Miatatom

Yeah, what he said!

I can only dream of being that good. You are a craftsman.

If the paint on the model is lacquer, the purple stuff isn't gong to do much. Works great on enamels. For lacquer, I use denatured alcohol. It takes a while but it will soften Tamiya lacquer enough to scrub it off.

Exactly! My skills are improving because I pick up bits and pieces of knowledge from a multitude of posts and subjects. There just might be a trick you have that some may really appreciate.

Tamiya Fine White or Grey Surface Primer, depending on the final color.

Sorry but that chair doesn't provide me with anything I can enjoy. Clench factor = 10!

Where'd you find it? Walmart, Lowes, HL?

Sounds like you may be leaving them in the water too long and all the adhesive is dissolving. Here's several threads that might help: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75227 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41822 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35783 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26609 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=45740 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76542 http://www.scaleautomag.com/How%20to%20and%20Models/How%20To/2009/04/How%20to%20apply%20decals.aspx http://ilovewood001.tripod.com/modeling/decal.html http://www.craigcentral.com/models/decals.asp http://www.modelcartips.com/decals-and-markings.html

Nice job, Shane!

Welcome aboard, Joshua. You can find anything you want in the forum by using the following search. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74605

Sure wish I could find just one at a price I could afford.

I think this is what you're looking for. I've got to make one for a 61 Falcon Ranchero I'm doing. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=33133

I've had several. Here's my latest! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v705/baddogracing/Car%20Stuff/Racing%20My%20Miatas/1.jpg

I got an email today with discounts. They have Super Clean offered as buy one get one free. The stuff strips enamel paint great. Check here to see if your area has a flyer with discounts. https://www.autozone.com/autozone/inourstores/circular.jsp?ed_rid=DWPIPMV-SHZ21-5XC3N5-OUFUEW-7MGA6-v1&ed_mid=272173

The fan I used is built to remove exhaust and fuel fumes from the bilge of a boat. Cheap too! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76088&hl=

I have 2 of these, each mounted on a 2 x 6. They solve a lot of problems associated with holding parts steady while painting, gluing, etc. A must for older less steady hands like mine. http://www.harborfreight.com/2-3-4-quarter-inch-articulated-vacuum-vise-3311.html

I love Miatas!

Most everyone is posting their ills and I have quite a few myself. Just turned 70, shaky hands, etc. The biggest obstacle I've overcome is holding onto parts while gluing, detail painting, etc. I solved it with one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-3-4-quarter-inch-articulated-vacuum-vise-3311.html I took the suction apparatus off the bottom of mine (I have 2) and mounted each of them on a short 2 x 6. The swivel head allows a part to be turned and held at pretty much any angle/orientation. My detail painting is still pathetic compared to some but it's much better than it used to be. Gluing parts is much easier.

I had one for a while back in 96. It was a race car with a 2.0 in it. Used mostly for autocross. Tons of fun. A guy drove down from NJ and bought it for $1200 and made a vintage road racer out of it. $1500 might not be too bad a price if most of the car is there and the rust hasn't ruined it.

Dave, where do you find it? As I 've said, the HL folks didn't know what I was talking about. I found some at Michaels but it had sparkles in it that wouldn't have made a suitable material for carpet.

Thanks guys! I was calling it flocking and the HL clerks must have thought I was an idiot.

I've looked at Hobby Lobby and even the store clerks can't seem to find it. What section is it in?

Once again, Jurgen, you have built an incredible model. It is beautiful.

I think you can turn off all those notifications.

Denatured alcohol works better than anything I've tried, given my limited experience.