How to Make Aluminum Scale Model Car Details From Scratch

[@pappytinkers]

I remember riding my bicycle up to the hobby shop as a teen in the 80s. My model money was precious. At that time, Jo-Han kits were about $5, everything else was $2-4 more, because they usually had better details or options or better quality, like metal axels instead of plastic, and no holes in the engine. But i was happy to get that Jo-Han kit because i got to go home and actually build it. That is still my joy in the hobby, the build, and the dream of what i want to turn that box of plastic into.

[@augustotamayo7594]

Great detailed instructions. I am a member of the Majura Men's Shed in Canberra (Australia) One thing let to another, and what started as car shape wooden blocks, have developed into a V8 engine with extractors, opening bonnet with logo, tip tray, upholstered interior, and aluminium bullbar.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Great tutorial. I really appreciate you making a video about this subject. This gives me options when detailing race car models. Thanks for sharing.

[@rickburrington408]

New subscriber here, but not new to model building. I was an avid model builder in my teens but I'm 64 now and wanting to get back into it. I love tutorials because I learn best by watching it done first, so keep up the good work and enjoy the hobby

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

Great how to video. Thanks for sharing. Might give this a try with a couple upcoming builds!!

[@tylerhafley3890]

Great information on scratch aluminum work. My next project is a scratch FA-18. I've been getting better at realism and decided to make the skin out of aluminum. I've been looking for aluminum tips and tools, no one but you seems to offer any information. This is exactly what I've been looking for thank you so much!

[@kilroy79763]

I really enjoy making models out of scratch too!!! I just finished a model made from pallet wood but never thought about using aluminum cans for vents - thank.

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

This was my first episode, and I’m hooked!

[@willvolny5343]

Amazing. Thank you beyond measure.

[@dhurt8955]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

I’m a member of the Salvino’s club. I’m looking forward to seeing more of this show

[@alfista1994]

Great detail from recycled alloy 👍👌

[@fx1c333]

What I do for decals etc is " hello darling can I use your cricut machine ;) " for scoring aluminum is either a wheel cutter from wife or pizza cutter. I use lego to make jigs as well. love your channel really love scratch building and mods.

[@BOABModels]

Hello! New subscriber - I love adding scratch built elements to my kits and do it pretty regularly. I have a few tips on my channel about it actually. Really nice tip here - I've not used drinks cans in my builds before but I can really see the effect on your builds! 👍

[@truekaliban4674]

Annealing is a very simple process and extremely helpful in shaping metals such as aluminum, brass and copper. Just buy a Ronson torch and gently heat the metal until the surface blackens. The only mistake you can make is applying too much heat and melting the metal. The process takes mere seconds and, once you see the improved workability, you'll be happy you've taken this valuable, easy step.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love scratch building!! Good ol' pop cans, the stuff us modelers can use!!

[@kiethpederson7558]

Looking behind, you makes me feel good that I’m not the only one

[@IrishAmericanMcCLanahan]

Nice stash👍 ! Love your videos also.

[@ernestomoreno-z9t]

my first time here , won't be my last . love to scratch build on different materials .

[@dadsrustorations5103]

Thanks man. Very detailed stuff. Appreciate your video

[@cardzscaledreams3917]

Great tutorial...now I can try something with all my cans in the hobby room. Got ya subd

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

That's brilliant. I am part way through a scratch build model t, a, sort of car. It'll be a hot rod style. I found your channel looking for aluminium wheels. I saw this video and decided to subscribe and catch all the latest. Thanks

[@johnnybaughman7593]

Hello.. Luca Cee mentioned you and so i came over to subscribe and learn.. Thank you

[@motodude1002]

Oooo im gonna make some 24th scale ammo cans and a gas tank for the crawlers Thanks for the ideas!

[@PlasticImaginationWorkshop]

Great video and thanks for sharing your technique. Another tool in the tool box, I'll definitely be giving this a try. Have a great day sir. -David

[@Skullandrumit]

Superb ! Thank you.

[@billgator2005]

this worked for me. light your wood stove. lay the curled up pop can/ beer can aluminum sheet on the top of the stove uncurled and weight it down with a piece of 4" OD steel bar about 2 inches long. leave it there for a while and a while and a while... before you know it the dang thing will be flat and uncurled like a sheet of paper. it stinks a little until the paint and coatings off gas but just don't breath it..i don't know if it's what would be technically termed annealed but i think it is somehow different if the tension is out of the inner surface of the curl.

[@johnroberts5285]

Great technique and video! Scratchbuilding does add a lot of uniqueness to any model. It builds skill as well. Oh the hours spent figuring out how to do something.

[@gerryedwards523]

Hi , I have been looking all over for something to use to simulate brake cooling ducting like you see on a GT race car, can you suggest anything.

