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Post by Christian on Sept 5, 2007 18:14:54 GMT 1
Both great colors and fantastic models. I have been searching for a yellow like that for some time now without success.
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Post by kitbashcasting on Sept 6, 2007 2:59:01 GMT 1
Your cars look great! I cast alot of cars myself for my train layout too. You might want to try a product called "The Detailer" on your grills. It's a water based black out liquid like ink. It flows like water and does not cover the paint. It does settle in the groves in the grills and has a nice effect. Comes in several colors. Unfortunaltely There is no web address on the bottles. The Address is...Long Enterprises P.O. Box 982 Live Oak, FL 32064. I've found this stuff in most well stocked Hobby Shops along with paints.
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Post by skunk on Sept 6, 2007 6:59:13 GMT 1
Your cars look great! I cast alot of cars myself for my train layout too. You might want to try a product called "The Detailer" on your grills. It's a water based black out liquid like ink. It flows like water and does not cover the paint. It does settle in the groves in the grills and has a nice effect. Comes in several colors. Unfortunaltely There is no web address on the bottles. The Address is...Long Enterprises P.O. Box 982 Live Oak, FL 32064. I've found this stuff in most well stocked Hobby Shops along with paints. That sounds like an excellent product. Does it affect chrome finishes?
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 6, 2007 13:29:53 GMT 1
Sounds like a neat product, I have used ink on grilles before, I now use diluted flat black paint.
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Post by Sylvain on Sept 7, 2007 12:42:24 GMT 1
… It's a water based black out liquid like ink. It flows like water and does not cover the paint. It does settle in the groves in the grills and has a nice effect… Yes, it seems to be a very interesting product. I too use diluted black paint, but it's not perfect.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 7, 2007 21:34:19 GMT 1
Jack, You did a beautiful job on the Olds and I am anxious to see your other finished models. Do you use an air brush or do you brush on the paint? What brand paints do you prefer? Jerry, I just painted my first casting with a brush and it looks like it will turn out as good as the sprayed ones. I used Testors enamel paint and used two coats. I will post it when it's finished. Jack
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 8, 2007 13:49:12 GMT 1
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 8, 2007 16:34:35 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 8, 2007 17:05:43 GMT 1
Just an absolutely gorgeous job on those Jack. I can't wait to get my grubby paws on one of those Cutter's Plymouth pick ups. And I've put in a request for some of those plain steel wheels too. Again, great finishes!
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Post by skunk on Sept 8, 2007 17:32:54 GMT 1
The plain steel wheels are superb. Hats of to Jerry and Lee for including them!
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 8, 2007 18:38:05 GMT 1
Those wheels are great, the ones that came with the '38 Buick even have the "Firestone" lettering on them. I thought I'd have more trouble with the little hub caps, but they aren't that hard to work with. Jerry has done a wonderful job with these little works of art.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 8, 2007 22:11:44 GMT 1
Does anyone know where I can get 87th scale decals for my vehicles, besides Microscale? I'm looking for signs for the sides of trucks. I'd also like decals for my Divco milk trucks.
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Post by Christian on Sept 8, 2007 22:57:03 GMT 1
Very nice! Why does the coupe-pickup have different wheels on each side?
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 8, 2007 23:16:58 GMT 1
One side has the hub caps and the other side just has the bare wheels. I like the look of both so I made each side different.
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Post by Lee on Sept 9, 2007 4:15:51 GMT 1
Some of the newer kits now have separate hubcaps so one can choose which way to build the model. Jack wanted it both ways. ;D
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