bisc63 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Really clean job so far! If you're going for a stock appearance, paint that distributor cap satin black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oPROJECTMAYHEMo Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, bisc63 said: Really clean job so far! If you're going for a stock appearance, paint that distributor cap satin black. Thanks man, I went with the colors in the guide with the exception of the body of the car. This is my first build so its a learning curve for me. Few things I would do differently next time like filling and sanding down the seams to make it look one piece. I'm excited to finish this and start my next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, oPROJECTMAYHEMo said: I went with the colors in the guide Yeah, there's a lesson there...kit instructions/guides are notoriously suspect when it comes to color recommendations! Transmissions are generally flat cast aluminum, while we're at it! I only bring these issues up because your build otherwise is showing real sensitivity to detail. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 You're off to a great start! Always remember that each model that you build is really only practice for the next one. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oPROJECTMAYHEMo Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Made some progress and starting to put on some of the decals which I absolutely hate doing. I'm terrible at it but hope that I get better the more I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctmodeler Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Looking good so far. Why is it so rough where the decals are ? Did the whole model come out like that? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oPROJECTMAYHEMo Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Ctmodeler said: Looking good so far. Why is it so rough where the decals are ? Did the whole model come out like that? Ken Yeah I'm not sure why. I primed the body and used a metallic colour to paint it with. It may be that, I dunno. Maybe someone will be able to shed light on it? I am going to put a finish on it so hope it looks smoother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctmodeler Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Looks to me that maybe the color coats weren't put on wet enough . Not exactly sure though . Was the primer like that too or just after the color ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oPROJECTMAYHEMo Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Ctmodeler said: Looks to me that maybe the color coats weren't put on wet enough . Not exactly sure though . Was the primer like that too or just after the color ? The primer was ok. You think there wasnt enough thinner in the paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlife ! ! Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Looking good Blake, great choice of car for your first one ! It's a learning curve building these cars, take your time, the next one will always be better ! You might be better using humbrol thinners, try some scrap plastic and experiment see what works for YOU ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Could be from applying the decals too soon after painting....not letting the paint gas-out long enough, or some decals were like that from the factory....i had a kit that had a horrible texture all over the decal sheet...looked like they were still wet when they touched the anti-stick paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oPROJECTMAYHEMo Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Could be from applying the decals too soon after painting....not letting the paint gas-out long enough, or some decals were like that from the factory....i had a kit that had a horrible texture all over the decal sheet...looked like they were still wet when they touched the anti-stick paper. Hi Dann, It cant be the time between painting and applying decals as it was weeks ago I painted it and there was some texture before applying the decals. I have googled it and I think it is because the paint needed to be thinner. 2 hours ago, Lowlife ! ! said: Looking good Blake, great choice of car for your first one ! It's a learning curve building these cars, take your time, the next one will always be better ! You might be better using humbrol thinners, try some scrap plastic and experiment see what works for YOU ! Yeah, I am going to do some trials on scrap plastic next time, this is my first attempt so there is a learning curve as you say. The other parts came out without this texture so this helps narrow it down to the thinner/paint mix ratio. Should look a lot better with a clear coat on it. Thank you both for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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