If you don't mind, could a few of you have a look at the amazon link for the supply shop? Would you rather see the normal list of tools in the description or is the new store format more appealing? I appreciate your input! Have a great weekend!!
Just a suggestion for you, as a bowler we have foam sanding pads for our bowling balls. Super nice for nooks and crannies. Just search bowling abralon pad and they'll pop up anywhere. Might work nice for these projects!
I did the same thing. I had to screen mirror from my phone to my TV because I wanted to see this thing close up. No way a 6.5"screen was going to be able to show me what I wanted to see.
I got off work, stopped to pick up dinner. Came home to set down and eat. BOOM!! Here's part 2 of the 1:18 scale corvette. It turned out PIMP! Can't wait to see what you do with the Merc, and the Trans Am! Whoever wins this vette is one lucky dude, or dudette. Have a great weekend! As always, thank you for the kickass content.
I'll admit I was skeptical at first but you really nailed it. I used to own a 1973 Firebird so I'm very interested in seeing what you do with it. A restoration would be great. Subbed today.
I only build collect and repair 1/18th scale cars . I have watched you because I want to learn more on diecast prep , repair and paint. I built plastic kits for 50 yrs then then I switched to diecast. I have never used an air brush but have had good luck with rattle cans. Because of builders like you I have purchased an airbrush and will soon hopefully gather courage to use it. lol. That Hotwheels Merc originally came with a nice surf board that clicks in place in the back and sticks out the window. I buy a lot of wrecked and broken cars for repair or just parts box. I collect new and used cars that are supposedly mint but you'd be surprised how bad the paint and glass is on a lot of low and higher dollar cars from most of the companies. I've never seen them as bad as that Vette or the Merc. Super job . Looks great. Good call on leaving off the decals.
Another awesome rescue!!! Looks amazing and I love these bigger vehicles. I watch all your videos, but I haven’t commented for ages. I just wanna day thank you because your videos have helped me so much with the metalwork restorations I do, not vehicles, but the hints and tips you give have genuinely given me the confidence to work on metal, so thank you. I just got myself a sand blasting cabinet and so that will definitely help. Thank you so much and keep up the awesome work and brilliant humour and banter. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
That is probably one of the most beautiful reds I've ever seen on a car, real or model. The hard work and extra time you spent on the paint really paid off!
Man, the result is simply amazing. The paint job looks perfect. Wouldn't mind putting this baby on display in my house. BTW I'm thinking that these big cars would be perfect candidates for LED upgrades.
I love your work mate. I find if I add some dish washing soap in the water when you wet sand paint or clear coat, it makes your paper last and the cutting the orange peel from top coat will look better and be easier. Regards from Australia..
Man you should do a 50/50 paint job on the firebird with the door jams the stock color let it look like that mid 90s survivor with ten repainted over the year that all of us Motörhead’s remember from high school
What a beautiful result! That colour is simply awesome. Somewhere, out in the boondocks, is a 1/18 scale barn full of crusty cars, full of dead spiders and mouse crap, with your name on. And you can bring 'em back from the dead. Have a good weekend.
Me too. I kept thinking the loose fingertips of one of his gloves was going to grab on to a tiny dot of glue and spread it all over a panel before he even realized that it was happening. A couple times I thought he was going to pull his finger away and have that all too familiar sight of a filament of super glue trailing behind. Damn I hate when that happens!
You're speaking of the *Molotow* brand ones, correct? I've seen some very nice results coming from them. They also sell refills which can be used in an airbrush.
I have been watching your Channel since 2018 and in all your videos are so informative and helpful. I used to build plastic models of cars. never used the airbrush before I'd use can aerosol spray. I detail engines and the interior of cars so I'm good with the inside. This is part of the first message I left you which included my phone number. I am a US Marine veteran and this helps me to relax that's why I collect these 1:18 Scale model cars. I do have nine other model cars that I call my superhero cars and they are Batman the Knight Rider car Batwoman Catwoman Superwoman Iron Man I like to build sort of a background scene for these 1:24 scale superhero cars because they come with the action figure.
