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Nice stuff there! I saw the '40 Ford sedan delivery...NICE, what wheels are those, they look awesome?!

Hi Jantrix. Checked out your site. Outstanding work. Do you give painting lessons???????? One small question. Do you ever open any doors? 

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Jim

Guys thanks for the kind words.

Jon, the wheels are from Fugimi and I have no idea if they are still made, the model is 18 years old. Geez, that makes me.......40. Ack!

Jim, I can help you get a nice even paint job easy enough, but to tell the truth I'm still learning myself. I don't use an airbrush- yet. I use Duplicolor lacquers spray cans exclusively (no Tamiya available in my area) and they are super easy to use, in a wide variety of colors. As for opening doors, no I don't. I'm not a compedative builder aside from online contests and CBP's, these are just nice display models that I enjoy. I have hinged a couple doors before. The roof hatch of the Gunslinger 57 Chevy and the rear door of the 40 Panel is gullwinged. I don't mind doing that, but the whole process of creating door jambs and what not, is just a lot of hastle to me.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

Just a quick question Jantrix. What primer do you use under the Duplicolor lacquers

Jim

I always use Duplicolor primer. I've heard that Krylon works just fine under the lacquers, but I just like to be sure. It's more expensive, but I really like the way the Duplicolor nozzles lay down. They spray in a vertical fan shape rather than a cone like old style nozzles. I think it lays down smoother and covers better.

Thanks Rob. I'm just starting an OLD '51 Buick LeSabre that I resurrected from my old, old, kits box. Plan to build as a futuristic custom. I go by a hardware store fairly often that carries those paints. Will pick them up on my next pass. Thanks again for the info.

Jim 

Any time Jim. The best selection I have found for Duplicolor is Pep Boys, at least near me. Let me know how it works out for ya.