Monty

IMNSHO, MPC wasn't known for going the extra mile detail-wise on most of their kits, but like JoHan, their classic cars are a whole 'nuther matter. Kudos for clean assembly and great paintwork.

They've issued Goodyear Polyglas and Firestone Wide-Oval tires in packs before, so we know it's possible. While these are convenient when sold this way, more often than not the tires are all one size & usually not that much bigger than stock. That's where sidewall decals from Fireball Modelworks and the Dutch guy come in.

Thanks for chiming in. That's good to know. Nice to see a little more variety in the tires offered in kits. If I'm not able to score a set on eBay I'll see if someone here is interested in doing a trade.

A friend of mine just told me they're probably sidewall decals from our favorite Dutch guy, Xrayniner (?) who happens to sell that design among others Unlike the 1:1 tires, these aren't likely to be recalled 😁

Saw these on one of Just Jim's posts where he's got them on a '79 Nova. They'd be period-perfect for something I've got in my on deck circle, but was wondering what other kits have them?

I've seen a number of YouTube videos about MCW enamels and, if memory serves, almost all highly recommended mixing in MCW's hardener because it helps create an incredibly glossy coat without clearcoats etc. (Results did look impressive) Nothing against MCW paint, but I've already got gallons of hobby enamels, mostly Testors/Model Master. Just curious if I could add the MCW hardener to them to obtain similar results.

Just presenting another option. I thought this might be of interest because it doesn't require an airbrush to apply.

Part of the reason I posted the video. It can also be applied with a paintbrush or daubed on with a clean cloth. Examples shown of each.

This video just dropped and I figured you guys would be interested in the subject matter, especially the options for application. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcbNlbwULlU

Just curious if anyone offered these decals in 1/25? IIRC the C/E version was only issued by Monogram (1/24) and was more or less a snap kit with stickers instead of decals. Bonus question: Really reaching here - any decals that could help replicate the seats and door cards in 1/25?

Let us know when you get a chance. My kit (1-3721) definitely doesn't have it.

The '84 engine offers a number of detailing opportunities, but it will require some of your Model Master Metalizers or equivalents thereof. Done correctly, it can really stand out. Depending on your skill and inclination, you might also be able to fab up some of the basic lines seen above. Private side whine: every C3 kit MPC made had poseable steering, but when Chevrolet rolls out a 'Vette that can do 1G...nope.

I would suggest adding a tinlet of Humbrol #85 (enamel) to your paint stash. I'd say it's closer to a flat black than satin and in my experience it provides a subtle difference in an engine bay, especially when other black shades are used (NATO black, tire black, Testors original flat black etc). Assuming "satin black" means the same as semi-gloss black, Model Master (you might find some on eBay) and Revell both offer enamel semi-gloss paints with roughly equivalent sheens, while Tamiya semi-gloss black (acrylic) has a higher sheen.

Hadn't thought or heard of that as a means of darkening paint but will definitely try it. Taking it to "cranberry" range is intriguing. I generally prefer to undercoat my candy reds with gold, but have seen silver, copper and bronze used to great effect. IIRC you're one of the people on here who've mastered the use of Wicked paints. Some stuff I've read about them suggests a steep learning curve, but the results speak for themselves.

Nice build! Thanks for providing a pic of your work. To a novice like myself who hasn't used these Tamiya LP paints yet, the dry time you posted seems long, but I'd guess this probably provides a better prepared surface for masking. Also, as I've said before, it's hard to argue with good results.