BUILDING THE WES'S MODEL CAR CORNER PAVEMENT MODIFIED IN 1/25 SCALE: KNOWLDEN BUILD PART 1

Welcome back everyone! In this Part 1 video I'll show you how I get started on the Wes's Model Car Corner, Zack Knowlden #4 pavement modified in 1/25 scale . I'll cover the kit contents, building the chassis, some body modifications and more! So follow along!
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[@ClayKemp]

Finally! Been working on this video forever. Lots of people have been requesting I film one of these kits. I hope you all enjoy Part 1!

[@Jimmy-2112A]

Awesome work Clay Kemp. I'm on my 7th one and getting accustomed to these kits. Love them. Can't wait to see next video.

[@justinlapp1853]

will there be a part 2 clay?

[@Jimmy-2112A]

Mr. Kemp, I would like to show you a few tricks I've learned...

[@danieljohnston1914]

Not much audio input? Lotta looking at the parts.

[@Leadfootkurtis]

Glad to see your back and really dig the modified your building. Your craftsmanship always inspires me.

[@ClayKemp]

Thank you....I appreciate you watching!

[@jimmybriggs7287]

Glad you are back. Thanks for talking Mark into starting a channel 😃

[@melindakemp4713]

Thanks for sharing this with everybody. Hopefully it’ll inspire others!!

[@williamwagaman9538]

Thank you for showing everyone how to open up the holes on the chassis I have admired your work for years thank you very much can hardly wait for part 2

[@ClayKemp]

Glad you like the video....the kit has a few quirks, but just taking your time will help a lot.

[@williamwagaman9538]

@@ClayKemp yeah I got them I'm just waiting for the smoke to clear I'll talk to Wes on the phone the other day it's going to be very interesting to see what comes out in the future try and convince him to go with a midget or Sprint car I know the dirt late model is in the works thank you clay

[@juniorworkshop1918]

Very nice work 👏 👍 👌

[@johnbisci3125]

A lot of good tips here. Glad I watched this before I built mine.

[@davidchin350]

Nice work so far.

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

I’m so glad you did this one. I’ve been waiting for someone to do a video of the modified, and who no better than you! Thanks , and looking forward for the next one!

[@ClayKemp]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@ScaleModelCarBuilder]

Great video on this kit, I’ll be watching this a few times over and very much so looking forward to the follow up video(s)!

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks for watching Chris

[@saroocolibaba]

Amazing work! Always enjoy watching your videos. Just getting back into the hobby after a 30 year hiatus. Things have changed a lot since then. Thank you for the content.

[@ClayKemp]

Welcome back! Thanks for watching!

[@kennyshores8588]

1st 1 about kicked my butt going after #2 soon! Thanks for the video

[@ClayKemp]

Me too! lol But they are worth the work in the end. They just look so cool finished.

[@BloodlineRC]

I’m not the only one who got their butt kicked the first time building one?

[@davidray3855]

U are a master at building these models great job

[@modelman8139]

Great to see you back clay. Keep the videos coming brother!

[@robertbuckner2353]

I'm a big fan of your builds. Need more, more. This is coming along nicely.

[@LagoAZ]

Welcome back!

[@LarrysModelShop]

Cool video. I've seen builds of these kits, but never one that started from the unboxing. Thank you for the review as this helps make decisions on whether to pick this kit up or not. Nicely done.

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks for watching.....there are definitely a few ups and downs through the course of the build. But they look so good when finished, it is worth the work.

[@alvintarrer6914]

Good job 👍☕️☕️✌️

[@bkmodelcars]

Gonna be a looker

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very nice work. You are doing an excellent job with the assembly. That is a really nice kit, just wish they had made more of them. Thanks for sharing.

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@ronstewart9792]

Looking awesome Clay. I have mine about half way done. Ron

[@modelcars2978]

That is a brilliant orange. 🤟🤠👍

[@alancyr3100]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

I’m going to start my 4th modified kit, so I’m going back to your video, as a refresher. That’s so it’ll help things go smoothly. Thanks a bunch for your help. It really keeps me inspired. I’ve got seven more to go, and your videos keep me motivated, even though, sometimes I wanna do something else. I do really love these modifieds! I’ve got a bunch of the old MPC, and AMT kits, but these Wes’s kits are just beautiful when they’re done. I have considered getting one of those Hurrd kits, but they are expensive. I’m considering getting some parts from them, cause of their accuracy

[@DanielJohnston-go6tw]

I've purchased a Hurd Hobbies kit. They are very accurate depiction of a current modified car. And the fit is better. It's a different material to work with though. Gotta be extra careful with using your #11 knife to clean up nubs and lines. Use sanding sticks instead. Good luck.

[@jesseortega8598]

That stuff dries super fast!! I only use it after I've applied my Tamiya glue. I use it to strengthen it. But only a light coat.

