bobthehobbyguy

Glad to be able to help. Were you able to figure out the issue with the marks in the paint?

Looking good. Sorry to hear about the setbacks. Quite frankly I wouldn't rush what is left. You will end up with a model you're not 100 percent satisfied with. You've got a lot of work in this project don't rush the final assembly. I've been down this road to many times in the past.

Cool project. Looks like the framr from the amt parts pack with a different front end. Great job on the body. Cool idea for all chrome chassis.

Cool project. Looking forward to seeing more .

I agree side windows really work on it. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

Great start.

Here is an interesting link to various paint problems. http://www.painterssupply.net/paint_troubleshooting_guide.html The key to getting good paint is good preparation, use compatible materials(use one manufacturers paint system ), allow for proper flash times, paint in the proper temperature and humidity This provides the best chance for success. Doing anything else is courting disaster.

Nice work. Super job on the masking, May the paint gods smile on you for the zdeora.

http://www.markwilliams.com/chassisKits.aspx?CategoryID=216 found this link doing a google search on funnycar chassis

I think the inconsistency is related to temperature and humidity. You'd have to monitor them everytime to see which is the most critical. All paints are designed to be used as a system not just testors. As with most things we need to find what works for us. I'm sure there is someone out there that can get away with spraying lacquer over enamel but they will always run the risk of undesirable results.

Another nice group of dragsters. How about some more details.

Nice group of dragsters. How about some details.

Great update. The edge on the bed looks great. Great work as always.

Looking good. Great choice on using the spokes.

Steve the point is that testors is giving you the the recoat times when using their products. Not to belabor the point but you are using mcw and duplicolor along with the clear. In that case you need to figure out what works. The recoat times are only relevant to using testors throughout the entire process.

Looking good. Looking forward to seeing this painted.

Great job. Love the paint.

Love the ramp plates. Looking forward to seeing more.

I know tamiya and testors are a synthetic lacquer that uses alcohol as the solvent since its possible to strip it with rubbing alcohol. ?Whereas duplicolor is a true lacquer.. This may be part of the issue.

However the wild card in all of this is using different brands of paint. Not sure if flash times would be applicable in this case.

Thanks for the helpful info. I'm sure a majority of paint cracking issues is rushing the process.

The drivers door came out great. Brilliant idea matching the hood louvers. Keep up the good work.

The answer to the eternal question of what do you do with half a datsun z, the front fork from a motorcycle, and a spare v8,

Ace thanks for the info. How long were you waiting for the flash time before clearing on the areas that were ok. Steve were the coral and the white also testors, Also which clear. General queation to all has anyone had the cracking when using just testors for all parts of painting?

Nice work as always. Great idea using the electrical connectors for the exhuast tips.