dlh Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Soooo, there are many flaws and I've learned a lot, mostly from here. The color is the original Reseda Green like the 320i that I owned; many problems with trying to spray urethane automotive finish and clear coat. The front grill is a Molotow pen (painted with a brush). The other chrome is BMF. I tried the Molotow pen on some ruined bodies, but think the BMF looks better on chrome trim. I butchered the rear end; too much build-up of the urethane clear ruined the black center trim. I used extra fine embossing powder for the carpet in a color called watering can. You can't see that in the photos. All comments are appreciated (yes, the brutally honest ones too) My next model is a Cobra, just started the body. I think this one will look a little better, but I'm really just a beginner. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 The 320i was always my favorite BMW and you say this is your first in 50yrs?!?!?!? man I couldn't get one to come out that nice in 50yrs...real nice clean work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I had a 318i. What a great little car. Got over 400,000 km before the body went. Very nice looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Againmikewins Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Welcome back to the hobby! What a great looking beamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRed Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 To be brutally honest...it looks pretty darn good! A couple details here and there but you're well on your way. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlh Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 The 320i was always my favorite BMW and you say this is your first in 50yrs?!?!?!? man I couldn't get one to come out that nice in 50yrs...real nice clean work.Yup, I'm an old fart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Welcome back to the hobby. The BMW looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looks real good from here!!! Keep 'em coming!!! -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 You had me fooled with your "First model in 50 years" titleExcellent job for an old timer (like me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 That doesn't look too bad at all! Is that box-stock finish on the wheels? If so, I'd flatcoat the spokes, or paint them a matte silver or steel color. But they don't look horrible now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 It looks great !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Nice looking Bemmer and welcome back to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 50 yrs? Wow. Pretty darn nice build to me. Welcome back and please keep posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Nothing wrong with that model looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Nice work! Heck, if I go 4 months without working on something I forget everything lol. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd60 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) My first New car was a 1979 320I (Fjord Blue, blue gut). Made several NJ to FLA runs with the kids in the back ... very comfortable, at any speed.Nice first model.T Edited March 31, 2017 by tedd60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Looks really great to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 You did very well with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wow, excellent for 50 year layoff. I would not think this was your first finish back. My only suggestion would be use some washes on the motor, rims etc to add depth. Really looking good tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 A nice start for getting back into the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Very nice model... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Nice work. Anything finished is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 You did a nice job. Well I can tell you there's a lot of new fantastic products out there to help you with detailing models now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Well David it would seem that your build would be compared to riding a bicycle. Once you've done it you never forget how. and that's how I would describe your build. I would never have thought you had been away that long. Just one old fart to another I think some of the hobby dedicated paint products work best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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