Nacho Z
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That is such a cool model! You did a great job on this. Nice!!
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Tim, I appreciate the input! That is (almost) exactly what I did. Truth is, this thing is built and in a display case. I tend to do these workbench threads so that others can see what is In the kit, what to look out for and what I may have done to overcome a problem. I have been very fortunate to have mentors and I am more than happy to pass along anything that I can. I think it is just great that you basically gave me step by step instructions on how to do the hood decal. That is all I am hoping to do in this thread, pass along some helpful tips.
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Bruce, thanks Buddy, I appreciate the comments!
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As I said in my last post, I am going to do something new for me. I am going to clear coat over my decals. The paint has cured and I am going to do what I always do, I'm going to polish out my paint. I always get a little flutter in the pit of my gut when I start polishing out a nice paint job...lol. I did not go for a show rod shine but rather a decent paint job for a purpose built rally car. Here she is with the paint knocked down. And here she is with the shine brought back. Again, not a show rod shine but a race car shine. With the paint work done it is time to start laying the decals. Where to start??? Might as well start on the top. The ROME decal is a separate decal and I wanted to make sure that I got it centered. Thanks to the NNL East crew, I was able to do just that. Laying flat decals onto compound curves is a bit nerve-racking but these old decals behaved fairly well. The red triangle is a separate decal and took a bit of work to get snuggled into place while keeping it centered. Coming up next is probably the most time consuming part of the entire build......
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A gaggle of Corvettes 1 new, Bunch older. revised
Nacho Z replied to Peter Lombardo's topic in Model Cars
Peter, I've checked your post on my phone and my laptop. I'm not seeing any pictures, just a gray circle with a dash in it, (I can't for the life of me think of what that symbol is!) -
Awesome looking model, Bruce! Great looking livery.
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She’s a beauty, Scott!
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I have recently decided to clear over decals. In the past I didn’t do this, (I’m primarily a race car builder), and I have read that Tamiya clear TS-13 is a little hot and can eat decals. I had read that Testors Extreme Lacquer was safe so I tried it and have had no problems with my decals and the shine is decent.
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Bill, I’m not sure if you are on Facebook but if you are there are a ton of tips pinned to the group -14th Annual 24 Hour Model Build.
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Man, Mike, that sucks! I’m sorry to read that your paint job was ruined. John, have you tried Testors Extreme Lacquer clear? I’m assuming what you are talking about is different from the Extreme Lacquer clear?
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Thanks, Bruce! It has been a fun kit so far. I ran into a little snag which I will share with everyone soon.
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That looks soooo good!! Is the stance right out of the box or did you have to adjust it? You really nailed it, Steve!
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I am going to do something new, at least to me, on this model. I plan on clear coating the decals. I've built more than a few race cars and I have never clear coated them after decaling. I set the body aside to let the paint cure and worked on some chassis and interior items. As a reminder, she is a box stock build. The seats are nothing more than primer gray. I masked the seats and shot the backs black. I put the kit decal seatbelts on and then hand brushed flat clear over the top of them to knock down the shine of the decals. The dash has 11 separate decals and a bit of detail painting. I also worked on the suspension components. Worked on headlights and taillights.
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Thanks so much for the kind words, guys! Much appreciated. Gerry, I didn't get the Studio 27 wheels, I used the kit wheels. I'm keeping this one box stock.
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I think it looks great, Dustin!! Top notch build, Bud. Love all of the details you put into this.
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Sorry for my rambling earlier, I just am getting excited about jumping into the airbrushing aspect of this hobby! I really, really appreciate your answering my questions. And again, can't wait to see your next update and am looking forward to seeing that body under paint. That color is gorgeous!
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"Yes, so would I".....I chuckled at that one...lol. That just struck me as funny and true at the same time. I see other people's work and think to myself, man, I need to build mine! I do this about a hundred times a week ?.
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The body is pretty much ready for paint. I rescribed all of the panel lines before paint. I shot it with Tamiya white primer and then Tamiya TS-26 Pure White. Now I have to tell you, I'm pretty stoked about this next part. This may not be a big deal to some of you but to me it is HUGE! This car has very distinctive yellow wheels. I didn't think I could achieve a decent finish with a rattle can. I worked up the courage to pull out my airbrush for basically the first time, (I had played with it once a year or so ago), and figure out how to shoot Tamiya Lemon Yellow bottle paint. I was fortunate to get it figured out fairly quickly and was able to paint the backs/insides and spokes of the wheels! This is a big step for me! Anyhow, here are the finished items.
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Whoops, I meant to add this to Dan's comment. Yes, put the attachment point on the back for goodness sakes! In fairness, this one is on Hasegawa. I'm fairly certain this is their mold. I would like to see the Italeri kit built.
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Right?!?! I get that on some parts there just isn't a good place to put an attachment but why not put it on the backside and not the face?
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Thanks, Brother! Just saw you over on F1M. I think we may have a few things in common!
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Scott, I think I will be right behind you on this topic. I am just starting out in airbrushing. I am starting out learning Tamiya bottle acrylics. I will also learn acrylic craft paint. You would be surprised by what is being done with these cheap paints. Fingernail polish and Alclad will be next. Zero, Gravity and Splash will also be tackled this year. At least that is the plan...?????♂️ Back on track, I am really looking forward to seeing your work. I really appreciate that you take your time and explain what and how you are doing things. The photos help me tremendously. Keep up the great work!
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Painting interior parts to look like cloth?
Nacho Z replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have used this on the seat of my 1:12 Lotus JPS. In my experience with it, it was more like splatter or texture paint. -
Painting interior parts to look like cloth?
Nacho Z replied to crowe-t's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have used this on the seat of my 1:12 Lotus JPS. In my experience with it, it was more like splatter or texture paint. I can’t figure out how to get a picture from Fotki over to here using my iPad. I always use my laptop. Any suggestions? -
Thank you, and one more question if you don’t mind. Rattle can or AB? I ask because I use Tamiya rattle can primer and am just at the very start of wanting to airbrush color. The wheels of my Lancia Stratos and the back panel were airbrushed, (currently in the Workbench section), and now I have been bitten by the AB bug...lol. Thanks for the info and I can’t wait to see your next update!