I'm building some Jordan Highway Miniatures trucks and cars, and I want to put some dents and dings on them, and possibly have one with a badly dented fender.  Some are working vehicles that have a lot of miles on them.  What's the best way to dent the plastic so it looks dented, not melted?

If I get good at this, I might even have one that's a candidate for an early-years Operation Lifesaver.

Thanks!

I have seen many, Many, MANY references to "Wet Water". Wet water is simply tap water (the purists among us will insist on distilled water) with a little detergent added to break the surface tension so the water will have better wetting action.

In almost every description I've seen we are told to use dish detergent! Don't do it! Dish detergent is specially formulated with foaming agents that make >lots< of suds (because it looks pretty in the sink?).

About a year ago, I decided that a used and abused car would be an interesting experiment, and promptly did so.  I’m after critique on the looks of the vehicle, and also, what story the car itself might suggest to someone.  How could I improve it, also? 

(I will be changing out the plate for an American one...)

I picked up a Walther's Cornerstone kit (Perfect Perk Cafe) and was very impressed.  It was my first Cornerstone kit; previously, I'd built some by Woodland Scenics with decent results, and also an American Model Builders craftsman station.  The Cornerstone kit fit together perfectly, with nice pins and notches, so it would almost stay together without glue.  It's also much finer in details than the otehr plastic kits, but not up to the level of AMB's wooden kits.