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If it’s not smooth, glossy, and reflective, they’re not impressed. So let’s take a few minutes to find out what it takes to have a beautiful shine on your model.
This story is from the Vol 4, Issue No. 10, Spring 2020 edition of Model Car Builder.
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![TIM SLESAK'S “El Commotion”!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e7998f2c5091/crp_TIM-SLESAKS-El-Commotion.jpg)
TIM SLESAK'S “El Commotion”!
I got my first inspiration for “El Commotion” when I saw the Ridler Award winner while working the MPC Model Car Customizing Contest at the 1973 Detroit Autorama.
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PART TWO: CHASSIS AND INTERIOR DETAILING!
At the time I’m writing this, I’m already deep into the construction of the Pagani Huayra kit from Aoshima.
![PAINT POLISHING 101](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e7996cbaf853/crp_PAINT-POLISHING-101.jpg)
PAINT POLISHING 101
The paint job on your model is, without a doubt, the first thing people see when they look at your model.
![NNL WEST 2020](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e7995d357dff/crp_NNL-WEST-2020.jpg)
NNL WEST 2020
Well, the weather gods cooperated again and provided good weather for the 2020 NNL West held January 25 in Santa Clara, CA.
![JAY COBURN'S HARRIER JET ‘69 CAMARO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e7994753a846/crp_JAY-COBURNS-HARRIER-JET-69-CAMARO.jpg)
JAY COBURN'S HARRIER JET ‘69 CAMARO
JAY COBURN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 1969 CAMARO
![BUILDING A BLOWN FLAT HEAD & AN ENLARGER MACHINE!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e798f3a8887d/crp_BUILDING-A-BLOWN-FLAT-HEAD-AN-ENLARGER-MACHINE.jpg)
BUILDING A BLOWN FLAT HEAD & AN ENLARGER MACHINE!
When Pico Elgin showed me his 3D printing of the Frenzel blower at NNL West several years ago I knew I had to order some for myself.
![BUILDING A 1/8TH SCALE DONOVAN 417](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e7997f400fc8/crp_BUILDING-A-18TH-SCALE-DONOVAN-417.jpg)
BUILDING A 1/8TH SCALE DONOVAN 417
This is one of those projects you start, and dive into big time, then you realize it’s going to take a lot more time than you thought it would.
![AUTO ART](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/428939/5e7992aa657f1/crp_AUTO-ART.jpg)
AUTO ART
This year marks the 50th anniversary of my fascination with drag racing.
![Ford FD-100 Pickup](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/235290/597eaa1e18b25/crp_Ford-FD-100-Pickup.jpg)
Ford FD-100 Pickup
Building a box stock Foose Ford FD-100 Pickup
![The Tale Of Two Porsches](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/3493/235290/597eace1310e3/crp_The-Tale-Of-Two-Porsches.jpg)
The Tale Of Two Porsches
As we finish up our Porsche project, one thing comes to mind.