TransAmMike

Those are nice paint jobs Jim....you didn't mention what the paint is.

Very interesting story Mike. Ours was bought new from the dealer. I specifically wanted the H.O. engine and luckily they had just what we wanted. Was black with the silver ground effects.

Well as I have said, my acrylic in the form of craft and Createx isn't really the issue. I just have to find a clear that I can apply without or with minimal orange peel. I have never used the actual model acrylics. I there actually one that dries with a gloss finish?

Very nice Ray, I also enjoyed doing that kit☝️

Hey there Mike form another Mike. Good job of the "replica". I bought an '84 new myself. My wife claimed it as her car. I talked her into letting me sell it because I wanted a Corvette. She cried her eyes out as the new owner drove it off.....she never lets me forget it too even after all these years.

Welcome Steve......cool and interesting car!!

Well Dave, as it appears my orange peel issue is likely the Rustoleum rattlecan Crystal Clear acrylic lacquer, maybe it's time for me to try another product.....or change the way I spray it. I've been sitting here looking at available products and since all my purchases are pretty much limited to on-line with HL exception, I can't do a lot of trying different products.

Hi there Dave...I can always count on you for advice? I have been using the stynylrex primer since you suggested it to me. I more recently discovered the Createx Autoborne sealer and really like it. Goes on easily to a smoothe finish. One plus with the Autoborne is it come in several colors so you can kind of color key your top color coat. If I understand right, the Tamiya is a clear that has color??

Definately a great finish...you didn't mention what paint it is.

Thanks guys' for chiming in on this subject. A lot of good advice using different types of paints. Since I've become determined to get an acceptable good craft paint and/or Createx due to my just not wanting to use solvent based paint so it's where my focus is. As we know, these paints don't usually dry glossy but in my limited experience generally don't orange peel. There may be a bit of a rough finish which I expect is due to a few issues and those can be lightly sanded out to a smooth finish. For me, it's the clearing process that rears it's ugly head.

I did a forum search looking for a specific tread dealing with orange peel issues and if I missed one I apologize. Anyway, In the 6 or so years I have resumed building model cars I have yet to have very many good results getting a paint job and or clearing without the dreaded orange peel. Over those years I have used rattle cans (enamels and laquers) and in the last 1 to 1.5 years air brushing with a Paasch H and more recently my Mr. Hobby Proton that I really like. I have yet to spray any enamel because I just prefer acrylic paints but those have been limited to craft and Createx. The only clear I have used on the acrylics is the Rustoleum Crystal Clear acrylic lacquer. I know wet sanding is an after painting remedy but I have this fear of burning thru the clear with my heavy hand, ruining a reasonably nice base color coat. I'm hoping a discussion on this topic will help me and those that may be interested in this topic. Lets' hear it guys!!

The only one I did came out real nice. It's a fun, simple and well detailed kit to build. Yours looks very cool Ray, pretty red☝️

Oh yeah Luke, that's one fine looking '50 Olds.☝️

You're doing great Bob, looks like the brush painted seat came out just fine.

Very nice Gerry, being a '66 GTO fan you know which ones are my fav's?

I've had pretty good success with Anita's (a Rustoleum brand) and Deco Art( and using Dave G's thinner concoction). I use Rusto Crystal Clear Acrylic and it works just fine with the 2 I mentionad. I also use Createx.

This was meant to be a PM to Bob, Sorry.

Just took the Expedition to mecahinic to try to read the computor code. He couldn't get his fancy OBD reader to work either. He checked the fuses and all are good. He doesn't know what to do either, said maybe need to take to Ford. That ain't happenning.

What about your pencil stamp. Use acrylic so if it doesn't look good, wash it off.

Your wanting to do them black??

Very nice Gerry and a lot of good looking details. ? And just one more thing, whats not to like about a'66 GTO?

And a Happy New Year to you too. Yep, hearing them staging would be awesome.

My 2 cents, I've always preferred Krylon over Rustoleum, but I do use the Rusto Crystal Clear Acrylic laquer. The Krylon Foil (I get at HL) is a great product. Not quite chrome but great for a veey shiny polished aluminum look.

Well shoot Jerry, so sorry for you and your family. Maybe now he can play with the several we lost in the last few years.?

Looks good, I like how you did the protection for the green.