JollySipper Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I've gotten started on a '60 Ford...... it's the latest release of the AMT Starliner kit. It has some flash, and the mold lines on the body were very raised..... I've pretty much taken care of those, tho.... I also started the engine... (not literally). I wanted to use a Paxton supercharger on it, but it looks as though that's not going to work out..... need to fix the exhaust manifold. Question for you guys, there is a very shallow dimple where the dome light is on the roof...... It's not deep enough for filler, but it will show if I just paint over it. How do I get rid of it? Just prime and sand until it's gone? This is my current project while I take a break from the ship model..... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) I'll repeat a line I've heard here, "paint hides nothing". Get some good filler and fill it in. Use a sanding block to ensure that your sanding is level. Edited January 10, 2019 by Miatatom clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, Miatatom said: I'll repeat a line I've heard here, "paint hides nothing". Get some good filler and fill it in. Use a sanding block to ensure that your sanding is level. I second this. Never use paint where filler should be used. Since it's very shallow, you can probably get by with a one-part filler, though a two part catalyzed filler is almost always the better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumi Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 51 minutes ago, JollySipper said: Question for you guys, there is a very shallow dimple where the dome light is on the roof...... It's not deep enough for filler, but it will show if I just paint over it. How do I get rid of it? Just prime and sand until it's gone? If it is just a dimple I'd use GSI Mr Dissolved Putty. If it is really shallow I'd just dabble some Mr Surfacer 500 on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Wanted to show today's progress.... Got the frame together and the rear suspension painted and ready to attach once the exhaust goes on. I'm trying to get rid of the roof dimple by priming and sanding..... I believe it's gonna work. Also goofing around with an idea for the interior with some craft felt Thanks for looking and comment freely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Finished the engine....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I like your progress on this build and the engine looks very real. A thought on your Dome lite Roof issue. First is the headliner side of the roof have any sink marks. These should be filled if you do. This type of thing happens often on say a hood that has been partly precut for a hood scoop. If you have already addressed this problem you might want to try a gloss color on the center of the roof to see if it is going to show before you commit to your final paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 8:51 PM, JollySipper said: Question for you guys, there is a very shallow dimple where the dome light is on the roof...... It's not deep enough for filler, but it will show if I just paint over it. How do I get rid of it? Just prime and sand until it's gone? I have the same issue with an AMT '70 B-M Camaro I want to do in polished plastic (dark green). It took a little careful effort, but I was able to block-sand and polish the dimple out and the roof now looks smooth (in raw plastic, no less). Now to try to address that "divot" on the right side of the hood line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Finished the chassis..... I'm working on getting the interior stuff painted. Going with pearl white for the inside...... the exterior will hopefully get painted Deep Cranberry Pearl from Duplicolor. So I need you guys opinion..... should the dash get painted the body color, or painted white? I'm leaning towards body color, but I'm not sure..... Thanks for looking in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Nice work so far. I love how this kit builds up. How about the top half of the dash body color and the bottom in the pearl white? It might tie the two together. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 That's a good idea! Also it would look like a padded dash........ just right for a custom..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Sounds good. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 TJ, that is looking great. I love the '60 Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Wow, this is tedious, but fun...... first time trying piping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Very nice job! I built that kit this Fall and it was a blast. That dimple in the roof will show if you don't fix it. I think I used Tamiya putty to smooth it out. Nice piping material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Got the seats finished..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Interior is done, minus mounting the steering wheel..... need to mount the firewall first...... Thanks for checking in, and comment freely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Not crazy about the fuzzy stuff, but the piping work is SSSSSWWWEEEEEET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, bisc63 said: Not crazy about the fuzzy stuff, but the piping work is SSSSSWWWEEEEEET. Cool! Thanks...... Here's a test fit to see how well things are gonna fit. This kit hasn't fought me in the least, it's an excellent kit... The color I'll be painting the body will be Duplicolor Dark Garnet Red Pearl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Your work is looking great! I think it will look good in a dark cranberry. Nice job on the piping too. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r60man Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Love the piping, I may have to try that some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks for the positive feedback, guys! I got it painted today........ Tomorrow I will start on the foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 That's a beauty colour Tim ! I like the extra detailing you're putting into this one. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Thanks, Bruce man! Got to do the foil work today..... Beautiful day out, so I wanted to get some outside pics.... it's the only way to show this color well...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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