eddie Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 if you'll remember my first post, a 66 mustang dragster...not too impressive. well here is my second build, a Yellow Enzo Ferrari, Revell. it was a tough one, some parts were warped out of the box, had to dip in boiling water. one thing that bugs me is that the glue fogged up under the headlights. i guess the fumes were stuck under the glass. other than that, im pretty happy with it. i think im gonna try the tamiya kit sometime in the future. enjoy, let me know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Clay Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 That looks awesome. Love the yellow. Tip for the headlights, either use Elmers white glue or use superglue. They shouldn't fog up with those 2 glues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 That looks awesome. Love the yellow. Tip for the headlights, either use Elmers white glue or use superglue. They shouldn't fog up with those 2 glues. believe it or not, i used super glue all the way around. it still fogged up. i dont know what happened. im think maybe i my finger oils reacted with the fumes and caused the fogging. any ideas on cleaning it off, cause i think i can pry them out and reglue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 believe it or not, i used super glue all the way around. it still fogged up. i dont know what happened. im think maybe i my finger oils reacted with the fumes and caused the fogging. any ideas on cleaning it off, cause i think i can pry them out and reglue? Probably a dip in the purple pond but I am not sure if that will get rid of superglue. Use white glue next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Looks good. Yeah I never use CA for clear. I don't like using CA to start with. Micro Scale Krystal Clear is good stuff for clear. The Tamiya kit is a wonderful kit - it is much more involved than the Revell. It done now, and not coming off. Edited May 30, 2008 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah,Eddie, Yellow looks great on that car.No, sorry theres no comin back from super glue fogging.You might try sanding it back down to semi clear if there not too bad, but can you get them out without breakin em?(the lenses).If you can, try brushin on some future floor polish on em, that might bring back some of the transparency(after you sand em back out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Very nice work but super glue and clear plastic don't get along, I like to also use Future floor wax, holds pretty good. I did fing some Gel super glue that worked with clear plastic but I liked the Future option!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon7665 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 All Super/CA Glues will fog a clear plastic, as they all exspell a fog when drying.... The only real way to break a Super/CA Glue bond, would be to use a Finger Nail Polish remover to the joints... The Down side to the Polish Remover, would be that it would also remove any of your paint in that area, or where it comes in contact with.... Personally I would do like a Dark or Smoke type tint to the Headlight covers, after you have masked off the surrounding surfaces.... That way you will get a nice contrast that hides the inside fogging, and it will also look like the popular Smoked/Tinted Lights on todays cars(Also shoot a lighter smoke/tint on the tails, for a Blacked Out effect!!).... Just be sure youre ready when you get pulled over, if you go too dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 All Super/CA Glues will fog a clear plastic, as they all exspell a fog when drying.... The only real way to break a Super/CA Glue bond, would be to use a Finger Nail Polish remover to the joints... The Down side to the Polish Remover, would be that it would also remove any of your paint in that area, or where it comes in contact with.... Personally I would do like a Dark or Smoke type tint to the Headlight covers, after you have masked off the surrounding surfaces.... That way you will get a nice contrast that hides the inside fogging, and it will also look like the popular Smoked/Tinted Lights on todays cars(Also shoot a lighter smoke/tint on the tails, for a Blacked Out effect!!).... Just be sure youre ready when you get pulled over, if you go too dark not a bad idea...i think ill try that...what kind of paint would i use to make a tint effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon7665 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) Here you go Eddie, just look for a can of this Found here, and other well stocked hobby and craft shops.... http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti00...&I=TESR2949 It's a Transparent Smoke Clear.... Tamiya also has had a line of transparencies for years, they actually come in a variety of colors..... Just like a regular color, you want to start with a light mist, and then just gradually apply it for the desired darkness.... Edited June 2, 2008 by Dragon7665 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryvr12 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Great job What type of paint did you use for the aluminum parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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