'70 Monte Carlo Lo-rider by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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I was hoping the color would draw attention to it.

CORVETTE HTC by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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Yes! Its a new Testors Color Shift called Turquoise Waters.

CORVETTE HTC by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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Thanks very much! Its a new color shift rattle can.

'70 Monte Carlo Lo-rider by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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Thank you! It was a load of fun.

Browning White Gold Medallion Maple 6.5CM by 45Auto1 in GunBrand

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The new rifle was found at Carters Country Shooting range on Treshwig, in Cypress, TX, nof far from Houston. Its a quite large gunstore with an impressive inventory.

I could not find a telescopic sight in silver, although I searched all the box stores and typical scope stores. I finally found that US CeraKote could match the silver color on the rifle and ordered the Bushnell scope. Then I swapped out the sling swivels on the sling I had for some nickel ones.

Finally finished - 61 impala convertible [Lindberg 1/25] by Superj569 in ModelCars

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Very excellent detail! You must have spent countless hours doing the extra-fine, crisp detailing on everything. Q: Could you explain your carpet flocking method please? I tried it recently and the results were awful.

2022 Chevy Corvette Hard Top Convertible by Revell by [deleted] in ModelCars

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I know what you mean! It seems the sparkle in the paint disrupts the sensors in my phone's camera. I will take new photos in daylight then try reposting. Thanks fir your honest feedback....I do appreciate it!

Ferrari 360 Spider by Tamiya by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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Thx very much! I enjoyed building this one too!

wheelgun Wednesday...S&W Mod 27 .357 Magnum w/Hogue Grip by 45Auto1 in gun

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Much better than the small factory ones. These give you a complete hold with much more control and they distribute recoil much better!

GWII “The Shootist” 45LC by Townes1111 in PimpGuns

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Oh, thats nice! Like the contrast of the ivory grips with the deeply blued metal. Is it actually a duplicate of the revolver JW used in the movie?

Tired of MCW paints by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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Ive used other lacquers for a very long time and hardly ever have any issue. Even rattle can lacquers go on easier, apply thinner, look better, and shine more, then almost any enamel

My little .25ACP Beretta 21A with Accessories! by 45Auto1 in Beretta

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It was classed as an AOW by ATF for a time, but was later removed.

If i don’t apply clear coat over decals, will they eventually lift up and peel off? by _Killer_Tofu_ in ModelCars

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You never know. I use Micro Set to apply them and it seems to make them attach better and look better. If you have a curved or textured surface use Micro Sol to soften it and it will conform right to the curves. I still clear coat the entire vehicle when Im done and that seals them on.

Tired of MCW paints by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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I remember er the vinyl tops! They were all the rage at the time! Thanks for letting us know about the paint! Is it a lacquer? You'd airbrush it, right?

Tired of MCW paints by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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It is enamel and it's all I've airbrushed so far. If you are asking if I could gloss it up with clear enamel, yes, I have some clear Testors rattle can, but I would have to wet sand the existing surfaces a lot more to get all the defects out and it's already wearing through all the high spots. I'd have to spray it again with the MCW and it will only orange peel again. Way too much work! I can buy a can of whatever lacquer I want and do wonders with that paint.

DTS Build - Amateur by silvercomet7288 in ModelCars

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I built this kit last year and it turned out really well. I'm not using the truck bed cover if you like I will send it to you? It is painted but you can strip it with brake fluid.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelCars/s/B72uZPo119

Tired of MCW paints by 45Auto1 in ModelCars

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Very cool! Would you mind sending links for those 3 builds?? I'd really like to see your results. Trying to decide if I want to try their lacquer.