I’m 47 and grew up watching my Dad build. I received a kit (70 Chevelle) and gave it a shot, and found your videos. I’m beyond addicted, making mistakes and learning my way. But boy is this fun and addicting. Thank you for all the advice and being so kind to us new builders.

My wife bought me a '66 Shelby GT350-H kit as a retirement gift, to make sure I had a hobby so I would not drive her crazy. I am about halfway through the build, and I must say that your posts have been invaluable in helping remember what I forgot and learn what I never knew. I am taking my time, learning from my mistakes, and enjoying myself. Thank you so much!

Hi Donn and thank you for what you do. I'm 70 years old and dove back into scale autos once again. After having so many frustrating builds over the years, you have given me direction and the patience to understand why so many builds did not meet my standards. Thank you and may God Bless you for your dedication to this hobby.

I’m super excited to learn everything you are willing to teach us. Your models are inspiring to me they make me want to build and keep improving my skills. Thank you for sharing your knowledge too many do not.

I for one appreciate the hell out of your videos. Im 37 and have done models occasionally since i was about 12. Very basic builds. I decided to make models a family affair with my 9 and 13 year old and found this channel while searching for an answer to a question. I can now learn and teach my kids how to do this hobby the best way possible and hopefully they will love it for a lifetime as i have.

I started building with a group of my friends when I was 9 years old. I would mow lawns for money and run down to Kmart and buy another kit. Back then, spray paint was never used by us. We hand painted everything, even bodies. I would give anything to have those old kits back! Got back into it a few years ago and went all in. I didn't know how much I didn't know until I started watching all the modeling you tube channels. Yours might not have the production value of others, but it is the most valuable to me. I feel like you could have been one of the guys I built with back in the day. When I want to learn something I go to your channel. Great work and thank you for sharing your years of experience as to what works and how you do things. You have inspired me to use your knowledge and think my own to create my own little takes on doing things. From one old man to another, thank you!

@jefferyblake4077

2 жыл бұрын

I mowed lawns for money to buy models too. Only i would get on my bike and pedal my ass down to the TG&Y. Your comment brought many good memories of building with my friends.

Thanks for clearing the confusion in my mind on wet sanding before clear coat. It's raised my paint jobs to a whole new level.

You’re supposed to learn something new every day is what my ole man taught me. I do learn something from your videos and other good guys out there. Getting back into it with all of this great technology and plethora of information is great. I do remember those black and white scale auto mags and making mistakes with friends. A great time to be modeling and encouraging anyone who wants to build better. No time to be buzzard to others. Thanks again for all you and your crew do for the hobby.

Hi friend a long time I wait to say thank you, you are an amazing man with tremendous knowledge, thanks to your videos I learned the different methods in the world of models. ❤️

Thanks for sharing your advice to do all of the things that you discuss. I'm 50 years old and started modeling when I was 9 or 10. Started out building and no paint. After doing a few, I got into painting them. Got side tracked for a while and didn't build any. I've recently got back into it after maybe close to 15 years and and I've found that it has come a long way with different tools and equipment to make things easier and seeing all of these modeling channels on KZread with ideas, advice and procedures for things.

What a great visual imagining you building models with a group of buddies on a porch in the rain. As a 52 year old guy that has spent his childhood building alone, adolescence building alone and adulthood building alone I never thought of modeling as a group activity until getting into KZread recently. Very cool.

Hi Don, thanks for these Q/A and Fundamental sessions. I've spent years watching many channels but your mini sessions still give me new information in a concise format. I'm revisiting this hobby and as I approach 60 I may be in old man territory by age only, not by skill in the trade. I've done two models in two years but I'm continuing to try new applications and getting better with the craft and it is due to all of you that make these videos so those like me can see the techniques and hone our own skills. Thank you!

Donn... I'm 75 I live in San Diego California I just got reacquainted with model cars right around 2 years ago after not having done anything with him since I was 16 years old back in 1963. When I was a teenager I had probably 200 model cars AMT mostly. And they only paints that were available then we're testers in the tiny jars ant spray paint. Now I'm interested in 1/18 scale models diecast... And I have a couple of 18th scale Danbury mint model cars. Which I've been. I know they say don't customize the event the mint models but I don't care nevermind I'll do what I want with them. You've been a great help to me. I want you to know that, Donn.. especially with the cutting buffing technique. Long live model car builders and The Craft. God bless you.

