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    57 Chevy

    adamelvis replied to Dave42's topic in Model Cars

    Great Classic build !
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    Ford GT

    adamelvis replied to harti20's topic in Model Cars

    Smooth & Fast !! Great build.
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    Very Nice !! Adam
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    Hello Guys, Sorry its been a while since I posted on this build. I have been working on this project for 2 1/2 years on and off. It started to get to me after a while and was turning into work, rather than a hobby. It didn't seem like I was making any progress. SO, I figured I would take a break from Eleanor and start my Fast & Furious Paul Walker Tribute Project (3). First build would be the Mitsubishi Eclipse and I thought I could just bang this one out and say that I finally completed something..!! But, I have OCD and the need to add more detail to my builds, LOL. Well.... Six Months Later and this build is about 70% completed. Just need to paint the body, complete the engine details and do final assembly. You can check it out at my other topic under "Brian's 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse from (The Fast and the Furious)" As for the Eleanor ...... I'm still working on her. LOL !! Stay tuned for updates and new photos. TCB, Adam
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    Sadly, this body had to take a bath in Super Clean. First time I had to do this, so went to Walmart and picked up a jug. Had to redo all the body work that I had on there previously. I had a base layer of Tamiya Grey primer, then a top coat of Tamiya white primer. Sprayed a few layers of my Zero Paints Lime green and afterwards I noticed that the plastic body had a bit of a reaction to it all. After stripping it with Super Clean, I can see the plastic body surface is all textured now. Spent a couple days sanding it down as best as I can without loosing too much body contours and edges. I bought Zero paints grey primer and I will stick with the same brand for primer, base & 2K clear. Going to wash it with Dawn, then wipe it down with a cotton pad with diluted thinner. Air dry and then use latex gloves when handling it again, prior to paint. Prime it nice & easy, with 2-3 thin coats. Will wait a few days then spray base color coat with 2-3 thin coasts. Wait another day, then finish off with another 2-3 coats. Wait a week then proceed with spraying the 2K clear. Haven't used the airbrush in about 20 years AND I haven't used basecoat/clear coat paints before either. So, there could have been many factors that might have caused my paint issues: Bad mix, dirty surface, sprayed outside, sprayed too hot, getting old in age... etc. Anyways...... I bought a new air compressor with tank and a new gravity feed airbrush. I will disassemble the new airbrush and give it a good cleaning before my first use. After this, we will see if the techniques and skills pull of a decent paint job !! TCB, Adam
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    WOW !!! TCB, Adam
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    I owned a 87 Mustang GT HB as my 2nd car. I loved it !! TCB, Adam
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    Great work on the engine, grill and other details. The body turned out beautiuful. TCB, Adam
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    I can just jump right into that aqua paint job. Nice !!
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    Absolutely love this Bitchin' Ride !! TCB, Adam
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    Thank you ! Adam
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    Rims & brakes from the AMT kit. Rubber from the Revell kit.
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    Keep those old electric shaver screen replacements. Over the years, I have kept my old screen replacements. The blades and screen is a one unit assembly, so I had to rip it apart to get at the screens. Finally, I have an opportunity to now use these screens as the mesh that is installed behind the air intakes on custom body kits.
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    License To Drive! Had to cut the license plate frame down to size to fit the decal and rear panel. Fun Fact: cut out two slots to show the mesh that will be installed behind the license plate! TCB, Adam
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    You have done some great work on your fabrication and upgraded details. I also have the "High Octane" 67 Camaro Bumblebee transkit from C1 Models. This is one of my planned future builds, so I will be following your progress. TCB, Adam
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    Added the carbon fiber accents to the dash and center console.
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    Perhaps it’s both the paint and the lighting. But I used Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black. Speaker grills were done in Flat Black and the door handles and window cranks were done in Gloss Black. Adam
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    Detailing these seats was a slow & patient process, but I definitely liked the results of the 4-point seatbelt harness. Added the two buttons for the Nos 1 & Nos 2 shots !!
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    I can hear this car roaring down my street right now ...!
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    A very nice & clean build !
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    Love This Car & old TV show. Adam
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