u/teh_m

I painted the usual layers: Acrylic base, clear acrylic lacquer with candy pearl mixed in, then one layer of rattle can clear. I never had any issues with this combination but this time I decided to use a different than usual pearl. And this seems to be the problem as the clear layer which normally dries within 10 minutes, was tacky 3 days later. Moreover, the following day I noticed that the engine cover has ripples all over - look very much like too much paint when it isn't.

It's 2 weeks later and it's still a bit sticky and loses its shine anywhere I touch it, no matter if I'm wearing gloves or not.

I decided to assemble it and buff it with a soft cloth to make it a bit more shiny. And then I took a few photos. I'll scrap this paint and respray once again but this time probably with a regular, tested and proven metallic acrylic.

Oh, by the way because I almost forgot: It's Nissan MID4 first prototype. This particular diecast is made by MC Toy / Maisto.

Last year I managed to buy what appears to be a Gritzner V sewing machine with a table and cast iron legs. I already restored the legs and put a different, more modern top on them, but this table - I don't know what to do with it.

• There are places where the veneer and inlays are worn to the bare wood beneath.
• All the corners - inside and outside are either worn or damaged.
• Some of the veneer is not glued.
• Wood is chipping here and there.
• Both drawers need complete rebuild.
• Stains. Everywhere.
• 2/3 of the wood has house borer holes.

Should I start one of these never ending "projects" and try to restore it or just scrap it and build a new table?

BTW, the machine is still in working condition after 100 years. It's been in use until 2010s, when previous owner's parents died.

Went to a newly opened Pepco in the area and found plenty of these hanging on pegs. Obviously, no TH nor STH (or it's just me being blind) but a lot of Ferrari, Porsche and other mains that usually disappear first. Thought I'd grab what I couldn't get last year.