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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 9, 2007 4:30:11 GMT 1
Great finishes, Jack. The looks so right for the Plymouth pickup.
The windows look especially good on the Chevy. What paint did you use?
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 9, 2007 13:55:32 GMT 1
David,
After reading in "What Color for the Windows" that Kitbashcasting used Testors gunmetal, I tried it and I've been using it ever since. It's #1795 in their Model Masters series. Thanks for the positive comments from you and all who posted.
Jack
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Post by kitbashcasting on Sept 11, 2007 8:41:16 GMT 1
Back to black it out. It really dosen't effect cromb at all. On testers cromb silver paint if you don't wipe off the excess it will leave a slight blueing effect. Not real noticable. Sorry about the slow response, been gone for a wile.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Sept 19, 2007 17:05:43 GMT 1
Here is a couple of my latest models, a '37 Studebaker pickup and a '38 Buick sedan. The Stude is hand painted as are the Buicks whitewalls.  |
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Post by Sylvain on Sept 19, 2007 20:58:19 GMT 1
Here is a couple of my latest models, a '37 Studebaker pickup and a '38 Buick sedan… Nice! Congratulations! |
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Post by Lee on Sept 20, 2007 0:40:01 GMT 1
It makes it all worthwhile when I see our pieces finished like that. A fantastic piece of work.  |
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 20, 2007 3:48:09 GMT 1
Excellent Jack. Great pieces done great.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Oct 1, 2007 16:18:39 GMT 1
Here is a couple of pics of my progress on the '56 Chevy model. I first made a mold from a Alloy Forms '55 Chevy and then made a solid casting from it. If I screw this one up I can start all over again with a fresh casting. I removed the bumpers and grille and sanded off the trim. Then I used super glue to fill in imperfections and build -up the front of the hood. Next I'll cut out the rear wheel wells and prime it. Then I'll have to add the details, side trim, grille, bumpers, etc.   |
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 1, 2007 22:22:09 GMT 1
Dang Jack, lookin' good. Good luck with the grille and bumpers.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Mar 21, 2008 16:58:06 GMT 1
I bought these Stoney Mountain models off ebay. They were sold in two lots of four each. A few have missing wheels and they came with no packaging. Does anyone know what year, model and Stoney number they were?  |
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Post by Jerry on Mar 22, 2008 0:59:55 GMT 1
Jack, that is an interesting line up you got on E-bay. To answer your question: From left to right # 1 is a 1950 Nash Ambassador # 614 (4 door)), # 615, if (2 door); #2 1936 Chevt panel, #611; #3 1950 Buick Riveria, #671; #4 1950 Buick Super sedanette #605, if it had chrome strips on the sides, it was #606; #5 1937 Studerbaker pick-up, #667; 1948 Packard (4) door sedan. It appears to be SMCC #624. if it does not have (2) chrome strips above the rocker panels, then it is a SMCC # 621; #7, 1936 Chevy panel truck #610; and # 8, a 1951 Nash, if a (2) door, it is #628 and if it is a (4) door, it is #616. While I was at SMCC, I made all the masters with the exception of six models.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 22, 2008 1:55:51 GMT 1
They look nicely done Jack. Great find. And it's good to see some "early Jerry".
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Mar 22, 2008 2:49:25 GMT 1
Thanks for the help Jerry. I've always wanted a "Smokey" but they seemed to be rare. I feel that I am lucky to get eight! Like I said a few need a little work but they are nice additions to my 1/87th scale world. Which six didn't you make masters for Jerry?
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Post by Jerry on Mar 22, 2008 5:47:19 GMT 1
Jack,
The masters that are not mine are: SMCC #610, 611, 613, 619A, 619B, and 620.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Mar 22, 2008 13:33:14 GMT 1
Jerry, thanks for the info. After working in this scale for a while I am amazed at what some people like you can do in such a small environment. One of my biggest problems is my lack of patience, and of course my fat fingers. Jack
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