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Mostly scuffed over, but may have been some bare spots. Warm and pretty humid. It was borderline on the weather. I would not have tried to spray a finish coat as it was. So you 're saying you've had weather affect crazing? That's new to me or maybe I just missed the connection. Hmmmm..... I have had this before, but not regularly enough to connect he weather. And I realize now that this is a different Duplicolor primer than I usually use. I hate the sanding trying to fix it, but got no choice. Ugh.

I can't answer that. Never had any issue with it lifting or flaking on bare or sanded plastic. But that's my results.

Clear plastic primer? What's that one?

I have a can of the Tamiya primer. Have to relearn how to spray with it, if I remember correctly. And it is expensive to a tight wad like me. Might have to rethink that as well, when a kit costs like they do now. And I have to plan and order, which fails me often enough - I miss the LHS. I usually end up stopping by one of the chain auto parts stores and looking through their paints and getting what I *think* will work best. I also agree that it is likely a PLASTIC issue more than a paint issue these days. I was surprised that it crazed the Tamiya plastic. I've got to hit Lowe's this evening for some lacquer thinner. May peruse the Rustos and see if they have anything usable. Whites, blacks, such as that. I really only have these two kits planned at this time, so no needs for anything else. Works well for interiors too. If it does craze or not polish up, adds texture. I used to be big on Krylon for this stuff, but it reacts randomly now as well. I know some people aren't impressed with HPI GUYs stuff, but I do follow him to see kits and am impressed by the results he gets mostly, working as fast as he does. He says his builds are usually 2 days. And the Rustoleum is working for him.

I bought ONE of each of the first 3. I didn't have time to add the midget racers which didn't interest me at the time. I have also missed the new Bronco kit - just don't have time and enough interest to do it. If they ever hit a version I really like - I will though - the Bill Stroppe was close. I'm just waiting and not speculating on what Atlantis might have. HPI GUY did the 1/8 trike from Atlantis - no interest to me at all. If they do something that interests me, I 'll try to get it.

And maybe that's where I screwed up. Scratch filling primer this time. I don't remember when I bought this - not long ago. Don't remember my thought process, either. I probably thought this might work better with my current building process of scribing panel lines and such. HAH! I just remembered - I bought this to fix my MILs real car. Then I put the can on my modeling table, figuring I could use it there. Still my fault for not testing first. I've really got to do some organizing.... I did have plans to do that during the first 2 week Covid shutdown back in March, but only got 3 days of one week at home, then I was called back to work - was only person in office for like 3 solid weeks. and told that I would never be laid off again til the owner or I die. Or retire.

Yes I think I even read that one too. It's crazy that paints are so wildly inconsistent anymore. [see what I did there?]. I should have known better and I think that thought fleetingly passed through my mind. I also realized a few hours later that I was forcing myself to model and impatiently at that. All mistakes are my own and I know better, but was soo excited to work on these that I made stupid mistakes that I will have to correct on $60 worth of kit plastic. Mustang and Chevelle. I want both of these to look very nice. Here's an aside - with a 60's era annual or promo, you can do some basic modeling - cleaning parting lines and seams, throw on a Testors enamel spray paint job some interior detailing and you have a reasonably NICE out of box build. See photo. (59 Imperial photo) But this GT4 and the SS396 deserve better than that. (Fujimi Daytona & 68 SS396 photo). Opposite ends of the modeling spectrum. All of these turned out well and were built at my current house. (coincidentally, I think all are painted with Rustoleum paints and minimal polishing). So I know I am capable of a workman like paint job. I just got impatient and used an unknown and untested paint on what should have been "tested in inconspicuous area for compatibility" as the label might say. I had quite a philosophical debate with myself over this. I used to airbrush a lot. I would plan out several kits worth of airbrushing, then go to building ("well-ventilated" paint area) and do it all in one session. I would load the dehydrator as I went and with careful planning could have everything done but the bodies maybe. And they would be in primer to cure for final sanding/inspection before color, which is a whole other dedicated session. On the flipside, if I found a part that was missed, I would pop out to building, mix a little paint, spray and be done in a few minutes. NOW, I can't seem to bring myself to do it that way anymore. Things happening in life, having to PLAN WHEN I can work on models, WHERE I can work - building? or house? With the heat this summer, not a lof of building going on at workbench in outbuilding. In my former life I had my workbench in the laundry room. With the new life and wife, I don't get dedicated indoor building space. Always a set up/takedown thing. We don't have an extra room to spare for a workbench. And I really really need to clean my outbuilding work area. But then I lose a session or two of modeling time. I say all this because it goes to the heart of WHY I screwed this up. And what I need to do to get it back to a better place. So this is also more than a paint issue for me as a modeler and might need to be it's own post about "did ya ever think about?" kinda thing. Thanks for reading, y'all...