[@charlessweigert6180]

This will add another weapon to my arsenal!!!!

[@jimcurt99]

A good trick for shaping slightly thicker aluminum is to color over the surface with red sharpie (only red works)- then gently heat it until the sharpie turns black, At this point it's super close to melting- very easy to shape, and just the act of bending it will harden it

[@brooklynplasticworks6177]

Great tutorial... sent you some pictures of a '49 Merc I'm working on.

[@paulpeer2420]

Just found your channel love it

[@leewade2713]

SWEET TRICK.. Thank you

[@s.lmodelistequebec.8925]

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing

[@garyparker2969]

Awesome Tutorial Sir, I'm Now Subbed to Your Channel, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All.

[@davidryberg2874]

Good video. Here's a tip. If you build a NASCAR vehicle and include a scale water bottle in the car, you can easily replicate a drinking straw with a piece of clear plastic from the plastic string that holds a price tag on clothing. Dave

[@carmodsbydadbods8813]

Going to have to try this! Thanks!

[@dougmitchell2837]

Thanks for sharing. I am experimenting with this now. How do I mark on the can where I want to cut?

[@GrumpyModeler]

I used an old airbrush needle. I strait pin should work.

[@LagoAZ]

I gave my first try at the vermillion decals on the Petty 79 Olds 442. I figured that might be the easier car to try them on as the paint scheme is pretty simple. Anyways... I tore it instantly haha. Patience wore thin and rage took over. I put everything in the box and put it in my closet and went and had a "cool down" whiskey. I think I'm going to stick to painting the petty stuff haha.

[@3men2sify]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! cant wait to apply it in my builds

[@CableGuyRyv]

annealing soda can aluminum: aluminum anneals at around 625 degrees f (400 c) and you can anneal soda can sheets by writing on them with a sharpie and heating the sheet until the marker burns off (will leave bare metal underneath). You can use about any torch to do this and it just takes practice. once properly annealed, it is pliable like foil but thicker and sturdier

[@bhaibhai-qp6fh]

Loved the idea! Thanks

[@MikeSweeneyMedia]

Glad to help out.. great video!

[@prostreetchickenhawk]

Annealing aluminum is very easy use a propane torch to heat the metal up evenly until you notice a color change once that color changes happened take the heat off and let it cool naturally. Then it is soft aluminum. If you wish to harden the aluminum again after making your part just get it hot again and drop it in water. The annealing process happens quite quickly with real thin aluminum give it a try it's super easy

[@markforster6457]

Would a standard hole punch damage the aluminum? Can you paint it and which paint do you recommend? Thanks!!

[@bubbapipe]

Love it...nice of you to pass on your wisdom

[@ty10r]

How are the bodies and the plastic glass made for 1/24 maisto cars?

[@random_julian]

I'm wondering if exista small tools that are recplicas of the big ones that can fold metal sheet, also used to build real size body car parts, especially for clasic cars... It would be really nice to play in this way..take a soda can aluminium sheet and start folding with that mini tools...probably the results can be really impressive..

[@davayethagreat9546]

The monte is fire fire❤️❤️❤️

[@shanew.williams]

I've just found your page & i must say yours is the best for scratch build or kit bash technique. I'm not yet skilled as you & i want to ask this...@10:41 you mention "cutting board" (red) you like for making the Monte grill. I finished with a curbside Petty Monte i did from old Snap Kit Lowrider (before Salvino's proper NASCAR body Monte). I flared fenders,etc, for stock car wheels & tires But that grill...I about pulled my hair out using screen from kitchen strainer etc. Could you please tell again what/how you used that red cutting board tool for making that neat grill. Thanks

[@zeddieb5150]

This is awesome. Im trying to figure out how I can do an Electric guitar. Theres tiny screws and all in we hat I want to do. Ive noticed that Axe Heaven they skip detail. A Floyd Rose Bridge doesn't look ike what they do. Clear strings. Heck there is many sizes kanthol that vapers use. Or there's hobby wire. Im not talking all working. Just to appear. Would you suggest any pointers its all wood metal paint

[@WayneWootton-d9l]

where can you get them snips at thank you please reply

[@timwayne8942]

Love to go through the boxes and put something together

[@colinpiper6269]

The best way to anneal aluminium is to take bar of soap and rub it on the Aluminium, just a very light film of soap. Gently heat until to soap turns black and allow it to cool down.

[@Dano6910]

Great how to.

[@scottkernan949]

That's awesome man my twin brother and I would do little similar use other things to bring out detail

[@jamestaylor5143]

Hey Darrin. Love your videos. Question: What brand of scriber do you use?

[@Bob0sModelFabWorx]

This is great. The tips and advice are very helpful to me. One issue I have is the link for the mugs is not working. Says "404".

[@GrumpyModeler]

I think I’ve got it fixed!!

