1966 Ford J Car Prototype

[vamach1]

I finished this MPC kit about three years ago.  I have rarely seen another one built.  It’s box stock except I used the 69 Shelby taillights.

[Gramps46]

Looks very good Rex.  I hope to do as well with mine.

[Bainford]

Cool project. It's coming along nicely.

[Gramps46]

Today I am tackling the dreaded panel lines.  I am using tape to help guide me.  Since the final color will be white I am going to try and darken the panel lines before I paint the body white and see how that works.

Yesterday I fabricated the periscope rear view mirror.  Once the panel lines are done the roof top mirror will be installed and I should be ready for paint.  I am old school so am using Tamiya spray cans.  I am also a believer that this era of race cars should not have a high gloss finish.

 

 

 

[absmiami]

Semi-gloss will do just fine 

[Gramps46]

What a time to run out of Tamiya matt black.  Had to use a Walmart $.99 spray can.  

Dare I look.  Better let it dry some more.  This may be a 10 foot paint job I am afraid.

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by Gramps46

[Tom Geiger]

The Walmart flat black doesn’t look all that bad.  I collect different brands of blacks and grays to provide contrasts on my models. 

Ive used mine on chassis and components. It has less depth than Testors or Tamiya flats but dries fast and looks good 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Lotsa appeal here for me. Any prototype race car under development has my immediate attention. Nice work.

[Gramps46]

I removed the masking and I am not pleased with the way it came out.  I believe I am going to strip it down and start the paint process over again except I think it is now time to get out the old Badger airbrush and try again.  It will also give me a chance to work on those pesky panel lines again.   This is not intended to be a contest model but if I can see the problems so will others.

 

[Gramps46]

Well I have not given up on the J Car.  I ran into paint problems and decided to strip the paint and start over.  Popped the body into the purple pond and nothing happened.  So I let it soak in brake fluid for several days and no visible signs of action.  So I resorted to scaping the paint off and that worked.  So I am back to body prep and trying the paint routine again.

 

[Bainford]

Bummer! But, I appreciate your desire to get it right. It's going to be cool.

[89AKurt]

I see you posted a link to my build, thank you.  I feel your pain!  Cheering you on. ?