Excellent job on the rebuild i like how you went with a candy red looks better than the original color red. It took me back to when i had a '69 Stingray wished i still owned it, looked like the lighter red color before you painted it and it had side pipes. Love your video's you're a genius on these rebuilds. Takes me to another world with no worries keep em coming.
Hey you definitely know what your doing, this is only a suggestion. I soak my wet dry sandpaper overnight. It makes it soft and no chance for an edge burn. I love your channel!!!! Keep up the great work!
That Woody Merc has Jimmy Pimp ride written all over it! That paint is absolutely beautiful after the wet sand and buff so glad you put that extra effort into it because it is killer!
I was thrilled to see you do a 1/18 scale diecast. I collect these 1/18 scale cars but only cars I’ve actually owned over the years. It’s difficult because many models never found there way to the diecast market. The 1/18 scale can be very easily customized to match a vehicle you owned or wanted! For example the 1962 Chevrolet diecast usually has the 409 engine, mine was a 327. So I found a 327 1/18 scale engine online and swapped it out. With 1/18 scale you can easily make the interiors the way they were on your own car. The dash is big enough for custom instrumentation as well. With patience ignition wires and battery wires can be added to the engine. I also had a 1965 GTO; mine had a vinyl top, my diecast car has a painted top. I’m trying to figure out a way to get a vinyl look on the top. I considered trying the Redline shop black vinyl look paint but the grain pattern is too small, it looks good on 1/64. Older 1/18 models have opening trunk (Boot) lids and trunk (Boot) interiors. 1/18 is also pretty easy to electrify, I’ve never done one but with the tiny LEDS and micro switches we have today it should be easy. I really appreciated watching you tear down the Corvette. I’ve opened up many cars in this scale but never figured out how to remove the melt-weld-rivet parts. I’ve also tried using styrene pieces to make drive-shafts and exhaust pipes. Most 1/18 scale diecast, especially newer ones have less detail on the undercarriage. Your method of touching up the chrome was great; I wonder if that would work on new styrene pieces? If you try and buy any 1/18 online shoot for older models from the 90’s. If the trunk (Boot) opens it’ll have much more detail. In my opinion the newer Burago and Maisto have a little less detail. There are other brands with more detail but they can get pricey. The Burago and Maisto usually sold in “Club” stores around the holidays for $19.95 There are also many 1/18 scale odds-n-ends online for making dioramas or adding accessories. I’d bet with a 3D printer you could add an 8 track tape deck to the dash. Sorry this is so long, but I’ve been watching RUclips for some time waiting to see a guy with YOUR expertise do a 1/18 scale car. This is GREAT keep doing these; I’d say you’ll get many more subscribers. Best of luck. P.S. I don’t see the Scotch-Brite rotary tool polishing brushes on the Amazon links.
i like this! am often looking at matchbox restorations and these bigger ones seems to offer so many more opportunities. leather interior, additional details in the engine bay, custom painted rims... exhaust pipes drilled open or a Map on the passenger Seat... don't be afraid to go beyond "restoration". and yes. The paint is awesome. Sekseh!!!
Oh buddy that came out fantastic! Wet sanding did the trick man.. Looking forward to some 1/18 work from you.. That is BOSS bub! Enjoy your weekend Austin.
I just got into 1:18 collecting myself. So far, 1 Autoworld Ecto 1, 1 Autoworld white 1970 Dodge Challenger 383 R/T, 1 Greenlight 1970 Vanishing Point Dodge Challenger 440 Magnum, 1 Autoworld 1968 Yellow Dodge Charger R/T, 1 Autoworld 1969 Dodge Charger R/T General Lee, 1 Autoworld 1970 Gold Dodge Charger R/T 50th Anniversary Edition, 1 Autoworld 2008 Orange Dodge Challenger Concept, 1 Red Spirit GT resin 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon #265, 1 Hot Wheels Elite K.I.T.T., 1 ERTL 1969 Turquoise Dodge Charger R/T and 1 Hotwheels Blue 1969 Dodge Charger R/T. Anyhow, great job on that restoration! Looks perfect! You got a sub for your fine work, and to help get that printer you want!
Part 2 didn't disappoint. The Vette came out wicked cool. Now I'm dying to see that sweet 73 455 SD Trans Am get brought back. If you are looking for a rare factory way to build her, Brewster green is the rarest. A sick candy green would look truly wicked too. Keep up the stellar work and I'll catch ya on your next video. Btw enjoy your camping this weekend.
