StevenGuthmiller Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks and I've genuinely missed that rubber strip.. It's so exiting to learn more and more of these cars It's really refreshing to see a young builder like yourself so excited about the hobby. Keep up the good work Sonny! You're doing an exemplary job!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 You're doing a great job Sonny! Hang in there and take your time. I echo what Steven said, it's great to see a younger builder among the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Lookin' good Sonny!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Looks good keep the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 coming along very good! this is going to be a sharp model when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Great work so far! Keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean W Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hi Sonny, welcome to the hobby and the forum. You can never go wrong with a great old Mopar like the Superbird. Box stock is how practically everyone who does these models started out, you are on the right track. Have fun with your build, that is the whole name of the game, to have a good time. I will try to keep up with your build. Best wishes, Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny J. Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have progressed.. but i can't admitt that it's forward moving progress, i were just putting on my final layer on the chassi when I put a too thick layer and it started running and the whole rear right quarter panel got cover in small airholes. I'm not completely sure what to do i have tried to strip the paint with Acetone and fine sandpaper but showed little result. do you guys have any suggestions on how i could strip the paint without harming the plastic? That would be greatly appreciated since this photo is after i tried with acetone and sandpaper, it slowly works but im worried that I'm gonna chip away at the plastic if I haven't already /Sonny J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I have progressed.. but i can't admitt that it's forward moving progress, i were just putting on my final layer on the chassi when I put a too thick layer and it started running and the whole rear right quarter panel got cover in small airholes. I'm not completely sure what to do i have tried to strip the paint with Acetone and fine sandpaper but showed little result. 20150617_205011.jpg do you guys have any suggestions on how i could strip the paint without harming the plastic? That would be greatly appreciated since this photo is after i tried with acetone and sandpaper, it slowly works but im worried that I'm gonna chip away at the plastic if I haven't already 20150617_205528.jpg /Sonny J. Acetone will melt the plastic right now ! Same with lacquer thinner . Here in the U.S. , it is common to use Castrol Super Clean or its "more-affordable" competitor , Purple Power ; however , I can't speak to what is available in Sweden (or Europe in general). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny J. Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Acetone will melt the plastic right now ! Same with lacquer thinner . Here in the U.S. , it is common to use Castrol Super Clean or its "more-affordable" competitor , Purple Power ; however , I can't speak to what is available in Sweden (or Europe in general). yeah that's what i feared so I started wet sanding instead but thanks for the tip! Now I shall start my adventure to find something equal to the "more affordable" Purple Power (as a student AND Porsche owner every penny saved counts ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Oooo, Acetone is a big no no. Although, I have used finger nail polish remover for small jobs. it's still acetone, but watered down. Either way, I would stay away from it. If you're planning on stripping the entire body, the Super Clean works nice. If you can't get that, Easy Off oven cleaner works well too. Neither one will harm the plastic. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Testors one shot and tamiya can be removed with rubbing alcohol. You might try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousgeorge Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Brake fluid is also an old stand by of mine, takes a bit longer to work, but won't harm the plastic at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProStreetOnTheStrip Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Nice build so far, a few accidents but aren't those in every build? Those molde lines on the roof are the vinyl top lines, at leats on my kit i used them as those. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Do not feel bad about the little paint problem. I am working on a GTO that has been fighting me all the way. It is in the Purple bath for the 4th time! Keep plugging along, it looks great so far. You painting details will stand out nicely when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have progressed.. but i can't admitt that it's forward moving progress, i were just putting on my final layer on the chassi when I put a too thick layer and it started running and the whole rear right quarter panel got cover in small airholes. I'm not completely sure what to do i have tried to strip the paint with Acetone and fine sandpaper but showed little result. 20150617_205011.jpg do you guys have any suggestions on how i could strip the paint without harming the plastic? That would be greatly appreciated since this photo is after i tried with acetone and sandpaper, it slowly works but im worried that I'm gonna chip away at the plastic if I haven't already 20150617_205528.jpg /Sonny J. 90% isopropyl alcohol should work; you might have to scrub a little with an soft toothbrush. It's cheap, too, and a good drugstore or pharmacy should have it. Wear rubber gloves when scrubbing the body. Aerosol oven cleaner also works well; put the body in a zip-lock plastic bag, spray in the oven cleaner to cover the body, then seal the bag. Again, you might have to scrub a bit. Wear gloves and safety glasses when spraying and working with oven cleaner. The last step, before any more painting, is to wash the stripped parts with warm water and a liquid dish detergent- something that cuts grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 -If it were me, WET sand that area, till the air bubbles disappear and then with a REALLY thin consistency of paint, of the same color a LIGHT coat over thew whole car being the "final" wet sanding, of say 1,000 grit wet/dry sand paper, should be done over the whole car to keep the "tone" of the paint the same, on the "final" coat...... Then finish as you would normally..... The paint is still workable and doesn't seem to need completely "removed"....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny J. Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions! This really helps a lot I haven't been able to get my hands on any of them yet But eventually I will and it will be glorious! (hopefully) I'm think to go with either Purple Power or oven cleaner since that will be the easiest ,and cheapest??, for me to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny J. Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm really annoyed that I don't have so much time to build at this model anymore since I started working during the summer. But I build what i have time for but it isn't advancing as steady as before. However I'll hopefully be done with it soon so I can start my next build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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