[@modelrestorations]

Great video Clay! Very nice kit!

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks 👍

[@davevan8864]

Some great info Clay!!!! Many thanks. I have the kits but not on the to do list yet.

[@jeffyoung8726]

Very cool video Clay. Thought you were missing in action? Glad you're back. Eager to the remaining follow up videos!

[@ClayKemp]

Lots going on Jeff....these videos take me forever to make. :) Thanks for watching.

[@jeffyoung8726]

@@ClayKemp, Oh I don't doubt that. Looking forward to the next video!

[@pw9647]

been following your tweets for months and had no idea about the channel, great video thank you!!

[@KPrayfortheworld]

That’s way badass!!

[@stevenszalus2529]

I always love it when one of The Good Modelers uses something obscure like you do, in this case, Plastruct Cement. I've been using this forever and, even though it's not as good as when it contained formaldehyde, it's still one of my go-to's. And I REALLY like how you use the supplied brush-in cap instead of some trick "glue applicator"!

[@ghrobbs]

Nice work as always, Clay!

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

Awesome video my friend

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks for the visit!

[@Bubbasmodelcarshop]

great video clay. love your videos and work. great job

[@ToddHLHG]

Coming along very nicely!! I love it!

[@alensley1368]

Nice job

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Your back!! Awesome buddy!!! Great looking kit!! ALWAYS enjoy seeing you work my friend!!! Looks really good! I have a unique idea for my first one. hehe.

[@ClayKemp]

I'm trying buddy....nothing like having to re-learn everything after these long breaks I keep taking!

[@erickandkatey]

The man got gloves!! ;) Love it CK! Great work on your how tos!!

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks boss!

[@Jem7sk]

The Master is back!

[@khart1961]

Clay, we need Part 2! 😊

[@kregskorner8851]

Looks like it should be a nice build.. Have not built a JR kit yet, it's on my to-do list..

[@rayruggiero5986]

great job. now i see how to do the paint

[@Bobbarker23455]

There are some sick decals for these modifieds coming out

[@ClayKemp]

For sure...lots of options to choose from!

[@bigeddie1231]

good looking kit and build

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

I had no idea about this hobby shop and now I have to go check it out. I thought we were down to random hobby lobby’s and the hobbytown in castleton.

[@ClayKemp]

He's in a flea market in Brownsburg. Great guy to deal with, and he usually has more stuff I need in stock than HobbyTown. And it's only 10 minutes away!

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@@ClayKemp awesome! Little further away for me but worth a drive for a local shop. Appreciate the heads up about him.

[@BloodlineRC]

Very glad to see you build this kit! I built my Bret Meyers version and I was disappointed with how it went together. Watching you put yours together give me renewed reason to try again! I only partially built mine before painting, it went together well, but things did not fit so great once painted. I was thinking, building it in the sequence you built yours would be the best way to put the frame together. Nice job and thanks for putting this out

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Looking good, nice video Clay!

[@ClayKemp]

Thank you buddy!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@ClayKemp 👍👍

[@cliffdaniel645]

Thanks Clay. I’ve read alot of the complaints about this kit and consider myself a decent modeler but man this really helps so much. Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[@arnoldstrawn1863]

hi Clay just wanted to say i really enjoy watching you build, you are an inspirational guy to watch and learn some really useful tips and tricks keep up the great building my friend would love to chat sometime if i could ever make it to one of the show/swap meets but you guys are pretty far from my zip code

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks Arnold....I appreciate you watching!

[@philski24]

Love it!I def need to get one of these to try out!

[@TJHahn624]

About time, welcome back!!

[@mustanglover06]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

Off to a really great start!

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks Kyle!

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

@@ClayKemp you’re welcome. Thanks for sharing this build, I’ve been wondering about these kits.

[@shawnevans58]

Im really waiting for part 2

[@ClayKemp]

SOON!

[@kiethpederson7558]

Of the building vehicles, most of my life went to airplanes and armor. This might bring me back over the vehicles too bad I can’t find these kids anyway.

[@davidparker2259]

Hi, Clay. If I ever get around to building mine, it’ll look like a pile of rubble next to your Taj Mahal. But that’s okay. Right now it sure looks good in its box on the shelf. Just in case, that Plastruct? That’s methyl ethyl ketone, and instead of spending $9.99 on a bottle, you can go to your hardware store, buy a can of it for $5.99, and refill your bottle many times. I look forward to seeing more of your build.

[@ClayKemp]

Thanks for the tip! Will come in handy since I seem to knock this bottle over all the time!

[@robertarnold6672]

I have a question. I noticed that you are using the quite large applicator brush for applying your liquid cement. Obviously, some of the cement is getting put in areas that are beyond the point of contact. Does primer and paint coats hide these areas? If you look at bare plastic, you can see the shiny areas where the liquid cement was.

