This is the group I finished last year. I've gotten to a really slow start this year, but hope to rival the same amount finished from last year.
All of these have been seen here previously, but with a new forum (thanks to whomever did that!) I'd like to post my interest.

Monogram 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
http://images45.fotki.com/v1200/photos/9/95430/6653285/ta20-vi.jpg

Revell Deals Wheels 57 Chevy
http://images36.fotki.com/v1296/photos/9/95430/6602031/57D1-vi.jpg

Tamiya Porsche 911 GT3
http://images38.fotki.com/v1278/photos/9/95430/6418903/pors8-vi.jpg

Revell Concept Camaro Snap kit
http://images41.fotki.com/v1266/photos/9/95430/6580602/cc2-vi.jpg

Revell Corvette Z06
http://images41.fotki.com/v1252/photos/9/95430/6418912/cz0613-vi.jpg

Revell of Germany Mercedes 190E AMG version
http://images35.fotki.com/v1167/photos/9/95430/6080092/amg7-vi.jpg

Fujimi Ferrari 575M
http://images33.fotki.com/v1116/photos/9/95430/5791642/57527-vi.jpg

Chris

Those are some nice examples!

One thing that bothers me is the ugly chrome plating on most kits. Someone suggested spraying it with window tint to tone it down some.

I'm always tempted to strip it off and start fresh, but so far I'm at a loss to come up with a good finish.

Any ideas? (other than buying japanese kits).

Those are some nice examples!

One thing that bothers me is the ugly chrome plating on most kits. Someone suggested spraying it with window tint to tone it down some.

I'm always tempted to strip it off and start fresh, but so far I'm at a loss to come up with a good finish.

Any ideas? (other than buying japanese kits).

I've tried a few methods.
1. Spraying a dull coat over the chrome. It does tone it down.
2. Stripping an using Testors metalizers for desired finish.
3. Strip and re-chrome wth alclad or spaz stix.
I find that I end up usually stripping chrome anyway to get the appearance I want so I just plain do it. Most of the time depending on if I want the chrome to stay but not so bright a coat or two of dul-cote works well. Otherwise I use all three methods listed above.

Thanks for your comments.
Chris

Nice looking models Chris! You do amazing Trans Ams! I really like the gold rims on that one, it goes with the car perfectly.

Excellent builds Chris! I particularly like the paint on your Trans-Am !:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
The scoop on your '57 cHevy- did you BMF the seams? It looks smooth...

Chris.:)

Excellent builds Chris! I particularly like the paint on your Trans-Am !:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
The scoop on your '57 cHevy- did you BMF the seams? It looks smooth...

Chris.:)

Hey Chris, Actually glued, sanded smooth and Alclad Chrome. I didn't to a terrific job on it, but it was a dual build with my son. He built the same kit only in primer:
http://images42.fotki.com/v1313/photos/9/95430/2614178/lb8-vi.jpg

Here you can see the seam on the inside of the scoop. LOL
Anyway, we had fun and that was what these two kits were all about.
Thanks!
Chris

I love the primed cHevy!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: It has that tough sole purpose look. Your son's done very well!!

Chris.:)

Nice builds...I love them all

SD455,
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:! rr