Aeroman Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hello Friends, I just completed this OOB, about a month's time of building using enamels and acrylics, including Alclad paints and the Kustom Kolor metallic red. It's been almost 10 years since I've built a model car...glad to have returned to the hobby. Thanks. Frame/Chassis: With the Body on: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 beautiful work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeroman Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thank you Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Amazing build. Great detail also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw106 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice job on that one. The paint looks excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baugher Garage Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 SKILLZ!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Very NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeroman Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Juan, that is a great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Wow that's very nice ! You obviously have some art background . And a big welcome back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Very nice cleanly built model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I've been working one one of these .. for years ... good to see yours done ... and it's a knockout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Nice job Juan. It looks to be ready for action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Fantastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan 191 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Your paint work is exceptional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeroman Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks fellas! I actually built this one for my wife because the nickname I have given her over the last few years is Mousey, hahaha. She enjoys cheese. So I found this kit at Pegasus Hobby in Montclair, CA and told her I'd build it for her. Now she has to display it on her work desk! As far as the paint job, I researched quite a bit to make it as smooth as possible. During my Google searching, I was fortunate to find the great videos by Doctor Cranky on YouTube. I did a bunch of paint sampling on plastic spoons and finally dialed in the work flow I thought worked best: 3 coats of Plastikote Auto Primer 3 coats of silver 3 coats of Red metallic 5+ coats of Testors Glosscote clear, all airbrushed with the exception of the rattle can primer. Then 3200 - - - > 12,000 grit, polished. Voila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 That looks great Juan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeroman Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 I've been working one one of these .. for years ... good to see yours done ... and it's a knockout! Oh wow, thats cool. Any progress pics?Thanks again for the kudos everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 whouw !! awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack_Mechanic Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Exceptional paint skills! Very nice use of paint washes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeroman Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Exceptional paint skills! Very nice use of paint washes! Thanks Mack! yes, I used artist oils and turpenoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Sweet build! And welcome back to the hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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