Exotics_Builder

No, it was George Washington

Well, I had a mishap on the Royal Pontiac 66 GeeTO and the body is being stripped. Ned to figure out the decals though, as they were applied. I did make a Hi-Res scan of them, so I at least have a starting point. As that project is off the table for a bit, I decided that I have not done a race car for a few years, so went to the shelves to decide what genre to tackle. I decided on Rally cars. I only have four kits in that category. I did not want to complicate a project as I have other things going. I also decided since Testor Model Master paints are getting harder to come by, that I would try some of the Tamiya Acrylics. I have used them in limited form in the past, namely the tinted clears. Thus, I elected the 1999 Ford Focus WRC by Tamiya. I got the kit in a raffle years ago and got the Scale Motorsport detail sets for it. The kit is curbside but does have considerable chassis and interior detail. So, on the bench it went. Clean was generally easy, given it is a Tamiya kit. There are some ejector pin marks that needed some attention, and some that would not be visible once finished. After cleaning, I applied Tamiya Fine White Primer and then started the color painting using their acrylics. In most cases the colors brushed on decently, including good blending. In some cases, mainly semi-gloss black, there was some roughness needing attention. In just about every case, a second light coat was needed and some additional touchup after parts assembly. So far, the chassis bottom and suspension components are done and need assembly. On the body, I scribed out door, trunk and hood lines to make them deeper and cut out the top grill section to make way for a PE piece. Next steps are chassis assembly, interior and body work.

Just used recently and was fine

I'd have to check the kits I have to be sure. But somewhere along the line, the automatic shifter is on the dash board as well as a stick shift.

Got the decals on, and they were a pain. Even with a strong coat of Microscale Decal Film, the long red accent lines came apart. Fortunately I have some Red Chatpak tape that is very close to the size of the stripes and quite thin. So, the tape "volunteered" to take the place of the decal stripes. There also was a "hickey" on the red part of one of the Hurst Logos. I did do a Hi-res scan of the decal sheet and could try to print off just the logo, but not yet sure if worth it. I have washed the model and getting ready to clear coat it. The decals really need a clear coat to better blend in.

Here: TES_Revell_Paint_Match_Guide1 And here for the color chart Revell GmbH

Thanks. I usually go light until the last, if a wet coat is really needed.

I've been thinking of trying, but wasn't sure if it would work with the lacquer paints (Zero, Tamiya, Testor, Cobra Color, Splash, Gravity) that I use for automotive.

I got the same notice

Yes it is. Last minute idea.

Haven't ordered anything since July, and it took a bit to get here because of Covid delays. But not overly extraordinary. Took longer for the Scale Productions order in July.

Calling it done. Just some quick shots as I won't set up the photo booth until later this month. Again, period custom per a club challenge, meaning nothing could be done to it that wasn't 1964 or earlier. Got the resin body some years back at the DuPage County Toy Show. Given the body, it would have "poppers" for the doors. Trying to figure out the gas cap door, I decided that it would be in the trunk (ala some European sports cars). Did drill for a frenched antenna and frenched the taillights with 59 Caddy lamps. I am sure our club Adjudicator of All Classic Automotive Genres (Dave Fletcher) will find somethings I incorrectly did. But it is not a type that I have a big interest in and needed to do a lot of research

I scan mine (or pull down a PDF copy) and try options on my computer if I am trying graphics, unsure of body color or deciding on multitone paint jobs. Usually, though, I find photos of the 1:1 in different color combinations and select from that

A great idea that I did not know about, but too late for that. The battery is molded to the side of the engine bay. So, I would have had to cut that out and replace early in the build

Final test fitting before assembling, touch up and final polish. Hubcaps staying off until assembled.

No need for a grill, just skewers

Test fit on exhaust system. Anyone have an idea of where this is going?

Well, I think I've got the chassis and interior as far as I can go at the moment. So, it is on to tackle the decals and other body work.

I'm a charter member of that club

Pulled this guy back out as to get the bodywork to a finished state. BMF is about half done. I think, in retrospect, the side body trim is too large. I was concerned that the dark color would "swallow" a smaller trim piece. Anyway, it is what it is and staying there.

Tweaking some of the details while getting up the courage to do the body decals. A couple of people told me their red stripes came apart when trying to apply. I did make a hi-res scan of the decal sheet (have been doing that lately for all started builds) and could mask and paint if they fail. But, I would hate to go through the pain.

Would not the AMT 72 Blazer be another option?