[@Bob0sModelFabWorx]

@@GrumpyModeler. Yes it works now. Going to place my order even.

[@kargandarr]

where would someone buy a set of shears like those that were shown during the tools intro section?

[@bubbapipe]

Darrin, you seem to be tight with Salvino. Anything you can do to get them to make or reissue pro stock and pro mod race cars?

[@rayruggiero5986]

great . im going to try that on mine

[@richardkuntz697]

how do you make a car cover for race cars any idea's

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

What about using aluminum duct tape? I was considering using it on my models

[@masquerader101]

Sounds like a good idea actually. Not sure how the adhesive would hold up though 🤔 worth a shot

[@Cactusfruitsquisher]

@@masquerader101have you tried it yet?

[@masquerader101]

@@Cactusfruitsquisher I havent, but it seems possible, especially if you reinforce it with bondo and seal it in some acrylic 🤔

[@danieljohnson9351]

Where did you find that fine mesh screen?

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

I’ve seen Jesse James eniling(I know that I spelled it wrong) with an acetylene torch with no oxygen. The flame was soft, and spitting soot in the air, but he was able to shape much thicker aluminum to make gas tanks for motorcycles. My guess is that you can do the same, by holding your aluminum over a stove burner for a couple of seconds

[@dr.doodledorf426]

Can I substitute sugar with splenda for this recipe? Also can I get all the ingredients locally? Asking for a friend

[@curtissbreeding102]

i love it

[@harishdhima]

Me from india i like it..too much

[@babaganoosh1969]

Not a builder myself..but have a friend who molds parts in silicone..then melts aluminum..then pours it in a mold

[@TheCwilliams89]

How do you make seatbelts.

[@GrumpyModeler]

I have seen seat belts made from both tape and ribbon. I am going to be breaking out my Salvinos car in hopes of finishing it for the IPMS Nationals. If I don't get bogged down then I'll try and through together a "How To" video. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it.

[@trentson6965]

Most it action only based on comment making actually i was thinking on about how you would mould or diecast that Black miniature car on steps you took to be out that shape.😊

[@JohnPol]

I do alot of scratchbuilding on my channel been building for 50 plus years

[@howardharaway2259]

Wow ! The guy that dies with thee most unbuilt car model kits,wins ! You are close.

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

I usually start with a steering wheel and build the car around that from scratch ....lol..... seriously the man has some serious skills.... happy modeling

[@ReginaAddai-t7d]

Wow

[@justinsubasinghe8198]

Yoo🎉

[@m3528i]

There are probably $10k in models on those shelves! The other side of his shop is filled with wood for display cases and shelves.

[@GrumpyModeler]

Nope, no wood shop just a basement storage area and what ya see there is years of model collecting.

[@02trailblazerltz]

I'm looking for a model of a 55 Mercury Montclair 2 door hardtop for my father . It was his first car . If anybody has any idea where I could get one I'd much appreciate the help! Revell kit h 1204 98.

[@billgator2005]

a better surface to cut this stuff is hard like glass, etc. those cutting mats give and distort the material...

[@fernandoduarte9584]

Iron the aluminum to flattening

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

annealing heat it and let it sit ... it just has to get to red ... it is the simplest thing to do .next to slicing bread

[@tonyromano6220]

My goal is to get the wheels right on German tanks!

[@billgator2005]

the can material is not so malleable. the material is stretched to the point of breaking in the manufacture of the can. in other words stretched past the yield point of the material. this gives rigidity to the thinny (.004" give or take)sheet. the bottom is near double the thickness. marvel of technology these cans are...i use the stuff and still am learning to do things with it.. pie plates are good source of workable foil. they are quite malleable and canbe burnished a lot before trouble shows up..

[@GrumpyModeler]

Thank you for the information

[@BraydenRamushu]

Please make a polo 9n tdi😢

[@masoncrowell4860]

You kind of sound like Dr Phil

[@tonyromano6220]

You do not seem very grumpy.

[@tonyromano6220]

OMG not filing to a line….no, ptsd!

[@rightalways6092]

Hey

[@TheUpsetter]

I dunno much but for a start it's Aluminium not Aluminum.

[@EddieFairchild-f8e]

I'm not sure if this was helpful. I watched the video for 12 minutes and 30 seconds, and you didn't show anything!!! That was half the video. I'm sorry I had to bail.

[@CMC440]

but I prefer pepsi

[@veepster4691]

Purrty dawrn sllloowww video fer all you car modelers. Could have been done in about 1/3 the time. Or less.

[@frankm9721]

I dont see where u showed anybody anything. You just talked a lot

[@jimsmodelcargarage3196]

Great tutorial, just found your channel. Got you subbed and am looking forward to seeing more of you work. K.u.t.g.w. Buddy.