jeffp60
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A girl in high school had the same color
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I know how you feel. Bronco was perfect.paint job went great.best model I ever built. Every one since has been a nightmare. Some mine(not paying attention mostly or too soon),but man,the fit,instructions or just glue that won't stick... son bought me the amt 69 gtx and I hope it goes like the bronco or I'm done .
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1 hour ago, ncbuckeye67 said:
Love the weathering. Very realistic! I grew up in the Snow(rust) Belt (on the sunny shores of Lake Erie), so I've definitely seen my share of rust...
Thanks,didn't want to do too much ,but doesn't take long in buffalo.
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Just be aware that Propellants used in paint spray cans usually are di-methyl ether or a mixture of propane and butane
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Getting closer to finished. Little nervous about tub. No alignment pins, have to put it in and glue rear panel in and hope it sits right.
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Getting closer to finished. Little nervous about tub. No alignment pins, have to put it in and glue rear panel in and hope it sits right.
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9 minutes ago, Dave G. said:
I'll just say that whatever you decide Test first !
Basically I have tested first. Just curious what the "pros" do it. I have 3 coats on,do one more maybe,then 3,4 coats of clear. Thanks everyone!
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Ctruss53, thanks. I found out about clear drying on last build. After a day I added windows, dead center of roof I got a finger smoosh ! Rubbed it out with arm and hammer advanced toothpaste.
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I use rattle can primer and clear
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Picked up some Topnotch matte paints. Got cover coat done. Looking for procedural process.
1st coat, clear, 2nd coat clear,etc ?? Toothpaste sand as needed between each ? Different for "show car" vs everyday vehicle (high shine vs not waxed car) and why alternate coats ? I've airbrushed h o scenery but,never a model.
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On 6/9/2023 at 9:34 PM, mikemodeler said:
The first gen Scout is available in 3D printed resin from Robert Burns, accurate body and drops onto the AMT/Ertl reissued second gen Scout chassis with some slight mods.
Mikemodeler, only one i saw was junkyard scout 2.
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I'm thinking those born in 50s,60s would want to build what they drove and could afford to buy.
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Thanks Chad, if I ever do this again I'll check out your suggestions
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2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:
You didn't say that in your original post.
You said "take the sheen off".
That could be taken in any number of ways.
Then, in your second post you said, "Just looking for a not so shiny toy look".
That doesn't tell us anything about wanting a weathered result either.
It wasn't until you were well into your annoyance that we learned what effect you were actually looking for.
Not to beat a dead horse, but if you want specific answers, you need to ask specific questions.
Dulling the chrome is a simple operation that I offered you a solution for in my first response.
Dullcote........Done.
Steve
TITLE:How do you dull chrome
QUESTION: Any idea how to take the "sheen" off of the chrome ?
pretty specific, my reason is irrelevant.
And yes you did answer my question. My annoyance was with the others comments, on Amazon its people writing "I have no idea ,never bought this"... KWT just responded with "flat clear" and posted his 78 gmc rust bucket. Little more than I plan though.
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Never saw flat clear. Does it lower mirror finish at all ?
Funny thing with it is : a plow(very good) ,cb radio,whip antenna,winch,(all chrome),gas can, 2 pair valve covers and all suspension parts/torsion bars. Inner doors are blank,only upper rad hose. Fit/flash is good.
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78 gmc. Dull the chrome. Simple question. Haven't decided on body paint yet,but probably going to be too good for age and condition of plow and underside. Disappointed in the kit for a revell .only detail in bucket is a dash and bench seat. Door panels are blank.
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We build models, I'm not building a show car. I'm building a 50 yr old p/u with a plow. Really shiny with rust spots would look absurd, hence the "dull " look. I just took steelwool to it and rusted it .
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I know it's not personal, they don't know me. I'm talking about "how do you ...." and instead of "try this" or "do this" ,I get "I don't get it", "makes no sense" and pics of "never been polished".
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Nice job ! My 69 convertible had the open grill .
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10 hours ago, Steve H said:
Hi Jeff, everyone has differing opinions on this as witnessed by the replies above. Sometimes I leave kit chrome as is, but recently most of my builds get a couple of light coats of Tamiya smoke. Below show a couple of examples. Takes a bit of practice to get it right, the key for me was to warm the paint, and light coats. If you lay it down heavy, the results are not good.
Impala is what I am looking for. Not a "mirror" finish.
Annoys me when I ask a question and I get a bunch that just has opine about my choice but can't answer my question.
I post my builds for honest critiques, I post questions for answers.
Thank you Steve H for the answer and photos
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Damn ! That is some nice detail . Interior was fantastic, then I saw the engine compartment!! AWSOME !
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My chrome never looked shiny unless I polished it. Kinda why they sell CHROME POLISH .
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26 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said:
Testors "Dullcote" in a spray can would be the easiest if you're just looking for an aluminum look.
Steve
Just looking for not so shiny toy look
Wish round 2 would release some obscure stuff
in Truck Kit News & Reviews
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Even if round2 could make bodies / parts to fit other kits, scout 800 to bronco or scout 2, but I think average person, (me), can't pay $60+ for a scout body and hope I can make it work. I know it's a lot of time/effort/money to 3d but $20s is more like my price. I KNOW, but is a Maserati worth the $$,yes. THATS why I own a chevrolet!!