'32 Ford Victoria (Vicky)

[dragzz]

just thot id ask what clear coat are u useing for that paint

[horsepower]

I really like the green, I saw a Merc done in almost the same combination, except that they used a transparent candy green over the black base. It looks like a deep black until the light hits it then you can pick up the green, have you checked to see if you can file the leaves on the top of the front axle to drop it down, you will probably have to file the tab that goes into the cross member a like amount, plus trim the tops on the shock links at the end of the springs.

[Roadrunner]

Nice start!  I like green!  There's my Vicky above.

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. Did you bore out the front of the horn on yours? Mine is molded solid.

Sure would be nice if there was a way to lower your car Kevin. Any chance of using the Revell axles etc. ?

Thanks, Wayne. Apparently I made an error and the rear can easily be dropped some, for a more natural sit. Once I verify that, I'll shoot some more photos.

[Roadrunner]

just thot id ask what clear coat are u useing for that paint

It's Testors Wet Look, straight from the can, then polished. Looks OK?

[Roadrunner]

I found the hood from my first (mangled) Vic, and to my relief, it's almost the exact same color density, so that's a good thing.

[dragzz]

roadrunner  the clear coat looks great so i like how the model is look so far great work 

[Roadrunner]

I really like the green, I saw a Merc done in almost the same combination, except that they used a transparent candy green over the black base. It looks like a deep black until the light hits it then you can pick up the green, have you checked to see if you can file the leaves on the top of the front axle to drop it down, you will probably have to file the tab that goes into the cross member a like amount, plus trim the tops on the shock links at the end of the springs.

I'm considering several possibilities for paint on future projects, including candies over other colors. The idea really appeals to me. I should be able to drop the front as you suggest, so I thank you for  that suggestion. The front end is glued solid, but I can chop it loose and redo it if need be.

roadrunner  the clear coat looks great so i like how the model is look so far great work 

Thanks for that, Thomas. I'm very much hoping to improve my finishes over time, but for the moment I'm quite pleased, especially given all the problems I've had in the last few months.

[dragzz]

hello roadrunner i use auto air paint and wicked air  both made form the same  . yes it a water base paint u might want to look in to that as well. just thot id let u know

[blunc]

I'm considering several possibilities for paint on future projects, including candies over other colors. (snip)

This was painted with a base coat of insignia red (for the body and radiator shell), a base coat of metallic red for the fender assembly and candy apple red for the glossy top coat over both the insignia red and the metallic red. Keep in mind this paint job is probably thirty years old.

IMG_4612 by Mike, on Flickr

Edited October 9, 2015 by blunc
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[Roadrunner]

hello roadrunner i use auto air paint and wicked air  both made form the same  . yes it a water base paint u might want to look in to that as well. just thot id let u know

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks,

This was painted with a base coat of insignia red (for the body and radiator shell), a base coat of metallic red for the fender assembly and candy apple red for the glossy top coat over both the insignia red and the metallic red. Keep in mind this paint job is probably thirty years old.

Jeesh, looks excellent. So many possibilities.

[Tom Geiger]

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. Did you bore out the front of the horn on yours? Mine is molded solid.

 

Yes. I drilled it with a drill bit and then honed it by turning a number 11 blade round and round until I got the shape I wanted.  There are probably better horns in other kits.   Surprised I remember since I built this around 25 years ago 

Edited October 9, 2015 by Tom Geiger

[Roadrunner]

Yea, the horn as supplied in the kit, is pretty lame, Tom. I'll doctor it up the best that I can.

[horsepower]

If you want to try something different, I did some experiments on spoons looking for a dark candy purple and the one that really excited me was using Metal Flecks metallic blue (more like a metalflake actually) for the base and the transparent red anodizing color from the same brand (Krylon) came out with a very dark purple that just lights up with a direct light, I tried using a white LED inside a polished on the inside aluminum tube to make a mini spotlight and it worked very well and can be powered by AA batteries or just a single even, hidden under a display base.

[Roadrunner]

Interesting ideas, HP, I'll keep them in mind. Over the course of the next dozen or so cars, I intend to do a little experimentation with different colors/effects. We'll see what happens there I guess.

[Roadrunner]

Another snag, but I guess I'll just move on past it;... kit has no decals for the dash! I'll check what little spares I currently have, but don't have a lot of hope of finding anything. On the next Vic, I'll probably hunt down some AM stuff.

[Roadrunner]

I've now adjusted the rear and front end. The front is not quite as low as I'd like, but I think I'll leave it this way.

Edited October 12, 2015 by Roadrunner

[Roadrunner]

Work continues at a snails pace, but at least I now have the spare tire base coated with the Blazing Black.

[wayne swayze]

It's looking good! Keep 'er goin'!

[slusher]

Real nice work so far. Great color choices..

[MeatMan]

Really sweet!

[Roadrunner]

A few weeks back, I masked and painted the flat black areas, only to have the flat black come out glossy,... no idea what happened there. I then realized that I had no Dullcote here, and finally just picked up some this week, so this part is now finished. A few touch-ups here and there, and I believe it will be time for final assembly (I think). Not much of an update, but better than none at all I guess.

Edited December 12, 2015 by Roadrunner

[wayne swayze]

I'm still tuned in..... still like the green and black!

[Roadrunner]

Thanks, Wayne. This certainly won't be my last Vicky, next one will be 100% period stock.