misterNNL Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I look at all of those inside corners in tight places that need to be smoothed and sanded and cringe:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Finally started getting some color (Splash Paints Battlefield Copper) on this thing. First photo is one of the valve covers from the Lexus LFA v10 with some Scale Motorsports clear carbon fiber decal. Second photo is one of the rims...I will be applying the clear CF decals to the spokes as well. Third photo is the painted V10 and the fourth photo is the Lexus instrument pod with CF decal applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Looking really good. I love the radical old-meets-new attitude. About the wheels, the proper way to go if you want to apply carbon to them, would be to do wheel barrels in carbon and leave the spokes or do the entire wheels in carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 9:45 PM, mrm said: Looking really good. I love the radical old-meets-new attitude. About the wheels, the proper way to go if you want to apply carbon to them, would be to do wheel barrels in carbon and leave the spokes or do the entire wheels in carbon. MRM, great idea on the wheels...perhaps next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 2K clearcoat is now on the painted and CF-decaled parts. As can be seen from the photos, the engine bay panels have been extended to match the 'speed line' for a cleaner look. Just have to figure out some hood hinges and the windshield (having fitment issues with the Aluma Coupe windshield and may opt for clear acetate) before painting the body and undercarriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Looks great, love the CF and color on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Oooooh, I love that engine. And the rest of the car too, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Hi! Fantastic treatment of the engine covers. Great! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 This is an ambitious project, but it looks fantastic, it's going to be a killer build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_67 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 This build is really coming together very well, the detail is fantastic. I'm very excited to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Paint!!! Finally got some paint on the body, hood, and undercarriage. Considering the amount of fill and sanding done, I'm pretty happy with the results and am very happy with Splash Paints (Battlefield Copper). Next steps are carbon fiber decals and clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Wow! This is some amazing work and a great use for that tub of an Auburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 This is shaping up quite nicely! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Very impressive work. I love the shape of this. Looking at your work bench, I see your paint pot storage rack. I guess you made this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 This is sooo purdy...thanks fer sharin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Wow, this is an amazing protect, and colour went down nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thanks everyone for the comments...much appreciated! BeeRS, it is a modular system made by Vallejo. Since the last update, I've been applying carbon fiber decals on the body trim and the undercarriage. Though not seen in the photos, I do have a front mounted hinge prepared for the hood. Also painted and assembled the interior and front and rear suspensions. Once the decaling is complete, Splash 2K Gloss Clear will be applied to the body and undercarriage. Everyone stay safe and healthy and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 18 hours ago, FrozenPlastik49 said: Thanks everyone for the comments...much appreciated! BeeRS, it is a modular system made by Vallejo. Since the last update, I've been applying carbon fiber decals on the body trim and the undercarriage. Though not seen in the photos, I do have a front mounted hinge prepared for the hood. Also painted and assembled the interior and front and rear suspensions. Once the decaling is complete, Splash 2K Gloss Clear will be applied to the body and undercarriage. Everyone stay safe and healthy and model on! Killer build! Thanks for keeping us in the loop with all your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Thanks MrNNL! Finally got all the carbon fiber decals applied and today sprayed 3 coats of Splash 2K clear. Will let it sit for 3-4 days before polishing. Then on to assembly! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 The suspension details are excellent! Can't wait to see it finished. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenPlastik49 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Finally got the finishing touches on this year-long project! Had the hardest time figuring out the hood hinge. Originally tried to hinge from the front but could only get it to work as a side mount. Not sure if I like my feeble attempt at LED headlights or not. Overall, happy to see it done nearly a year after it was started and looking mostly like I envisioned it. Will definitely be using Splash Paints on most of my builds moving forward, though my airbrush skills are a work in progress (the multitude of nooks and crannies on this thing didn't help, either). Will post better quality pics in the Under Glass section. On to the next build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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