seanyb505 Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I think I’m good to call this one done. I tried a few new things on this one. First time airbrushing, various polishing steps, BMF, and a miniscule amount of engine detailing. Looking at the pics, I'll probably paint the exhaust tips black. I have another Superbird that I’m working in more scratch building to. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/76443-plymouth-superbird/?page=1 I got a little hung up, so I figured a box stock build would help give a sense of accomplishment. That was probably 4 years ago. There are a few things I’m not happy with on this. I didn’t evenly coat various body parts, so there are different shades of B3 Ice Blue Metallic. The kit tire decals didn’t suck themselves down to the raised letter detail as I would have hoped. I used sol and set, so I suppose it’s time for more practice. I also used Alcad on the rear bumper and hub caps. It came out decent enough, but not perfect. BMF could also use more practice, and I could use a fresh stock. This stuff was 5-10 years old. I think on the next model that requires it, I’ll do some definition work on the trim to make the BMF process easier. What frustrates me the most is how long I took to complete the model, and how little all those lessons will translate to the next one as a result. On good days I have a decent enough golf swing. Unfortunately those days are so few and far between that I can’t sufficiently develop the skills through repetition. Every new round starts from scratch.
KWT Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 That is one sexy superbird... I love when you see one that's classy, yet with a custom flair..not the typical blue or purple. Thanks for sharing!I finished one of these last year in a candy blue type finish. I have a couple more in the stash, that I want to build. I wanna build one to replicate (only better and more detail) one that I built when I in my early teens.
PARTSMARTY Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I love it-great color and loving those wheels-congrats and it's a mopar!!!
Hubert Rollins Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 Nothing to explain away here- this thing is beautiful!!!!!
'70 Grande Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Outstanding build! Beautiful paintwork and color choices. I think you should be proud of this build; I know I'd be!
Metaldrumm Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Unique color, nice vinyl roof, very good job sir.
Kit Basher Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Nice job! I really like the color and the wheels.
Hmann68 Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Looking great to me! Good foil job and I like the color choice. I keep my BMF in the refrigerator and it seems to last longer that way
bbowser Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Don't be so hard on yourself, that's a fine looking model - great color!
jefropas Posted April 16, 2017 Posted April 16, 2017 It's a really nice build! Don't beat yourself up.Jeff
shoopdog Posted April 16, 2017 Posted April 16, 2017 Very nice looking Superbird. I sure wish somebody would re-release one.
seanyb505 Posted April 17, 2017 Author Posted April 17, 2017 Thanks everyone!Hopefully this motivates me to keep moving on the stash
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