DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Started this kit last night, didn't like the rims that came with it so I bought some new ones. I will be two toning the car with Model Master Deep pearlescent purple and tamiya gunmetal gray once I get an air compressor for my air brush. Anyways onto the pictures of the model. The kit. The body in black primer The rims I'm going to be using sine I don't like the stock ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Off to a nice start. l have been wanting one of those. Great looking wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thank you, the Foose rims didn't suit it good enough so I got new ones, just need to go buy some drill bits to enlarge the holes so they can fit into the suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Does the model come with those wheel shown on the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 It does just don't like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Nice start Ashley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Great start, I like the color combo you're going to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thank you, just need to get an air compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Back on the bench with this one, had a small accident with the upper a arm broke off the frame and steering knuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Came across a delima, as I was going through my spare parts I found some other rims I forgot I had, maybe you can help me out and give me some feed back on what rims to use. Rim choice #1 Rim choice #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcrabman Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Could you get a pic of all three wheel types together to get some idea of the kit wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I like the first set, either way it should look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Yea give me a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Came across a delima, as I was going through my spare parts I found some other rims I forgot I had, maybe you can help me out and give me some feed back on what rims to use. Rim choice #1 Rim choice #2 s Foose rims Stock rims Sorry it took so long to post but here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 My secret get up and go juice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 1st set of wheels look great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ashley. Does the camera you are using have a macro setting? It's usually designated with little flower symbol on most cameras. On most phones that have it, it's in the focus mode selector. This will help you take much better shots close up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I'm using my iPod touch so it does not, but at the bench again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) I think using more light would help with photo quality. It looks like the iPod touch's camera doesn't do too well with low light. Make sure you have an overhead light and a light that is front of the model. Edited November 4, 2013 by Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I saw this model at the hobby shop. I wanted to buy it for the wheels, the art work picture looks a whole lot better, than the actual wheels shown on the side of the box. I understand why you didn't want to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Ashley, I think wheel choice #1 is a winner, you did good. What kind of primer did you use, just curious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Lol yea but i love these old impalas lol but i got some paint done on it. Letting it cure till morning to do wet sanding on it then shoot more color and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Ashley, I think wheel choice #1 is a winner, you did good. What kind of primer did you use, just curious? I used Rust-Oleum American Accents Ultra Cover 2x coverage gray primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Did the wet sanding this morning and forgot to put it back on the stand to put over my heater to dry, well it got melted and warped so I'm a little pissed off right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Got tired for waiting for revell so I broke down and bought another kit, re doing the whole kit. Will post pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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