happy grumpy Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Moebius kits are really finely detailed and engineered, but this one gave me some trouble. The grille doesn't fit perfectly and the hood drops too much. I found out during the final phase so I left it like that .Still a nice looking car. I remember our neighbor had one like this but it was light blue. The color is a mix that I did with Vallejo acrylics with clear coats TS 13 from Tamiya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Mario, you continue to amaze me with your wonderful builts - I just wanted to comment on your excellent 53 Ford, and in between comes this one - VERY NICE !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 That is very kind of you Helmut, I am fairly new to this forum but I have been building for a long time with a big brake of 17 years. I cannot stay idle for very long. This hobby keeps me busy and not getting any younger, I want to finish my collection while I am still capable. I enjoy photographing my models just as much as building them. I would really like to see some of your work, I'm not sure how to look for content, Can you post a link ? Be well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I agree, this looks great. This is also one of the great Moebius kits even with it's draw backs. The back side of the headlight buckets in the grill bottom out on the radiator core support and this keeps the grill from seating correctly. I had to go back into the one I built a coup[le of times after I had finished mine. This will also allow the grill to slide up to meet the fenders and then the hood will also fit correctly. I like how you detailed your chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Nice looking Catalina. I always liked this body style. Dang Mario....you must have an assembly line going 😜 I keep seeing all these nice builds of yours popping up pretty quick. Keep um coming man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Beautiful work. So you shot TS-13 out of the can over an acrylic paint? Didn't think that would be wise, (lacquers too hot for acrylics and all that) but obviously, your results show otherwise. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thanks Tom Water based acrylics are not affected by lacquer, at least lacquers designed for models. I also use Mr hobby clear lacquer with same results. I used clear lacquer over tamiya, vallejo and even cheap craft store acrylics and never had an issue. To be safe though I let the paint cure for at least a week before I clear coat it , I get a better finish that way , and another week before polishing. What I would never do is shoot lacquer over enamel unless you let dry for a very long time. I stopped using enamels a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Good looking model, nice color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, happy grumpy said: Thanks Tom Water based acrylics are not affected by lacquer, at least lacquers designed for models. I also use Mr hobby clear lacquer with same results. I used clear lacquer over tamiya, vallejo and even cheap craft store acrylics and never had an issue. To be safe though I let the paint cure for at least a week before I clear coat it , I get a better finish that way , and another week before polishing. What I would never do is shoot lacquer over enamel unless you let dry for a very long time. I stopped using enamels a long time ago. I agree. It has been my experience that acrylics are pretty inert and very resistant to solvents once they have cured. Lacquer over enamel is high risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 It looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbuilder1950 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, Bills72sj said: Lacquer over enamel is high risk. @Bills72sj Been doing this for years with enamel colors I like, not available in acrylics. There is a way to do it that's pretty simple, when you know about paint chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Very sharp and very clean Pontiac.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmb727 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 9:49 PM, happy grumpy said: I used clear lacquer over tamiya, vallejo and even cheap craft store acrylics and never had an issue. That's good to know. Especially since most paints in the hobby stores these days are acrylics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Another winner. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nicely built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nice job on this wonderful Moebius kit. Yes, the front grill fit and front/ rear window to body fits are both challenges to sort out on this build. Your window fits look great, much better better than I was able to do. On the hood fit, It looks like you needed to remove just a little more material on the rear of the grill and/or inside surfaces of the front bumper wrap-arounds to fully seat the front grill/bumper to the body/ hood. Most of these builds I’ve seen posted are the Ventura with the finned wheels, it’s nice to see a stock Catalina posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Thank you John, when I get the time, I might go back to it to try to fit the grill better. Your suggestion's make sense to me. It should be easy to fix. the bumper/grill being in one piece. a project for in-between projects. B e safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Liking your Moebius Pontiac Catalina, Mario...... The Moebius kits are really good in my opinion, and I enjoyed building their Hudson Hornet 1953. The quality of Moebius kits is right up there with the best ( e.g. Tamiya ) David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Very nice build of this car. It came out really nice, even with the problems that plague this kit. Fantastic work and detail on the chassis. And that paint is just perfect. I recently started the Ventura, and I would be happy if it turned out as nice as yours. So far I corrected the windows, and the grill. Going to check that hood problem tomorrow. Mine is going to be a drag car with mini tubs, and the 421 engine from the AMT 62 Catalina kit. Edited October 29, 2021 by Brutalform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thanks Tom .Looking forward to see your build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Nice one👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Nice Pontiac. Well built and finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 6:40 PM, carrucha said: Nice Pontiac. Well built and finished. X2. And I love the backgrounds as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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