Bandit17

Thank you everyone! I have some great info to work with now. Exactly what I needed. I will post some pictures as soon as I get it done......gonna be a little while, but the work has begun!

Thank you Art, very cool, and very good information!

Great work!! Thank you very much. I'm going to try it out, I just want to make it look original!

I'll try that! Not sure why I didn't think of that.... Thank you!

I may have stated my questions incorrectly! I am not necessarily looking for which paint to use (although that is helpful) I am wondering which brushes to use to get clean lines, and if it is possible that there is an easier way (like a fine tip paint pen) to get the correct lines and letters? I am not a sign painter, or pinstriper, but I can draw, just not sure what tool to use?

Any chance you could find out what kind of brushes or other items he uses or recommends to? I can do the lettering etc. I just don't know what to use to apply it, or if there is such a thing as markers or paint pens that are fine enough and user friendly enough to do it?

That's what I want to avoid! I have plenty of "vinyl guys". I would like to paint it on instead, just to make it more realistic.

I am wondering what others are using to letter their race cars, (fine tip markers, paint brushes, etc.) I am building a couple of 1960's short track cars, and really want to paint the numbers and sponsors on it like the real cars were (before vinyl) Any suggestions?

I have a similar question, which grit sandpaper should I use to wet sand the color before I clear coat?

Slowly in the process of organizing a work room, and building things to help consolidate the mess! Here's where I am so far, still lots more to do!

Thanks everyone! Yes, it is a bold color, but it looks so nice on those body lines! I posted my paint problem in the model building questions and answers. I started with the wrong paint and didn't realize it (Napoleonic Violet is a flat paint) so now I am trying to get it repainted, cleared and floor polished to get a decent shine! More to come soon!

Here are a few pics of my current build......if I could ever get the paint to turn out the way I want, it might get finished!

Very impressive so far! I love Galaxies, My kid sister currently has a 65 500XL, white with a 352. Can't wait to see this one complete! Keep up the great work.

Very nice! I like the color, can't wait to see it on the body!

Ok, that sounds good to me! I will try it out and see how it goes. Time to get this build done.... Thank you Tony!

Thank you everyone! Some very helpful and fun stuff on here!

Finally making some posts on here! I've been a member since 2011......Made my first post today and realized I never said hello, so Hi.

I have been struggling with painting models most of my life. I can build them, detail them, make them look like they are the real thing......except when I get to the paint! This time I think I finally have it figured out and i get the wrong paint..... I am building a 60 Starliner, that is turning out great, I went with Model Master Napoleonic Violet for the color, I did the frame and all the interior with this color and trimmed it in white. (Still not realizing I would have a problem later) I painted the dash, and then cleared it, it turned out great, then the body was ready for paint, so I loaded up the airbrush, got the booth ready and started to paint! A few good coats, and it looked flawless, I thought it would be my best paint job yet! Until.... After it had dried, I realized that this paint was flat %&#@. So I decided to wet sand it, paint it again and try to clear it, it didn't help much! So now I soaked it in Purple Power, and am ready to start over. Because this build is looking so good, I really want to stay with this color, I think it fits the Starliner beautifully! I know people use Future Floor Polish for a good clear and I've seen how well it works. Question is: 1) Will that make a flat paint shine? 2) Should I still clear coat it? 2a) How long should I wait to put the clear on? 2b)should I wet sand it before I clear it? 3) Is Napoleonic Violet available in a gloss? I am really up against a wall here, this is the first kit that I had built in 15 years, and I haven't touched it in a year (mostly because of building a new work room). I love building model cars, and I want to stay in it, but am a little lost right now as to what to do! I need to finish this one so I can go on to the next. Help!