B-dub Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Well she isn't too pretty.. I see a ton of little things I would like to fix or detail.. but this is IT .. It's done and I'm happy enough with it... I was always too afraid and nit picky about flaws when trying to build and always gave up.. but I knew I'd never get any better or accomplish anything without just building.. so this was a build I decided to finish no matter how it looked.. I used to build the pre-painted kits when I was an early teen (maybe even younger) and I've never painted a model myself.. so don't rag on me too bad about the sloppy lines and screw ups.. I was lowering it a bit and noticed the rear sat a little lower but I like it that way and no side view mirrors because I ruined the body enough trying to glue the dang bumper on LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It's painted and it's together.. Not bad for a first time airbrushing either. Mirrors are over rated. Looks perty good.. Nice work.. Now wait till your next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-dub Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 haha thanks! and actually the body was rattle canned.. to be honest I think I could have done a better job air brushing it.. I'm really starting to get the hang of the brush but then it seems to glog on me at the wrong time (I can't wait to get back to work and buy some decent paints) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1zebra3 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Great job B-dub.Not too complicated.Good start for 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 you get better with practice.if you love to build-never give up and you'll get better and better,just keep it up.i'd love to see more.keep it up!feel free to pm me if you need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Painting takes practice and then more practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 NOW...DON'T STOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_Hobbies Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Not Bad, be proud, everybody started somewhere.....you should've seen my first paint jobs....OUCH! Just keep building JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 May the styrene addiction never leave your side. Keep it going, on to the next, and the next . . . keep feeding us the eye candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I don't see any big, goopy runs, so I'd say nice job on a first paint job. I'm still practicing after my first spray job 51 years ago. Good to see you posting and you are going to be amazed at your next build! .. keep on trucking .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Go on, do the next one and even you get better. If i think about my first model, than i would "shame me in the ground" - no paint, only plastic and glue So, you have done a good job Bobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Looks solid and clean. What brand of paint did you use? While by no means a shortcut to great paint jobs, there are some products that produce better finishes easier than others. You will still need patience and the basics, but you won't be handicapping yourself. Try Tamiya or Duplicolor paints on top of a good primer. Don't bother with Model Master enamels in the spray cans. Keep building, though, and read through a lot of threads here and you'll continue to learn and improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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