Jn499

The paint is actually craft paint from FolkArt. It does a pretty decent job thinned down with washer fluid. I was surprised. I picked up about 40 bottles of different paint as that store is going out of business and some on the paint is as low as 33 cents. here’s where I’m at

I moved onto this kit that I picked up for $4.00 at a close store. I figure for the little I paid I may try to go outside of my comfort zone in color and the flashy alternate “foose upgrades.” I went with a color shifting craft paint. The effect is not really portrayed in the photos as in person but in the light the color shifts from amber-yellow to a lime green. No clear on it yet. Well here’s where I’m at for the moment

Thank you I’m pleasantly surprised at the feed back. I did pick up some bare metal foil in both colors. So the center portion will be gold as on the actual car. I used frog tape for delicate surfaces. But I will order the suggested tape. Thank you. I’m proud that it is being viewed as decent quality from everyone. There are definitely imperfections but I’m not going to get to crazy about it, Like I said it’s my first go at “taking it seriously”. I picked up a ton of these craft paints at a craft shop that is going out of business so some were 33 cents a bottle! But I picked up some color shifting, some metallic with nice flake so I’m looking forward to trying out some ideas I have. Thank you again for the feedback. I will update as I go. Take care

Hello all I am new to the forum and just left my first introduction post. I have decided to become more “serious” about completing model kits. I have built kits on and off growing up and have brush painted and spray painted and pretty much slapped lots together. It wouldn’t bother me if I couldn’t get one piece to fit properly as I would just omit that part! i just purchased some kits and well as some modeling tools (Work smarter not harder). I made some paint stands from coat hangers and made a spray booth out of foam board. I also purchased an airbrush setup and have decided to start out with craft paints thinned down with washer fluid. Well here’s where I am at so far with the 57 Ford. The body has not been clear coated “pledge/future” and I will be attempting to foil the side areas rather than decals. I’m definitely open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Thank you for your time

Good evening, Id like to say that I stumbled upon this forum a couple weeks ago and have been feverishly reading posts and how to’s etc. I am not new to modeling as I would build kits as a kid with my dad. I am however new as a “more serious” enthusiast. I just purchased my first airbrush setup and am working on a 1957 Ford wagon that I am enjoying. I will post some progress pictures in the appropriate “workbench” forum. I’d like to say thank you to everyone who takes the time to post on here providing tips and insight as it has been a huge help. I look forward to learn more than I have in these first couple weeks and hope to be able to contribute as well. thanks again, Joe