Zoom Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I´m trying to get a Heller Renault 4L together. How should I do with these doors? They are in clear plastic, I will paint them white and mask of the windows with Tamiya tape on both sides. But then, what do to get the rubber “list” black, without get the window messy???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If I understand correctly. It looks like you could trim the tape around the edge, where the rubber would be, after you painted the door. Leave the tape on the clear part of the window, mask the painted door and then paint the rubber portion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Considering what a mess this could turn into, I'd mask the outside window area with Bare-Metal foil. To get the best possible seal. Afterwards, I'd remove the foil from the areas you want black, leaving the window still foiled. Then do the rubber parts in Sharpie marker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The bigger question... why are the doors clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The bigger question... why are the doors clear? Ask Heller! They've been doing that with closed car bodies for years now. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The bigger question... why are the doors clear? Probably to make the "glass" look like the real car, not sit deep inside of the out-of-scale-too-thick plastic body. As long as the glass area is thin and clear I actually think that is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 They had to make one part per door instead of two. It's called "business". There are many ideas on how to save money, some not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Thank you guys! Ok, I can use BMF as mask on the window.What kind of “tip” on the Sharpie marker, is the best for this kind of work?And does Sharpie marker dry flat or do they dry gloss? Edited June 1, 2016 by Zoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Probably to make the "glass" look like the real car, not sit deep inside of the out-of-scale-too-thick plastic body. As long as the glass area is thin and clear I actually think that is a good idea.The very first Heller model car kit I bought (way back in 1979) was their Delahaye 135 Coupe (mid-30's car) and it has the doors done in clear plastic, in the same manner as the one shown above.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshue76 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 After painting the door in body color then trim the window mask to reveal the rubber and mask the body color around the rubber with either BMF or tape and paint the rubber. Foil may be easier on those thin areas. You can trim masking tape just like Bare Metal Foil.If I were doing that kit then I would make sure to scuff the areas that get paint on the clear parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thank you guys! Ok, I can use BMF as mask on the window.What kind of “tip” on the Sharpie marker, is the best for this kind of work?And does Sharpie marker dry flat or do they dry gloss? Sharpies dry to a semi-gloss with an almost purple tint. My experience using it on clear plastic has been mixed as sometimes it doesn't provide complete coverage. A regular tip Sharpie may work best since the trim is thin. Try it on a scrap piece first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thank you Doug and Jay.I have to test this procedure, before I do it for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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