randman Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) This is the Monogram Mark Martin Folgers Thunderbird. Duplicolor Perfect Match Toreador Red Metallic BFM0344 (over Tamiya TS-30 Silver Leaf - if it matters) and Krylon Pewter Gray for the chassis. My only modifications were swapping the wheels and to the air cleaner. I created a few decals for the headlight covers also. I was pleasantly surprised with these 30 year old kit decals. The residue takes a bit to clean up, so cut as close as possible. I was worried when they when on super cloudly, but they cleared right up. Minimal use of solution was required. More pictures in the gallery: Mark Martin Folgers Thunderbird Edited September 4, 2020 by randman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Wow, Randy. what a beautiful build. That color really pops and the cleanliness of build is off the charts. Just an Excellent build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Really nice work! Mark Martin was a class act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman63 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Superb job! Very sharp and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 It looks fantastic! That color appears spot-on and I may use it for my build. Two questions. Your pictures are small, so I can't see the detail of the wheels and there are none in the gallery. Do you have any close ups? It appears you have a colored pinstripe on the rim, but I can't make it out. What color did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randman Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, THarrison351 said: It looks fantastic! That color appears spot-on and I may use it for my build. Two questions. Your pictures are small, so I can't see the detail of the wheels and there are none in the gallery. Do you have any close ups? It appears you have a colored pinstripe on the rim, but I can't make it out. What color did you use? Hi Tim, I've added some close ups of the wheels and tires to the gallery. I use a method similar to others who scrape the wheel edge with a #11 blade. Instead, I just use sandpaper to sand away the paint. I then used a red Sharpie for the red line. Edited September 5, 2020 by randman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 4 hours ago, randman said: I use a method similar to others who scrape the wheel edge with a #11 blade. Instead, I just use sandpaper to sand away the paint. I then used a red Sharpie for the red line. That looks incredible! So as I understand it, you're making a groove in the plastic for the Sharpie? I'm not familiar with this method. Do you turn the wheel on a lathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randman Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, THarrison351 said: That looks incredible! So as I understand it, you're making a groove in the plastic for the Sharpie? I'm not familiar with this method. Do you turn the wheel on a lathe? No groove, I just use the sandpaper to essentially scrape off the paint from the edge (others use an Exacto blade). If your wheels are white plastic to start, you should have a white ring when you are done sanding, then you can Sharpie whatever color you need. I don't have a lathe, this is done by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Just now, randman said: No groove, I just use the sandpaper to essentially scrape off the paint from the edge (others use an Exacto blade). If your wheels are white plastic to start, you should have a white ring when you are done sanding, then you can Sharpie whatever color you need. I don't have a lathe, this is done by hand. All right, the line is so fine and straight. I guess I'm going to have to search for a demonstration or direct instructions. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randman Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, THarrison351 said: All right, the line is so fine and straight. I guess I'm going to have to search for a demonstration or direct instructions. Thanks Maybe this will help. I only sanded part of the edge in this picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Oh, I get it now! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Absolutely beautiful!! My favorite driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Coyote Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Gorgeous build sir, beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Old Coyote said: Gorgeous build sir, beautiful work. I agree 100% well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Beautiful build. I have one I have not done yet. These are really nice kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssroczyn Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Very nice build! Nice job! I am curious about the hood decals. When I look at the decal sheets that I have, it looks like the decals would straddle the seam between the hood and the body. And I can't help but notice you were able to remove the hood. So can you tell us what you did with the hood decals? I'm assuming that you cut or trimmed them one way or another! Thanks again for the post and answer and very nice car I can't wait to build mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randman Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 1:35 PM, ssroczyn said: Very nice build! Nice job! I am curious about the hood decals. When I look at the decal sheets that I have, it looks like the decals would straddle the seam between the hood and the body. And I can't help but notice you were able to remove the hood. So can you tell us what you did with the hood decals? I'm assuming that you cut or trimmed them one way or another! Thanks again for the post and answer and very nice car I can't wait to build mine! With the hood in place, I applied the decal and let it overlap on the fender. Once dry I carefully cut along the hood edges with a sharp x-acto blade. I think I taped the hood in place along the cowling so it wouldn't move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Super nice !! I did have a question -- for the chassis and roll cage -- did you spray the Krylon Pewter Gray directly on bare plastic ? Or did you spray some primer coat first ? Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randman Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Goodwrench3 said: Super nice !! I did have a question -- for the chassis and roll cage -- did you spray the Krylon Pewter Gray directly on bare plastic ? Or did you spray some primer coat first ? Thanks ! It's been a while so I don't recall exactly, but my guess is that I sprayed in directly on the bare plastic. I have usually had no issues with using the Krylon directly on the plastic. If I do use primer, I have been using Tamiya white or gray primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSewen Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Very nice and clean build 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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