Captain Spaulding Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Decided for my next project I'd try one of the finished models I got from my old neighbor a few months ago. I wouldn't call it a glue bomb but definitely needs help in some areas. I'm guessing sand paper will be the best for removing the excess glue, but open to any other suggestions. Currently having a bath in easy-off oven cleaner, will be my first attempt at restoring a kit. Wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 It doesn't look all that bad, I think you can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 2 hours ago, cobraman said: It doesn't look all that bad, I think you can do it. Thanks for the vote of confidence bud. Got some of the paint stripped off but found some pieces were painted white underneath the yellow so gave it another go of the easy-off to get rid of the rest of the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Captain Spaulding said: Thanks for the vote of confidence bud. Got some of the paint stripped off but found some pieces were painted white underneath the yellow so gave it another go of the easy-off to get rid of the rest of the paint. I’ve had great success with castrol super clean for breaking down most paint, and it does an admirable job of making the ole testors tube glue fairly brittle. Enough that you can pick it away with dental picks and a sharp #11 blade I let it soak for 48 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: I’ve had great success with castrol super clean for breaking down most paint, and it does an admirable job of making the ole testors tube glue fairly brittle. Enough that you can pick it away with dental picks and a sharp #11 blade I let it soak for 48 hours Thanks for the advice pal, I'll give that a try if it doesn't take off what was left on the car. Paint seems to be coming off good, glue though might be an issue but now I know that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 After a bath overnight in easy-off the parts are for the most part stripped of paint, enough that I can cover up what's left with a light coat of primer. The chassis didn't come off like the rest so must of been painted with another type of paint. Quite a bit of the glue came off as well, only real problem area now is on the door panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) Chassis that are painted black can be a pain to strip, 300 Edited March 16, 2021 by Painted Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Might even consider a second soaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Painted Black said: Chassis that are painted black can be a pain to strip, 300 The black doesn't bother me too much, I usually do my chassis black. 3 hours ago, espo said: Might even consider a second soaking. Decided to do one more go of the easy-off, should take what's left away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Another go of the easy off did the trick, removed most of the paint and glue as well. Just had a little to chip off. Threw some primer on the car, one of these days gonna build a car and keep it in primer. Something about an old muscle car in primer that looks right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Good progress so far! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Jason, looks like you have a good model to work with. I think you will make a good looking model out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, David G. said: Good progress so far! David G. Thanks David 45 minutes ago, slusher said: Jason, looks like you have a good model to work with. I think you will make a good looking model out of it. Thanks bud, think this is going to be a quick easy build. After stripping all the old paint everything is going back together easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Got the motor and chassis painted today, tried to disassemble the motor but the fella who built it the first time used a "generous" amount of glue and there was no pulling it apart without breaking something so painted it up then did some detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Captain Spaulding said: Something about an old muscle car in primer that looks right. It's true and we've all seen old muscle cars from time to time that were just primer. Are you looking to do a factory type color for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, AMT68 said: It's true and we've all seen old muscle cars from time to time that were just primer. Are you looking to do a factory type color for this one? I haven't decided yet, kinda leaning towards maybe a Chrysler Blue I have left from another build but trying to think of an interior color as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I have a. Sublime and black I have not finished yet".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 4 hours ago, slusher said: I have a. Sublime and black I have not finished yet".... That will be a good color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, slusher said: I have a. Sublime and black I have not finished yet".... 2 hours ago, Captain Spaulding said: That will be a good color combination. That's the color I chose for mine when I built it a couple of years back. I used Tamiya TS-22 Light Green which I painted over black primer to give the color some depth. I'm not intending to hijack your thread but here's how it turned out. Keep up the good work on yours. David G. Edited March 18, 2021 by David G. typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 41 minutes ago, David G. said: That's the color I chose for mine when I built it a couple of years back. I used Tamiya TS-22 Light Green which I painted over black primer to give the color some depth. I'm not intending to hijack your thread but here's how it turned out. Keep up the good work on yours. David G. Great job on your Charger David, looks good in that green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 While trying to put the tires on to the wheel backs this morning the chassis so nicely slipped out of my hand and hit the hardwood floor resulting in this 🤦♂️. It's not too bad, think with some crazy glue and a little patience I'll be able to put the rear end back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 If something unfortunate must happen, then that's an acceptable option. Better that than (heaven forbid) a split windshield. 2 hours ago, Captain Spaulding said: Great job on your Charger David, looks good in that green. Thank you. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, David G. said: If something unfortunate must happen, then that's an acceptable option. Better that than (heaven forbid) a split windshield. Thank you. David G. Luckily it was just the rear end, it's slowly coming back together with the help of crazy glue. I've had completed models fall and shatter so lucky it happened now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Almost got the rear end glued back together so decided to try out my latest purchase and throw some paint on the Charger. Definitely makes painting things much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowmag Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Looking Good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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