superbike-shaun Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 hey andrew, lookin good, i have an earlier (non foose) kit and letme tell ya! props to you! i started by priming and tubbing the rear and building the motor, (ill post pics if ya want ) anyway i really like that youve gotten as far as you have, its lookin graet, shaun.s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Here is a quick pic if mine. Color is close to same. I can not wait to see how awesome yours comes out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Here is a quick pic if mine. Color is close to same. I can not wait to see how awesome yours comes out! Wow!! That looks fantastic! I can't wait to see how yours comes out, either! I almost chose a darker yellow like that; more like the shade used on the 2010 Camaro, but I changed my mind at the last second and decided to go with the original 1969 color. Kind of funny that we're both building yellow Camaros at the same time, since before now, I had never seen one of these done in yellow. Where did you get your paint, and what is the shade called? Edited April 25, 2014 by ImpalaBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Both of them are looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Wow!! That looks fantastic! I can't wait to see how yours comes out, either! I almost chose a darker yellow like that; more like the shade used on the 2010 Camaro, but I changed my mind at the last second and decided to go with the original 1969 color. Kind of funny that we're both building yellow Camaros at the same time, since before now, I had never seen one of these done in yellow. Where did you get your paint, and what is the shade called? I do most of my purchases at Hobby Lobby now since its close to the house. Thats where I got the paint. The paint is Model Masters Pearl Yellow #2978. I actually bought 2 of these Camaro kits from H.L. One to build like I am with the big motor and the horribly ugly Foose wheels and one nice and stock looking. You have inspired me to spend much more time and care on the next one I build. This one I got pretty excited and kind of rushed a bit. I will post a pic later for you .... I am a little further along now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 I couldn't for the life of me get the decals to lay flat on the hood even with Micro Set and Micro Sol, so I'm thinking of a compromise. If I mask and paint the stripes on the front but use the decals on the back, after a couple coats of clear, do you out there think there will be any noticeable difference? I would think that since they have the expanse of the roof between them, even if there was a slight difference, it would be difficult to compare them anyway. I would greatly appreciate anybody's input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I couldn't for the life of me get the decals to lay flat on the hood even with Micro Set and Micro Sol, so I'm thinking of a compromise. If I mask and paint the stripes on the front but use the decals on the back, after a couple coats of clear, do you out there think there will be any noticeable difference? I would think that since they have the expanse of the roof between them, even if there was a slight difference, it would be difficult to compare them anyway. I would greatly appreciate anybody's input.Not sure if it is too late, or if you can get your hands on another set of decals, but if you place the decal on the hood, before it sets you can try taking a very hot wet towel and use pressure on the decal for a few minutes. It should stretch and conform to the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hair dryer works great with some MicroSol and MicroSet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) I haven't made my decision about the rear stripes, but I was able to do the front in the meantime. The decals were a definite no-go, so I reluctantly masked off the stripes, praying that I would do a better job than last time. They're not completely perfect, but they're about as perfect as I could ever hope to get them! I used Tamiya TS-29 semi-gloss black because I've noticed that I tend to have better luck getting flat or matte colors to lay down smoother than gloss colors. Plus, it'll get probably another 2 coats of clear over it. I've heard good things about Rustoleum automotive lacquer clear coat, product #253366. Edited April 27, 2014 by ImpalaBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobuzz Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Those stripes look killer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 You did a incredible job on those stripes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I haven't made my decision about the rear stripes, but I was able to do the front in the meantime. The decals were a definite no-go, so I reluctantly masked off the stripes, praying that I would do a better job than last time. They're not completely perfect, but they're about as perfect as I could ever hope to get them! I used Tamiya TS-29 semi-gloss black because I've noticed that I tend to have better luck getting flat or matte colors to lay down smoother than gloss colors. Plus, it'll get probably another 2 coats of clear over it. I've heard good things about Rustoleum automotive lacquer clear coat, product #253366. Those look fantastic!! What kind of tape did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks guys! I couldn't be more pleased with how they came out. Hawk, I used good old Tamiya tape. I've never used any other kind, but as far as I'm concerned it's the best thing out there. What did you use for all of yours? They all came out just as good or better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The stripes are amazing! You gotta do the rear stripes too.I bet it's super tedious but the concentration and time I bet you put into them shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks guys! I couldn't be more pleased with how they came out. Hawk, I used good old Tamiya tape. I've never used any other kind, but as far as I'm concerned it's the best thing out there. What did you use for all of yours? They all came out just as good or better! I am stuck with the blue 3M tape, which works ok for me, but you really need to make sure it is burnished down good. I agree Tamiya is much better, but it is a little hard to come by in my area and with my schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice progress, the paintjob looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo9mr Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Those stripes look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 you sir, are the stripe king! holy sweetness batman! decals,............we don't need no stinkin decals........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendog261 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I will be sending mine over for you to paint the stripes for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thank you so much everyone! I hate to keep people in suspense, but I got sidetracked today with an old cuckoo clock my grandmother gave me. Tinkering with clocks is sort of another hobby of mine, along with playing the trumpet and arranging music. So if I'm not working on a model, there's a good chance I'll be doing any of those things. I might have time to do the rear stripes tomorrow, but I won't make any promises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Ok guys, here she is. I just used the decals for the back since everything is so flat. They laid down just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 It looks perfect to me! Your doing a great job on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 looks fabulous! great job on the painted stripes, this is going to look sweet when done. every time I check this thread I want to get mine out and start on it......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpalaBoy Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Sorry this isn't an update, just a couple better pictures taken in my photo booth. Hopefully I'll be able to get a couple coats of clear on it soon. Edited May 3, 2014 by ImpalaBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Beautiful!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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