Monty

They offer somewhere around 10 different colors in their primer line, and this one is apparently meant to look like raw metal. Thought of getting some to use as a base for candy paints but wanted to see if anybody has used it and what they thought of it. I’d appreciate seeing any pics you have of your interactions with it.

I haven't bought them, I was just sniffing around for model stuff on eBay when I came across them. TTBOMK, no kit manufacturer offers raised letter Cooper Cobra tires, so I was intrigued until I saw the sidewalls. If I decide I really need Cooper Cobras for a build, I can always get sidewall decals from Fireball Modelworks. My query here was just to find out if these could be easily salvaged.

First, my intention is not to slam the vendor. I've never used anything that was 3D-printed, and these C3 Corvette wheels looked decent, but the "graininess" of the tire sidewalls gives me pause. What would make them presentable as realistic tires? I couldn't imagine trying to sand that out, especially around the letters. Light coats of primer?

'Bout time you started posting again. 😇 I was privileged to see this project take shape and was aware of some of the modifications required to create a more accurate build, so I hope others appreciate all the effort that went into it. The front axle placement, headlight lowering and alteration to the cab's overall shape were just a few of the changes that take this build miles out of the average OOB category. The headlights are an obvious upgrade from the kit units, and the amount of skill required to create the triangular markings out of decal material are beyond the abilities many of us possess. Hope you'll find the time to complete more of your projects and post them up for us.

For those of you who either a) prefer acrylics or b) use them out of necessity, there's a new brand you may want to take a look at. If I understand this correctly, the makers of Gaahleri airbrushes are now offering their own line of acrylic paints under the name Kaleido. More info in this video: https://tinyurl.com/22896sd9

Looking for a liquid mask that covers well and can handle lacquer paints if need be. Hoping there’s one particular brand that stands out from all others. I’d also appreciate pics of any work you’ve done using the brand you recommended. Don’t need any alternative masking methods at the moment.

Thanks! I look forward to seeing any info you can provide on this.

Very interesting project, love the creativity. Couldn't help but notice the belt/pulley detail, which instinct tells me is not OOB. Any chance you could elaborate on how you achieved this?

Love that color. Personal opinion: Wish GM had offered that back then instead of a color that doesn't belong on any 'Vette - tan. Curious about the year you say your car represents as the front and rear end "caps" are from the '80-'82s. 1978, carried over virtually unchanged into 1979. My '80. This front & rear "cap" configuration was used through 1982. Nice job on the glass. The MPC's windshield is an extremely poor design and takes extra effort to be even remotely correct. MPC also ignored the top of the dash, skipping the speaker grilles altogether. The 1:1 t-tops are a great example of DEI engineering. They leak like a sieve and I never found a good fix for the problem. OTOH, like you, I liked the stock YJ8 aluminum wheels enough to keep them on for the 20 years I had the car. 99% sure you're correct that GM only put them on C3 Corvettes. Thanks for telling us about the Birdswing Copper. Hadn't heard of it but always like exploring options.

Can you elaborate a little more on the product(s) and processes used to achieve this? I know a number of people (non-board members) who'd be elated to be able to do this kind of thing.

That's kinda what I was hoping to find. Thanks!

I truly don't understand this. One of my eBay orders arrived at our post office (small town) Sunday morning and showed to be out for delivery Monday morning. Normal delivery time for this area is +/- 4:30, but...nothing. Later in the evening eBay tracking had some kind of weird message: "delivery attempted". Liars! I can hear the mail truck from my house, the mail box was empty and the package would've easily fit inside it (I've bought from this vendor multiple times). In the meantime, I get a message on my phone that another eBay package has arrived at 11:45 this morning. USPS never delivers anything to this area that early, and if they had the new order, why aren't they able to also deliver my package from yesterday?

I had asked this a number of years ago and was more or less told that what I wanted wasn't being produced anymore, but I thought I'd try again to see if anything had changed. If memory serves, one of the resin vendors used to offer a decal sheet that featured stickers like you'd find in most American engine bays in the '70s. Just curious if anyone knows if this was ever reproduced or if anything similar exists.

OK, elaborate on that. What "statement" is he making when his shipping price virtually guarantees that no one will buy these paints? I'm obviously missing something here.

I came across a Polish seller on eBay who has several similar listings. https://tinyurl.com/w6p29azu The price of the paint is OK, but look at the shipping cost. Bet those sell like hotcakes

That UBC-C cable is what I've been told is correct by employees at various electronics places, and they fit, but only one actually charges. I also have a separate wall adapter which I use with it.

