Shelbytona Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Well since I'm in a 70's style build mode, i picked up one of these Vantasy models.. I plan on doing it pretty much box stock since it's already 70's style! I am going with maroon and red metal flake, should look good in this colour! I already know which murals I'm gonna use.. i'll show them once i get the body painted! The decals are flat on this model, so i'll have to apply them and clear over them, then wet sand and polish. This should be a simple build (no flocking or wiring on the motor since it won't be seen anyway. I plan on spending all my time on the body. Edited February 17, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I am loving this already and i havent even seen any W.I.P pictures yet! , this will look awesome when completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 I am loving this already and i havent even seen any W.I.P pictures yet! , this will look awesome when completed Thanks! It looks like a really cool model.. too bad it's a LWB tho, doesn't really make it a street van, but oh well! I got the body lines scribed, sanded all the mold lines off and cut the hole for the sunroof. Tomorrow i'll wet sand it and begin painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 hi mate... these kits are very nice to build i am also doing one now lol... the only thing i can say is the steering linkage's dont line up... but other then that so far i havent had much problems with the kit... good luck with it i'll be watching yours for sure. stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks for the tip! i got the colour sprayed on... i figured this metal flake would be easier to cover since it's like dust, but i was wrong! what a PITA! laquer clear would not cover the flake (way too thin) so i had to mix up some eurothane high build dupont clear and it covered no problem!, now i have a ton of wet sanding to do and then decaling and clearing again. It looks like an old school paint job! tons of metal flake.. the pics don't really show it well, but i'll get better ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Look at that shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yeah that automotive clear sure shines nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 wow, thats a sweet paint job! it's got my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 I got it wet sanded and the decals applied. tomorrow i'll clear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 That looks killer randy! , I love the mural you chose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Thanks! I got the final coat of clear on it this morning.. i used automotive clear again and it looks miles deep with the metal flake and the flat decals came alive with the clear! Tonight i'll probably black wash the seams, and add the marker lights (this kit should have came with decals or at least details of marker lights) I'm gonna add the side bubble windows with the shrunken head in them, rear window louvers and upper bubble windows tinted black... more to come! Edited February 18, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adamo Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'll have to show this to Donny!! He's gonna freak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'll have to show this to Donny!! He's gonna freak! You know him?? His art is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adamo Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Yeah Donny's a great guy and super talented artist, (Canadian too!) I've already showed him another Vantasy thread on here- which he and his wife Oriana dug I'm happy these releases of vintage kits are so popular- hopefully more will be produced! Edited February 18, 2012 by Adamo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 i have to say i am so jealious of that paint job... thats so deep and sweet i love it . you are sure doing 1 heck of a good job on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thats awesome! Yeah i love his style, definitely fits the theme of these vans! Hopefully more older kits come out with his decals! Thanks, your build looks awesome! wait until you clear those decals.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 thanks mate i just gotta wait till after my Lil boys birthday then i can get some clear coat lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) it's gonna look good cleared!! i got the bubble windows painted and rear window louvers. I also got the chassis painted black and the motor painted chevy blue. I'm not gonna go crazy with chassis details, since it's gonna be in a display case anyway and the main focus will be the body.. i should have this one completed this weekend! It's kinda nice doing a quick build once in a while.. i will get another one and go even more crazy... i'd like to do one with a removable roof and full interior. Edited February 19, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hah! You made a face with those parts (It's lookin' good) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 haha thanks! I got the motor done and most of the chassis parts complete.. that is as detailed as the motor will get since all you see is the bottom. The wheels are assembled and i painted the good year lettering. I gave the chassis a rough texture to simulate undercoating and lightly weathered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Paint job looks Really Deep and shinie. Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks for the compliment! I'm done for the night on this model... i'll work on it again tomorrow, this might be a three day build! I guess i never looked close in the kit, it does come with side marker lights, haha. too bad they weren't recessed tho. Here's what i got done for tonight. BMF, blackwashed, bubble windows installed (with the shrunken head inside) rear louvers on and tail lights and marker lights put on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 wow she is really coming along nice... i noticed that you didnt put the oil filler tube on , are you going to be leaving it off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Very nice!! I love the color. Can't wait to see this one finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbytona Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys! yeah i put the oil filler tube on once the motor was glued to the chassis. I got a big part of it done today...this is a record build for me! I just have the mirrors, side pipes and driving lights to put on and it's done! oh and cleaning all my finder prints off it! haha Edited February 20, 2012 by Shelbytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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