"Tips and Tricks for Building Show Quality Model Cars with Donn Yost" (Preview of Instructional DVD) 

I'm 67 haven't built a model car in about 40 years but getting set up to start again. Coming to realize that most hobby shops cater to rc cars and planes and rail road so I'll need to by on line. My preferred builds now will be road race cars and their transporters.

"I cheated, there's nothing wrong with that" priceless line! lol

Donn Yost is the king of model car building. A true legend. His videos have helped me take my modeling to the next level. Thank you sir.

Damn! I wish we were friends Donn. I'm 47yrs old but being in your model room would be just like a kid in a candy store. I wish you could see my builds and give your opinion. I wish I had all the models I built through the years. I was one of those kids that made my models look like they were in a crash. That's alright, the models I build as an adult are much better anyway. Thanks for the T&T''s P.S. Your work is so good that I don't have to say it. It speaks for it's self!

I just got back into the hobby and I can't believe how expensive some of these models are now.

Love the "stance" of that 56 Nomad. Gonna look for a kit and build it like yours Don,thanks for sharing.

I have your first DVD and I love it. I had no idea you made a second one! Can't wait to buy it.

thank you for showing don , good to know ! see ya .

I have been building model cars since the mid 60s. I love the hobby and still build from time to time. When the costs began to climbing as it has,I picked up where I left off, another category of our beloved hobby, collecting 1/64th, 1/32nd, 1/18th, and 1/24th scale diecast cars. My collection has grown to over 13,000 diecast cars and my plastic builds to almost 1,000. I do find I have a maintenance problem with several of my older plastic builds. Over time the Testors model glue seems to loose it's bonding power and pieces will need reglued. I have used about every technique, tip, and/or trick shown in this video, witch is an amazing video. I saved parts left over from previous builds over the years and really enjoy "KIT BASHING". and using pieces from other kits. I also took some of the most detail molded engine pieces from several kits to make molds and now cast them from resin to use on newer kits. Carbs, manifolds, tunnel rams, headers, and even hood scoops. This is the greatest hobby out there, building and collecting model cars and trucks. It also is and can be a great form of therapy, because it has pulled me through some seriously dark and scary times with my 15 year battle with cancer!!! ****Thank you for this video!!!****

You are an amazing artist. This model making takes talent and vision. Much respect.

Don i just shared your video on my G+ Page, I hope you dont mind , After watching this vid i got your 2 dvd's and if you look at my builts they are getting better and better every time thanks to you. Marc saying Peace & Have a great Holiday season Don

Used to build models as a kid Loved it. I would use Black Bell wire back then that I picked from the trash bin at the phone company and use it for plug wires

Wow, that is some amazing work!!

Man....I find it easier to restore my real hot rod projects than to do these miniatures.... Just fantastic work......thanks Donn!!

Thanks guys...really coolwork

LOVE YOUR VID MAN , GREAT TIPS AND AWESOME MODEL.. LOVED IT THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD..

Donn Yost, The original model car God, love your work man, nothing better

Those paint jobs make my jaw drop. Mine never look that good. I am going to work on that for my next build before I post it!

Very informative ✌

Thanks but I'm already overloaded with kits in my collection. I've just finished acquiring more from helping a widow sort out her late husband's model car collection. And on Saturday, our club's annual model kit swap meet will happen and then I'll probably pick up more stuff. So I have no shortage of places to buy them either.

hey Donn, great work and tips man! How do you make your window and door glass trim look so realistic? thanks beau

dang fine models you have built!

I have a love of early VW specifically early models 50s and 60s bugs and buses, My Father owned a VW workshop I have worked on them I think the fact as you so rightly point out "The cars were readily available , cheap in construction, price ,and would run forever , regardless of temperature or weather conditions" they run forever end of discussion.

this guy does sick work.freeking awesome models

I like your style... kit bashing is so much fun!!

compliments a really incredible masterpiece ..

The greenish nova on the turntable towards the end is Sick. While writing this a couple more completed modles went by and they were realy nice as well. Good job. I wouldn't mind getting back into the hobby but im pretty apprehesive after having lung surgery and all of the breathing trouble. I just need a breathing mask / respirator.

Hey Don , I've watched a bunch of your videos and all I can say is WOW! Anyway I'm looking to build a wide body kit and your name popped in my head. I don't know if you have such a video , but perhaps you could point me in the right direction. Thanks for sharing your work and have a great day. 👍👍 Jamie. 👍👍

The bob ross of diecasts :-)

I like your tip with sanding the tires, I do that but only the tread it makes the sidewall look like it has tire dressing on it

@smgpeewee We did actually. Its all on the DVD "The Art of Airbrushing Show Quality Model Cars". You can get the DVD at oldmansmodels com.

Always been a fan of your work... I can't remember if it was Modle cars mag or scale auto, but I got one of the mags where it showcases your builds.... Love that street rod pickup

this oozes professionalism, remarkable.

Congrats Donn for making the Scale Auto February 2010 Magazine! 6 Pages on your work!

@FightingSpirt Hi Athrun. Our first DVD that we made is actually all about that. It's called "The Art of Airbrushing Show Quality Model Cars." You can get the DVD at oldmansmodels com.

Bro..🧐 I love VWs and just bought 2 of the models...lol good timing

I'm 13 and working on a vw Beatle ratrod will post pics to prove they can be just as good

Subbed. I like the way you approach modeling. Your skill is ninja level as well.

