scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
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Post by scowha7 on Feb 9, 2019 16:40:47 GMT -6
Taking the evening away from code to start this one:  Looks easy enough. Doing it as a convertible a dB painting it candy apple red! |
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Post by JCON on Feb 9, 2019 16:46:55 GMT -6
Nice!!! Another Vette!!! I'm in!!!
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Post by RLFoster on Feb 9, 2019 17:07:38 GMT -6
2005! That's darn new a new release based on what I've been building...I'm in too!  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 9, 2019 17:28:34 GMT -6
Needless to say, you have my attention. 
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 9, 2019 18:51:53 GMT -6
Carry on, my good man! Bring the Vette to us!!  |
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Post by JED on Feb 10, 2019 13:39:54 GMT -6
I'm in too
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 24, 2019 15:26:25 GMT -6
Spent the last few hours painting parts up on this one. Will have some assembly and pics in the next few days hopefully!
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Post by JCON on Mar 24, 2019 16:31:56 GMT -6
Who are you??? What did you do to Scott???
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 24, 2019 16:51:22 GMT -6
Looks like "ROGER", to me!! Glad to hear ya got some bench time in! I've had a few days at the bench, myself, latley!
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 24, 2019 17:02:56 GMT -6
Who are you??? What did you do to Scott??? Scott is trying to thaw from the deep dark winter!  got sick again (sinus issues and pink eye). Yesterday I spent several hours outside cleaning the yard. It was 39 but 39 feels oh so wonderful in March! |
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Mar 24, 2019 17:05:08 GMT -6
I have also been doing more study. Spend about 45 min a night reading World at Arms and am going to start personal research of the period from about 1890-1945
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Post by JCON on Mar 24, 2019 17:08:12 GMT -6
Glad you are up and about again Scott!!!  |
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Post by JCON on Mar 24, 2019 17:10:04 GMT -6
Don't forget to jump in a vote for model of the month fella!!! |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Apr 1, 2019 9:55:04 GMT -6
Scott your work is always worth following. This will be good. Take care of yourself man and enjoy the 'warm' weather!
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Apr 1, 2019 20:06:19 GMT -6
You’re too kind Duke. I have gotten the interior nearly done and some of the drivetrain. I will get pictures sometime. We got 3” of snow on Sunday!!  other than that I’ve just been “old” lately:( due to financial issues, haven’t had my thyroid meds OR testosterone in 2 months...leaves me with absolutely no energy! On a positive note though, the withdraw from Ropirinole ended about 6 weeks ago and after that, I’ve been able to decrease sleeping meds and anti-inflammatories! I NEED sunlight and some warm weather!!! |
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scowha7
GAINING SPEED
A.K.A. "ROGER"
Working with my hands gives me a break from working with my mind.
Posts: 747
Likes: 1,591
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Post by scowha7 on Apr 1, 2019 20:07:28 GMT -6
I do have a question for anyone following: do u recommend a primer for the body? I am going to be spraying it (from a rTestor’s can).
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Post by BUCKY on Apr 1, 2019 20:59:02 GMT -6
I use primer on all my builds. I try to go for an automotive primer, such as DupliColor. It goes on evenly, and not too thick, and is easy to sand down to get a smooth coat to lay the color layer on. Some of the color coats that are out there today can actually attack the kit plastic, leaving an undesirable finish.
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Post by JCON on Apr 1, 2019 21:11:38 GMT -6
I just started priming recently and it definitely makes it look better with more depth to the colors and better adhesion...
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Post by JCON on Apr 1, 2019 21:13:53 GMT -6
I like the sandable duplicolor primer also, white for light colors and grey for dark... I find it for sale at the automotive store for a good price...
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Post by BUCKY on Apr 1, 2019 21:37:43 GMT -6
After you get comfortable with using primers, you can experiment with different colors of primer. They can make a top color come out with a different shade, depending on the color primer underneath. These two were painted with the same can of orange paint. You can see a slight difference in shade:  The one on the left has gray primer, the one on the right has red primer. It shows up more in person than in the pic, but I can still see it in the pic. |
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got sick again (sinus issues and pink eye). Yesterday I spent several hours outside cleaning the yard. It was 39 but 39 feels oh so wonderful in March! 
other than that I’ve just been “old” lately:( due to financial issues, haven’t had my thyroid meds OR testosterone in 2 months...leaves me with absolutely no energy!