Mixalz Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I've just started building an AMT '72 Corvette Stingray. The gauges are moulded into the styrene. Any advice on how to paint these? I'm used to decals Cheers, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I usually paint the gauges silver then use a black wash to bring out the raised details.Here's a little more detailed description of the method I usually use in one of my other posts: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/114936-revell-1960-chevy-september-21-update/?page=1David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) I painted this dash black then flattened (blunted) the end of a toothpick and rubbed the paint off the raised detail. Edited October 11, 2017 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Old aircraft builder trick, paint gauge black then use prismacolor white and red pencils to highlight detailsgreg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 There is a discussion on another thread right now about "Best Model Car Parts". He carries the decals. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 There is a discussion on another thread right now about "Best Model Car Parts" ......This one: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/126688-source-for-good-gauge-decals/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalz Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for all the great feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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