
DiscoRover007
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"correct" scale for new releases
DiscoRover007 replied to Motor City's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Personally I prefer 1/24. Its the perfect small scale that maintains realistic proportions. Too often I see 1/25's that have that toy look because they are just a hair too small. Some 1/25's are perfectly fine though, you just have to research the kits individually. Going forward I would hope Revell commits to 1/24 full time. -
Painting tiny rivets- UPDATE
DiscoRover007 replied to Kit Basher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Take a toothpick and shave it down to a fine point with a razor blade. Use that to apply tiny details. Works great for dashboards too. -
The new BMW styling
DiscoRover007 replied to stitchdup's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Looks like they copied alfa romeo -
Idea for your Revell Land Rover
DiscoRover007 replied to Mike999's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
My only idea that they would make a Defender 90 or a Discovery I or II. I'd buy all of them. -
Tamiya Gloss Coating Varnish
DiscoRover007 replied to Michael jones's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Interesting. I wonder what its designed use is for. -
Did you wash and sand the bodies before priming? This looks like the primer might have been sprayed too heavy on a part that may still have mold release agents on it. Tamiya is definitely the best out there in a spray can primer but Duplicolor is usually a pretty great sandable primer in its own right.
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I use vallejo air black for interiors and engine parts in combination with their regular acrylic brush paint Black
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I've used the vallejo gloss clear in spray cans. It's okay but takes longer to dry and I think would be inferior to wetlook clear. Perfect to clear coat other parts though, CF interiors for example. I hope they don't discontinue wetlook clear. I've been using ts-13 for a good while now though. It's a hotter paint but leaves a finer finish, not at tough as WLC though. You might want to stock pile it in case it isn't remade.
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Nice write up! Personally I think the best method is flocking in combination with spray adhesive. You have to mask off the areas you don't want covered which can be a pain but the results are worth in in my opinion. You can patch any mistakes with the white glue method afterwards. But it really delivers a clean and even finish.
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Tamyia paint and clear coat
DiscoRover007 replied to Madd Trucker's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Tamiya paints are superior in my opinion. Duplocolor has a wider array of colors though, but you need to make sure if you use metallic that the flake is fine enough to look in scale. I have experienced chipping recently with Tamiya TS sprays but it might be user error and bad luck on my end. -
F1 Supports Fight Against Racism
DiscoRover007 replied to afx's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That’s pretty cool -
That's exactly how I would like to make it. Excellent job.