Dragonhawk1066

I got some work done on the rest of the Revell '29 Model A Roadster while the clear cures. The engine is done and installed, I finished the front and rear suspensions, and I put on the wheels/tires. I had contemplated a set of Pegasus wheels for it (first 2 pics), but ultimately stuck with the kit rolling stock. Somehow, sanding the tire tread eluded my mind, and with the difficulty I had getting them on, they'll stay "showroom new", lol.

Me too. There is definitely a learning curve, but once you get them down they work very well. I have used the Tangerine, Silver, Plum, Turquoise, and Magenta Pearls so far.

Looks great! Tamiya Maroon is a really nice color.

Very nice! That's a sharp looking blue, I'll have to get some soon.

Nicely done!

That's a beauty!!

Very nicely done, and what a beautiful color for it!!

Thanks Bob!

Thanks Jim! I feel like I could have done better, but for my first try I'll take it! I learned so much and hopefully can take that knowledge into the next flame job and really knock it out.

Thanks! I made a few mistakes, but nothing catastrophic, lol. I probably should have kept to a brighter blue, but I still really like it.

It was time to paint the flames this morning, so I carefully applied the masks to the body and removed the inner portions, although that's kind of hard to see in the pics as the masks are blue against the blue car. I made sure everything was burnished down snug, although on each side's lower door hinge I should have cut around the hinge and applied the cut part in front of the hinge as it just wouldn't stay stuck to the body there. I also should have taken the time to cut around the rear wheel opening and re-apply it that way. Chalk those up to lessons learned for the next time. Anyways, the first color sprayed was Createx Pearl Silver, then I sprayed on Anita's Galvanized Tin, and after some deliberation I lastly sprayed on Decoart Obsidian. Then came the moment of truth, the un-masking. That step was done very carefully, and was a success, as was the flame job itself. After a little touch-up, everything looks A-OK, at least to me, lol. It's not a perfect job, but I'm very pleased with the outcome for my first flame mask job. Next up is finishing it off with more Createx 4050 Clear.

Thanks, I think Tamiya is by far the best as well, unfortunately I didn't have the color I wanted on hand in their brand but did have the Dupli-color. As far as painting parts on the tree, most of the parts do get taken off for painting, but my working space is a bit cramped and it's just easier to paint the smaller parts, at least for me, while still on the tree. I'll take as many parts off as I can, as convenient for me, and spray them all around, but too many loose parts almost inevitably ends up with one or two missing as is usually my luck, lol. There's almost always some trimming to do anyways, so no big deal.

I always liked that car, but the kit was challenging to say the least. I can't wait to see how yours turns out!

That is a beautiful color!

Pretty sharp, I like that color!

Today's progress on the Revell '29 Model A Roadster. I sprayed on two coats of Createx 4050 Clear in preparation for the flames. Interior is sprayed in Apple Barrel White and Admiral Blue, with white embossing powder painted Admiral Blue for the carpet, a few touch-ups are needed but nothing major. Engine is sprayed in Anita's Galvanized Tin, Tamiya Clear Blue on the shifter knob, battery box, and front shocks. Tamiya Clear Red for the mufflers and wood grain steering wheel, and Panel Line Accent on the radiator shell, timing cover and oil and transmission pans.

Looks great! Well done!

I mixed up a custom blue with my usual craft paint for the re-paint, especially since I threw the can of Dupli-color out. I think it came out pretty good. I'll put a coat or two of clear on it before attempting the flame mask portion of the program.

Very well done!

That does look good! My issue with that kit would be how easy/possible to strip or prime and paint over the body as I would want to go a different color.

Nice looking Vette!

Oh yeah, not pleasant! Hope you get yours sorted out too!

All three on the left, but the lower two on the left really stand out especially the bottom red and black one!

That's going to look great! I'm not so sure the Mystic Emerald has any gold in it, but it is a very sharp color.

Nicely done in an excellent color!