jano - I used the method of brushing on liquid glue over a mesh like cloth. While it is still tacky you remove the cloth and the patter is melted onto the piece. I just painted gloss white and used the chalk to color it.
Here is an update on the kit.
I missed the fact that this car ran a different suspension and have reworked the kits to as close as possible without a complete rebuild with new parts.
New bodywork was added to make a more correct shape around the suspension.
The gauges were cut off the kit version and new rings were made out of solder. krystal clear was applied over the kit decals and a switch on the left hand side was made from solder as well.
More to come.
Chris