This turned out amazing! I love the color on it, and great job restoring the chrome work. I would love watching you do a bunch of 1:18 scale cars - hell, I have a few I could send you. LOL BTW - the motor sounds are hysterical.
The Quicksilver gives it a bit of a brushed aluminum or stainless look, I think it looks pretty good. If you hadn't already put it all together I'd suggest doing all the chrome in the Quicksilver.
Turned out amazing! I recently found your channel and i must say u have quiet the personality which makes the videos much more enjoyable to watch! I love watching restoration videos such as these! Makes me want to restore more things myself. I usually restore old prewar and post war lionel locomotives and get them from scrap to working order! As a kid however i collected all kinds of hotwheels and such. All 1969 dodge chargers mind you but still.
Hi in 1/18 scale this is your masterpiece!!👍👍👍👍👍, I love this scale because there are so many details. I'm excited to see the results of the other both cars you showed, especially the TRANS AM Superduty because I'm a fan of that style. Best wishes and greetings!
I love doing cars of this kind. I been goin' to Walmart to get and they never have anything.. ur work is extremely helpful and I'm learning alot thx for all ur videos.. dnt stop.
Great great, paintjob..in memory of my late friend John Trippi, who died in a car crash but owned a 1973 "Candy Apple" Red Convertable Corvette, done by Brooklyn's Zaino Brothers..(Ironic car crash was in a rental in Florida 1988)
I was thinking the same thing but I didn't want to be the one to say it lol. At least on the grille. I think he lost the detail on the pipes when he Quicksilvered them... The first pipe because by the time he got to that point that it looked good the detail was gone, and the second one had to be done like that to make it match. My thought is that the first pipe was too far gone to salvage the minute details, and the second one had to be done like that just because it wouldn't have looked right. As far as dark washing though, he did say in the other video that he wouldn't be detailing any of the car and that the lucky subscriber could do that if they wanted it done.
Incredible paint job - good work! The side pipes came out great, too. Model is a little odd for people that obsessed over Corvettes around the time of the "Silver Anniversary" when they were in HS (not naming names). Backup lights are right for a '69 ('68 had them under the bumperettes next to the license plate) but door handles are from a '68 (the pushbutton was dropped for '69 and what had been just the hand hold became the latch). The side-marker lights are also missing (not required in '68, required in '69). On the regular Hot Wheels you can't really see that stuff but on a 1/18th scale ... Did I mention that the paint was incredible? And yes, looking forward to the '70 T/A even though I don't like T/As. :)
If you don't mind, could a few of you have a look at the amazon link for the supply shop? Would you rather see the normal list of tools in the description or is the new store format more appealing? I appreciate your input! Have a great weekend!!
I like the ease of finding a product I would be looking for. I like this format.
I like it!
Very nice! Thank you!
You should do the T/A in a candy purple
You should paint the T/A in candy purple
Should do more 1/18 cars nobody else really does them.
I agree, they are way more satisfying than small hotwheels or matchboxes
Ill try work them in on a regular basis!
I've been restoring / modifying them for over 5 years now... Just don't film it or put it on RUclips !!! Its a great hobby !!!
Right it's really hard to find dioramas in 1/18 they would have so much great detail i love 1/18 scale
@@eugenejackson4621my favourite scale too and I'm not even a scale modeling guy
Not very many people get out of their comfort zone but they don’t understand it just makes you better when you do! Thanks for the new!
The Trans Am would be bad ass but I think the woody with more of a challenge if you could get really wild with it
I'm liking the bigger cars mate. But as always a fantastic job. Enjoy your weekend
Looks great. 👍
1972 Trans Am! Could repaint in Dark Green Poly please ? Corvette came out wonderfully! Like the red. 🤩Watch out for the fuzz!🚓🚓👍🏻👍🏻
Just a suggestion for you, as a bowler we have foam sanding pads for our bowling balls. Super nice for nooks and crannies. Just search bowling abralon pad and they'll pop up anywhere. Might work nice for these projects!
with paintwork like that i think everyone wants to see you paint a real car!
