Tom Kren Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Just started this one Moebius 56 300B Paint is Plum Ice from Bob's Paint wheels I will be using are from Steve Zimmerman aka Z-man! Thinkig bout a lt tan interior just getting paint on body so far right now.
cschick Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Wow!!!! Plum ice!!!! Please send me a link that i can score that quality of paint!! Good grief!
aurfalien Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Wow! That paint job is KILLERZ! Inspiring, I wanna do that And those rims, man looks real 1:1 I'm taking notes.
Monty Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Wow!!!! Plum ice!!!! Please send me a link that i can score that quality of paint!! Good grief! That's the frustrating thing - the few times I've seen projects that used his paint, they looked sharp, but IIRC "Bob" doesn't have a website where you can check out his colors or pricing etc. What's a prospective customer supposed to do if they're interested in seeing what colors are available, what kinds of paint are being sold (enamels, lacquers etc) and what the paint and shipping costs are?
horsepower Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Pearl white, and dark violet inserts for seats with the dash top and door tops in exterior color, bottom sections pearl white, carpet in violet.
aurfalien Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) That's the frustrating thing - the few times I've seen projects that used his paint, they looked sharp, but IIRC "Bob" doesn't have a website where you can check out his colors or pricing etc. What's a prospective customer supposed to do if they're interested in seeing what colors are available, what kinds of paint are being sold (enamels, lacquers etc) and what the paint and shipping costs are? It's interesting you say this. I've noticed in general that most if not all of the ma/pa shops have little to no web presence worth mentioning. And fewer check emails etc... About the only one with a good web site and who replies to emails is Paul Fisher of Fisher Model & Pattern. I'm thinking these ppl have day jobs and do the hobby biz as a love/passion on there own time which by the looks of it, they don't have much of (time that is). Edited May 28, 2015 by aurfalien
om617 Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Nice start and great color and wheels. Are you using a more modern drivetrain or going stock?
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Pearl white, and dark violet inserts for seats with the dash top and door tops in exterior color, bottom sections pearl white, carpet in violet. I'm with you! I think some combination of white & lavender would make a much nicer combo with this color. Although, if you're looking for something to tie in with the wheels, maybe white with gold accents would look nice. I think I'd stay away from tan. Steve
Monty Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 It's interesting you say this. I've noticed in general that most if not all of the ma/pa shops have little to no web presence worth mentioning. And fewer check emails etc... About the only one with a good web site and who replies to emails is Paul Fisher of Fisher Model & Pattern. I'm thinking these ppl have day jobs and do the hobby biz as a love/passion on there own time which by the looks of it, they don't have much of (time that is). Some established model-related businesses (Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland etc) can use their lack of web presence to keep the amount of business at a level that keeps them from getting swamped, but I don't understand how a start-up business can get off the ground if no one knows it exists. I want guys like this to succeed because it's likely he'll have something I want, but I still have no clue how to find answers regarding the things I mentioned in my original post.
aurfalien Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Some established model-related businesses (Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland etc) can use their lack of web presence to keep the amount of business at a level that keeps them from getting swamped, but I don't understand how a start-up business can get off the ground if no one knows it exists. I want guys like this to succeed because it's likely he'll have something I want, but I still have no clue how to find answers regarding the things I mentioned in my original post. Try this, hope it helps.
Monty Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) I truly don't mean to come off as antagonistic, but it looks like he's either just a repackager or a reseller of HoK paints. By all accounts it's fantastic paint, but is there an advantage in dealing with him vs buying straight from HoK? Edited May 28, 2015 by Monty
Bumblebi Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Now that is an awesome paintjob, and I love the rims, as one already said, they look 1:1!
aurfalien Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) I truly don't mean to come off as antagonistic, but it looks like he's either just a repackager or a reseller of HoK paints. By all accounts it's fantastic paint, but is there an advantage in dealing with him vs buying straight from HoK? Well, he repacks em in a usable quantity for our hobby and perhaps does a mix as well. Plus there is support of you should have any questions about application/usage/clean up etc... I don't think its as simple as simply going to the source. If you can afford it buy Bobs. In terms of my approach, I will always w/o question buy our hobby specific products. Edited May 28, 2015 by aurfalien
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Great color choice like the wheels. Looking forward to more.
Monty Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Tom, that's an outstanding color you've chosen. If you're running those wheels and tires, you must have something really special planned for the engine. Great start!
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