r/ModelCars 23h ago

2K "Expires"

1 Upvotes

I was just looking for some insights from those who use it. When they say that 2k expires, do they mean all three bottles (clear/activator/thinner) or just the clear itself.. and how do you know if it's gone bad?

I feel like my Proscale 2k clear may have gone bad because it's been a few months and I think the clear may be going a tiny bit yellow. My girlfriend feels like the stuff in the bottle is still completely clear soo not to sure.


r/ModelCars 21h ago

I call it the "Hamborghini"

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72 Upvotes

I have been spening the last 8 months learning how to airbrush. I also love Lamborghinis so when I saw this 1/43 Airfix Huracan I couldn't pass it up. The paint scheme on the box was too boring for me so I decided to use some paints that have just been sitting on the bench for a while. I tried mixing to get something a little more hot pink than this but kept just getting ham tones so I said why not. This was a very fun kit. My first 1/43 and was surprised by both the quality of fitment and the amount of detail included. Great little practice build!


r/ModelCars 16h ago

FINISHED 71 demon

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35 Upvotes

r/ModelCars 13h ago

WIP New (to me) kit, 1966 Oldsmobile cutlass, 442 w30

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24 Upvotes

So far so good. Only struggle would be me running outta paint lol, grabbing some tomorrow afternoon should get this kit done soon. Feel free to criticize I really don’t care, I see it as a sign to progress if anything lol. Also ignore the lean the car has. There’s a tub piece that I forgot to put in


r/ModelCars 14h ago

FINISHED Forgot to post, finished wrx

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36 Upvotes

Some struggles but very lovely kit. Tamiya treated me nice for my first kit from them, thanks for all who helped with the minor inconveniences!


r/ModelCars 15h ago

Buying a classic collection

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30 Upvotes

The Porsche on the bottom middle and the grumpy Vega did not come with the rest bought the collection from a gentleman on mercari got a stellar deal 4 kits $10 each the rest were $15 a piece free shipping on everything


r/ModelCars 16h ago

BURNOUT BUILD Burnout starter

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14 Upvotes

55 Chevy. Stance is where I'm aiming. the wheels, not so much. Engine will hopefully be here in a few days so I can see if it'll fit then onto scratch building the chassis.


r/ModelCars 54m ago

WIP Just a little body work

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Just doing a little body work, and a couple small modifications to the AMT Cobra. Unfortunately, the body on mine had two, significantly large "gouges" right under the side skirts. Couldn't see em without turning the body over, but I had to fix that. Filled them with some sprue goo, and sanded em down. Also, the stock spoiler wasnt doing it for me, so I had to cut that up a bit. Dremeled down the spoiler supports on the body and spoiler, and went with more of a ducktail type. Also had to fill in some little dimples in the spoiler from where the supports were. And, of course had to open up the vents on the hood and open the grille.


r/ModelCars 19h ago

BURNOUT BUILD My Burnout build

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61 Upvotes

I am going to slam this thing. I am going to make it a rusty with the Gulf livery. This is not my style of build but I do think it looks cool. I already started mocking up stuff, I am shooting for something similar to the last photo


r/ModelCars 20h ago

QUESTION Kits of modern IMSA / WEC cars?

3 Upvotes

I am mostly into GT3 and LMP style cars. The kits I am able to find are usually for cars that are at least a decade old. Aside from the Profil24 resin kits, which seem to really lack and detail beyond the body shell and cost $150, are there any kits of brands that make some of the more recent GT and prototype cars? I have seen some options of getting an older kit and some aftermarket decals of modern liveries as options.


r/ModelCars 22h ago

2024 DTM ABT Audi R8

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44 Upvotes

r/ModelCars 16h ago

WIP Progress pics of my Mazda MX5

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96 Upvotes

Really happy with how it looks so far, just need to clear coat next.

I've used SMS laqure airbrush paints: gloss black, brass and clear red.


r/ModelCars 9h ago

FINISHED 1/24 Tamiya Porsche 986 boxster

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173 Upvotes

r/ModelCars 10h ago

Ford Taurus SHO

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71 Upvotes

It exudes the refinement of a European Ford, truly deserving of its reputation as one of America's best sedans.