Roadrunner Posted July 27, 2016 Author Posted July 27, 2016 On the plus side, I did stick a piece onto the body, and it seemed to stick a little better, not lifting off in one chunk, as it wanted to do from the door panels.
crowe-t Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 I use the same 'New Improved Chrome' BMF and haven't had any problems with it sticking to semi-gloss. I've done the same and used it in an interior. I've heard that BMF has a shelf life of about a year or so but I don't think that's exactly true. I have the same package for about 4 years now and it works just fine. I keep it in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. It's supposed to keep the adhesive fresh. In fact I was talking with a friend last week and he said he has a package of BMF for about 7 years and it still sticks as good as it did when he bought it.
Roadrunner Posted July 27, 2016 Author Posted July 27, 2016 Time will tell, but my initial experiences were certainly not great. I'm already hunting down some of the original stuff.
Roadrunner Posted July 27, 2016 Author Posted July 27, 2016 With door panels now gloss coated (lacquer), I’ve finished adding the foil trim (stuck OK, but not great) and also added a dark brown wash. Once thoroughly dry, I’ll spray with semi gloss and add the door emblems.
Roadrunner Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 Tonight I ordered yet another sheet of BMF; this time (presumably), the original product. I'm actually getting a bit more comfortable using the stuff, but I've also been hunting down car models that don't have a lot of chrome. Rather shameful perhaps, but at least one way not to end up tearing my hair out.
kelson Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 That's unfortunate about the Bmf,is it possible that your painted parts have some sort of residue on them that's preventing the foil from sticking?
Roadrunner Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 nice !! Thanks a bunch, Rich. I'm starting to feel confident that I might actually finish this one in time. That's unfortunate about the Bmf,is it possible that your painted parts have some sort of residue on them that's preventing the foil from sticking?I suppose that is a possibility. For the immediate future, I'll just paint the trim from now on, at least until I can find a product that works right for me. Painting is a snap, though it won't necessarily look as good as the foil.
Roadrunner Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 Center console work has commenced. This may not look it, but it's aluminum and chrome trim, but doesn't seem to show up that well in the several photos I took. I still think it looks pretty decent though. Thoughts?
Roadrunner Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 Door panels, having been glossed, but then given a flat enamel wash, left them with a semi gloss sheen that I like, so I went ahead and added the door emblems.
slusher Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 Center console work has commenced. This may not look it, but it's aluminum and chrome trim, but doesn't seem to show up that well in the several photos I took. I still think it looks pretty decent though. Thoughts? Door panels, having been glossed, but then given a flat enamel wash, left them with a semi gloss sheen that I like, so I went ahead and added the door emblems. Real nice work Kevin...
Roadrunner Posted July 29, 2016 Author Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks very much, fellas, I really appreciate the comments. With any luck at all, I'll have the interior finished next week (I'm also feverishly trying to finish a 1:32 plane, so my time is split between the two).
mustang1989 Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 What was I saying about a show? I could've swore I said something about taking this to a show......Outstanding work/ craftsmanship.
Roadrunner Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 What was I saying about a show? I could've swore I said something about taking this to a show......Outstanding work/ craftsmanship.Thanks a bunch, Joe, I can use all the support/encouragement I can get. Yea, there are actually two shows here soon, one in September, the other in late October. I know for sure I'll make the October show with this, but I also found out that the show in September, has an automotive curbside category, which is perfect for this model, so I'll be really trying to finish it off by then.
mod3l Lover Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Kevin, everything is looking great so far! As far as polishing out paints, I use nothing but Chamois cloths when handling and polishing out paint jobs. Chamois is nothing more than cow's skin, and I don't think you can get any softer than that. If you seen the thread on my '59 Impala WIP, that's what the paint was polished out with, and I'm doing the same with the BMW build I'm doing. I've tried using cotton cloths, flannel shirts, and other such things years ago, but there were always still swirls and scratches in the paint. Another tip, and you may already know this one is that when you're rubbing out the paint with the polishing cloths-------make sure that you're working the cloths in one direction. You don't want to use a circular motion with the cloths as that can make for trouble later on. Keep up the fantastic work-----------lookin' really nice! Nice tip for polishing! But is this the kind of cow you were talking about here? LOL!!! David S.
mustang1989 Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Nice tip for polishing! But is this the kind of cow you were talking about here? LOL!!! David S. LOL! I did use this trick and it seems to work better than any polishing cloth I've used so far. Still a few scratches but it wasn't anything like I was getting that's for dang sure.
mustang1989 Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks a bunch, Joe, I can use all the support/encouragement I can get. Yea, there are actually two shows here soon, one in September, the other in late October. I know for sure I'll make the October show with this, but I also found out that the show in September, has an automotive curbside category, which is perfect for this model, so I'll be really trying to finish it off by then. You're gonna blow 'em away with the likes of this thing. You'll have to let me know how you do. Go ahead and get the camera ready for the awards.
Roadrunner Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 You're gonna blow 'em away with the likes of this thing. You'll have to let me know how you do. Go ahead and get the camera ready for the awards. Real nice thing for you to say, Joe, and it gives me the confidence to continue.
Roadrunner Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 It's weird how light plays games with these images. The seats (same color as everything else) have now received the dark brown wash, but look way lighter in this photo. Once I've done some more work this afternoon, I'll semi-assemble some pieces so as to get an overview of the overall effect, which hopefully will look OK.
Roadrunner Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) OK, here's the interior now rough assembled (and I do mean rough). Carpet was originally black, but I decided a dark brown would be better, so I repainted it. There are two nasty ejector pin marks on the rear floor that are very visible, so I'll cut some "floor mats" to cover those (I really should have addressed that much earlier). Center console has not yet been given a wash here. If I've learned anything here (and I believe I have), it's to give all interior components the wash at the same time, allowing for some conformity of color that I really don't have here. Obviously, some more work needs to be done. Edited July 30, 2016 by Roadrunner
mod3l Lover Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Yeah, it's going to be beautiful for sure!I just love a Charger in blue. Shine on you crazy Charger, David S.
Cardz Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 This is looking great thus far!A tip for using BMF: I brush on tamiya smoke over the trim to recieve BMF when I am having adhesion problems.
Roadrunner Posted July 30, 2016 Author Posted July 30, 2016 Yeah, it's going to be beautiful for sure! I just love a Charger in blue. Shine on you crazy Charger, David S. Thanks a bunch, i truly appreciate it. (As I began to read "shine on you crazy"..., I started thinking... Pink Floyd. This is looking great thus far! A tip for using BMF: I brush on tamiya smoke over the trim to recieve BMF when I am having adhesion problems. Interesting idea, I may give that a try. Thanks.
Cardz Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 No problem. I tried it on a rusted out project I was working on and it worked perfectly.
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