1959 Olds 98 Convertible

[Curt]

I started this a while ago, my first resin build.  I laid down a nice smooth paint job with Tamiya TS-26. I had some trouble with the tri-tone interior, so I needed to strip the paint and start over.  I looked online and someone had suggested alcohol, so I soaked the tub in 91% IPA for a couple days and it cleaned up nicely.  I re-did the interior paint and it turned out well. 

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Last week as I was starting to foil the body I noticed some paint lift.  I must not have soaked the body long enough in Westley's, so I thought I'd strip it and repaint, just as I'd done with the interior.  I let it soak all night in the alcohol and when I checked it in the morning it was badly warped and can't be salvaged (note the cowl and trunk)..

I don't know if or when I'll be able to order a replacement from the Modelhaus.  I wish I had soaked it in Westley's instead of alcohol but hindsight is 20/20.  Just wanted to share this in case it can keep someone else from making the same error.

Edited April 11, 2016 by Curt
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[CelticModeler]

Next time u need to strip use brake fluid. It works in about an hour and doesnt harm the plastic

[StevenGuthmiller]

I started this a while ago, my first resin build.  I laid down a nice smooth paint job with Tamiya TS-26. I had some trouble with the tri-tone interior, so I needed to strip the paint and start over.  I looked online and someone had suggested alcohol, so I soaked the tub in 91% IPA for a couple days and it cleaned up nicely.  I re-did the interior paint and it turned out well. 

.

Last week as I was starting to foil the body I noticed some paint lift.  I must not have soaked the body long enough in Westley's, so I thought I'd strip it and repaint, just as I'd done with the interior.  I let it soak all night in the alcohol and when I checked it in the morning it was badly warped and can't be salvaged (note the cowl and trunk)..

I don't know if or when I'll be able to order a replacement from the Modelhaus.  I wish I had soaked it in Westley's instead of alcohol but hindsight is 20/20.  Just wanted to share this in case it can keep someone else from making the same error.

Oooh!

That's a bummer Curt!

But you have to remember stripping styrene & stripping resin are 2 different animals.

Some things that work well for plastic will destroy resin.

I would try some "Super Clean" the next time you have resin parts to strip.

A lot of resin casters recommend Super Clean or Easy Off oven cleaner to clean mold release agents from the castings, including Modelhaus.

I've used it a few times & have had no problems with it damaging the resin.

That's a real shame!

Looks like you were on your way to a really nice finished build!

If it's any consolation, the interior looks terrific!

 

Steve

[my66s55]

I learned the same lessen about 6 months ago with a Modelhaus 59 Plymouth vert body. I'm in the same boat as you as you.

[Curt]

"If it's any consolation, the interior looks terrific".

Thanks, Steve.  That is a real compliment considering how much I have admired the interiors of your builds.  Hopefully I will get to use this one some time in the future. ?

[GMCMAN52]

sorry to see the body the way it is, you were off to a great start. as for the interior that looks killer. What type of paint did you use and did you brush the paint or air brush it. I just can't get the end results the you and Steve get.

[Curt]

John, I just used rattle cans for this one, Tamiya TS-26 Pure White, Testors Nassau Blue Metallic Lacquer, and Testors Blue Angel Blue.  I think the key for me is very artful masking with Tamiya tape.  Thanks for the kind words.

[StevenGuthmiller]

 I think the key for me is very artful masking with Tamiya tape.

Bingo!

"A little patience & a bunch of Tamiya tape" I always say!

 

Steve

[GMCMAN52]

Thanks guys for the info. I was brush painting with acrylic paints and it was not looking to good. wasn't getting the coverage I wanting without streaks or straight lines by hand

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks guys for the info. I was brush painting with acrylic paints and it was not looking to good. wasn't getting the coverage I wanting without streaks or straight lines by hand

I use a combination of spray cans, air brush & brush paint.

For brush painting I use Testors flat enamels.

Eliminates most of the brush marks & covers pretty well.

A good rule of thumb for coverage is to "always" start with the lightest color first & work your way to darkest.

 

Steve

[GMCMAN52]

Thanks Steve, looks like I'm going back to enamels. The good old stand by paint