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Anyone get one of these yet. Am curious what the decal sheet looks like

A small update on this one. . I tried the bare metal foil under paint trick,,, and I am amazed it turned out this good . The emblems were almost non existant ,,,yet after a light going over with a tooth pick dipped in laquer thinner,,then just a light going over with rubbing compund , I can actually read the lettering sitting on the desk . It sold me and may do them all this way from now on . Still undecided on how to do the bumpers ,,,alclad spazstick or send them out for plating. Need to pick up a polishing kit to finish out the paint work,,then the job of bare metal floil begins. I am trying to take my time on this one,,but its looks so good its making it tough to put down.. comments welcome .

Thanks all. I was worried about BMF sticking to it after polishing .. I picked up a lighted mirror yesterday so this weekend out comes the polishing materials and BMF supplies I have a 58 Pontiac and a 55 Chrysler 300 to do ,,both cars are black and would really look a lot better if I can get them glass smooth

It sure looks good . I would love to see someone make a 1958 300D conversion for this kit

Before or after polishing the paint. ? Or does it matter one way or the other its laquer if it matters I've got 2 bodies painted that are going to require A LOT of BMF work and I would like to polish the paint out some to get a smoother finish .

to funny, thats the exact same thought i had . as for the tattoo no thanks

I have a mint Fred Cady sheet to do the 1969 Coronet Superbee and the R/T stripes doubt I'll ever use it .

I tried Bi-focals once,,hated them and i'm not going back there . I do wear glasses mainly to drive and such,,but usually take them off when doing closeup work or reading or at the model bench . . But lately even reading fine print on paint cans is getting tough Going out this afternnoon and may stop by hobby lobby and/or Micheals to see whats avail

Maybe its just because I am getting older. But I've finally come to the conclusion I need one of them fancy lighted maginifier thingys . Attempting to do some bare metal foil work this morning and I am having a hard time seeing it close up enough to get good clean edge. So , I am looking for ideas . Which one do you have ,,,and why is it better than the rest . I am thinking the one that you wear like a ball cap ( for mobility issues ) . Or is the desk mounted variety better ?

I use the MAD Prewired dists exclusively. For $5......Avail in choices of wire and cap color. They simply can't be beat .

I thought it was the real thing when I looked at it . I can only imagine the time it takes to build something like this

I like them all. From OE factory stock to full on modern / updated drivers. 'IF' ,,,,, I build another car . It will be all old on the outside and all modern underneath. Including a modern A/C system At my age I no longer feel the need to have nothing but lots of horsepower and yet little to no brakes to stop it with .

I've used both Duplicolor and Upol clears over Duplicolor base coats and no issues with either one.

WOW,,,,,,, VERY nice. And the older I get the more I appreciate the earlier cars , Well done , And from 1979,, Even I dont have any unbuilt stuff that old ......

Headrests were an option. Till Jan 1st 1969 when they became standard because of a federal law

Ok, Interior is done. White is duplicolor white laquer that dried in a nice very low gloss. Floor is done ( although you cant tell in the pics ) is covered in black embossing powder . I tried my best to highlight the dash buttons and gauges. and they look,,,,,,,ok . Flowed in a dab of thinned flat black on the rear console chrome plate to replicate the 1/1 Chassis about done. Then it on to BMF on the body and start assembling the pieces . Hope to finish it by the weekend .

I have a bunch of the AMT 1962 Impalas and if those are the wheels you need . pm me an address and they're yours

Just to bring this one back up. Anyone know a good paint match for this ? I want the so called ' blueish white ' I have been wanting to build one of these but the color has me stalled I was thinking paint it a pearl white with just a touch of blue mixed in the clear ?

an hour or so in a super clean bath works wonders. then just rinse with warm water . I made the mistake of trying to primer / paint a resin body before cleaning and it fisheyed so bad it was horrible

Looks pretty good. Is this kit even still avail ? I built one for my sister in law years ago ( like maybe 20 ? ) And yes it was a very nice kit

Ya gotta have faith bro,,, If anyonce can make this one shine its you. I have faith in ya . The lack of interior detail and those huge floor plugs are why I stopped on my Bonneville. I am undecided if I add aftermkt parts or not . So thought best to put it down and work on something else for a while

If I had seen it first ,,,, I may have bought it http://www.ebay.com/itm/Futurliner-test-shot-resin-casting-starter-kit-1-24-Motorama-Concept-Bus-/281505732656?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item418b0c9830&nma=true&si=FwP94Wl5ldxHZPcFHYoNKJawz34%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&fol=185330b07c417bdad1f1df4c397c6d0ce7f5ec59a661575eab577ef4967a849d&pwid=modelerrob

Ok. You guys sold me. Now I want one

Not today ,,,but have bought in the past few weeks actually. All builtups 1959 Buick , 1960 Imperial and a 1960 Bonneville

1957-58. the Last ones before they went long and low