Hey Don, thanks so much for sharing your experience both as a vehicle for others to improve their own craftsmanship and as a beacon to show what may be possible with effort, patience, and experience. The young man asked what YOU do to get your paint looking so good and you shared what YOU do. He didn't ask what the minimum standard was, and maybe the person who "piled on" gets awesome results with 4-600 grit (like you, I kinda doubt it), but he's behind-hurt because no one asks him stuff. Probably because they look like they were sanded with a rake, but that's being snarky (which you avoided...kudos!). Like most kids my age, I built models in my pre- and early-teen years in the late 60's-early70's and they were satisfying to me at the time. I've been trying to get back in now for a while and am getting started. You are absolutely correct that the information available to us has never been better or easier to find. I'm looking forward to continuing my modeling adventure and appreciate very much being able to tap into your experience to see my own skills develop. I can only hope to complete anything as nice as your blue '62(?) Impala I saw yesterday...but if "this" model is better in some way than the last one I built then it was a successful adventure. Thanks!

I'm 55 and about to get back into the hobby, but I didn't build much when I was a kid. I appreciate what you said that it's a hobby and that it doesn't matter how you build yours as long as you are enjoying doing it. I myself am watching your videos because I do want them to have more details. So like you said, whatever someone says or shows, no one else should have negative comments about it.

I’m 63 years old. You’ve got me building again. Thank you sir.

Donn, Thanks for the hints, tricks and wisdom that you bestow on your listeners. I just got back into modeling again. I haven't built a model since the late 60's and your knowledge of building models has helped me emincly. Thanks again Donn and Jake we true modelers really appreciate you. Al

I watched this video twice and love the encouragement you offer. I watched your DVDs and can't wait to follow along on next build and use as reference for future builds. Thanks old Man for more enjoyable hobby education to lessen that frustration of not knowing. I look forward to more from your channel!!

HeyDonn. You've taught me a lot more than I ever knew and that I now use in every project I do now (& your work automatically shows what you know!) Thanks again for your teachings!

I wonder how you do it, I can only imagine the time you answer questions. I found the best person who would enjoy my building. It's my dad. He loved cars and what we would do when he was good we would go to looks at car lots (Only at the lots my dad knew so they would let us alone)and after get a pizza. I could build a car and have a big thumb print on it and he would tell me its the best one so far. Dad has gone home to be with the Lord but I can still here him say that. Thanks again my friend. It's nice to know there are nice people out there. I'm thinking you was a Engineer or a teacher

My favorite for whitewalls is white stynelrez. As an acrylic primer it looks the part, and seems to stand up to handling better than regular acrylic paint.

You hit the nail on the head with the MOJO blaster Donn. More often than not this is how I have nipped it in the butt. The biggest take away is find something. Do a major clean up of your work area. Clean up your tools. Re organize your paints and supplies. I find with a nice clean work area makes me happy and want to get it a messy again lol. Sure they have nothing to do with the build itself initially. Think of it like being a chef, clean work surfaces, good ingredients, and a passion for it. same same same. KUTGW my man.

Lots of nice tips. The biggest thing a modeler can learn is to take your time. When you take your time it is amazing what you can do with the right tips, tools, and supplies. Keeping the paint area clean and not paying attention to assholes are the biggest tips here.

It is dedicated gentlemen like you that help bring in new modelers and keep us older models interested in the hobby. Thank you.

First off great video. Here is my tip for the Molotow markers, when they stop working and all you get is grey paint coming out of them take the tip off and soak it in acetone for an hour and that will clear out all the dried ink and they work like new again.

Hi Don love what you do I am 52yrs old and I have a very aggressive form of rhumertoid arthritis which unfortunately disabled me out of work. I built models cars as a child loved it trained to be a car mechanic it's been my trade for 30 plus yrs also built a couple of custom vans etc it all came to an end 7 yrs ago when I became ill, so started building models again in an old damp shed in my garden (I am in the UK by the way) I found that the handling of the smaller parts helped keep the dexterity in my fingers plus kept my mind occupied. I strived to make better models every time but my environment I was in was the limiting factor. When my mother died 2 years ago she left me and my sister a little bit of money not a huge amount but it was enough for me to buy a very nice heavy duty 12foot x10 foot replacement shed,insulated floor to roof and wood lined it's heated and I have great extraction and ventilation. When you mention about keyboard professionals dissing your advice etc it surely is frustrating my issue isn't keyboard professionals it's the rest of my family they think that I should not have spent 9000 pounds on a shed to play with toys in. They will have a stroke if they new that I also spent the remaining money on fresh materials,paints,airbrushes, and of course kits lol. The cost of it all may sound extreme to allot of people and a couple of friends think I am crazy but I need a hobby but I want to build better kits in a better environment plus its mine and I can control it also the naysayers don't have to live with an extremely painful disease day in day out so I just ignore them lol. Do you send dvd to the UK..

I ran into this on my most recent AMT build... the thing was COVERED in stone kind of sticky residue... seemed like cosmoline or something, and I had a hell of a time getting it off. Also had fisheye problems on a galaxie trailer kit that I made sure to wash everything first and STILL had problems getting paint to stick to it.

