eran_k

Absolutely fantastic work!, i think i went over this thread 2-3 time to "take it all in" I'm interested in your decal technique, can you explain it a bit? if i understand correctly, you print an black outline text on a Clear sheet, then fill in the lettering with paint or gold leaf, and apply another clear decal with the outline printed in black? i need to make decals for my gasser project and looking for ideas. i printed them on paper just for mockup Thanks

I printed some mock up decals i made in inkscape, now to see if 'll be able to make them with decal paper...any tips? i'll also use some sponsor decals i got from other kits here and there

how about the "higher" quality graffiti sprays like MNT 84 or Montana gold, will they be better than rustoleum? just wondering because where i live i cant get Tamiya sprays but cant get those graffiti spryas and they have a wide color selection

few more touch ups and shell be done, mostly making labels or trying to find some in the parts box. the tail lights were missing from the box so i need to what to do about thats

looks quite close, not sure if the AMC color is metallic also though

As the title says, i'm looking for a Tamiya/mr hobby/other brands color that is close to the AMC 7E oak leaf brown paint. for a Golden eagle Jeep i plan to build. Thanks Eran

things are moving slowly, basically waiting for primer coats and paint coats to dry foe several days. before i can start putting things together. so the body is now drying after few coats of gold paint just for fun i added an electric fan to the radiator

If i understood correctly the Unicolor printer uses both a true white and a true black toners

I've kind of researched this subject lately, trying to figure out a way to overcome the short comings of "Home" decal printing (transparent inks, no white..) since all the "Old" solutions like Alps or Oki printers are really old by now. so i came across what seems like quite expensive solution although it can still be affordable lets say for maybe a group of builders who want to share a printer. it's an American company called Uninet and the printer model is Icolor560. there are some videos on YouTube of guys producing excellent looking water slide decals with it (for diecasts).

few more small steps, engine finished and in the frame, rear axle attached and drive shaft done, body in primer

just a small update, slowly working on small parts and sub assemblies. Engine mostly done and painted, still need to add plug wires etc.. making and painting tiny parts, slip and drive yokes, steering box, distributor, tie rods painted and assembled the wheels the frame is also painted, front spindles and drums attached (the are actually pinned so i might make them posable)

thanks, i might put them on cults, ill post here if i do

i was able to buy the old monogram 39 Chevy coupe, what a nice piece of kit!, i will be building it as a Gasser, inspired by many photos on the web. suspension parts, wheels and tires are 3D printed (some from Scale Speed Garage and some of my own design) I will use the Kit's engine as it's quit good, but will add a set of printed Gasser headers. i started by removing the molded mufflers and gas tank from the frame, than added the front and rear leaf springs and front axle (all 3d parts) also primed few more parts and painted the underside of the body flat black. haven't decided on body color yet, might be gold or orange

Thanks, the color is Mr Color Super metallic copper

like this alot!

Finished and posted in Under Glass

Finished this one today, happy with the result, it's an excellent kit! i only goofed the rear window with some super glue fumes

The paint is Mr color SM 209 (Super Copper)

not much progress , body parts primed then painted, i'll let them dry for few days and then apply decals and clear. question? BMF should be applied before or after the clear coat?

Some sort of bronze brown probably

Started this kit few days ago and i been building the engine, chassis and tub, really good kit with nice details, only added some plug wires. this is where i am so far

well things didn't well quit as good, even though the body and the printed hood were primed exactly the same (mr sufacer 1200 gray) and painted the same time with the same paint, somehow the hood came out in a different shade of green. the decals were also pretty bad, tore up in few places and remained wrinkled no matter how much decal set i used. never the less it's done. i'll try a better job with the next one (someday), maybe i'll get the other version with no top.

Progressing along, this is a fairly basic kit so not too many details. i finished the chassis and interior and shot the first coat of paint on the body. i think ill add some darker wash to the the seats to try and enhance some details. i sisnt bother too much with the engine bay as the hood will be probably glued.

As my first 2025 i choose the AMT Scout II. from looking up reviews and builds i knew the hood is too curved so decided to fix it, hot water didn't seem to do the trick so i tried putting it in a dehydrator...the results were "unsatisfying".. so i went to plan B - make a 3D printed hood, also decided to make an older style grill to see how it looks. once i was happy with these parts, i primed everything and now im waiting for the primer to dry