I use a company-supplied Samsung phone for work which has all the apps I need to do my everyday tasks. For the most part, everything works well. When it comes to charging, however, well, that’s a whole ‘nuther matter. In theory, you should be able to swing a dead cat and find a charging cable that works every time. Not me. I’ve got one cable/adapter that works like it should. In a futile attempt to have backups, I’ve bought numerous cables and adapters from various mfrs, but this particular combination is the only one that works. The others don’t even register as charging. If, heaven forbid, I ever left it at home on the desk, I’d be in a world of hurt ‘cuz nothing else works. My workplace has charging spots all over the break room, so that’s not the issue (I’ve used several of them). I just don’t get how this can be. Years ago, I ended up buying an iPhone for my personal use ‘cuz they offer a feature that allows charging through the “skin” of the phone, eliminating any cord/charging issues like I’m currently experiencing. Any serious replies? 🤷‍♂️

More of the same... Departed USPS Regional Facility OMAHA NE DISTRIBUTION CENTER September 1, 2025, 5:15 pm In Transit to Next Facility September 1, 2025, 1:25 pm Departed USPS Facility OLATHE, KS 66061 September 1, 2025, 11:08 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility OMAHA NE DISTRIBUTION CENTER September 1, 2025, 3:32 am In Transit to Next Facility September 1, 2025, 2:05 am Arrived at USPS Facility OLATHE, KS 66061 August 31, 2025, 3:51 pm And if I may be permitted to quote myself

I had an issue with Tamiya masking tape years ago when I decided to try their acrylic white to paint a body. After it "dried" a couple days I masked the car off to paint the vinyl top. Long story short, the tape left "tracks" all over the paint. Didn't want to strip it and start over so I bought a polishing kit and went at it. Silver lining: I still don't use them much but Tamiya acrylics look killer when polished. (Then again, most paints probably do) I'll be following this thread cuz I have some projects I want to do that call for two-tone paint jobs.

Whaaaaaat? Are you saying Monogram created silly looking brake boosters? Oh, wait... OTOH, MPC's '68-'82 Corvettes came with a decent master cylinder/brake booster. Weird - even though these kits shared a lot of the same tooling, for some reason they didn't include them in the '75 convertible kit.

Me again. Here's the tracking from my latest eBay purchase. un, Aug 17 12:00am In Transit to Next Facility, Arriving Late Sat, Aug 16 6:15am Departed USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 60130 Fri, Aug 15 6:51pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility CHICAGO IL DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 60130 Fri, Aug 15 10:28am ARRIVED AT USPS REGIONAL FACILITY DES MOINES IA DISTRIBUTION CENT, 50395 Fri, Aug 15 10:11am IN TRANSIT TO NEXT FACILITY DES MOINES, IA 50309 Fri, Aug 15 10:01am DEPARTED USPS REGIONAL FACILITY DES MOINES IA DISTRIBUTION CENT, 50318 Fri, Aug 15 9:44am ARRIVED AT USPS REGIONAL FACILITY DES MOINES IA DISTRIBUTION CENT, 50318 Fri, Aug 15 7:08am IN TRANSIT TO NEXT FACILITY WALCOTT, IA 52773 Fri, Aug 15 4:26am DEPARTED USPS REGIONAL FACILITY CHICAGO IL LOGISTICS CENTER, 60502 Thu, Aug 14 10:39pm ARRIVED AT USPS REGIONAL FACILITY CHICAGO IL LOGISTICS CENTER, 60502 Thu, Aug 14 6:46am In Transit, Arriving On Time Wed, Aug 13 6:15pm In Transit, Arriving On Time Wed, Aug 13 3:50am Departed USPS Regional Facility SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 94804 Tue, Aug 12 9:19pm Arrived at USPS Regional Facility SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 94804 Tue, Aug 12 8:50pm Departed USPS Regional Facility SAN FRANCISCO CA DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 94188

Agree 100%

This brings back childhood memories. There was a cranberry red '70 Chevelle with black stripes that I used to see every morning while I was out delivering newspapers. This car had the biggest rear tires I'd seen on a car at that point in life. Looks like your build is going well. Can't wait to see more pics as it progresses. Love your guide for lettering placement. Any chance you could work up a tutorial for us on making them? Lastly, Model Car World offers airbrushable Chevy Cranberry Red in lacquer (P/N 7011) and enamel (P/N 7011E).

I love the race cars from this era, and Ferrari certainly made their share of lookers. Glad to see Mark has given us another jewel to admire.