Hey JR,

You have valid points also...however, wouldn't working on a scale model be easier, using normal tools? I was thinking of it like this...Pro's use a "Long Board" for roofs, deck lids, and hoods...wouldn't it be their dream to have larger tools? You could true up a surface on a scale model quicker because you cover a greater area...the whole area at once! as far as flex, and rigidity...that's where I'm getting even more confused, I'm just wondering what would be best. Like I previously stated, a pink pearl eraser works wonders on a 1/18 scale model..

As far as spot putty...that's basically the same chemical formula of a high build primer, which is going to be my last step before paint.

I totally understand scaling...its like people painting models with "Flake" it doesn't make a lick of sense...a normal metallic paint job on a model is probably scaled to flake. Same with carbon fiber...if I use it...it will be airbrushed, not the real thing, wayyy to big....headlamps will be mini mags (LED's) etc.

It's an interesting topic, thanks for the discussion, I'm still open for suggestions/recommendations, whatever you wanna call it haha