[Heat Stained Header Pipes]

11 hours ago, Collector_felix said:

Amazing work! I'm glad to see you share this here too.

Thanks....this was my first time trying something like this.   Actually, as this is only my second build, it's all brand new to me lol

[My modified ecto-1]

Very nice....I also painted the Spark Plugs on my Ecto build: 

[Heat Stained Header Pipes]

I got the idea to use Mica Powders to Heat-Stain the header pipes on the Shelby Cobra.  The first step was to paint them with gloss black spray paint.  You don't need to coat the whole pipe, only the parts of it you want the powders to color.  After painting, let them sit for about 45 minutes - 1 hour (you still want the paint to be "tacky", then add your first color powder (blue) to the top of the pipe, and use a small brush to remove the excess, then move on to your second color (purple), and when you use the brush, blend it with the previous color.  Then just keep following on down the pipe.  I get the colors I wanted, I just googled "Heat stained exhaust".    Before doing anything to the model parts, I practiced on "chrome" plastic spoons I bought at Wal-Mart for a couple bucks. 

[Eaglemoss Titanic]

On 3/2/2021 at 12:53 PM, Brad said:

I'm sure that many of the builders on theses forums will be up to the task.  My talents would surely make a mess of it.  I really am impressed thus far with the Bizmarck.  I would definitely be interested if the Titanic offered the same build experience.  2021 should be fun year for building.  I'm sure we will see some exciting new kits offered.

I'm in the same boat....I watched Wayne doing the HMS Victory and though "Well that looks fun" and ALMOST ordered one....and then I got to really thinking about it...I'm a HORRIBLE painter for the most part.  And the though of all the rigging made me re-think that.

[Movie/TV Builds]

Just thought of another one that could be interesting....Baby from the show Supernatural....complete with all the Demon Hunting accessories in the trunk.

[Movie/TV Builds]

Someone else mentioned Christine....that makes me happy!  I'll second that.

 

I do like the idea of a large scale E.D. 209...hadn't thought of that before, but I like it!

[Dream Builds]

I have a couple Dream Cars that I know I'll never own, and would love the chance to build a 1:8 Scale:

Christine (1958 Fury)

1970 Dodge Coronet SuperBee

Dodge Charger Daytona/Plymouth SuperBird

32 Ford Flathead V8 Hot Rod (old school style)