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FNO Sean
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Friday, December 10, 2010 7:28:10 AM
The Zipper boom has been painted! I originally took the easy route and tried painting the boom with the cable and trolleys attracted but I was wrong with this decision. The best way at painting this model is painting part individually. I will apply two coats of clear to both the boom and trolleys to insure long lasting durability on the paint. I will have the tubs painted as the old style cages done with bridal vale in the next round of pics. I also included a few pics of my 1999 Cummons Sizzler refurb. Enjoy guys!

Cummons Zipper
http://rides.webshots.co...579292819ZDtEHL?start=12 

Cummons Sizzler
http://community.webshot...om/album/579455205tUuzmh 
korny_carny
Friday, December 10, 2010 8:30:07 AM
Zipper looks great so far
Skywheelrider
Friday, December 10, 2010 8:36:08 AM
Looks great so far. What kind of paint is that (teal)? Never heard of that brand.

Even the guy on the TV likes it. LOL

http://rides.webshots.co...539588890106915818jJxSZz 


I am not sure about Macauley Calkin, if he likes it or not....LOL

http://rides.webshots.co...693745170106915818WGmlrh 
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FNO Sean
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Friday, December 10, 2010 8:44:02 AM
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Originally posted by Skywheelrider

Looks great so far. What kind of paint is that (teal)? Never heard of that brand.

Even the guy on the TV likes it. LOL

http://rides.webshots.co...539588890106915818jJxSZz 


I am not sure about Macauley Calkin, if he likes it or not....LOL

http://rides.webshots.co...693745170106915818WGmlrh 



The Teal is an Australian paint from Ironlak. I also buy a German paint called Montana. These paints are graffiti paints which spray very well outdoors with no drips. They make a wide selection of colors. I buy them from a small graffiti shop in New York city.


http://www.ironlak.com/ 

http://www.montana-cans.com/ 

Fabbri_Guy
Friday, December 10, 2010 10:09:28 AM
wow love the color. I might need to look into this brand. Ive never seen a cummons so bare before, i see how much is made of puter. Looks like a nice refurbish.
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FNO Sean
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Friday, December 10, 2010 10:27:57 AM
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wow love the color. I might need to look into this brand. Ive never seen a cummons so bare before, i see how much is made of puter. Looks like a nice refurbish.



The model was purchased new from Don in parts and thats why its bare die cast. He did paint the boom a primer white but that will be painted magenta soon with white K-Bars.
JustinJames
Friday, December 10, 2010 1:03:24 PM
Officespace!!!
Ted
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Sunday, December 12, 2010 12:50:50 PM
Sean
The model is coming along great! You kill me how you add resin to fill in the holes on some of the casted pieces lol! Talk about detail!

Also the cabinet is fantastic. Thats something I should look into. An ongoing layout is really a hassle as far as keeping everything dust free, thats why everything I have are in totes ha.
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superloop6946
Monday, December 13, 2010 11:34:55 AM
SEAN, THAT IS THE SAME HOWARD MILLER THAT I HAVE ALSO. THE RIDES LOOK NICE IN THERE.
THE ZIPPER IS LOOKING GOOD. I FOUND A PAINT IN CALIPSO BLUE THAT LOOKS LIKE YOUR BLUE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
superloop6946 IF ITS NOT A CUMMONS ITS NOT A MODEL RIDE.
AGS
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:20:26 AM
That Zipper looks Great so far. You always do Great modeling work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ags2262/  .
FNO Sean
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:37:45 AM
Thank you for all the comments guys. The Display cabinet is the way to go these days. Its a real professional way to show the models and it really keeps the dust factor to a minimum. This model was big enough to have four to five models per shelve with movable outlets.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010 1:39:55 PM
Where can you buy those cabinets?
carnivalkits
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:35:22 PM
Hey If you live close to Orlando or are willing to drive I can make you a custom cabinet for your rides. I have no Idea how to ship them since they have a lot of glass. I have one that I built for my wife for her stuff and I only make quality furniture. The cabinet is solid Oak and the shelves are tempered glass. The sides are just standard glass. I can add outlets per shelf and lighting. Let me know if there is any interest.



Rich
Matt C.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:36:08 PM
Sean, zipper looks great but I really like how you have them in the cabinet. Are there outlets on each shelf to plug the rides in?
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FNO Sean
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010 5:41:56 AM
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Sean, zipper looks great but I really like how you have them in the cabinet. Are there outlets on each shelf to plug the rides in?



Here is a link to the manufacturer. I was a little worried ordering such an expensive item online without seeing it first but the dimensions are perfect. There outlets for all four adjustable shelves, overhead lighting and a lock for children. I was able to fit four models across per shelve and have 2 inches on all sides for power strips and wiring. Its really a nice addition to call home for the models.

http://www.howardmiller....p=Y&categoryId=49684 
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