Sonorandog

Thank you for all the kind words. The kit was mostly a good time. The rear taillights and fin caused me some issues. By the time it was all done I was happy to be finished. I went into this one hoping for it to be a quick build but then it dragged on longer than expected.

This was a lot of fun when doing the chassis and interior. The body work fought me a little and I was ready for this one to be done.

I have one and really like it. Here is some detailed info on it, plus a lot of handy paint tools. https://modelpaintsol.com/model-paint/ak-interactive-paint-purification-cups

I just started this kit. Right hand drive only.

Tragedy! Turns out I did not have as a secure mounting as I thought. I heard a crash and went exploring. Found her on the ground.

You are so right. When you’re not enjoying it and trying to force it, so you can just be done with it. It is obvious that you are not giving the project the attention it deserves. For Christmas I received a new model for a gift plus I have just bought a new spray booth. I have been looking forward to playing with my new booth and making the new model. I feel compelled to make a gift quickly otherwise it gets put on the shelf and forgotten about with the rest of the stash. When somebody gives you something they like to see it put to use. I like to prioritize those builds and then send a picture to show I appreciated the gift. At least for me it seems the right thing to do. Thanks for all your feedback along the way with this project.

I just got a new spray booth. This is my first down draft model. So far it is great! I was just playing around a little with it today and it sucked all the fumes away. Can’t ask for more than that. It is an Artograph 1530.

Difficult decision has been reached. I am going to call the boat done for now. Technically it is complete. I just would like to get some detail painting done. But I am growing frustrated with it and trying to rush wrapping it up because it is in the way of other projects I want to work on. So instead of pushing through with a less than sunny disposition I am going to stop and revisit the final painting when I actually want to work on it again instead of feeling obligated to. For now it is hanging on the wall in my workshop.

I attempted that very technique this afternoon. It did not go well for me. I am now debating if I can live with it or should I sand it down and repaint the green and scallops.

Great looking build. Thanks for the history lesson.

Thanks. It has been fun but a challenge. I am looking forward to finishing it. I have sanded out the paint a little and it is now ready for the final details. Still have to figure that part out.

Base colors are done. A little polish and it will be all good. Now the hardest part(for me) figure stencils and how to paint the final details.

That’s a good looking collection of vehicles.

A little more done. I was hoping to move on to painting the base coat, but I may have to touch up a few more little spots. Either that or learn to live with reality. Thanks for the tip about the stand. This one has no prop to worry about so an old piece of 4x4 works for painting. I have not decided what the final display solution will be.

I have a mini Bond museum waiting to be built. Minus the Proteus.