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gary jackson

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  1. did a search couldnt find anything on the proper way to clean and prepare for paint
  2. nice job buddy i like how you didnt go crazy with the sanding some folks like to sand the cars everywhere all on the sides and down low if you want that slightly patina look keep the sanding on the top portions of the vehicle like you did . good job buddy
  3. ive had success green stuff i let it dry for couple weeks before handling then use cotton gloves for just in case
  4. thanks those would be great to make tachs most of them are just printed on paper pain in the butt to cut out to look good i saw the paper kind a year ago you have to cut out but i cant find them on line anymore
  5. looking for 55 chevy truck amt speedometer decal
  6. dont give up zippi we all enjoy your models
  7. use the revell whole front in i know what a waste lot of work but it could work
  8. i like your 1/1 49 5 window i have one also i built not quite as good as yours but i built it as a driver it has a front clip and coilover rear suspension
  9. i know you will do a good job but im pretty done with resin been burned a few times had a 66 nova hood just warp beyond saving from heat in my shop it was expensive another time resin body came in mail and it was junk not going to say the brand also radius rods on straight axle snapped easily sorry for venting
  10. i just cant make myself like that year model
  11. you guys are talking chineeseeee
  12. what did you use to make the flat recesses in the windows im having a little trouble getting those perfect ive tried cut down sandpaper nail files and folded sand paper but i havent found a perfect tool
  13. great job
  14. swwweeeetttt
  15. thanks buddy
  16. so ive been a sign painter for 50 plus years and i never thought of spraying a body with it i have brush painted small parts with it and it worked ok so does anyone have any tips for airbrushing with it ive heard you can cut enamel 50% with laquer thinner how about adding couple drops of gloss hardener
  17. i cant stand the 32 not chopped but this 34 doesnt look that bad not chopped
  18. i just use a round stock evergreen and drill 9 holes in the top for v8 glue wires in add boots
  19. are there any other 32 ford roadsters amt revell monogram fenderless with a straight up windshield and proportionate
  20. thanks so much saved me some $
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