gijoe Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 This build stalled out for a while, but I've resurrected it, and for the most part I'm pretty happy with it. I ha ve a tendency to break hood hinges, and this build was no exception. The repair isn't perfect, but it turned out decent enough. I was a bit worried about being able to build up this corner without it breaking, but after a push from a couple of members here, I tacked the project, and it was much easier than expected. As long as you give the cement enough time to dry it'll hold very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Here is the final product for the hood repair, not perfect, but satisfactory for this build. The paint was a bit of a problem on this build, I found a rattle can of Rustoleum Enamel that was a color I liked, and I figured I'd decant and spray it from my airbrush. The paint would work well at first, then start to splatter the longer I sprayed. I had a lot of trouble getting the right air pressure, and paint consistency right, needless to say, I wouldn't recommend using this stuff. I was able to polish it out fairly well, but it wasn't worth the trouble. Edited March 16, 2019 by gijoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Here is the chassis, it needs some minor touch ups, but it came together pretty well. The heat shield under the exhaust is cigarette foil saved from my smoking days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Looks sweet! I wish they didn’t discontinue this kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Looks great so far. I've had the paint splatter before too, in my experience, it was due to build up on the needle point that I didn't regularly wipe away, and it v only happens with 'rough paint, where the pigment isn't finely ground. I wonder how you have a knack of breaking hood hinges! There's got to be a back story to that... I'm intrigued! Coming together well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 14 hours ago, Funkychiken said: Looks great so far. I've had the paint splatter before too, in my experience, it was due to build up on the needle point that I didn't regularly wipe away, and it v only happens with 'rough paint, where the pigment isn't finely ground. I wonder how you have a knack of breaking hood hinges! There's got to be a back story to that... I'm intrigued! Coming together well! Thanks, I don't plan on using the rustoleum stuff again, at least not through the airbrush for bodies, lesson learned. I tend to handle the pieces a lot more than most people. I scrub with toothpaste, and wash with dish soap several times throughout the paint process, the extra handling leads to broken hinges. I get a bit obsessive about inspecting my work, so after ever coat I tend to remove the bodies from my stand and give them a thorough inspections, and I rewash after ever time I handle. I'll be posting some photos of my MKII Jaguar in black, paint jobs like this make the extra handling worth it (I broke a hood hinge on that one too, haha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I love this kit, here's my chassis, a bit simplified but it still looks good, some details picked out with paint and Sharpies: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Really like your body color choice keep it comin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Nice, Dino! I like the effect you got on the exhaust. I'll post up some more soon, I can't seem to find the interior photos, and that was probably my favorite part of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I really like the underfloor detailing, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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