Bobby Cable Dayum I was thinking the same thing! A full size car in Spectra Chrome!!👍🏼
Outstanding! You seriously need to do more 1:18 scale!
D.R. Dude! 🤯
She is an absolute Beauty!
Instead of watching it on my phone, I watched it on the big screen.
My favourite one to date.😁
I did the same thing. I had to screen mirror from my phone to my TV because I wanted to see this thing close up. No way a 6.5"screen was going to be able to show me what I wanted to see.
@@sped6954
Yes my phone would not have given this car justice. 😀
You are the best restoration guy on RUclips hands down excellent job
Almost spit my drink out with the Seinfeld reference “George is getting angry” hahaha. Great job as always- that finish was fantastic!
I got off work, stopped to pick up dinner. Came home to set down and eat. BOOM!! Here's part 2 of the 1:18 scale corvette. It turned out PIMP! Can't wait to see what you do with the Merc, and the Trans Am! Whoever wins this vette is one lucky dude, or dudette. Have a great weekend! As always, thank you for the kickass content.
The Trans Am should be a replica of Smokey and the Bandit.
Ae86 Hachi finally, someone said it! I'm beginning to wonder if any of the umpteen people suggesting that have ever even seen the movie!
I'll admit I was skeptical at first but you really nailed it. I used to own a 1973 Firebird so I'm very interested in seeing what you do with it. A restoration would be great. Subbed today.
David P I have a diecast one exactly like he showed, but perfect condition in-box on my dresser that I got from my grandpa.
@@Genesis385 A Firebird? What year?
David P as far as the production year of the model, I’m not sure. But it’s a ‘73 super duty 455
@@Genesis385 There were only 252 super duty 455's made in 1973. Very rare car. Treasure that diecast!
1-18 scale is pimp. Also that paintjob is amazing. At the end, on the rotisserie, it looked like one of those shiny showroom cars.
YESSSSSS! On the lace candied Woody! 😍
I only build collect and repair 1/18th scale cars . I have watched you because I want to learn more on diecast prep , repair and paint. I built plastic kits for 50 yrs then then I switched to diecast. I have never used an air brush but have had good luck with rattle cans. Because of builders like you I have purchased an airbrush and will soon hopefully gather courage to use it. lol. That Hotwheels Merc originally came with a nice surf board that clicks in place in the back and sticks out the window. I buy a lot of wrecked and broken cars for repair or just parts box. I collect new and used cars that are supposedly mint but you'd be surprised how bad the paint and glass is on a lot of low and higher dollar cars from most of the companies. I've never seen them as bad as that Vette or the Merc. Super job . Looks great. Good call on leaving off the decals.
Another awesome rescue!!! Looks amazing and I love these bigger vehicles. I watch all your videos, but I haven’t commented for ages. I just wanna day thank you because your videos have helped me so much with the metalwork restorations I do, not vehicles, but the hints and tips you give have genuinely given me the confidence to work on metal, so thank you. I just got myself a sand blasting cabinet and so that will definitely help. Thank you so much and keep up the awesome work and brilliant humour and banter. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
That is probably one of the most beautiful reds I've ever seen on a car, real or model. The hard work and extra time you spent on the paint really paid off!
Man, the result is simply amazing. The paint job looks perfect. Wouldn't mind putting this baby on display in my house. BTW I'm thinking that these big cars would be perfect candidates for LED upgrades.
Great candy color Corvette! Can't wait to see a candy colored dumpster truck!
I could make that happen!
@@DiecastResurrection wow.
I love your work mate. I find if I add some dish washing soap in the water when you wet sand paint or clear coat, it makes your paper last and the cutting the orange peel from top coat will look better and be easier. Regards from Australia..
I want this so bad, paint is gorgeous man. Best restore channel out there.
Man you should do a 50/50 paint job on the firebird with the door jams the stock color let it look like that mid 90s survivor with ten repainted over the year that all of us Motörhead’s remember from high school
What a beautiful result! That colour is simply awesome. Somewhere, out in the boondocks, is a 1/18 scale barn full of crusty cars, full of dead spiders and mouse crap, with your name on. And you can bring 'em back from the dead. Have a good weekend.
