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'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks, I needed that. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
So some wet sanding and I'm here. I wanted to "freshen" the clear coat on the hood, so I brushed on some Future. Unfortunately, my desk fan was on, and it dried the clear coat too fast, resulting in brush strokes. So, I wet sanded the hood and now it's very smooth to the touch. My question is: If I spray the clear coat on this time, will the color be fine and show evenly? Or, do I need to sand all the shiny bits away? Or, do I need a fresh color coat? Any advice is appreciated. I've spent too long on this kit, and it's starting to show. Do you guys ever get burned out on a build? I really don't have the resources or the motivation to save this one and start another. So, onward! -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks Stu. They only come out perfect sometimes...NOT! My builds are usually GFAD. Good from a Distance -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks Nick. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I hand painted the bottom to see if I wanted to use the kit decals. I went with the decals. The decal cracked a bit along the raised detail of the rails. I kept applying solution, but that only did so much. It's not to noticeable. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I will add that when using the alcohol, I "DAB" the alcohol with a micro-applicator instead of rubbing to get the offending paint loose. Then I wipe off with a clean cotton bud to avoid the smears. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That is really clever. I'll have to keep that in the one in the toolbox. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That is the plan. Except I did not mask off the engine bay this time. I needed to get the paint down before sunset and the rain comes tomorrow. Cab is under a box to dry. Thanks for the heads up on Tamiya paints. I try not to overlap colors if possible. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Just a little overspray they said (see above). Should be an easy touch-up they said... Obviously my masking job sucked, but here's the thing. Since I don't have an airbrush I rely on rattle cans. That always puts me in a tough situation when I need to do touchups on the body color. I have yet to find a consistent method of getting just a little paint from the can and having it be the right consistency to brush on. I tried spraying a "puddle" of the white on aluminum foil but it came out so thin that when I tried to brush it on it ran right under the tape. Also, when the white paint hit the green, which was dry a week, they mixed together and made more of a mess. I'll try fixing it once more, then I give! I knew from the start this would be a hard line to mask and get straight. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Oh, how could you not? -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Wow, that's a really keen observation. Sadly, I did not know that when I went about my masking. I may have to live with the inaccuracy. That brings up the question, did I need to mask off the bed to leave white primer? Or just paint it body color and decal over it? Would that change the appearance of the decals? -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Color went down well. All in all masking was successful-ish. No runs or peel. I'm probably going to leave it, and not sand before clear. I torn on using the door decals or not. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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1966 chevy fleetside pickup
CA Whitecloud replied to charger74's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I happen to be working on this exact kit. You beat me to the big reveal. ? Really nice work. I hope my build lives up to your fine example. I'm waiting for the rain to stop so I can go outside and paint... -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Wiring went well I think. next time I want to try adding some cable looms, any ideas appreciated. This time I drilled holes big enough to insert the boot first. I think it looks cleaner. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks Carl. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I can't decide how to treat the engine bay. Do I make it all body color, all black, or firewall and radiator black and the rest body color. Thoughts? -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Not quite the aquamarine color I was looking for, but that's cool. I tried some pre-shading on the grill before the white topcoat. Well see if it shows at all. -
'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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'66 Chevy Fleetside Pickup - Revell
CA Whitecloud replied to CA Whitecloud's topic in WIP: Model Cars