Chrome & Ford/Lincoln Futura question

Hey BGuy,

 As for the kit itself, I am not to particular w/ that kit.. As for the "Chrmoe" stuff, I would go with Alclad Chrome..

 First off to remove the chrome, I would use ammonia.. Yes it smells like no other so use a mask/well ventilated area..!! This method works the best without ruining the plastic itself.

 Let it soak for about a half hour and lightly scrub w/ a old tooth brush. Wash off any excess scum from the ammonia with a mild detergent of soapy water..

 For Alclad, first off use their Alclad Gloss Black Primer. When you first spray one it wil look very thin as it goes on..

 Just take you time and work up a few coats.. After letting it dry for a day, go and begin appling the Chrome Alclad..

 Here is one rim thus far, the  headers & oil pan I did for my 69 Nova... Any questions please do not hesitate to ask..

 

 Looking forward to the build..!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

...and I just learned something new!

I've never built the kit but I did see one built up last spring at the NNL West. The one I saw was spectacular so it can obviously be built into a nice model, however it is an older kit from probably the 1960s, so don't expect a Tamiya style kit. 

I had a chance to talk with the builder of the one I saw, and he said it was a very challenging build, and the kit had many issues he had to fix. Sorry I don't have any specifics on those issues. If you are patient and willing to do a lot of work it is a very unusual and attractive car.

I don't know how to link it to go directly to the right photo, but there are some pics from NNL West, the Futura is about 1/2 way down the list.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/NNLWEST08/

 

Bguy, what a Great car to build I have always wanted to build one myself. Butz has posted some exellent information.  I have never tried what he is doing but it looks simple enough. My way is Old School, Guaranteed to test your Paitence and Improve your Vocabulary ! I use "Easy Off " Oven Cleaner to remove chrome plating . Spray it on let the bubbles fizz out and scrub it off with an old tootbrush and water. Most Stripped chrome parts will have like a shiney clear film left, I use to scuff it off . As time progressed I got lazy and left it alone. I have not yet had this film come back and Haunt me. To Rechrome the piece I would use "Bare Metal Foil"  This stuff is very fragile,Use a New or Very sharp Knife blade to cut and trim and takes a little thought on applying it. Also you most likely will get very good at it as you may have to do one piece multiple times do to "mistakes". But it is applied properly it  polishes out so nice (polish very gently or that Vocabulary lesson will be included) and looks like real chrome. Sounds kinda scary , but if you are not set up with an Airbrush to use the Alcad or Metaizer products this is the way to go. Myself I still use "Bare Metal Foil" as I Fear Change.

I have a small wide mouth bottle of bleach removed from my wife's laundry supplies. I just drop the chrome parts in it and leave it overnight. The next day I take them out and put them in another jar with handsoap and water and shake for a minute or two. Pour the soap/water mix onto a rag placed in the sink (so the parts don't go down the drain) and there are the parts minus the chrome. Rinse off and there you have it. No brushing needed.

Jim