Thanks Brian, I wish i had more.
Beautiful paint. You got me all nervous with the super glue.
Me too. I kept thinking the loose fingertips of one of his gloves was going to grab on to a tiny dot of glue and spread it all over a panel before he even realized that it was happening. A couple times I thought he was going to pull his finger away and have that all too familiar sight of a filament of super glue trailing behind. Damn I hate when that happens!
You might want to pick up one of those chrome paint pens. I haven’t used one myself, but I’ve seen others use them with good results.
You're speaking of the *Molotow* brand ones, correct? I've seen some very nice results coming from them. They also sell refills which can be used in an airbrush.
RailRide
Yeah, I do believe that’s the brand. They’ve got a good reputation. I didn’t know about the refills. That’s cool!
Well worth the wait! Looking snazzy! Assembly was a lot more involved than I thought it would have been.
I have been watching your Channel since 2018 and in all your videos are so informative and helpful. I used to build plastic models of cars. never used the airbrush before I'd use can aerosol spray. I detail engines and the interior of cars so I'm good with the inside. This is part of the first message I left you which included my phone number. I am a US Marine veteran and this helps me to relax that's why I collect these 1:18 Scale model cars. I do have nine other model cars that I call my superhero cars and they are Batman the Knight Rider car Batwoman Catwoman Superwoman Iron Man I like to build sort of a background scene for these 1:24 scale superhero cars because they come with the action figure.
You are the only kid on the block with a killer paint job on their Corvette... sweet red
Excellent job on the rebuild i like how you went with a candy red looks better than the original color red. It took me back to when i had a '69 Stingray wished i still owned it, looked like the lighter red color before you painted it and it had side pipes. Love your video's you're a genius on these rebuilds. Takes me to another world with no worries keep em coming.
Hey you definitely know what your doing, this is only a suggestion. I soak my wet dry sandpaper overnight. It makes it soft and no chance for an edge burn. I love your channel!!!! Keep up the great work!
That Woody Merc has Jimmy Pimp ride written all over it! That paint is absolutely beautiful after the wet sand and buff so glad you put that extra effort into it because it is killer!
Could you paint the trans am white with a blue bird on the hood? My dad had one that color.
That paint is popping!!! That wet sanded and polished out like a mirror. Great job!!!👍👍👍
Its all in the wrist buddy!
I have been waiting patiently all day for this video and now I am going to have to stay up late to watch it 😌
It's OK, it's only 20 minutes long.
I was thrilled to see you do a 1/18 scale diecast. I collect these 1/18 scale cars but only cars I’ve actually owned over the years. It’s difficult because many models never found there way to the diecast market. The 1/18 scale can be very easily customized to match a vehicle you owned or wanted! For example the 1962 Chevrolet diecast usually has the 409 engine, mine was a 327. So I found a 327 1/18 scale engine online and swapped it out. With 1/18 scale you can easily make the interiors the way they were on your own car. The dash is big enough for custom instrumentation as well. With patience ignition wires and battery wires can be added to the engine. I also had a 1965 GTO; mine had a vinyl top, my diecast car has a painted top. I’m trying to figure out a way to get a vinyl look on the top. I considered trying the Redline shop black vinyl look paint but the grain pattern is too small, it looks good on 1/64. Older 1/18 models have opening trunk (Boot) lids and trunk (Boot) interiors. 1/18 is also pretty easy to electrify, I’ve never done one but with the tiny LEDS and micro switches we have today it should be easy. I really appreciated watching you tear down the Corvette. I’ve opened up many cars in this scale but never figured out how to remove the melt-weld-rivet parts. I’ve also tried using styrene pieces to make drive-shafts and exhaust pipes. Most 1/18 scale diecast, especially newer ones have less detail on the undercarriage. Your method of touching up the chrome was great; I wonder if that would work on new styrene pieces? If you try and buy any 1/18 online shoot for older models from the 90’s. If the trunk (Boot) opens it’ll have much more detail. In my opinion the newer Burago and Maisto have a little less detail. There are other brands with more detail but they can get pricey. The Burago and Maisto usually sold in “Club” stores around the holidays for $19.95 There are also many 1/18 scale odds-n-ends online for making dioramas or adding accessories. I’d bet with a 3D printer you could add an 8 track tape deck to the dash. Sorry this is so long, but I’ve been watching RUclips for some time waiting to see a guy with YOUR expertise do a 1/18 scale car. This is GREAT keep doing these; I’d say you’ll get many more subscribers. Best of luck. P.S. I don’t see the Scotch-Brite rotary tool polishing brushes on the Amazon links.
