ratdoggy Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Just getting back into this and had this kit sitting on the shelf for a while. The first model car I did was a Beer Wagon so it's kind of appropriate that getting back into this I would start with one . I am trying to shake the rust off but it's not easy. I'm sure (hoping) this one comes out better than my first attempt at 8. At least I'm not painting with Q-tips now (even if it might look like I did) Edited January 26, 2014 by ratdoggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 "Painting w/Q-tips" lol I hear what your saying,,I used to do that myself. It looks like a fine re- start to building as much as I can tell. Those Daniels Monogram kits are soo much fun to to,,ya know,,,I dont have this one,,Ive got others,,maybe Ill have to get this one. This build looks great to me,, Welcome back to the hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I remember this one from when I was a kid Good start Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I have a question.....The old decal sheet was ruined as it just disintegrated as I was trying to remove the paper. I scanned half the sheet and now I need some ideas. I have heard mention of decal paper I can print from my scan onto. I can't find the right info on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 yea you can get decal paper......i bought a bunch of it a while back, but i cannot remember where i got it. you`ll need a can of fixative for decals as well to spray on the sheet after printing........ lemme rack my brain and try to remember where i got it from. cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Looks good Mike, and welcome back to the hobby, I built that kit as a kid I actually have thought about getting another one to build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 looks good. I have an old one sitting on my shelf and a new one in the box to try it again. I have always liked the kit...well Tom Daniel's kits anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 There is a guy on ebay that sells great decals for this kit. Keep up the good work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 There is a guy on ebay that sells great decals for this kit. Keep up the good work... Found him, Thanks. http://www.firebirddesigns.net I will try to make them with the decal paper first. Staples shows it on their website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Finished! Finally. Edited April 8, 2014 by ratdoggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yaa Brother I was waiting for this one!! Great job Nice perseverance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOODBANE Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I always liked that kit (from when I was a kid). i too have been looking at getting another, but putting it in my stash of other C-cabs and hanging on to it for a while....Nice build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Looks good so far! You can also pick up decal paper at Hobby Lobby in the model isle near the paints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I had one of these too... a long time ago. Mine didn't look nearly this good when I was done with it. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That looks really nice! I love how the wood came out on the deck and barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vypurr59 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Very Nice Mike, hope to see you display that at one of the meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 That looks really nice! I love how the wood came out on the deck and barrels. Thanks I thought it came out pretty good myself. I tried dry brushing it before I knew that was the right technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Very Nice Mike, hope to see you display that at one of the meetings. Thanks Jeff. I hope to have a couple finished by the next meeting. Was doing a T'rantula dragster but messed up the engine and I lost a couple of pieces so I had to buy another kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello Mike I like the wood work on the deck, How did you accomplish that? Is that Testors chrome on the barrel trim and chains? Nice! The custom decals are a great touch! I like them a lot Thank You for sharing Welcome back to the hobby Later Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdoggy Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello Mike I like the wood work on the deck, How did you accomplish that? Is that Testors chrome on the barrel trim and chains? Nice! The custom decals are a great touch! I like them a lot Thank You for sharing Welcome back to the hobby Later Russ Dry brushed dark brown over tan Testors silver Decals are Firebird designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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