliment! My cat, Butters, is just a normal short haired tabby. About 1 1/2 years old. I have a very serious Love/ Hate relationship with this cat. One minute he will snuggle up beside me and sleep. 10 minutes later, he's on my table pushing my models off. I think he's attention starved (don't see how, he gets more love than I do ).

Welcome to DIY Floor Mats & More. This tutorial will hopefully open up some ideas. The steps in this tutorial are very easy and very basic for what I consider a rewarding end. So let's begin. *Note: This is a general How To. This is by no means the only way to create Floor Mats & More. This is what I have started using as it is very cheap and very versatile. I will be making a Truck Bed Cover. By all means, lets your imagination run on this one. Materials Needed: - Flexible Cutting Mats (3 Pack @ WalMart for $4.97) - Model you are working with - Sharpie/ Pen - Ruler - Scissors (Hobby Knife for more precise cutting) *Be Careful.* Now that you have your materials needed, let's get started. 1. Here is the packaging for the Flexible Mats: 2. Here is my materials. If you feel you need the assistance of a cat, use your own or contact your local animal shelter for further help. As you can see, I already have my template drawn in the lower left hand corner. Templates can be made in a number of ways. I find that white masking tape is my #1 Go To. You can also use your ruler to measure out your template. Guesstimate and trim as needed. 3. Cut out your template using a pair of scissors or Hobby Knife (these particular mats are very thin and very easy to cut so move slowly). 4. After cutting out your template, do some test fitting before you commit to the final product (gluing). Once you are happy with your final creation, glue as needed and enjoy. After Thought: As far as I know of, these mats can be painted easily. If you have any other ideas/ uses for the Flexible Mats, by all means post them below. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Also, I would like to see your creations using the Flexible Mats so that the community can build on the topic.

SMH... I don't like it. However, I will give them credit for not only thinking outside the box, but thinking outside their mind!

Building in 1:24/1:25 Scale Personally, I'm very cost focused when it comes to my builds. I can't afford to think outside the box since I'm the only one working (at all) while my G/F finishes school. Once their is 2 incomes coming in, I'll start splurging more. Until then, I can't see spending anymore that $30 on the actual Model and no more than $25 for paint and such. Of course, on the flip side, their are NO Hobby Stores even close to me that have a wide array of model building supplies (styrene and such). So, in a sense thats a plus for me otherwise I a budget would be no concern. Moral of my situation: If I REALLY want it, I will buy it. If I doubt what I want in anyway, I pass.

Love the color! Thinking of getting me one in the near future. Can I ask where you got the CF from?

Well said. Could I quote this in my sig?

I'm so glad this was posted!!! I was beginning to wonder if their was anyone on the fourms that lived/ traveled to Va in Modeling. I want to go but the G/F B-Day plans are this weekend. Maybe next year.

Very Nice. Thank you for posting this.

Good to know. Man I love this forum.

Now that is interesting.

Wow... Thanks for the discussion guys. At least now I have a sense of direction.

Well alrighty then! Thanks for the advice. A unplanned trip to Advance tomorrow is now in store.

Yea... Really wasn't expecting much torque. Mainly, all I am wanting to do is have the ability to turn air tanks or nitrous bottles.

Any specific type to look for? Acrylic Lacquer? Enamel? Would I need to do any wet sanding before clear coat? <<This question is probably a give and take. I know humidity and temp play a major role in the answer. Just generally speaking.

First things first... I'm cheap. I am always on the prowl for alternative items to use for my model building. So, does anyone have any ideas as far as being able to make a Drathe (Dremel Lathe)? I have a lot of resources at my disposal at work. Any/All ideas are greatly appreciated.

So... Is it safe to say that the Dupli-Color paint works well with models?

Looking good. Thanks for the feedback guys. Guess I'll try my hand at both. I have to agree, the asphalt is crazy real.

I was looking up the difference between Aluminum Foil (AF) and Bare Metal Foil (BMF). From what I understand (correct me if I am wrong), BMF is A LOT easier to work with than Aluminum Foil. However, unless I'm looking in the wrong spot (and the lack of LHS around my neck of the woods), Aluminum Foil is cheaper and easier to obtain. So, I took to the web one more and found an article about using Aluminum Foil on airplanes. I might attempt this one I get my 68 Dart painted. Now, this is where the community comes in. Have you ever tried using your basic Household Aluminum Foil for window trims? Did you have any particular technique while using AF? Article using AF: http://www.finescale.com/~/media/import/files/pdf/6/7/d/foiledlightning1.pdf

I believe this is it. I say build it. No sense in letting it collect dust. If you built it as a kid, revisit the time and build it better.

1. 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 2. 1969 Ford GT40 3. 2003 Chevy S10 Extreme Edition

Mod Podge: a mixture containing glue and water. You can make your own using water and Elmers All-Purpose White Glue. Artist use it when they make paper mache. You can add more water to so you have a runny consistency. Reason why I suggested that is because the mod podge dries clear and all you simply do is place your said object where ever you want on the primary object (in this case the model), and brush the mod podge over the decal. Of course, now that I think about it you would have to trim to decal versus just being able to use waterslide paper. Sorry if my question came across as stupid. I tend to think out loud.