gman
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SEM makes a paint branded as EZ Coat Olive green- a search of the interwebz didn't turn up any affiliation with Dodge.
https://www.smsdistributors.com/products/sem-62223-ez-coat-olive-green-16-oz-aerosol
I have used SEM paints on 1:1 vehicle trim and interior parts. SEM paints are on the "hot" side for plastics, but if that is indeed the shade called out, you should be able to get something in the same ballpark in enamel, lacquer or even acrylic craft paint that will look the part without potentially crazing the kit styrene.
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Deeply dropped beam axle top right- the Revell '32 had a tube axle. Transverse leaf centre of parts tree- definitely not Revell '32. Revell '40 Pro Modeller issue? It's been a while since I've had one of those on the bench, but from memory that'd be my best guess.
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11 hours ago, Horrorshow said:
The whole model is being brushed, but my concern is for the body… it’s gray Tamiya primer
I'd second the "don't brush paint the body" sentiment. Spray bomb or air brush if you care about the look of the finished model. Primer should be thin coat(s) as should colour & clear.
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What kind of part are you brush painting? What paint are you using?
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Looking very good so far.
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Placing the bottle upside down wth a few drops of lacquer thinner dripped into the edge of the lid may work as well.
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The chrome items you circled are labelled as "Tornado wheel covers."
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I think the original modeller (whether still here or passed on) would be honoured if you took it across the finish line in the general manner intended. Those are some good bones to work with.
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Good score- someone laid down a nce coat of green on that body.
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To echo what has been said already, the interior looks excellent. Great detail work, liking what I am seeing so far.
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5 hours ago, customline said:
Thanks Greg and Mike. The Testor's can valve is very hard to push (and I have several of the other colors- I was stocking up on the Extreme stuff whenever I made the long trip to HL because I was happy with a previous job with one of them) so I use a "helper" to push it but this particular can was a bit ornery. I tried to mist the first coat over long-dried Tamiya fine surface primer but it just didn't go well (pilot error 🥴 maybe). Notice the way it collected on the drip rail and check the door lines where it pulled away. Misting those areas might have kept that from happening but the can has too much volume out of the nozzle. You just can't mist it (I couldn't, anyway)
I was looking for validation on my idea to continue with a light wet sand and then decant the rest and run it through my Wren.(I guess I'm not so dumb after all 🤤) I may add a tiny bit of thinner too because it seems a little thick. I'm glad I stopped when I did 💩.
To tell the truth, I'm not loving this color. It might be okay when the chrome is on........ Good talk!
I'm a sucker for metallic turquoise, so I can't beat up on your colour choice. It does show just how excellent your bodywork is- apart from the new/improved roofline, there are no clues that there is bodywork under that paint...well done.
Some Tamiya or Mr. Color lacquer thinner will take care of the paint thickness for airbrushing. Having decanted Testors lacquers for airbrushing, I agree they are pretty thick right out of the can. I used the Tamiya lacquer thinner to thin out Testors lacquer last time, and based on forum posts showing great results I'm inclined to give the Mr. Color Levelling Thinner a go next time around.
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It wouldn't hurt to wet sand, provided you have enough paint left to do a couple of light colour coats to obtain even coverage. If you achieve that, some clear might get you the gloss in the end rather than shooting for a glossy finish with the colour coat alone.
The remaining paint will go farther if you decant and airbrush (a plus, unless you happen to have another can laying around), plus it will give you greater control compared to the spray can.
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That is looking extremely nice- my vote would be let the base coat metallic shine through clear. You could do test sprays with clear pearl/purple pearl on spoons or a scrap body, but it would be a shame if it subdued the brilliance of the metallics already in the base coat.
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My first go around with the Tamiya TS maroon was similar to what happened in the photos of the original post. I could say the same for other colours in the TS line as well.
I was ready to give up on the Tamiya TS sprays, but it turns out I was applying them wrong- as others have said, spray mist coats to build up some coverage and "tooth" for the following coats. Let those mist coats gas out, and then slowly build up successive coats to get full coverage. The solvent in the following coats will chemically bond with those initial mist coats and smooth them out as you continue to build the colour up. The Tamiya TS maroon lacquer is a semi-transparent paint, so multiple coats (ideally over a darker primer) will help you get to your chosen opacity in fewer coats than if spraying directly over bare plastic. If you see some texture in the paint after arriving at proper coverage, let it cure completely (the texture should settle down some when fully cured) and then polish using gentle compounds.
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I had a late 80's release of this kit that is just as you describe- molded in light blue, with brownish portions on a number of parts and a greasy residue on many of them. Full of flash, short shots and twisted plastic. It is possibly the most un-buildable example I have owned, but there are a few built versions on the forum which show it can be done.
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Aclad's range of aluminum finishes may be a good option too:
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A good method for trimming out side windows from a one-piece glass unit is to cover the area to be cut with masking tape, make a cut beyond your intended cut line gently using a fine toothed razor saw (not forcing it- let the teeth do the work as clear parts can be brittle and crack in unexpected ways). Remove the tape, then gently take the rough plastic edge down to the cut line with files. You can even polish the cut edge with progressive grits of Flexi Files to make it look like it was molded that way.
This method takes some time, but if done carefully will leave the clear parts you want to retain un-cracked and give you a smooth, straight edge at the window line.
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That color combo really pops- great clean work, nice mods and aftermarket add-ons. The finished model sure looks the part. Great job.
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Tamiya semi-gloss black? (lacquer spray can, acrylic bottle)
I used quite a bit of that Model Master black chrome over the years (usually air brushed), and hitting any gloss black or flat black spray with a few coats of semi-gloss overcoat yielded a similar look, with lacquers being more durable for handling purposes over the Model Master enamel which always remained relatively soft. While the enamel certainly had it's place, you should be able to switch to a new product and end up with something that works at least as well.
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13 hours ago, JohnnyK said:
Yes, this is an old kit. Then why is the word NEW printed in big yellow letters on the box cover.
New for the European market in a Revell AG boxing? Who knows...the old Monogram issue was not a bad kit IIRC.
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That is looking really good so far...
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Nice job. I see you threw in a bonus poem 😂
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I really like this build, and look forward to seeing how the paint job is going to look under the pearl clear.
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Pink 59 Cadillac
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To quote Paris Hilton- "That's hot!"
Nicely done. That colour pops under the clear and really suits the Caddy.