Alba Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'm kind of getting back into doing model cars ... I've built a few recently and I'm working on improving my skill. Unfortunately I wasn't gifted with the steadiest of hands so it's proving to be a little bit difficult getting good detail but I'm working on it. Here are a few pictures of my Nomad in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks like you're off to a good start Rick. Just take your time and it will come together nicely for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks for the enouragment. Right now the body is soaking in a vat of LA's Totally Awesome. I may have put the paint on a little thick haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Every build is a learning experience for the next one, Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks good so far to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I checked on the body and the old paint is coming off very nicely. Can't wait to see this in metal flake orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGIEDOGGIE Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 GOOD START SO FAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Don't give up ! Every mistake is a lesson learned . Keep us updated on your progress . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I really must say ... looking around this forum, and including this thread ... you guys are the nicest group. I don't think I've seen one bit of negativity anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice start, great looking engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Here are a few pics of the body. The paint didn't come out all that great as it was sprayed with a rattle can, but once the trim is finished I think it'll really make the body look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Some paint issues (orange peel) can be fixed by using heat to make the paint flow out better. Several folks on here use food dehydrators to get better results, and I've even seen some low budget attempts (40W bulb in a cardboard box) that worked for the builder. How fresh is that paint and what issues are you having with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 That paint was pretty fresh ... I wasn't expecting a whole lot out of it ... and now that's it's dried even more it looks pretty decent. It's no show piece but once it's done it'll look good ... plus I'm going for more of the "hot rod" look so I think it'll work out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alba Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 A little update to the Nomad: It's not actually all glued together, but just a test fit of the body and to see how it looks. First time really using the Bare Metal Foil. A little wrinkly but I think it came out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01blueedge Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 the nomads looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I think it is really looking good. Nice job on the BMF for a first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Russell Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 It looks good to me also,the Nomads were great cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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