I am excited! Minicraft 1931 Model A Truck arrived today!

[clovis]

Very nice, Greg. I like all of those kits!

Another reason to use the liquid and super glue (I use zap) is the setting time is seconds as opposed to overnight -- especially the super glue. Something important to think about with the younger ones and their patience. Don't forget about avoiding contacting the skin. And paint as the last thing before bedtime or on your own.
I hope you and your daughter have a blast!

Thank you!!!

[clovis]

Here it is, a wonderful winter evening, a perfect time to work on a model, and my daughter is spending the night at grandma's house.

I want to crack that kit open SO bad, and start working on it!!!

Even if she would have hurt feelings over me starting it, I want this to be her/our project.

It is still hard not to bust those sealed sprues open, and start scrubbing them in the sink!

[midengineaddict]

Have fun and good build...

[LaughingIndian]

And?

Any progress on the build you two?

[clovis]

And?

Any progress on the build you two?

Not yet.

I've been tempted to crack that kit open and start it.

I have a current build going right now, which I am going to use for my testing of weathering techniques.

Until a few years ago, I hadn't built a model in 25+ years. Let me say...a lot has changed in those years!!!

Back when I was a kid, there was impressive talk about how some people were wiring engines. We were stunned that anyone could do that, yet it is the norm for today. In fact, if you don't wire an engine today, I'd suspect that most builders would think you are a total loser, LOL.

The same goes for weathering. I was infatuated with the idea of weathering models, but couldn't find out how they were done. In today's world, there are so many techniques to use, and so many different paints and products, that I am not sure how to weather this model for best results.

We need to get the model in primer, but it is too cold to spray outside.

So, for the time being, I am pondering about the kit, the building process, the weathering, and how to make each part of it be the best it can be. Simply said, I am still in the learning and thinking stage.

Edited February 2, 2014 by clovis

[AzTom]

I'm going to watch this one. I have a few of all the body styles made including the hod rods. My first one is going to made into a Doodle Bug so I'll get some practice on the cowl.

Thanks for sharing

[LaughingIndian]

I just started again after a several decade hiatus myself and I also was motivated by my daughter so I can relate.

I think there's a lot of ways to skin a cat as far as weathering goes. I happened on testors model masters acrylic flat engine black diluted in their solvent. The combination of the two products has a slight tack to it so that after the first coat beads off the second coat can bite. I found it to be great over plated chrome and gives it a true metallic look, brings out the detail, and a controllable amount of weathering. It also works well on allclad and other lacquers without harming the paint.

My formula anyway ...

[clovis]

Thank you for the replies!!!

Mike: Thank you for the tips!!!

Right now, I'm building the Lindberg 1/16 Model T, and tried a new type of weathering to the chassis. Not an utter failure, but it didn't turn out like I had hoped!

[clovis]

We are in the midst of this build.

I should have listened to you all, and bought another kit.

[Greg Myers]

I;m tellin' ya.

[clovis]

I;m tellin' ya.

But at $60...ouch.

The other problem is that I have no idea what color scheme I would use. My daughter wants to build a rusty beater...I haven't thought of one idea on how to make the Camaro rusty or neat.

BTW, how is the kit? Does it build pretty nice?

[Greg Myers]

The Camaro, and if you like that, the '67 Corvette and '57 Chevy all build up quite nicely and easy, no fiddley parts, just a larger scale 1/25th kit in 1/12 scale.