Grumpa Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 These are very cool Cliff! Back in the early '60's I grew up with a neighbor, who was a Doctor, that had one just like your yellow and white one. It was his daily driver. Seeing yours brought back that old memory. These are nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Beautiful work on both of them! Way better than you'd expect from a Hubley kit. Can you explain about the muffler tape? Seems like it would be too thick to cover trim; what's the secret? Edited January 5, 2014 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Beautiful work on both of them! Way better than you'd expect from a Hubley kit. Can you explain about the muffler tape? Seems like it would be too thick to cover trim; what's the secret? Hi Christopher, The tape that I use is somewhat the same as the aluminum (not cloth) tape used for taping ductwork, etc. It is a bit thicker than BMF but still quite thin and I cut it with scissors or a sharp exacto/ straight-edge. It's best for relatively straight lines and because it's actual metal, it can be burnished over a raised piece of trim with a toothpick to take the exact trim form. It's fairly easily removed when fresh, but over time becomes quite permanent. I've been using it for a long time and what I like most about it is that it usually doesn't have that wrinkly look you so often see with BMF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappabear1973 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 My grandfather (95) had a black and white hard top as well as a turquoise (?)and white rag top.he had had others over the years. I believe a turquoise and white hard top and a yellow and white rag top? He would love to see these. Great job on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Very cool! I love the bright colors, they just seem to fit those little cars. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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