Thanks for the help Greg!
I haven't even started and I am already having a blast!! LOL
===============================================
Preacher
99 &1/2 5.2L CC 4x4 SLT+ R/T (Redneck/Truck)
CUSTOM DECALS: http://www.bastaards.org/CustomDecals.htm
Webmaster: http://www.bastaards.org
===============================================
----- Original Message -----
From: The Man From Utopia <tmfu@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 7:49 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Got my Dak model (Semi off-topic?)
> > My questions for the model builders out there are:
> >
> > I am going to see if my body shop will paint the body of the
> > model for me (Really!) if not, what's the best way for me to paint it
> > without leaving brushmarks etc?
>
> Since you have the body off, just get a spray can of the paint with the
> color of choice just by your fingers to prop it up from the inside. You
> didn't say if it was a metal or plastic model. If it's metal strip the old
> paint off otherwise the new paint will cause the old stuff to flake off,
> then prime it and shoot it. If it's unpainted plastic you're gonna have to
> prime it a couple of times(depending on the color of the body and the
colors
> you're gonna use).
>
>
> > Is there a realistic looking chrome paint out there for
> > models? I need to do the bumpers ad the exhaust tips.
>
> Not that I know of. What I used to do is use silver paint and then apply a
> high gloss clear over it.
>
> > I know I can get all-terrain tires from another model kit,
> > but is there a way to get tires without buying a whole model? Are there
> > suppliers out there for that type of thing?
>
> Depends on the size ( what scale is the model???), you might be able to
get
> away with using any model kit as long as you're within the same scale. As
> for a distributor.. don't think so. ALmost all model companies mold there
> own stuff.
>
> > Anyone have this same model? I want to lift it a bit to
> > better simulate the 4x4 I have. The axles are preset and there s no easy
> way that
> > I can see to lift it and keep it looking nice. Any suggestions?
>
> Sorry, don't have one.. But if you're looking for help building a Monogram
> B-36B "Peacemaker"(or any other plastic model aircraft for that matter),
> then I could give you a hand..
>
>
> Greg
> 95 Dakota Sport CC v6 5spd
> Rahway NJ
> ICQ: 283886
> http://24.6.89.18/dakota/dodge.htm
>
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : Fri Jun 20 2003 - 11:51:53 EDT