Ok, started messing with mine this weekend. Having to sand down the bad primer, but here is some test fitting. I'll put a tiny little filler piece to spam the gap, probably. Leave the bumper gap. Just my solution that suits me. When displayed, it will be above eye level, on shelf at top of room. I doubt anyone seeing my models will notice.

These kits built make great interior door stops. That's what I use them for now. And the grandbaby can find him a car to play with too. Built originally with my kids when they were young. Simple enough to have a car to play with in a few minutes.

Dang, 19 threads you have posted and you have hit the nail on the head in my opinion. We have a huge thread on the 69 Chevelle going and lots of nay sayers. I bought it and am endeavoring to fix what I think needs it. When finished, it will closely resemble a 69 SS396 to most everyone but an owner perhaps. I didn't even know there wer issue with the Revell Nova. Mine looks great and my son helped with it a little. SO it is the NOVA I will keep in my collection. I think I have built most every new kit in the last 25 years and didn't think a thing about all the details that are complained about. Thanks for the post.

Looks interesting. C'mon and take it out of the box and get some outdoors off road photos. Bet it would look great! Funny thing, now I look at plastic kits and wonder if I can get it in diecast.

Looks good. You'll build the couragae to add more details as you go. ANd you can always go back to this one and add details later.

Enlarged photos don't really show the crazing. I've been spray bombing for years, so it's not like I did some prep thing incorrectly. Same process as always. There is just no predicting what new sprays will do with new formulations. Probably going to start sticking with Rustoleum 2x primers and paints. HPI GUY Chris seems to have good luck and it does seem to work pretty well. Can't find duplicolors as reliably. I did get a can of "Miracal" flat black at Dollar General. It sprays beautifully. But in the weather right now, it dries a semi flat dark gray. Which works for me, as I can mist on other blacks to give different finishes.

LOL. I have been in or close to commercial art since 1984, Not even interested in taking up any more forms of art. But thanks for the work you did. I remember them, that's something, right? You'll live on in infamy with me at least.

I'm not sure thewre would have been a red metallic offered in 57. I have assumed it was RoadLegends giving the car a sparkle. I have it in 1/43 I think with same paint. I think. Matador red was the only red I see offered when I google 1957 Chevy paint charts. Just don''t mention it to anyone. Kinda like my M2 57 210 - the Harbor blue has metal flake in it, but it's close to harbor blue from a distance.

Welp, first place I looked was NOT the NASCAR stuff. I"ll try again this evening maybe.

So, thought I'd prime these two right quick. New can of duplicolor gray primer. This is NOT kit plastic friendly! Be warned. See photos.

I started mine this weekend. Very impatiently and now I have to fix some of that. Had a bad primer reaction. Waiting for it to cure more. Did get some other stuff going on it. Not ready for a thread yet, not that there is much to post, since this car is getting a lof of attention. I am using Indycals Motorcraft sheet, so that will be something. Just can't bring myself to do a gray race car. Race cars are supposed to be colorful, vibrant.

Looks great!

Love it. I really liked the real car when they were current. Nice kit, nice build.

I really need to look and see if I have any of those to help you out. I *think* I know where they are. If I'm right and have any, I'll let you know. I always tried to at least buy the interesting cars.

Elegant! Classy! I like it. Cool enough. Are you the Gregg Kluck that used to draw a cartoon for SAE? Airgtar? Do you give lessons?

When I get started for real I will post up. And thanks for the tip about the indycals. I think I read that on thier site too. Fred Cady deals were printed similarly, but each color layer is separate and you have to build them up - you should try a set of those sometime if you have never. Harder to find now but out there still. And good about the Micro Sol. All I have is Sol and Set, so that's good to know.

That turned out well.

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