StevenGuthmiller Posted August 5, 2022 Author Posted August 5, 2022 Thanks everyone! Hopefully more to come soon. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 5, 2022 Author Posted August 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Andrew McD said: Early on in this thread you spoke on more than one occasion of ”grinding” as part of the modification process. I assume grinding is referring to removing plastic and I am curious as to what sort of tool you use? As so many others have said, I too find your model building skills astonishing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process with neophytes such as myself. Thanks Andrew. When I reference “grinding” I’m generally speaking of removing and shaping material with a variety of tools that includes files and sand paper, but for the most part, I’m usually talking about working with a Dremel tool. I use a rechargeable, variable speed, mini Dremel with various reamer bits and grinding wheels for the heavier work, followed by filing and sanding in the majority of these types of modifications. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 7, 2022 Author Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) Today I spent some time scratch building some inner fender well parts to add some detail to the fender lip and the mounting area for the hood springs. Now the springs won't look like they're floating in space. Before. After. Steve Edited August 7, 2022 by StevenGuthmiller 2
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 14, 2022 Author Posted August 14, 2022 Nothing earth shattering going on in the shop as of late. Just the tedious job of re-scribing all of the panel lines and trim and beginning the block sanding process. But, it's getting closer to being ready for some color. I'm ready for it. Steve 1
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 Seems like it's been a long time coming, but I'm finally getting some primer on the body. Hopefully I can start shooting some color soon. Steve 2
ea0863 Posted October 7, 2022 Posted October 7, 2022 Not in a million years would I have thought to add an open ashtray! So awesome
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 9, 2022 Author Posted October 9, 2022 Thanks guys! Started getting a little color on the '64, but these are just base coats, and not the final color. I had a bottle of Scale Finishes '64 Pontiac turquoise that I bought for this project initially, but decided to order a jar of the same color from MCW. I opted to use the MCW paint for the finish coats because the metallic particles are finer, and the color is brighter. The Scale Finishes color leans more towards the blue side, while the MCW is more green. I decided that this Scale Finishes color would make a good base for the more vibrant MCW paint. It's a start. Steve
Bucky Posted October 9, 2022 Posted October 9, 2022 Nice color, and good plan for the following coats. How well do the two brands of paint interact with each other?
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 9, 2022 Author Posted October 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bucky said: Nice color, and good plan for the following coats. How well do the two brands of paint interact with each other? We’re gonna find out! ? Steve
Kah puts Posted October 10, 2022 Posted October 10, 2022 Boy that color really pops, the particles look pretty fine, the MCW paint might look like a solid color, which is also awesome for these 60's cars.
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 10, 2022 Author Posted October 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, Kah puts said: Boy that color really pops, the particles look pretty fine, the MCW paint might look like a solid color, which is also awesome for these 60's cars. The thing that I really like about a lot of MCW’s metallic paints is that they have the correct metallic sheen for 1/25th scale without exhibiting any discernible individual metallic flakes. The Scale Finishes paints look pretty good prior to clear coat, but once clear coated, the metallic particles become more obvious. Not so noticeable with the naked eye, but quite obvious in photographs. Steve
Bucky Posted October 10, 2022 Posted October 10, 2022 For these metallic paints, do you make any special adjustments to your airbrush?
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 10, 2022 Author Posted October 10, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bucky said: For these metallic paints, do you make any special adjustments to your airbrush? No. I spray them as I would any other paint. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 12, 2022 Author Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) First coat of the final body color. First photos in each set are the final MCW color. Second photos are the Scale Finishes color that I used for the base coat. Apparently supposed to be the same color. The MCW turquoise should really pop nicely with some clear. MCW. Scale Finishes. MCW. Scale Finishes. MCW. Scale Finishes. I like the MCW color much better! Steve Edited October 12, 2022 by StevenGuthmiller 1
Bucky Posted October 12, 2022 Posted October 12, 2022 I agree with you about the MCW color. It's gonna look great all polished up.
TransAmMike Posted October 12, 2022 Posted October 12, 2022 48 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: First coat of the final body color. First photos in each set are the final MCW color. Second photos are the Scale Finishes color that I used for the base coat. Apparently supposed to be the same color. The MCW turquoise should really pop nicely with some clear. MCW. Scale Finishes. MCW. Scale Finishes. MCW. Scale Finishes. I like the MCW color much better! Steve What a beauty thats gonna be Steve. I have never used MCW paint but a future build I will be doing in an unusual factory Pontiac color, it's the only place it's availabe. From what I understand, their colors are pretty accurate.
Rockford Posted October 12, 2022 Posted October 12, 2022 As with all your builds, I'm speechless. Absolute craftsmanship!
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