Thanks Donn for sharing your skills. I have bought your DVD's 3 years ago and it's got me modeling again. There is so much to learn and I appreciate the weekly updates. Don't pay any attention to those that like to diss you on any forum. There is a lot of us out here that appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and pass on your knowledge.

As I said before loco hombre, I have lots of experience in the hobby but I always learn something new after seeing your videos. This is about enjoyment and you certainly motivate us to do better. I have learned that when people criticize is because you are doing a lot of things right......

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.... I think if someone questions your experience in the hobby, he disqualifies him self already. I build for fun, but I also try to challenge my self every single time to become a bit better.

awesome video, Got back into the hobby spring of 19 enjoying it so much, went to 2 model shows in '21, I need to step up my game I need to order you dvds and some day be proud to have a car on the table, thanks for your contribution to our great hobby

Don - Thank you very much for all that you are doing to educate us modelers! I am trying to raise my plateau with every new build. For me the sky’s the limit, and your videos will help me soar.

Thank you Mr Don For all the Amazing info, I really needed to hear this so I can improve my Building skills! I'm trying to catch all of your Fundamental Fridays! Can't wait to see more of them! I get around Builders block by Prepping body's and part's! Again thank you for having this channel! I'm looking forward to buying your DVD's soon! Have an Awesome day!

Love your videos. Been an Armour modeler for years but love cars too and am learning from your videos. Have done 7 cars and really enjoying it.

Great advice! Thanks for sharing!

My favorite kits for getting past builder's block is to grab a Tom Daniels model or something simple like that

Great stuff Donn. You are wise. A fool disregards instruction.

Thank you for all of your tips and experience

I love your attitude, your willingness to share your knowledge, and your videos. Thank you for the lessons, I’m learning a lot

Your encouraging attitude and willingness to share your experience and knowledge even outshines your fantastic paint jobs. Thanks for providing a blueprint for building better models.

Thank you for what you do for the community. Your work is inspiring to me and makes me want to be a better modeler.

Thank you for getting to my concerns on the 56 Delray

I appreciate your experience and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!

That’s why I like your channel, you tell it like it is.

Definitely it's all about having fun Donn!

Thank You Don, you're a Good Man!!

Thank you for the vidios, because of you and a few others, I’m 62 getting back into it!

So much information! :) helps to things I forgot lol all the tips you have telling and showing are priceless! Love watching keep up the good work Bud :-)

Thank you Don for all your knowledge. I too struggle a lot with builders block but I think most of it is finding time to sit at the bench. I’m on a lot of different model groups on Facebook. I hate to see the negative comments. I see a lot of the new or even old builders coming into the hobby say that don’t want to share there builds because there not as good as others. I always tell them to always build for themselves and not to build to please others . Then on each and every build after that to try something new or different. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us all

Great tutorial videos Don, look forward for more, getting some good tips👍🏻

One of your better videos Don, really.

Great information as usual. Look forward to the next episode and Fundemental Fridays. Stay safe Old Man.

i really like your advice, you are really smart in your advice, people need to listen to you.

Thank you sir,, I am one of the old guys coming back in and couldn’t agree more about it being a great time for this hobby. The amount of information and product out there is amazing.really enjoy your videos. Keep it up.

Great video Don. Love all the insight you shared!!! I'll be watching

Wonder if covering would paneling with aluminum foil would work in making a little paint booth for controlling dust and what not? Aluminum being non static would help I would think. I'm in an apartment with descent garage. I just subscribed and love this channel!! I'm gonna get the DVDS. Thanks for sharing your great knowledge...🤘

Great video Donn! Thanks for sharing your time and more importantly your knowledge with us in the hobby.

Great job Donn!

Excellent video brother!! The hobby is lucky to have people like you to share wisdom, mentor, and get our creative juices flowing!!!

Hey Donn, Great video full of great advice as always.I’m one of those guys of a certain age just trying to get back into the hobby after being away for far too long. I love your work and the way you present it Donn. You and Jake are doing a great job.I agree with you that now is the greatest time to be a modeller when you consider the great kits and aftermarket parts that are available to us which weren’t around back in the sixties and seventies when I started building car models. You are absolutely right when you say that this is a hobby and is supposed to be fun. The naysayers need to remember that. Keep this good stuff coming old man it’s awesome!

Thank you very much for your insights

Great q and a thanks young man

Good stuff… thanks for your time… build on 👍

Don thanks again for sharing your knowledge! Q/A style videos offer a lot of quick guidance and food for thought, love it.

Enjoyed your comments and honesty about levels and "maroons".

Hi Don , I really enjoy your videos and you have inspired me to try new things and get out of my comfort zone and think out of the box so to speak with my models 👍 Thank you for taking the time to do what you do to help builders become better and want to enjoy the hobby ! God bless you sir 😁

Thank you Donn for shearing all this knowledge in model building

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips in these videos. Always something new to learn.