[@shawnevans58]

Clay, i know your right busy but i sure wish you would do a step by step complete build. In thisa video i would have only let the front rack off

[@tyebrown7294]

Great job mate, so helpful. How far away is part 2 mate?

[@danieljohnston1914]

The modified as well as the Cup kits all suggest using a .040 drill bit in a pin vise in the instructions .But the instructions never say where this drilling is required. It must be where this guy, in the beginning of this video, opens up the holes in the chassis, prior to assembly. Gotta be.

[@arnoldstrawn1863]

Hey Clay im sure your a busy guy but was wondering when part 2 of the modified build would be out

[@ClayKemp]

Shouldn't be too much longer.

[@arnoldstrawn1863]

Thanks for the update, and can't wait ,miss seeing your content brother man, hope everything is good with you and yours and looking forward to more of your tips and tricks , you've helped me a lot with improving my model building skills not just on race cars but my classic cars and hot rods

[@bvirgo25]

When will part 2 be completed? 🙏🏽

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I would love to build this kit... If I could obtain one. Why they shorted us is beyond me. I too am hooked on those Tamiya LP paints. They are dry in 4 hours.

[@ClayKemp]

There will eventually be plenty of the kits once they get going. I know they have several releases planned this year. Plus some other interesting kits short track fans will enjoy.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I suppose tou are right. We can be an impatient bunch.

[@trevormyrus7981]

Cool video, I'm curious, what airbrush(s) is/are used?

[@ClayKemp]

It is a dual action "MASTER" brand I got off of ebay. Pretty reasonably priced, and so far has worked great.

[@martysquires1291]

What kind od model cement do you use clay?

[@mikejungferman4744]

What is that sprayer? Where does it come from, and do i need special paint

[@khart1961]

Dear Clay, Please finish this model! 😂

[@ClayKemp]

We finally got there Ken. Hope it was worth the wait!

[@modelmantstewart1292]

Hey Clay looks like a very nice kit is it worth the money they're asking???

[@ClayKemp]

I think so...I've wanted a pavement modified kit for years. Thankful to finally have one!

[@RobbiesModelCars]

Is the Tamiya paint ready to spray or do you thin it?

[@ken759]

Hey Clay, how well does the Plastructs plastic weld work? Whats the drying time on it?

[@ClayKemp]

It is all I use for bare plastic when assembling kits, or for scratch building with Evergreen stryrene. It dries really quick, but in general will melt the joint making for a quick strong bond.

[@stephendoing2253]

When is part 2 coming out?

[@ClayKemp]

Working on it now...should be soon!

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

"Thanks" so much Clay. Ive got a Quick Question for you. Where are you getting Your Finger Drills from. Shoot me a link IF you have one. I got 3 sets on Amazon (different sellers each) and even when I AM Careful (2nd and 3rd set) haha _ They don't do anything but Snap and Break the Bit. Even after I chucked them into a Pin Vise just to be sure I was being careful with no wobble. Where are you getting your's and could you shoot me a link. Thanks man, I've admired your superb work, artistry, and amazing craftsmanship for a long time. Best Always, Bruce Stone Interdyne International K-9

[@ClayKemp]

I buy them in a combo package of different sizes off of ebay. I think they are made for working on circuit boards. They are fragile....I go through them fast. But they are super sharp, and really precise.

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

@@ClayKemp "Thanks" so much Clay. I'm gonna go and grab a set. Truly most Appreciated. Best Always, Bruce ~

[@Aces_Eights_Scale_Vision]

Clay would you know of someone who may offer photo etch brakes for these kits? Dirt Modeler seems to have gone MIA as he has hubs and brakes and no answer when messaging.

[@ClayKemp]

I hear ya....I put in an order when he had popped back up recently, but now I fear he may be gone again. I know there are lots of 3D printed rotors available. Model Car Garage and Detail Master both make some etched ones. Or sometimes I find the Hobby Design rotors on ebay.

[@SeyePhi]

where is part 2??

[@ClayKemp]

Out now! Sorry for the delay.

[@billmoore3779]

Where part 2 ???

[@ClayKemp]

Finally out now! I hope you will check it out.

[@johntobias-f9z]

Couldn't help but notice on this video at least, you never showed the actual build. I wouldn't either. Directions are vague and not all the pieces fit. Front nose piece and hood, tires and wheels. I thought the two sides were a challenge and maybe it was not exactly lined up, off kilter, that created future problems from then on...sounds reasonable. I dont have a jig to make sure its square. Been modeling since 1960 and i really wanted to add this to my collection of racers but i was frustrated and disappointed. I have now switched to changing it to a wrecked car for a diorama. It will look better wrecked than together as a poor example of the build. I could have used better instructions..Dont take it personal i just dont think i wanna try any others of this series after this disappointment. But am really looking forward to turning this into a diorama.....Model on Dudes!