khier Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 this kit was started a while ago. Unfortunately, the paint was ruined after applying the clear coat. I had to strip the paint yesterday and went back to stage 1. Once the paint is cured I will spray the clear again. Walid 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Interesting looking color. What did you use? I'm a big fan of this kit and have built a couple. This build makes me want to do another one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Looking good. I'm working on one also plus a 1 to 1 1949 Mercury M47 out in the garage. Edited August 11, 2022 by bytownshaker typing error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Short update: applied the second tone to the rear panel. Painted the seat and cabine floor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 4:43 PM, espo said: Interesting looking color. What did you use? I'm a big fan of this kit and have built a couple. This build makes me want to do another one. I am using Humbrol enamel matt colours. Clear gloss will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 3:21 PM, khier said: I am using Humbrol enamel matt colours. Clear gloss will follow. What happened with the clear first time around? Lacquer clear very often won’t play nice with enamels, just in case you weren’t aware… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 3 hours ago, CabDriver said: What happened with the clear first time around? I sprayed the clear using a spray can. The nozzle was too wide. The surface was very rough when I tried to increase the distance. Spraying from a close distance resulted in a very thick layer. The paint ran at several places. I had a similarly bad experience with automotive paint repair cans of the same manufacturer. The quality is OK but the nozzles are intended for real cars not small models. This time only decanted paint. Regards Walid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) Polishing finished. Now I have to fight with the burn through spots. Edited October 4, 2022 by khier Typing errors 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 It's looking great, that paint is smoooth! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I hear ya about burning through the paint. I've been there, done that, and still doing it. I really love that two tone paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Like the refection in the paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 11 hours ago, Zippi said: I really love that two tone paint. Thanks, The shade is blue/green in reality rather than the light grey shown here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 WIP today: the bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 Finished the wood effect on the bed. BMF would be a serious undertaking. Brush painting might be easier despite exhaustive masking work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Hallo Wallid, das geht ja gut voran. Hast du schon mal überlegt, es mit Molotow-Chromstiften für die Bettschienen zu versuchen? Das erfordert zwar immer noch etwas Abkleben, ist aber vielleicht nicht so schwierig. Hier ist ein Bild von einem, an dem ich das ausprobiert habe. Am besten, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Burned through the paint after repainting another burned through spot. So I will strip the hood.... Again. I am starting to believe this kit was made 6th of June at 6:00 am. The ugly point is I ran out of paint and had to buy an extra tin. The paint shades are not identical 😭 Edited October 22, 2022 by khier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 Repaired the hood finally. A shift of colour occured. It might be not that clear in the pictures but it is greener in reality. This is indeed frustrating 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 That is beautiful looking paint! You can see the slight colour difference. It certainly is frustrating when issues arise when you’re that far along. Otherwise she’s a beauty!👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I agree with Greg, great paint job man. Great looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Now it is the time to return to the interior. Apart from the impossible to paint gauges, I am generally satisfied (which is a rare feeling). If I am going to build it again, I would choose different shades of grey to avoid the monotony I ended up with. I still have two kits in my inventory, but they will not be built soon. I had enough frustration with is one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Really great color and paint scheme! Fantastic looking wood bed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Beautiful finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 That is a nice smooth shiny paint job!! Cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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