By far, your best build to date!! As much as I enjoy the smaller cars getting redone, there is just more to look at (details) on the larger ones!
I love channels where I can hit like before the video even starts because I know it's never bad. You rock dude.
I like your hotwheels resurrection videos. The large cars are fun too!
One of the best restores you have ever done!!!
i like this! am often looking at matchbox restorations and these bigger ones seems to offer so many more opportunities. leather interior, additional details in the engine bay, custom painted rims... exhaust pipes drilled open or a Map on the passenger Seat... don't be afraid to go beyond "restoration".
and yes. The paint is awesome. Sekseh!!!
Awesome job the paint looks slick 👍
Stunning! One of the many things that sets your work above the other channels is the paint jobs, they're always glass smooth! Schweeeet!
What a fantastic restoration. Love the paint job. Also, loved that mobile home /camper thing in the background.
I got a lot of satisfaction from you polishing this car.
The 1/18 are impressive.. Much better detail than the smaller models.. Excellent work you have done...Look forward to the Trans-Am restoration..
Oh buddy that came out fantastic! Wet sanding did the trick man.. Looking forward to some 1/18 work from you.. That is BOSS bub! Enjoy your weekend Austin.
Awesome restoration , Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeeeee now that`s one cooool car. Spectraflame ice Blue for the Trans am ?. Nice one Diecast.
Totally beautiful job , Austin, looks fantastic!
Awesome job, simply awesome. Thanks.
Excellent job! Love the paint!
I'm glad you showed people how to sand and polish! Looks great! 👍👍
That's incredible! Wow! What a tranformation! Great job!😎👍
I just got into 1:18 collecting myself. So far, 1 Autoworld Ecto 1, 1 Autoworld white 1970 Dodge Challenger 383 R/T, 1 Greenlight 1970 Vanishing Point Dodge Challenger 440 Magnum, 1 Autoworld 1968 Yellow Dodge Charger R/T, 1 Autoworld 1969 Dodge Charger R/T General Lee, 1 Autoworld 1970 Gold Dodge Charger R/T 50th Anniversary Edition, 1 Autoworld 2008 Orange Dodge Challenger Concept, 1 Red Spirit GT resin 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon #265, 1 Hot Wheels Elite K.I.T.T., 1 ERTL 1969 Turquoise Dodge Charger R/T and 1 Hotwheels Blue 1969 Dodge Charger R/T.
Anyhow, great job on that restoration! Looks perfect! You got a sub for your fine work, and to help get that printer you want!
Would love to see more 1:18 builds, especially with your excellent painting skill! Awesome work, as always!
Full on resto and paint looks fantastic!! Cannot wait to see that super duty trans - am
Another fantastic paint job! You have finishes down to a science.
Even Jimmy's impressed you really outdid yourself this time
Part 2 didn't disappoint. The Vette came out wicked cool. Now I'm dying to see that sweet 73 455 SD Trans Am get brought back. If you are looking for a rare factory way to build her, Brewster green is the rarest. A sick candy green would look truly wicked too. Keep up the stellar work and I'll catch ya on your next video. Btw enjoy your camping this weekend.
Mmmmmazing paint color and really liking these larger scale builds. Can' t wait to see the Merc!
Yep, I'm delighted. Please do more 1/18 resurrections!
That Woody is fantastic. Woodgrain! My favorite!
LGR?
@@phatkatracing Clint knows his woodgrain, for sure. Haha
That paint is beautiful! You never fail to amaze. Can’t wait till you get to the rest is the 1/16’s. Have fun camping.
Thanks Ed! I'm looking forward to them as well :D
This turned out amazing! I love the color on it, and great job restoring the chrome work. I would love watching you do a bunch of 1:18 scale cars - hell, I have a few I could send you. LOL BTW - the motor sounds are hysterical.