Hi , first time I have seen the channel ,and I think what Your doing is great. I shall be watching regularly from now on .All best wishes Len from England😊

I have to agree with you I've been building models for years bubbles for years and I always strive to do better on the next one than I do I look at the faults that I had before and try to improve on them your channel is 1 of the best around I watch minium but I always come back to yours you tell it straightforward and that's what I like about you and your channels and your channels keep building and I'll keep building I'm 61 years old and I'm still gonna keep doing

Good info Donn! Lot's to consider here, especially in regards to paint environment.

As usual another great video Don, maybe a future subject to do a fundamental video on how to tackle kits with headlights made of chrome do you drill out and use a clear lens or????

Thank you very much.

Thanks for sharing!

Ok I’m getting it now. Watched a couple of your videos 2 years ago and thought you had to much attitude. Now I see where your coming from. So I’m watching.

@mikethebike2456

2 жыл бұрын

🏍️ Another moron who can't spell too.

Great Video Don, but I might make a suggestion. I was wondering if it would be possible to put a time stamp for the questions. The reason I suggest this is so that we as the viewer can skip to any question that we might think is pertinent to our current build just a suggestion. Keep up the good work and thank you for your sage advise.

thank you for the heads up on the Molotov pen ps iwas tinking using colored ink and mr hobby 110 reducer mix for fittings thanks again best wishes scooter out pss never give up hope😍

Just found your channel. Great advice. Just got back into model building. I started a Revell 1971 Plymouth GTX Fast and Furious. Just getting nervous painting it. Don't have a airbrush. I'm using Tamiya rattle can. I live in an apartment. I'm going to do the best I can. Thank you for all the encouragement. Great channel.

@mikethebike2456

2 жыл бұрын

🏍️ Your apartment has a window, right ? 🪟

@Paulthediecastguy

2 жыл бұрын

Not one that I could use.

@mikethebike2456

2 жыл бұрын

@@Paulthediecastguy 🏍️ Run a fan. Sand away imperfections betwixt coats. There's some old English for you.

Just soaking up any information/tips I can possibly get, I'm either building a model, or watching model related videos, appreciate those more experienced spreading there wisdom and honest opinion. 👍 enjoy the channel! Thanks!

As always very informative and direct and thank you. Just as an improvement would it be possible to have what I think is your compressor switched off while you are recording as it was very loud and distracting to hear you. Have a great day and be safe and thank you.

Just wondering if you have ever shown your set up and what you use in your hobby space storage etc…

thank you mr. yost great video

The only thing Donn has ever done to me is help me be better. Saved my sorry ass many times. Made it fun again.

I'll have to agree w/ you, Molotow pens not durable at all. It never seems to dry completely, still prefer BM.

oh i just wanted to say thank you so much for the video you make and jake is doing a great job fliming you he always gets your best side you look just like burt reynolds only your better looking

Thank you.

Hey 'ol man, could you maybe talk about " shelf life and what that means for painting?(because you know that p,))aint only lasts so long before it goes bad and can't be used anymore

Regards to your response to the use of a dehydrator. How soon do you put the body into it? Do you let the paint lever out before or do you do it as soon as you are finished the coat that you are doing?

"The Only Person You Need To Be Better Than ......IS YOURSELF"

great vid!

Scalecoat paint remover works well on all types of paint --made in Pa.

@mikethebike2456

2 жыл бұрын

🏍️ i use Superclean degreaser.

@crazypainter56

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikethebike2456 never had no luck with it--took too long

That’s hilarious! 400-600 sandpaper then paint!🤣🤣🤣

Great vid

Oldman, what do you do for battery cable connection?. How do you connect photo etch to the wire?. And what tools do you use to make a nice connect? Please consider a video on how to do this procedure. No one has produced a video on the subject. What is your take???

Have you tried to strip any of the MCW enamels? I shot my color and it came out with a heavy texture. I tried wet sanding but have come to the conclusion that I’ll have to strip and reshoot it. I normally use the dollar store degreaser, and it’s worked well so far, but this is one of my Holy Grail kits. Any advice is greatly appreciated

for whitewalls I turn the wheel on a Dremel on a shaft, and use a brush. Stay Safe cocker.---

Hey Donn, what size do you cut the sandpaper squares?1X1"

🏍️ When brake fluid is done cooking the paint it starts melting the plastic.

What paints do you recommend I've started doing car models. I use acrylic and enamel paints. When I polish my model cars with acrylic paint when paint them the paint comes of the model.

@ScaleModelTechniques

2 жыл бұрын

Stick with the enamels . MCW Finishes has an excellent line of enamel paints , with a wide range of colors to choose from …..

@billysayers7941

2 жыл бұрын

Do u have the website addres please for M C W finishes. Thank you. For your advice and good luck

mr. yost have you ever make a staight axle front end for a truck if so how would i do one thank you mr. yost