Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 More than 20 years sgo, I built a Monogram 1953 Chevy Bel Air. It was my second attempt at rattle can painting, and foiling. The car turned out ok for the time, and I remember using the custom wheels on it, as the kit was incomplete when I got it from another builder. Really have to look for that model. It's inside a box in mu stash, somewhere... On present day, I decided to build the kit again. I needed something to do during the carnaval holiday, as I'm not a fan of the thing, and what better than building a simple, kit? Started on Saturday painting the body, and I did it the way it shouldn't be done, I painted the dark color first... I did that because I know that Tamiya TS-14 black dries faster than Tamiya TS-26 Racing White, and I wanted the thing done by today... Well, the painting went OK, I guess, and while the black was drying I built the engine and interior, all with Tamiya acrylics. As soon as the black would survive being taped, I painted the roof Racing White. By yesterday It was dry enough to foil. I assembled the entire thing today, and just took some pictures. It's far from being my best job, but I for sure had fun during the carnaval. Even had time to add some spark plug wires to the "Blue Flame" six. Also added some whitewall tires from my parts box. Really dislike the radials Monogram sends with this kit, and well, dislike radials in general. Due to the rush, I even painted the Chevy emblem on the hood with the colors inverted... let's pretend its not messed up OK?? Hope you guys like my four day Chevy adventure. 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr
GTJUNIOR Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Impressive build Tûlio. Super clean and glossy.
wayne swayze Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Beautiful work as usual Tulio ! I wish I could build a model in 4 months !!
peekay Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Beautiful job, doesn't look at all rushed! Don't know how you get Tamiya sprays to shine like that without polishing.
Renegade Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Very nice. I wish my builds went that quick and looked that good.
cobraman Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Nice ! You sure do know how to lay down a great paint job .
Ramfins59 Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Nice work as usual Tulio. I have one of these kits in my stash that I will eventually get to. I hope it comes out looking as good as yours.
bbowser Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 I know you messed up the emblem because it's a Bowtie ! Great job as usual, your paint and foil work is outstanding.
tomsheehy Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 It is such a pleasure viewing your builds, no matter what they are. You have the knack of creating beautiful, accurate replicas. Bravo...
Harry P. Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Beautiful job, doesn't look at all rushed! Don't know how you get Tamiya sprays to shine like that without polishing. He didn't say he didn't polish it.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks guys!! Very appreciated.Beautiful job, doesn't look at all rushed! Don't know how you get Tamiya sprays to shine like that without polishing.Usually I don't have any issues with Tamiya spray paint, it just comes out pretty shiny, and dried that way. If it's cold tough, let's say below 20 degrees Celsius, it tends to form a slight fogging, so I paint on a heated room when it's cold.I usually polish Tamiya paint only to remove a eventual dust spec, or little defect. Otherwise, it's not needed. On this Chevy I had to polish the trunk, as a cats hair got it's way into it and left a spot on the still wet paint. The rest of the model wasn't polished, I only waxed it to protect the paint, as I always do.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 I know you messed up the emblem because it's a Bowtie ! Great job as usual, your paint and foil work is outstanding. I'll add nothing to that...
Belugawrx Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Wait until you see my 12 hr FORD build,...heheheheThat black is INSANELY deep...and,... oh yeah ...you gotta keep the cats outta the cars Tulio!!Cheers
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Wait until you see my 12 hr FORD build,...hehehehe That black is INSANELY deep... and,... oh yeah ... you gotta keep the cats outta the cars Tulio!! Cheers Oh God... When you have seven cats, cats hair is on places you couldn't even imagine!! Not to mention I don't even bother buying new sofas... I have a collection of those adhesive little rolls to remove cats hair from the clothes before going out!!
CometMan Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 A Chevy, are you feeling OK Tulio??!! But your work is exquisite as usual!
Foxer Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Black that deep and no polishing . man . .that is BEAUTIFUL!
Harry Joy Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Nice. It took me about thirteen years give or take to build my 1953 Bel Air.
Misha Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Tovarish,Great colour combo! Your work is always very impressive, both the models and photographs.Congrats, Misha
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Black that deep and no polishing . man . .that is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks!! Not really a big deal with Tamiya spray paint. On the Build by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr On the Build by Túlio Lazzaroni, on Flickr Also, I never use primer with Tamiya spray paint. Only if it's metallic, and the plastic is not white.
Harry P. Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Tulio...beautiful! You are a master builder.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 A Chevy, are you feeling OK Tulio??!! But your work is exquisite as usual! Yep, quite OK Tovarish, Great colour combo! Your work is always very impressive, both the models and photographs. Congrats, Misha Spacibo Tovarish! Tulio...beautiful! You are a master builder. Thanks Harry!!!
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