Nitrozilla Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the advice and support everybody. The body now has 6 coats of clear (4 lacquer, 2 Krylon), with the same result. I've got some running around to do today, but hope to start sanding on it when I get home. I've switched from acrylic lacquer to Krylon Gloss Clear. Not sure if it's acrylic or enamel, but it hasn't reacted badly with the lacquer. More to come...... Edited August 23, 2014 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I am so very sorry this happened to you Joe. I hope your sanding will do the trick. I used modelsmasters paint and testors "wet" clear coat and have had great luck when painting over decals. I have had issues when decaling a chrome or aluminum painted part. I have to put a coat of cleat on these parts before the decal so they don't bubble. I wonder if your gold paint has the same effect that the chrome and aluminum paint had for me.... I just could not get decals to stick to these colors with out a sealer of some sort first. But I have never had this issue with any other colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Mike, I did have some difficulty getting the decals to lay down, but I think it was due to the thickness of the transfer. Not only did they not hug the fender well, they refuse to stick to any curve that required a little give. At any rate, sanding is problematic in that, even with a very course stick, block or paper, (tried all three), it clogs too fast and more labor than needed. I mentioned I have 2 kits. The second one was going to be a topless, but months down the road. It may be time kick that mule. Or maybe I'll just try a different paint. Either way, I'm putting this body away and grabbing the second one to start prep and assembly. I'll think about the topless thing as I do that. Stay tuned, it just got scary. Edited August 23, 2014 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Shouldn't all those fuel and oil lines be braided stainless steel? If you're building this kit box stock, sorry... I missed that. If not, your lines really need to be switched out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hey Harry, Hi Thanx for looking. Yes Sir, it was intended to be box stock. Unfortunately, no matter how hard I tried, I ended up doing some non box stock changes. For instance, the steering column uses a piece of aluminum tubing that would keep it out of that contest category. At any rate, I used the kit provided tubing, for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Paracord-Planet-550lb-Type-Silver/dp/B007ZSC03U/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1408839017&sr=8-10&keywords=silver+braided++line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thanx for the heads up on Paracord. Lots of different sizes and styles. This is what I use, until my ship comes in: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That works, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Well, since box stock is out the window, might as well go nutz on the body. So far all is going well with the roof removal. Next comes the rollcage Doghouse cover thing. I'll do a small cowl at the front too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 .....a couple more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great Idea Joe! Very Original, I Like it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Glad ya like it boyos. Ira, when in doubt, cut it out ! Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Glad ya like it boyos. Ira, when in doubt, cut it out ! Right? Right! Love Cutting Plastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Taking my time to get it right. Next I'll put on the nose and tail, then sling some putty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Got the nose and tail installed. Also spread a little green joy. I try to do precision surgery. It keeps the putty to a minimum. A couple of minor tweaks and it will be ready for a bath and some primer. Might go red this time for the body instead of gold. The blue in the decal isn't the right shade to do an attempt at something patriotic, but it would make it red, white and light blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Nice work. Like the body design.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFREAK2112 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 How would the driver escape a fire or accident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks Bob. Dying to see it in primer. I can see where your question is coming from John. What you're seeing is me working with what I have. To make it look more correct, I would have to modify the rollcage and raise the seat slightly. In a "purpose - built" topless car, the driver sits a little higher and the rollcage is taller too. In that scenario you could see that the driver could just stand up, lean forward and escape. I'm sure the builders of the Beach City Chevrolet and countless other innovators who ran those cars could give you a better answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Great build !!!!!!!!!! May I ask is the gold center of the wheels 2 parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Gordon. The wheels are one piece, so I masked off the outer section. Then I hand painted the centers with Tamiya Gold X-12. After that, each lug nut got hit with Model Master Clear Blue, then a dot of silver for the studs. I was still trying to go box stock at the time, otherwise I would have built some valve stems. I'll take a close up pic for you when I post the body primer shots later today. Gotta make a Hobby Town run. Edited August 29, 2014 by Nitrozilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Here's the wheel close ups. To mask, I just cut 1/4" wide strips of Scotch Blue painter's tape. Laid it in and adjusted with a buffing burnisher for the best edge. Almost no touch up was needed when I took off the tape. Before the subject comes up, I still need to do more on the tires to get them less shiny. I used to sing the praises of Liquitex matte varnish, but there has to be something "flatter" and more durable. The spot at the top of the back tire is where it wore off from body fit tests. Here's the body with the first coat of Tamiya Metallic Red TS - 18. I was just at Hobbytown today and forget to get another can. So far I'm a happy guy. Only minor sanding was needed after the first coat of primer. Enuff chit chat. Please enjoy these pictures as they are for your enjoyment and are for the sole purpose of being enjoyed by you in an enjoyable way. (Went a little heavy on my back meds while thinking of Family guy.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 And now it's really, really red. Hobbytown was out of Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red, so I went with TS-49 Bright Red. I thought about other colors when I was deciding on what Plan B would be. Silver was my second choice, but I guess I still wanted red. Tomorrow is a couple more coats and some clear before I start decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFREAK2112 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 whaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Saw that puppy burn to the ground at OCIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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