@oldmansmodels Thanks Donn, I appreciate the info.

Some beautiful work there, really like the SWC Willys. I was wondering if you use any setting solution with your decals and if you clear coat them with any lacquer after? Thanks.

Nice work.

@19ishana Go to his website to purchase all three DVDs.

Hi I bought your first dvd love it! Really helped my painting! I live in connecticut can't seem to find any shows around here anyone know of any?????

Beautiful work! What pressure setting do you use on your compressor?

Thanks alot my dear friend...

Very nice job

Tell me where you got the model I'm looking for some and I can't find it

So realistic!!!, looks great!!!! even beter than i have :)

like the ford mustang really nice

Hi Just getting back into the hobby after over 2 decades. Amazing what the internet has done for the hobby. Also the cottage industry fabrication. Guys like Cranky, Yost, Budzik, are great contributors to this fantastic hobby. Questions: What gauge of wire/tubing is being used for spark plug cable which is normally 7mm - 10.4mm How to make realistic headlights? How to tint windows? Do Tamiya clear colours handle the task? and finally, Which is best for chrome trim, BMF, Alcad II, or ModelMaster Buffable Metalizers? Looking to connect with people who have Ertl Farm, and Heavy Equipment kits.

same. I'd only go with a 320 grit on the tires, and I'll use a power drill to weather the tread.

very good model

were can i get a bag of slicks??

Good stuff Donn Yost

i fun easy thing i do to my cars is all small wire from the gas take to the moter and wire from all the brakes to the cylinder for them and e-brake lines it makes the under side look sooo much better and it only takes a few

Where can you buy the tools, you never really explained what you use that you should have as a starting kit. I've been trying to find a video to tell me that but, even this one didn't please clarify thanks!

Nova 7:43 & 8:22 did you do the foil on trim? Also the name on fenders was it paint with steel or liquid chrome? I'm making a 69 NOVA.

I am not much of a muscle car guy I like imports and exotics but this is awesome

I'm taking my back half and a 67 Impala from

If i had all the model cars i blew up with m-80s when i was a kid, they would probably be worth some money now.

keep up the good work

how to do you paint the interior of the cars body if its going to be a different color than the outside? Is masking tape used?

Where can i buy that silver tape stuff you use for your chrome moldings ? Looks so real i love it

AUSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some good pointers in here

@oldmansmodels other question, where you get so many tires? You buy tires, or you get from other kits?

Will you be making any future DVD's? There is one military modeler that put together a DVD of a complete build starting from opening up the box all the way to total completion of the model. Do you have plans on doing something like that? It would ne neat if you could put together a DVD on how to detail an engine! Peace

nice work do you ever put real headlights in your models?

i like it

How much would want like this cost to build?

BEAUTIFULL WORK! DO YOU USE THE SMALL TESTORS ENAMALS?

It is my unfortunate responsibility to inform everyone that Donn Yost passed away on August 30, 2023. Please keep is family and friends in your thoughts. Thank you Donn Yost for sharing you knowledge, skill and creativity and thank you for allowing me to help share it. You will be missed.

i have that same elcamino but its not orage its light green and white good vid

When I build a model car, I usually add things like running engine with rubber belts, full suspension with coils and bearings on the wheels.. Yeah I'm crazy like that :)

wow...the engine is extremely detailed..ive never seen a model car kit with that much detail in the engine with wires running...what kind of paint are you using for these ...sorry im kinda new to the model building

amazing cas

Hello, I have a question? Is there a way or trick you have to customizing the axle & wheels so they will turn?? I"M doing a 64 ford fairlane It has to have some sort of modification to acheive this I thought of screws but cant find any small enuff I"m thinking of just gluing them!! any advice Thank you so much!!

What do you use to tint the windows ?

were do u get the wired and stuff to put in the engine to make it look more real?

Muito top

what type of sandpaper do you need to get a good finsh and which types of sandpaper do you use at stages of painting the model car

It's so pleasant.

I like that 55 Chevy

Finished a 55 Ford on my page :)

@oldmansmodels thanks man

where did you get the kit of that Barracuda on 9:05?

@oldmansmodels I am aware that VW's used to be considered cheap, that was their point...the name Volkswagen means "Peoples car" , suggesting its made for masses...but the guy i was replying to was talking about VW as cheap TODAY, not in the past.

on the mustang were did you get the wheels or were can you get them

I just bought me an airbrush. How should I reduce the enamels and laquers so they will spray through my badger 200 series airbrush?

i will say this you do build very nice models i like models of all types yes even vw's i have a 67 bug, microbus, and pickup based on the micro bus they will be built not cheap either almost $40 per model yes all three are 67's

wow...the engine is extremely detailed..ive never seen a model car kit with that much detail in the engine with wires running...what kind of paint are you using for these ...sorry im kinda new to the model building..oops sorry nvm you made a custom one

question does he show on how to use detail master? cause sum r wicked hard to use n stuff?

I just got 3 new models. I'm gonna try to get In to shows but I'm a little hesitant...

I'm good with bare metal foil on windows and trim, but is there a technique for the badges? Just wondering.

same basic thing they do in model railroading for weathering models nice touch

What are "ionized fittings" ?? ( 1:50 & 5:28 ) I've heard of *anodized* fittings but perhaps you can explain how that is different from "ionized"

OK, where can I get the videos?

where did you get your model car kits?

@oldmansmodels thanks, i will look on ebay ;D

hey nice videos if u get a chance make a video about making a moter