You did an excellent job,despite the decal issue.Paint job is fabulous!Do the T/A next if you can I want to see how it turns out!
Excellent!!!
Maybe the t top and windshield frame should have been painted chrome also?
You knock that Chevy Corvette Stingray out of the park that came out looking so good👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 that model came out so 🔥!
Corvette came out awesome, very nice work.
That paint is superb!
The Quicksilver gives it a bit of a brushed aluminum or stainless look, I think it looks pretty good. If you hadn't already put it all together I'd suggest doing all the chrome in the Quicksilver.
Flawless paint job really shows off the curves. This restoration has really raised the bar. Awesome work, as usual.
Vette came out great! I can picture driving one in that Blood Red!
Did you get a better idea how to mix the candy on this one?
You excelled yourself with this car. Top work.
I don't necessarily have a rotten one but I have a early 2000s impala taxi I was going to turn into a regular car that I never finished. 😁
Or 30+ ertl chevelles 😂
Turned out amazing! I recently found your channel and i must say u have quiet the personality which makes the videos much more enjoyable to watch! I love watching restoration videos such as these! Makes me want to restore more things myself. I usually restore old prewar and post war lionel locomotives and get them from scrap to working order! As a kid however i collected all kinds of hotwheels and such. All 1969 dodge chargers mind you but still.
Hi in 1/18 scale this is your masterpiece!!👍👍👍👍👍, I love this scale because there are so many details. I'm excited to see the results of the other both cars you showed, especially the TRANS AM Superduty because I'm a fan of that style.
Best wishes and greetings!
That was one hell of paint job, just amazing!!
im so happy to see more 1:18 huge collector of them here. keep the vids coming, how would I send you a couple for the vids
A very classic look. Love it!
This looks great... great paint job
What a good restoration, an excellent job. Congratulations
Nice Job, the bigger scale really shows off your painting skills, well done, I love the Merc!! look forward to seeing that done
I love doing cars of this kind. I been goin' to Walmart to get and they never have anything.. ur work is extremely helpful and I'm learning alot thx for all ur videos.. dnt stop.
1:18 is all I fool around with. I'd like to see you do more of them but the small Hot Wheels mods are cool!
Wow. What a gorgeous car. That interior was trash and ended up so nice. The paint is spectacular! Great job!!!
Perfect timing.....I just tuned on RUclips.......
Great great, paintjob..in memory of my late friend John Trippi, who died in a car crash but owned a 1973 "Candy Apple" Red Convertable Corvette, done by Brooklyn's Zaino Brothers..(Ironic car crash was in a rental in Florida 1988)
Now, that is one B-E-A- utiful paintjob!!
Love the 1/18 restorations, beautiful work! Very excited for the T/A!
Stellar work Austin. I knew it would be worth the wait. Love the bigger model.
Paint looks sick! Keep it up!!
That is a great paint job man man! I think a dark wash on the pipes and grill would really make it look real.
I was thinking the same thing but I didn't want to be the one to say it lol. At least on the grille. I think he lost the detail on the pipes when he Quicksilvered them... The first pipe because by the time he got to that point that it looked good the detail was gone, and the second one had to be done like that to make it match. My thought is that the first pipe was too far gone to salvage the minute details, and the second one had to be done like that just because it wouldn't have looked right.
As far as dark washing though, he did say in the other video that he wouldn't be detailing any of the car and that the lucky subscriber could do that if they wanted it done.
got the eye for detail, great work and the paint job is just amazing
Totally awesome restoration job.
Incredible paint job - good work! The side pipes came out great, too.
Model is a little odd for people that obsessed over Corvettes around the time of the "Silver Anniversary" when they were in HS (not naming names). Backup lights are right for a '69 ('68 had them under the bumperettes next to the license plate) but door handles are from a '68 (the pushbutton was dropped for '69 and what had been just the hand hold became the latch). The side-marker lights are also missing (not required in '68, required in '69). On the regular Hot Wheels you can't really see that stuff but on a 1/18th scale ...
Did I mention that the paint was incredible? And yes, looking forward to the '70 T/A even though I don't like T/As. :)
Awsome work keep it up me and my granddaughter love your channel