ismaelg Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hello, Here is my version of the Z06 oil tank. Sorry for the dark picture. I took dozens of pics but the light was not good. I'll take better pics later. Note I also added the jump starting instructions sticker. ...and here are the finished interiors: Interiors are still dusty from the flocking, so I need to wipe them clean before final assembly. Now it's on to the body. I don't need a dehydrator. :wink: It took me more than 2 weeks to get to this point so the paint should be dry enough for polishing. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Looking good Ismael! Great job on the oil tank too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I can't believe how realistic it all looks. The oil cooler is really a nice toouch Ismael! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 That oil cooler really makes the difference Ismael! BTW, where did you get the "jumping" instructions decal? That's a real nice touch for the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks guys! Bill, I made my own "jumping" decal on my computer. I took a picture of one straight on and reduced it for printing. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 You certainly are "the corvette guy", Izzy - very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBBS Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Looking great Izzy, what color did you use on the interior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Thanks Kyle, For the interiors I used Humbrol flat dark grey mixed with a few drops of Testors black. The idea was to create a very dark gray but not quite black. I like the Model Masters Euro 1 Gray for this, but it was not available, so I mixed it. The side bolsters are Model Masters Neutral Gray. Since it is a very flat military color, I airbrushed a second coat very dilluted to get a little hint of gloss. Still flat, but not dead flat. The aluminum trim is good old Model Masters Aluminum. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 say, where did those restraint belts come from? i need some for a project im working on and will post pics of here shortly. i was planning on using 5 point harnesses but it would actually look much better with stock restraints like what youve got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrglubaum Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 That's some outrageous detail work! This is a convertible, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Lee, This is not for a convertible. This is for a Z06 and unfortunately, the interiors will be barely visible. Bill, The belts on this model are made out of a special exotic material called Masking tape I simply cut the tape to the desired width and paint it. You kind of "texture" it with the paint. I cut it so it fits the photoetch buckles. I do that on models where they will be hard to see like this one. For a racing type harness, I did this red one below using solder wick. It is copper material used in electronics to absorb and remove solder. It is a bit more tricky to work with. Some may argue the pattern is too strong but I like how it looks. You can find it at Radio Shack or any other electronics oriented store. Hope this helps. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 HA!! Solder wick for belts! I woulda never thought of that, and I use the stuff everyday at work! Just goes to show that you never stop learning in this hobby! :mrgreen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 ah so those were just basically some photo etch buckles you had lying around. i think i got some of those...i use masking tape for belts too but maybe i will try the solder wick. i actually thought they were a specific belt set but your answer is very helpful, so thanks for that. i fail to remember hardly anyone builds straight from even an aftermarket set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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