shoopdog Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Built my Barracuda box art box stock. Painted Testors One Coat Inca Gold with Future brushed on. Experimented with doing all the trim with a silver Sharpie and am pretty pleased with the results, thanks Snake. Enjoyed that more than BMF! Under hood shots not justified due to my lack of detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Well, you beat me to it.....I too was going to build a box art car as I had the original back in '69, but no need now....yours looks just great....love it...the Ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alix Bernard Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 You should be pleased Keith, nice job!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Excellent job! Looks really nice. I have 2 of these to build and a third will be a donor for my notchback body tribute.I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind. First, I'm a re-newbie to the hobby after about 50 or so years, but I've seen reference to "box art" kits or "box art" cars a few times. What's that about?Secondly, looking at your build, I noticed you applied the "Bacaruda" decal over the door opening line. Is that the usual way to do that? I've wondered if you place the decal over the line, cut the decal in pieces then apply, or apply the decal then try and cut the line. Not a lot of my builds will have decals on them, but there will definitely be occasions.I also really like the way the "chrome" turned out using the silver Sharpie. I'm going to have to use Sharpies and Molotow pens as opposed to using BMF. You did a great job with it. Looks good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Nice looking build, really dig that color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks for the kind comments guys.Excellent job! Looks really nice. I have 2 of these to build and a third will be a donor for my notchback body tribute.I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind. First, I'm a re-newbie to the hobby after about 50 or so years, but I've seen reference to "box art" kits or "box art" cars a few times. What's that about?Secondly, looking at your build, I noticed you applied the "Bacaruda" decal over the door opening line. Is that the usual way to do that? I've wondered if you place the decal over the line, cut the decal in pieces then apply, or apply the decal then try and cut the line. Not a lot of my builds will have decals on them, but there will definitely be occasions.I also really like the way the "chrome" turned out using the silver Sharpie. I'm going to have to use Sharpies and Molotow pens as opposed to using BMF. You did a great job with it. Looks good to me!Thanks Steve. The box art build is just referring to building the kit as seen on the box.As far as placing the decals over panel line I imagine most builders would slice the decal on the line after applying it but I did not on this. Maybe someone else can weigh in on thisI have cut the decal before applying in the past and that's probably what I should of done. Now that you point it out I might go ahead and slice it and see how that turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 I just noticed my Hurst decal on the left fender is upside down. Drinking and decaling don't mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Nice job, Keith! I have to go check out a silver Sharpie. Good idea!! BP;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Drinking and decaling don't mix! LOL!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave42 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 This looks great. Love the Gold and the trim work too. That decal cracks me up. I missed it until you mentioned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 This looks great. Love the Gold and the trim work too. That decal cracks me up. I missed it until you mentioned it.Thanks Dave. I'm not sure where the Bacaruda comes from and googling it all I see is that Bill Cosby can't pronounce Barracuda correctly,LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave42 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks Dave. I'm not sure where the Bacaruda comes from and googling it all I see is that Bill Cosby can't pronounce Barracuda correctly,LOL.Haha, I missed that one too! I was talking about the upside down Hurst decal...Now, with the two decals, this is even more of a unique build. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Very cool! Good color ! I've tried Future once and it looked fantastic until the next day when it dried fully and and wrinkled. Not sure why, someday I'll give it another try. Are those the kit wheels and tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks Steve. The box art build is just referring to building the kit as seen on the box.As far as placing the decals over panel line I imagine most builders would slice the decal on the line after applying it but I did not on this. Maybe someone else can weigh in on thisI have cut the decal before applying in the past and that's probably what I should of done. Now that you point it out I might go ahead and slice it and see how that turns out.Thanks, Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Very cool! Good color ! I've tried Future once and it looked fantastic until the next day when it dried fully and and wrinkled. Not sure why, someday I'll give it another try. Are those the kit wheels and tires?Definitely give the Future another try. They are the kit supplied wheels and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Definitely give the Future another try. They are the kit supplied wheels and tires.thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looks great, and was also great to hear the Silver Sharpie worked out well for someone else. I love the things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 A real nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhardesty Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hey, Keith. I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo64nova Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 nice job on the Barracuda, The silver sharpie works well, another method to try are the new chrome pens they have out now they really have a chrome look, just give them ample time to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 nice job on the Barracuda, The silver sharpie works well, another method to try are the new chrome pens they have out now they really have a chrome look, just give them ample time to dry.Get a Molotow chrome pen ASAP! Those things are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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