shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Just finished my second Thunderbolt build. This one I painted Tamiya TS12 orange with a Champagne Gold and dark tan interior. I used the side exhaust even though it would not have been legal, I just had to use it on this one. Thanks for looking and any comments are welcomed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Tried out my new circuit board holder for applying the decals, worked like charms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Very nice Keith👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 1 minute ago, shoopdog said: Tried out my new circuit board holder for applying the decals, worked like charms. I have that holder also. The styrofoam piece on the end is a great idea, glad I looked at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 Here’s it’s evil twin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Stellar looking TBolt. The deepening of the panel lines paid off handsomely. One of the nicest build of a TBolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Very nice Keith👍 Thank you Mike! 16 minutes ago, Brutalform said: Stellar looking TBolt. The deepening of the panel lines paid off handsomely. One of the nicest build of a TBolt. Very much appreciated Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 One question... how did you do all of the chrome trim in the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Great looking model, good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 59 minutes ago, Brutalform said: One question... how did you do all of the chrome trim in the car? All my trim is done with a Silver Sharpie. 27 minutes ago, cobraman said: Great looking model, good job ! Thanks Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Nice job! Great paint and decals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Nice job! I am hankering to get the 64 Galaxie Cal racing Combo and do a Thunderbolt instead of the AWB Falcon on the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Two beautiful models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Nice job Keith. I really like the Thunderbolt. The paint looks outstanding man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 11 hours ago, shoopdog said: All my trim is done with a Silver Sharpie. Thanks Ray! Thanks Keith. Just a regular old “fine” point Sharpie? I usually use a black Sharpie on my Thunderbolts inner side trim, but it’s the huge chisel type Sharpie. Then I just foil around it. Sometimes the Sharpie never covers well, leaving streaks. I dunno, maybe I need to buy some new Sharpies? I like the way yours came out. Definitely gonna give this method a try. A real time saver, I’m sure. BTW, Keith, do you plan on building any more Thunderbolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Beautiful job Keith on this T-Bolt. I’ve built two of these kits and could build a few more because they go together so well and look so good when finished. I also applaud you for cutting out the two vents on the teardrop hood. The silver Sharpie trim work looks great. I have given up on foil and mask and paint all my trim but the masking is very labor (and tape) intensive. What did you use to highlight the panel line grooves on your doors and trunk? Tamiya Panel Line stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 13 hours ago, larman said: Nice job! Great paint and decals! Thank you Larry! 13 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Nice job! I am hankering to get the 64 Galaxie Cal racing Combo and do a Thunderbolt instead of the AWB Falcon on the trailer. Thanks Bill! Would love to see the Galaxie and Tbolt combo. 11 hours ago, slusher said: Two beautiful models! 5 hours ago, Zippi said: Nice job Keith. I really like the Thunderbolt. The paint looks outstanding man. Thanks guys! 2 hours ago, Brutalform said: Thanks Keith. Just a regular old “fine” point Sharpie? I usually use a black Sharpie on my Thunderbolts inner side trim, but it’s the huge chisel type Sharpie. Then I just foil around it. Sometimes the Sharpie never covers well, leaving streaks. I dunno, maybe I need to buy some new Sharpies? I like the way yours came out. Definitely gonna give this method a try. A real time saver, I’m sure. BTW, Keith, do you plan on building any more Thunderbolts? Tom, I use the fine point Sharpie, would love to have a big chisel tip one, never have seen one. The silver in my pics looks darker than it really is. I really like using the Sharpie, I think I have Foilfobia! I would love to pickup a few more Thunderbolts but I’m not really able to buy anymore kits right now, working thru my small stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 5 hours ago, papajohn97 said: Beautiful job Keith on this T-Bolt. I’ve built two of these kits and could build a few more because they go together so well and look so good when finished. I also applaud you for cutting out the two vents on the teardrop hood. The silver Sharpie trim work looks great. I have given up on foil and mask and paint all my trim but the masking is very labor (and tape) intensive. What did you use to highlight the panel line grooves on your doors and trunk? Tamiya Panel Line stuff? I did use Tamiya panel line accent color. I scribed panel lines deeper then applied the accent after priming before spraying the orange. You may find the Sharpie much easier than painting the trim. I usually do it freehand except long straight side moldings which I will mask off. Sometimes the ink can bleed under the tape but can be cleaned up with some alcohol on the tip of a toothpick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Fantastic job, excellent build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Very realistic looking build. The paint finish looks better than the 1:1's did. I was lucky enough to be at the Winter Nationals in Pamona when Ford walked thru the class with the first Thunder Bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Very nice pair, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticprime Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 A fantastic build of one of my favorite cars! Terrific paint & decals and a super job on the trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Nice model ! Your workmanship is excellent, all the details are just right and as others have said, nice trim with the silver sharpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 AWESOME job on one of my favorite Revell kits. Have they ever made a better way to mount the front bumper? I do not have a newer release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 On 5/30/2021 at 6:56 PM, majel said: Fantastic job, excellent build. Thank you all very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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