Winter time model building thread.

ramenth said
Those are some nice builds, John.

I've got to give you guys doing the plumbing a thumbs up. I've done it in the past. Personally, I didn't like the way it turned out, though others told me I did a good job with it. Guess I'm my own worst critic. From then on out I've done box stock, sticking to the paint to highlight the details. Though I do like to kit bash, too.

(Though I do have a 4 door up my sleeve using a couple of GTX kits...)

So, to make 'em turn out like you did, John: :thumbup:

Thanks for the compliment. You've posted some nice stuff too!

The full detail builds can be a pain in the *** because you don't know where to stop. I add plug wires then think I need fuel lines, which means there should be throttle linkage too. And now we can't ignore other underhood plumbing, such as brake lines and coolant hoses. Might as well add the battery cables. And now to connect it all underneath....

The street rods are fun because everything is exposed. So between super-detailing and using unusual powertrains you have a show stopper. The Orange `32 was in Car Model, Model cars, and Scale Auto. The Jag had a full page feature in the final issue of Plastic Fanatic (which became Model Cars)

But that `64 Imperial. If you flip that one over you see masking tape holding the glass in and the tires are epoxied to the inside of the fenderwells. A building style called Slammers because you, well...slam them together. VERY satisfying builds.

Let me know... I have more. 8)