TheRX7Project

Another method I used long ago is a light bulb/lamp. Get a cheap lamp and let the body part get good and hot, it will bend easily after a few minutes- and no risk of it melting or starting on fire.

Erik- I use lacquers exclusively on exterior/body color parts ever since I discovered how great they were for that. The thing I like about the Krylon Fusion paint (for chassis/interior/etc) is that it has the absolute perfect sheen. It's just glossy enough (but not gloss) for the chassis or to simulate vinyl on seats. It also goes on super thin. I'm sure there are other, more hobby-friendly paints that can do the same, but I've yet to find them. Short of picking up an airbrush and a small compressor (which, I don't feel I build enough to justify) I can't find anything that does it "just right" the way Fusion does. I can only assume there is some sort of a fluke here that made the paint wrinkle, as I painted the chassis and suspension parts with no problem. The only problems I had were on the engine bay and surrounding area, and on the radiator support (separate piece). I'm going to the store to pick up some of that Super Clean in a little bit. I'm going to strip, wash, and respray the parts to see what comes of it. If the parts do it again I know I need to find a different paint.

Regarding Super Clean, will it soften or craze the plastic at all? What about brake fluid? I know brake fluid is nasty stuff. I tried using thinner once when I was younger... it turned my parts to mush! Again, thanks for the input guys.

That's the odd part- it was the first coat that wrinkled. No I did not prime the parts. I've never had to when shooting enamels. Also, it's not the whole part that wrinkled- it was only a few spots here and there, so I don't think it's the paint itself or lack of primer. I've used these paints before with success which is why I am confused as to why it is happening now. I do have a can of testors flat black laying around here somewhere, I'll give that a shot and see if that solves it. By the way this Krylon Fusion goes on quite thin I've found, if I can figure out how to stop it from wrinkling (maybe the part got tainted somehow?) I'll probably use it again in the future. On a side note, what is a good way for me to strip all the paint off so I can start over? I know the Easy-Off method, just wondering if there is anything better. Thanks

I've been trying to get back into building, (especially since 1:1 is out of season at the moment) but I am having some real trouble getting anywhere because paint is just not cooperating. I'm trying to lay some paint down on the chassis and engine bay of my '66 Mustang, but no matter what I do, it's "wrinkling" and not adhering to the plastic (peels right off with a little help from a knife or sandpaper). I've tried 2 different brands of paint, the parts were properly prepped (washed and lightly sanded). I'm just trying to paint them semi-gloss black so I first tried Rustoleum black and that wrinkled, so I sanded them clean and re-shot with Krylon Fusion and it did the same thing. It's not really cold where I'm painting so that's not the problem, the paint is kept at room temp so it's not that. Any ideas what could be causing my adhesion problem?

Wow that looks fantastic. Hit the nail on the head for what I imagine "would have been".

I'm thinking you almost need to go with earlier (66-67) Belvedere/GTX taillights to work with a tailgate, or even '68-69 Road Runner lights. Dodge truck taillights of the same era are tall and narrow as well. The other option would be to go to rear bumper mounted taillights ala 1970's El Caminos. If you look at the rear of El Caminos or Rancheros they almost always look a little odd due to the necessity of a tailgate. If you want to keep the stock-ish Dodge taillights, mounting the stock signals in the bumper would probably look pretty decent and would keep the car "correct" to how Ma MoPar would have likely made it.

Or instead of "Super Bee" it could be "Worker Bee" Neat build!!!

I am very interested in the washer fluid bottle... is that an aftermarket piece? Home made? Anyway, excellent model. Did you have to mini-tub the rear to fit those meats?

That paint is just... WOW

Looks like something right out of American Graffiti

Some of those are downright sad- like the SS Camaros and the Shelby GT350 and those old Jags, and the Dino! Just tossed aside and left to die... A few of those looked to have been actual race cars... if only they could talk.

I want an R/C one!

It is and it isn't, it's still the same engine just more in depthly built specifically for DayZ

... and it looks like I've been visiting the local "adult entertainment" club because I have metal flake all over me!

Great build of a sexy car.

Your paintwork is absolutely incredible.

LOVE the gas tank- really adds a nice touch and adds to the overall feel of the model.

That paint is like glass.

Slick!

That interior is sweet. Classic color choice too.

If you don't know, it doesn't really matter, sort of an "insider" thing I guess. One of those "if you get it, you get it, and if you don't, it doesn't really matter" type of deals. Arma2 is a first person shooter PC game, DayZ is a mod to the game that basically makes it like The Walking Dead.

Welcome from another Wisconsinite

Cool build. Reminds me of my brother's Ford-swapped Spitfire.

Great build of a hideous car!