CabDriver Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Outstanding work on this - really impressive! For the shiny section of the front wing, how about some BMF (assuming you didn’t complete that already)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 9 hours ago, CabDriver said: Outstanding work on this - really impressive! For the shiny section of the front wing, how about some BMF (assuming you didn’t complete that already)? I have not done the wings yet. And I have never attempted foil. I am curious if it can handle decals on that type of surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I’ve never tried decalling over BMF, but I don’t think you’d have any problems...I’d definitely test the technique first but that wing is relatively flat, it looks like, so it wouldn’t be hard to foil at all I wouldn’t think. You could either use their regular chrome sheet, and clear over it if you wanted to dull it down a little or they do a matt aluminum finish foil too that can be polished to a brighter shine: https://www.amazon.com/Bare-Metal-Foil-Sheet-Aluminum/dp/B00EMXXR6U Of course, with your evident skills you don’t need my advice, I’m sure it’ll look great whatever you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmad1957 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I've been putzin around with car building for quite some time, and for some odd reason, thought I'd developed my skills somewhat.....then I see something like this!! Goodness gracious, what a true work of art ? Here recently I've discovered the true quality kit makers and the vast array of high definition aftermarket supplies and parts and it has changed my perspective on car crafting! My current project is a Tamiya Lotus 79 1/20 scale that I'm almost ready to start preparing and paint on the body panels, but after seeing this, I almost wanna just start over!! Will I? Of course not, but I will say that this build is truly an inspiration to say the least. Absolutely stunning work, and looking forward to your next undertaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 7 hours ago, carmad1957 said: I've been putzin around with car building for quite some time, and for some odd reason, thought I'd developed my skills somewhat.....then I see something like this!! Goodness gracious, what a true work of art ? Here recently I've discovered the true quality kit makers and the vast array of high definition aftermarket supplies and parts and it has changed my perspective on car crafting! My current project is a Tamiya Lotus 79 1/20 scale that I'm almost ready to start preparing and paint on the body panels, but after seeing this, I almost wanna just start over!! Will I? Of course not, but I will say that this build is truly an inspiration to say the least. Absolutely stunning work, and looking forward to your next undertaking! Thank you for your kind words! I do appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmad1957 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 When I first stumbled onto this thread, I just assumed we were talking 1/20, 1/24 scale and I couldn't help but be absolutely amazed....along with depressed! Very, very much of a relief to know it's a large scale, because actually, I didn't think something so clean could be accomplished at the much smaller scale that I'm accustomed to! Just never could justify the prices of the bigger scale kits and aftermarket stuff, but now that I've seen this, thinking about goin' shoppin! Might just get one underway soon! All things considered, still quite a masterful build Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 So after 3 + months, I picked up where I left off, sorta... I did get extremely frustrated with the decals and wings. I enlisted some help from a great friend to get me through this. Thanks BRUCE TANAKA!! For the help? I hope to get some more work done on this, but this is where I am at. Thank you for looking Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Couple more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Decal work and clear look Great Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 10 hours ago, Chris Smith said: Couple more pictures WOW Chris! Outstanding This is going to be Jewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 It’s been far too long since I last worked on this! so as it sat in the corner wile I started another project I kept staring at it. So yesterday I put the Porsche to the side for a couple of days and got back at this. Honestly there isn’t much left to do to complete it, mostly motivation. Well I found some. Hope you like. And thank you for looking Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 What did you paint the wings with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 51 minutes ago, 935k3 said: What did you paint the wings with? To tell the truth.... I have tried Molotow, Alclad, Testors. And I had the worst luck with them for one reason or another. Each product works well for different applications, but for me not on the wings because of the handling need to put on the end plates and decals not to mention mounting them. So I used the stock chrome parts ? It might be the easy way but it’s not that bad , considering the frustration I endured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Looking really good Chris, the scale nuts and bolts really make the details pop ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Just one photo. I have a idea for the display, I just need to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 I got a request for some outside photos, so here ya go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 WOW! Beautiful job sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Man that came out nice...super clean build Chris ?? Well done brother...now get back to that Porsche... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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