CA Whitecloud

This one was a struggle, but it is complete. Just don't look too close.

It helps when you have two of the same kit. I finally went back to the first body that had the melted window frame (see above). That's why the window frame is chopped. I can't wait to see how I get that to look decent. I paid for two kits, so I'm going to get at least one build out of it.

Moving on!

Nope...can't leave well enough alone.

*PS. I purposely clipped the window frame to attack separately. That will be fun to watch.

So, another Rub Out and another color change. I still have a ways to go for laying down a good top coat with rattle cans. Still AB deficient.

After another Rub Out, I had to try a different blue. I did not want to wait for shipping of another can of the dark blue. I really liked the darker blue with the pearl interior and the red stripped tires. I do not like this blue, shame. Thoughts?

*The squeezing and heating did correct the warping pretty good.

The clamps left severe gouges/deformations on the sides. I sanded around the injury, but it was too deep. I'm not giving up. I'm going to fill the gashes and try to sand it all flush.

170°?

Is it savable? I clamp it and put it in the dehydrator, how hot can I set it before the paint melts?

Rookie Mistake! So, I was not happy with the top coat after some sanding. I went to give it another shot, put the body on my trusty Tamiya spring stand, gave the body another coat, and left it to dry...outside...in the sun...for a few hours. Coverage and finish is way better...BUT, Warp Factor 10!!

Progress.

Is it fixed? It wasn't me.