HDDan

I like the paint job. Can't wait to see how this comes out

Looks good. That's a whole lot of green.

All done. I'm going to give it a bath and clean it up first then I will take it out for a photo shoot. Look for it in the under glass section soon

Almost done

Getting closer! Radiator, head lights, door handles. Maybe done this weekend.

I love that red! Beautiful job.

Interesting paint job.

One at a time for me. I'd be getting all kinds of parts mixed up. Good luck

I like the harder spoons myself. I find the more flexible spoons have a deeper valley that adds engineered rigidity to compensate for the softer material. The deeper valley of these spoons usually result in a decrease in the angel of attack as it enters ones mouth causing total mustache submersion.

I use 2000 grit for just about everything. I will use 800 to get the bulk of the flash off and 400 for shaping big things. As far as paint goes I go for automotive paints. They give you better control over your mix ratios so you can compensate for temperature and humidity. I will normally do 2 coats of primer sanded with 2000. 3 coats of color sanded with 2000. 2 coats of clear sanded with 2000 then polished with McGuire's then rubbed with show glaze (32 ford) I have also used Model Master custom lacquer system with great results. I used the same process but I used the color as the primer (wasted money). Lacquer clear doesn't like to be sanded. Just use a very soft "NON SYNTHETIC" cloth and gently rub it for a couple of hours with light applications of a good carnuaba wax. (41 Chevy pickup)

Back in colour then clear.

Resanded

Re primed...?

Sanded. I was really hoping not to burn through the primer. But it was a deep cut

Masking

Ouch! So this happened. My desk lamp fell over and chipped the paint. Now my paint repair skills get put too the test.

It's going to involve cutting the axle and the wheels then stretching the axle to meet where the wheels are sitting. The original wheels were deep dish with fat tires. I think what I will do is leave it for now until I find a set of rims and tires that have the right dimensions

Fenders on

You are correct my friend. This is a case of multiple wheel swaps. The wheels and tires that came with this kit are now on a 1950 Chevy pickup and the ones that you see here are off of a stock 1949 ford coupe. I guess I should probably do something about it....

I've never done carpet before. Maybe I'll try it in my next project. It's going to be a convertible so it can be seen. As far doing a tutorial on paint..... I will have to wait until I do another darker color paint job it's easier to show the things that need to be seen

Ahh I've been robbed!

There was sooooo much sanding. Every layer was sanded. Plastic, primer, color and clear. With 800-2000 then polished with McGuire's then rubbed with show car glaze

Love this build. I look forward to seeing it finished

Can't wait to see it done