FLHCAHZ Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Here we go again! I tried scribing the panel lines and washing them in black. May have been too dark. Going with a custom yellow on this one Super happy with the way the paint laid down. Can’t wait to polish this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 The wash looks about right to me. Are you going stock or custom? That is a great kit, I've done two of them and have two more to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, Dragonhawk1066 said: The wash looks about right to me. Are you going stock or custom? That is a great kit, I've done two of them and have two more to build. I’m not sure of my direction yet. I’d like to get the body done first, and think that will lead the way. Your Trans Ams are looking great! I picked up the 1/16 79 TA today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Very nice washing the panel lines look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 8 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Very nice washing the panel lines look good Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) I think I’m going to go with kind of a sleeper look on this kit. I finished detaining the grill And am working on the engine Edited March 1, 2021 by FLHCAHZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Cool start, that yellow looks almost exactly like GM's Butternut Yellow on my screen. It looks nice on the Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 9 hours ago, bisc63 said: Cool start, that yellow looks almost exactly like GM's Butternut Yellow on my screen. It looks nice on the Z! Thank you. The Butternut Yellow was what I was going after. I think its going to look good with white Super Sport stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Great start Chaz my friend. You sure are getting a "production line" going on model builds!! I assume that plug wire question on the other thread is maybe applying to this build. You know where to PM me if you need any other help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, TransAmMike said: Great start Chaz my friend. You sure are getting a "production line" going on model builds!! I assume that plug wire question on the other thread is maybe applying to this build. You know where to PM me if you need any other help with that. Thanks Mike! I saw your response in the other thread. I'm gong to have to look around to see if I have an appropriate drill bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Nice yellow paint and engine is looking good. I like where your builds good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Slow progress, but moving forward! I tried to polish the body too soon, and had to strip and repaint. It happens. Right? i have the engine built, I was going to try o wire this one, but still waiting on the drill bits The interior is buttoned up I always touch up the steering wheel after the dash is in The chassis is well on it way some detailing done on some engine compartment components Edited March 5, 2021 by FLHCAHZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Thats coming along great Chaz. Very nice job on the engine. Sounds like you ordered drill bits. Trust me, they come in handy for a whole lot of applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 30 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Thats coming along great Chaz. Very nice job on the engine. Sounds like you ordered drill bits. Trust me, they come in handy for a whole lot of applications. Thanks Mike, I’m having problems with the paint. Buffed through to the plastic on the hood. I think I’m going to re coat the body in future again and let it sit before I try to buff it out again. Always learning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 42 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said: Thanks Mike, I’m having problems with the paint. Buffed through to the plastic on the hood. I think I’m going to re coat the body in future again and let it sit before I try to buff it out again. Always learning.... I don't know if I missed it, but what paint is it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 9 hours ago, TransAmMike said: I don't know if I missed it, but what paint is it?? I'm not sure, I will have to check the bottle when I get home. I do know I bought it at Hobby Lobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 These are nicely detailed kits throughout. Nice work on the engine and I feel your pain about buffing through the base coat as I've done it more times than I care to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 21 hours ago, AMT68 said: These are nicely detailed kits throughout. Nice work on the engine and I feel your pain about buffing through the base coat as I've done it more times than I care to remember. Thanks. I'll get her fixed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Slight progress update. I have all the sub assemblies finished. Re coated the body with another coat of future and stripped and repainted the hood. I’m going to let these sit for a week or so before I try to polish them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TransAmMike Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Looking good my friend!! 26 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said: Looking good my friend! Did you look to see what paint you used on the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 45 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Looking good my friend!! Looking good my friend! Did you look to see what paint you used on the body? Thanks Mike. Here is the paint I used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 45 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said: Thanks Mike. Here is the paint I used I painted the GT350 with the black Anita's paint. I'm beginning to think it's the best of the craft acrylics, and pretty sure actually the cheapest at HL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 I guess. Am impatient. I polishe and started the BMF not sure if I am up to BMF the wheel well moldings....more to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said: I guess. Am impatient. I polishe and started the BMF not sure if I am up to BMF the wheel well moldings....more to come Go for it Chaz, gotta start sometime buddy!! Look at the tread in"Tips, Tricks and Tutorials". But I gotta say, I do it the opposite. I lay the tape down as a guide first, foil over it, trim along the edge of the tape then peel off the tape. Don't forget to burnish it down good tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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