New member! Dusty model collection

[Mutato]

Hi all.

Glad to have found this site. I posted this morning about my Firebird "Rockford Files" conversion (in other section). But I wanted to show you my model collection. Everything but one car was built around 30-32 years ago. Some awesome Firebirds, Corvettes, Jeep. Only recent build was a truck. That got me dabbling in it again. Then when I fixed my Firebird Formula and made it into the "Rockford Files" car, that got me REALLY excited.

So I plan on fixing all these old models, clean them really good. Then get them outside for a nice photo shoot. And then move onto some serious modeling! I've always done it the simple way, Spray can style. I am amazed at the finishing level you guys have done around here! I will have to step up to the plate!

Main folder:

http://s183.photobuc...l%20Collection/

[jerseyjunker1]

whats wrong with dust. lol

they are realy neat builds. and some are now daily drivers.

great stuff and welcome

[BOSWELL891]

cool builds

[Bartster]

whats wrong with dust. lol

they are realy neat builds. and some are now daily drivers.

great stuff and welcome

......Daily drivers!? Now that's great stuff, Manny!.......OH yeah...Welcome mutato!! Edited April 28, 2012 by Bartster

[Mutato]

Yeah, especially the blue Jeep Wrangler! That'll get me far!

[cobraman]

They ain't dusty. Their weathered !

[Joker]

Welcome to MCM

[JunkPile]

Welcome Martin! You will be doing "serious modeling" if you follow any of the ideas that show up here. Have fun.

[rmvw guy]

Thanks for showing what's in your garage, keep 'em coming Martin!

[Mutato]

Thanks all. Yes, I was blown away at the level of painting and detailing. Not sure if i'll ever get to that level, but maybe will get closer to it.

[1930fordpickup]

The black Vette looks likea barn find !

[Junkman]

I am amazed at the finishing level you guys have done around here!

You'll be amazed how much better the materials became over the past 30 years. The modelling life is a lot easier than it was back then.

I'd say you'll be up to scratch in no time.

Many of your models seem to need little more than a thorough clean and a polishing kit anyway.

Edited April 28, 2012 by Junkman

[Mutato]

Yeah, just the glue alone is a huge improvement! I'd love to get into a air sprayer for fine painting. Also, my 47 year old eyes have trouble seeing up close! I have to take OFF my glasses for close up work. I think I need some sort of magnifying glass that hangs in front of the work!

[Junkman]

LOL, I can relate to that. I'm 47 myself and got my first set of coke bottle bottoms three years ago.

What you need is an Optivisor.

[jamesG]

Welcome, haven't been here long myself. With all the info here there's no doubt we'll both improve greatly. Nice builds btw.

[slammedi'am]

Welcome and nice builds