Xingu Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Still practicing and still trying to do a little more on each model as far as details go. On this model I learned that I need to plan out every step and color choice before I start. Forgot to paint the rear side marker light trim before I put the decals on., so not as clean as it should have been. The grill and rear light panel were tricky and took some effort to get "good enough". I tried to mold in the six pack hood scoop. It was a good plan, poorly executed. Wanted to try the Testors One Coat Lacquer, so went with the Lime Ice green for a "similar to" factory color choice. Tried to put a few more details in the interior and chassis areas (excess decal has since been trimmed from underside of body). They look good from about 5 feet away. This was built from an open kit that I bought and surprisingly, all the parts were there as most were already removed from the trees. The chassis was warped, so I heated it up in a pan of water and gently flexed it back into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I like it very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Looks like a pretty clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Interesting color choice. Turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Like the way it turned out, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Looks good,white interior is sweet with that green shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemyselfandI Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Very nice! I like the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks all. I like the color, but not sure if I like it with that much flake in it. If I hadn't straightened the chassis, the right front wheel would be about 3/8" in the air. If it didn't straighten, I guess I would of put crinkle wall slicks on it and displayed it leaving the line at a drag strip. I wanted to use redline tires, but I didn't have any in 1/24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Testors One-coats look great on these musclecars, and yours did great! One small thing, you might want to catch the bottom end of those "Superbee" decals before they curl out. Something like Micro-Set should tame them.Otherwise, awesome Mopar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Very nice Mopar!! Great Work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Very very nice Michael.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanof69 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Great looking Bee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 That has come out just great i think, and i love that color on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Looking clean!, keep up the learning process, you're doing great! Q:how did the paint lay down for you? did it want to run on you at any time? or did the metal flakes want to collect anywhere? -just curious, I've never used it before, and I have the Rootbeer color I wanna try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Looking clean!, keep up the learning process, you're doing great! Q:how did the paint lay down for you? did it want to run on you at any time? or did the metal flakes want to collect anywhere? -just curious, I've never used it before, and I have the Rootbeer color I wanna try.I laid down OK and did not run. It took a little more than one can to paint this model and when I put the clear on I noticed it was still thin in a few spots. It has too much flake for my taste though, but I knew that was going to be the case when using this paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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